Vehicle Description
Don't call it a wagon, because after all, the 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
is one of the coolest grocery-getters of all time. This American
icon only gets better with a 383 V8 that's been supercharged and
nitrous injected to blow everyone else's doors off.
There is absolutely no better way to show off the rare and
desirable Nomad body than in the bold two-tone dominated by the
bright red lower section. Even better is this stellar presentation
is an update to the factory-correct colors. Everyone loves seeing
the ironic raked rear hatch, and wraparound glass that made for one
of the most prolific icons of the 1950s. These were the
top-of-the-line Chevys that ran with the Bel Airs, and these came
with a lot of intricate brightwork. Thankfully all of these hard to
source pieces are complete on this one - everything from to the
'55-only grille, to the bright slats protecting the split rear
hatch. But, you can instantly see this one goes well beyond factory
specs. The American Racing Torq Thrust wheels are a nice upgrade.
The 16/17-inch staggering gives this a custom aggressive stance
that is a cool clue to the extra performance in this very special
Nomad.
Inside, the red and white appearance does a great job of
coordinating with the exterior, which everyone loves to see. Plus,
this one shows us why the '55 Chevys are so appealing with plenty
of original-style components like the way the factory-correct vinyl
seats have a comfortable dimpled insert surrounded by a white
pleated pattern that has a hint of tuck-n-roll. These match the
door panels, carpeting, headliner, and dash for a great uniform
appearance. You sit behind a classic-style three-spoke chrome and
red steering wheel, and beyond that your view is dominated by a
SunPro tach - a hint to what's under the hood. The factory dual
cowl dash was retained, because after all, the Corvette-like
appearance is too cool to alter. But just below the brightwork is a
custom secondary panel that holds more modern elements like the
AM/FM/CD stereo and provisions for air conditioning. There's also a
boost gauge mounted here, which is yet another indication there is
something wicked under the hood.
Everyone will love the show-worthy shine in the engine bay, and
once they get over the flash, they'll realize they're staring at
plenty of substance. This is a 383 cubic-inch stroker V8 that has
been enhanced with a ProCharger supercharger, Holley four-barrel
carburetor, and NOS (yeah, we know you saw the bottle in the
interior photos.) This is the kind of wild package that means
you're custom Nomad can wonder wherever it wants because it's the
king of the streets. Headers feed a rumbling dual exhaust, and when
you combine that with the whine of the supercharger, it creates a
hypnotic rhythm that all car people know is the sound of serious
power. But don't just think of this as a high-power blacktop
burner; it's a thoughtful build that goes well beyond just power.
There's an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans, so the big V8
stays cool even in urban traffic. Plus, this has been upgraded to a
700R4 four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly
overdrive. Add in power steering and four-wheel disc brakes, and
this supercharged Nomad has plenty of great all-day driving
features.
You're looking at a '55 Nomad that's powerful enough to outrun many
modern machines, and it's comfortable enough for the morning
commute. It's such a thorough build that you know this is a rare
opportunity at something very special. Call today!!!