1956 Chevrolet Nomad Project
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Description
The 1956 Chevrolet Nomad was a pivotal model in the evolution of American station wagons, blending sporty design with dependable utility. Built on the premium Bel Air platform, it featured a sleek two-door body with a full-width grille, uplevel trim, forward-slanting B-pillars, and wraparound, high- visibility rear glass.
Under the hood, the Nomad packed a six cylinder or a 265-cubic-inch V8, backed by a three-speed manual or two-speed Powerglide. A Glide-Ride suspension smoothed the bumps, and a host of power options from brakes to windows made piloting the Nomad a breeze. And because only 7,886 of these unique machines were built, the 1956 Nomad is a rare and sought-after collector’s car today.
This 1956 Chevy Nomad was purchased by the seller as a rolling project. It includes a media blasted, primered body with new floors, a new Heidt’s coil over front and rear suspension with welded four-link attachments and crossmember, a 700R4 automatic transmission, and a rebuilt, 350ci Chevrolet V8 engine.
The car is mounted to a rolling cart for transportation purposes, and comes with many new and used parts to help get it back on the road.
Highlights
1956 Chevy Nomad project with a prepped body and high-end upgrades
Rebuilt 350ci Chevrolet V8
Four-speed 700R4 automatic transmission with overdrive
Heidt’s coil over suspension including sway bars, tubular A arms, spindles, and axles
New powder coated 9-inch rear axle housing with welded four-link attachments
Finished in primer with no interior
Features
Long-tube headers
Edelbrock intake manifold and water pump
Aftermarket tilt steering column
Factory gauge cluster and dash inserts
Additional parts (see additional documents for a full list)
Known Imperfections
Disassembled project vehicle
Minimal rust in a few spots on the drip rails
Left rear quarter panel and lower left A pillar at the door hinge will need to be replaced (parts included)
Included
Keys
Rear quarter and rocker panels
New and used parts to finish project
Ownership History
The Florida seller of this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad has owned it since September 2012.
The consignor states, “This is a great start for someone wanting to build a beautiful and capable Nomad. The body was media blasted on a rotisserie to bare metal, and primed with PPG Epoxy Primer.”
“The cargo and main floors with bracing and inner rocker panels have been replaced. The left rear quarter panel will need to be replaced (a new panel is included). New outer rocker panels are also included. Aside from a few drip rail rust spots, all other areas are solid. Also included are numerous new and used parts (see additional documents) most of which are primed or powder coated.”
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.
Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 Email: cvogel@hagerty.com
Additional documents
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1956 Chevrolet Nomad Project
