1956 Chevrolet Other for sale $119,900

Whether its a 58 Edsel or a 63 Corvette all collector cars have dedicated fans and admirers. But not many of those vintage machines can claim to be both rare and highly desirable from the day they left the showroom. Modeled after a famous GM Motorama concept and sold as a high-price low-production halo car the first generation Nomad is a true all-time all-star. So how do you make a car thats already as hot as this shooting-brake Chevy even more desirable? You completely refinish its body bolt up some fresh suspension components throw in a smooth small block and line it with a nice combination of classic style and modern convenience. If you like your tri-five to be fun to show off AND fun to drive this super cool Nomad is your next cruiser!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Despite the exceptional sales of Chevrolets youthful Bel Air the brands higher priced Nomad proved less popular and thanks to attrition has now become even scarcer. Fortunately this slick resto-mod has always been a solid complete car that benefitted from decades of owners who were smart enough to know what they had. And recently when it fell in to the hands of a diehard enthusiast in Minneapolis Minnesota a lot of effort was sunk in to a professional $134K restoration. Once the cars tired enamel was removed its rust-free Arizona profile was dusted in $16500 worth of red and white 2-stage. And today buffed and wet-sanded to a fantastic shine this cool Chevy is both handsome and exquisite.

One thing about classic car guys is theyre uncanny ability to methodically plot plan and execute even the minutest details. And the guy who built this spectacular cruiser probably spent weeks doing just that. At the front of the car a 1-piece California Bumper reflects a straight stainless grille clear parking lamps subtle hood ornamentation and chrome-trimmed headlights. Behind that grille fresh frames a simple mirror and electric RainGear windshield wipers highlight new glass. At the base of that glass monochromatic fender spears perfectly complement shaved doors and monochromatic Bel Air badging. And at the back of the car polished tailgate trim floats a gold Nomad emblem between correct taillights and a second California Bumper thats cut around polished exhaust tips.

ENGINE

This sweet looking Chevy is powered by six liters of GM small block that mix solid motivation with proven reliability. Straight from the factory the rowdy mill utilizes 364 cubic inches to twist buff 10.9 to 1 compression into an even 400 horsepower and 400 lb./ft. of Oak-shaking torque. And despite consistently delivering track-blistering low-end performance it can rev to 6500 RPM and drives like a commuter car! At the front of the lightweight block a factory serpentine drive spins a fresh alternator and direct-fit power steering beneath a custom air tube. Once air enters that tube it flows through a factory throttle body to a factory intake thats bolted down over completely stock internals. High-octane fossils are provided by GM electronic fuel injection. Spent gases swirl through ceramic-coated Sanderson headers. And cooling comes courtesy of a polished PRC radiator thats fitted with a polished expansion tank and chrome-capped SPAL puller fans. On the visual end of the spectrum a custom engine cover melts in to a glossy body-matched engine bay. And niceties such as a chrome dipstick chrome hood supports and a polished core support add a flash of detail.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Throw the car on a lift and youll find solid body-matched floors that along with a