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1955 Chevrolet Nomad

$178,995

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Nomad

Year

1955

VIN

CBL02307

Body Type

Wagon

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

383ci Stroker V8 400hp

Description

1955 Chevrolet Nomad – Nut-and-Bolt Restoration This 1955 Chevrolet Nomad has undergone a detailed nut-and-bolt restoration and combines iconic Tri-Five styling with modern performance and comfort. It is powered by a 383ci stroker V8 producing approximately 400 horsepower and paired with a 700R4 automatic transmission. The Nomad features a Corvette rear end, custom leather interior, air conditioning, and a stereo.

The finished build has also been featured in a magazine. Features & Details 383ci Stroker V8 Approximately 400 horsepower 700R4 automatic transmission Corvette rear end Nut-and-bolt restoration Custom leather interior Air conditioning Stereo Magazine featured Immaculate presentation A beautifully finished Nomad combining classic 1955 Chevrolet styling with strong V8 performance, overdrive cruising, and upgraded comfort.

Chevrolet Nomad Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Mike Sullivan

Muscle Cars

1955–1961

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The most beautiful station wagon ever built, the 1955–1957 Chevrolet Nomad is a rolling Motorama dream at the intersection of practicality and pure 1950s style.

This guide covers

✓ 8-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 3 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Nomad Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet Nomad Market Overview

Based on 9 Chevrolet Nomad listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

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$92,608

Avg. Asking Price

1955–1957

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site - Above Average

This car: $178,995

Low: $53,495 High: $178,995

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 67% ◄

Manual 33%

Condition Distribution

Excellent 33%

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Chevrolet Nomad Buyer's Guide

There are station wagons, and then there is the Chevrolet Nomad. Introduced in 1955 as the most glamorous wagon ever offered by an American mass-market manufacturer, the two-door Nomad merged Harley Earl's Motorama dream car with practical family transportation. The 1955–1957 Nomad, with its distinctive B-pillarless two-door hardtop wagon body, is one of the most visually striking designs of the 1950s, and one of the most desirable tri-five Chevys in existence.

What to Check Before Buying

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Inspect rear roof seams and inner roof structure for trapped moisture and rust ,

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Test two-piece tailgate mechanism fully (drop-down and lift-up glass) ,

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Probe floor pans under carpet and full rocker panels ,

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Verify stainless B-pillar trim condition — budget $800–$2,000 for replacement ,

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Confirm engine pad stampings and trim tag match documentation ,

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Inspect tailgate skin and hinge pockets for hidden rust ,

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Check all glass and rubber seals (especially rear quarter windows) ,

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Verify any FI equipment is complete and original (not reproduction) ,

Common Issues

The unique rear roof structure with its ribbed panels traps water and rusts from the inside, this is the Nomad's signature problem and the most expensive to fix correctly. The two-piece tailgate mechanism is complex and prone to misalignment. Stainless B-pillar trim is scarce and expensive in perfect condition. Numbers-matching fraud is a real concern at these price levels.

What to Look For

The ideal Nomad purchase is a southern car with continuous ownership history, verifiable VIN/trim/engine stampings, and original or correct-era stainless trim. A 1957 with the FI 283 is the ultimate find, extremely rare in Nomad guise. For the budget collector, a solid-bodied 1956 with a freshly rebuilt 265 and good glass is the safest entry. Avoid any car where the seller can't produce stamping documentation at these price levels.

Price Guide

1955–1957 Nomad: driver quality $55,000–$85,000; professional restoration $90,000–$130,000; concours $150,000+. FI cars add 25–40% premium. 1958–1961 Nomad: $15,000–$28,000 in good driver condition, $35,000–$50,000 restored.

Did You Know?

The Nomad was originally designed for the Corvette chassis: Harley Earl's dream was a sports-wagon Corvette. When GM decided the volume couldn't justify the Corvette tooling cost, it was adapted to the standard chassis, but the original name 'Corvette Nomad' was used at Motorama before it became simply 'Nomad.' Only 22,950 two-door Nomads were built across all three years, roughly the same as a single month of Chevrolet Bel Air production.

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