As standard as tri-five Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtops are within the collector market, there’s additionally one thing extremely attractive and funky a couple of modern station wagon – particularly when it’s completed in a hanging colour mixture and rides on a set of polished aluminum wheels.

The Decide of the Day is a 1956 Chevrolet Nomad two-door wagon listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a non-public vendor in Fishkill, New York. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“You can’t construct a Nomad at this degree for beneath 100 thousand. I went to 5 automobile reveals and bought 5 trophies.” Based mostly on the images, that assertion is plausible. This automobile is beautiful from each angle.

The origin of the Nomad is rooted within the creation of an idea automobile that used a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette entrance finish mated to a station wagon-style physique. This physique model, in fact, by no means made it to manufacturing as a result of the design was later tailored to make use of the standard “A-body” platform. Nevertheless, quite a few copy “Corvette Nomad” automobiles have been created and could be seen across the automobile present scene.

When the Nomad formally launched in mannequin 12 months 1955, it carried a retail value of $2,571, making it the most costly mannequin other than the Corvette. Physique work was partially shared with the Bel Air, however nearly all the pieces from the A-pillar rearward was Nomad-specific. Beneficiant chrome trim gave it all of the aptitude of the game coupe with a component of added versatility.

The cargo-ready inside area has an easy-access tailgate and a rear seat that folds flat. In the present day’s function automobile takes the cabin up a notch even additional on the gear record with leather-based bucket seats from a late-model Cadillac together with facilities together with energy home windows, energy seats, energy steering, air con, a JVC sound system, a tilt steering wheel, and added seat belts.

The hanging purple and white exterior is described as an 8 out of 10 with good shine and depth. “I can not go cruising within the Nomad with out folks beeping their horn or waving,” the vendor says. Energy comes from a 350cid crate-sourced V8 with a racing camshaft, which is a pleasant improve from the Nomad’s unique V8 choices (accessible in both 265cid or 283cid variations).

“All my automobile man associates suppose I’m an fool for promoting it. I’ll by no means be capable of substitute it,” the itemizing concludes.

The asking value is $69,900 or greatest supply for this Nomad. Act now earlier than the vendor modifications his thoughts!

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.