350-Powered 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Description

“The sports model Nomad is a dream car come true, beauty queen of all station wagons.” When the 1957 Bel Air Nomad debuted, Chevrolet made an incredible statement: we can even make a six-passenger station wagon look stunning.

One of eight different styles for the 1957 model year, the Nomad featured a unique two-door wagon design with an angled B-pillar separating the front and rear windows and a huge greenhouse with sliding rear quarter windows for great visibility.

That unique styling, combined with Chevy’s powerful V8 engines and choice of manual or automatic transmissions, made this wagon a stylish and useful choice for families. Just 6,300 or so Nomads are reported to have been built for the 1957 model year, making them among the rarest configurations.

This '57 Bel Air Nomad features the uplevel Bel Air trim's gold and silver brightwork, as well as additional bright metal on the tailgate rub rails, front fender moldings, folding rear seat, cargo floor, inner glass surrounds, and headliner bows. This older refurbishment has been refinished in India Ivory and Inca Silver two-tone, over a red and burgundy interior. Its 350ci ZZ4 crate engine is backed by a three-speed automatic transmission, and it's fitted with front disc brakes as well as an air conditioning system.

This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is now offered with an extra master cylinder and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• One of only 6,264 1957 Nomad wagons built

• Older refurbishment in two-tone India Ivory/Inca Silver with red upholstery

• Premium Bel Air trim with Nomad-exclusive brightwork and interior design

• Vintage Air air conditioning system

• 350ci ZZ4 V8 crate engine with fast-burn heads

• 3-speed TH-350 automatic transmission

• Front disc brakes

Factory Equipment

• Nomad-only exterior tailgate rub rails and front fender moldings

• Nomad-only interior brightwork on folding rear seat, cargo floor, inner glass surrounds, and headliner bows

• Sliding rear quarter windows

• Bel Air gold trim on grille, fender louvers, fins, hood, and rear

• Bel Air stainless rear fin inserts and longer top fins

• Bel Air unique dashboard design with gold script

• Driver side mirror

Modifications

• 15” American Racing Torq Thrust chrome wheels wearing 235/60 tires

• Aftermarket rear brake lights

• Super Bell front disc brake kit

• Alternator conversion

• Front-mounted transmission cooler

• Headers and dual exhaust system

• Chrome valve covers and air cleaner lid

• Red velour upholstery and burgundy carpet

• Custom steering wheel

• Under dash-mounted oil pressure, coolant temp, and voltage gauges

• AM/FM/cassette stereo with CD changer

Known Imperfections

• Paint scratches

• Paint chips on nose

• Scratch on front bumper and small dings in stainless trim

Ownership History

The seller states, “This 1957 Bel Air Nomad was restored 40 years ago, and repainted 35 years ago. Since then it has been garaged and seldom driven. Mostly all original parts were used.”

Included Items

• Extra master cylinder

• Car show awards