This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad spent more than three decades in the care of a single owner prior to its recent acquisition by the seller, and it was disassembled and refurbished in the 1980s. Work included overhauling the engine and a repaint in red and beige, although the seller recommends further paintwork to correct chipping, flaking, and peeling. Power is from a 265ci V8 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission, and the car features a windshield visor, an Autronic Eye headlamp-dimming system, a traffic-light viewer, a dash-mounted compass, a chromed tissue box, air conditioning, and a pushbutton radio. Additional equipment includes red and white upholstery, 14″ steel wheels, hooded headlights, power windows, an analog clock, and a power-adjustable front seat. This Nomad is now offered with a car cover and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car wears a repaint in red and beige. Chipping, flaking, and peeling can be seen on the painted surfaces, which the seller attributes to the type of primer used when the car was refinished in the 1980s. Exterior details include a hood ornament, a windshield visor, chrome bumpers, hooded headlights, dual chrome mirrors, back-up lights, and chrome trim. A ding is noted in the left-front fender.
The 14″ steel wheels wear full covers and are mounted with BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial whitewall tires. Braking is provided by front and rear drums.
The cabin features a power-adjustable front seat trimmed in red and white upholstery, and interior appointments include a locking glovebox, an analog clock, air conditioning, power windows, a pushbutton radio, and vent windows. A chrome tissue box is located beneath the dashboard, which also houses an Autronic Eye headlamp-dimming system and a traffic-light viewer. Painted surfaces in the cabin also show chipping, peeling, and flaking.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer along with readouts for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 91k miles, approximately 1,200 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The car is equipped with a 265ci V8 that was reportedly overhauled approximately 35 years ago.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.
Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:
- Style: 55-10640F – 1955 Bel Air Nomad two-door wagon
- Body: CL 2214 – Cleveland, Ohio, assembly plant
- Trim: 544 – Code related to upholstery
- Paint: 615 – Shoreline Beige and Gypsy Red paint
