This 1955 Chevrolet Nomad was acquired by the seller’s father in 1962, reportedly from its original owner, and was inherited by the seller in 2019. Several refurbishments have been performed throughout the years, the most recent of which was carried out by Time Machine Motors of Redwood City, California in 1989. The work reportedly included new paint and interior reupholstery in black vinyl as well as installation of a 350ci ZZZ crate engine with aluminum cylinder heads, front disc brakes, American Racing wheels, auxiliary gauges, and more. This Nomad is offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.
This two-door wagon was repainted in its current black with a silver roof in 1989 according to the seller. Features include chrome bumpers, wrap-around rear quarter windows, and a hinged tailgate with vertical slats. Photographs taken during various events are provided in the gallery below.
15″ American Racing Torq Thrust wheels wear 235/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and power-assisted disc brakes replace the standard drums up front.
The interior was reupholstered in black vinyl with a matching headliner and carpets during the 1980s work. Details include Bowtie-patterned dash trim, an Alpine cassette player paired with speakers in the doors and cargo area, all-weather floor mats, a fire extinguisher, and more.
A leather-wrapped aftermarket steering wheel sits ahead of a column shifter and an arched 110-mph speedometer with a five-digit odometer that shows 12k miles. Total mileage is unknown. VDO gauges for amperage and oil pressure are mounted in the dash, and an AutoMeter tachometer is affixed to the underside.
The 350ci ZZZ crate engine and replacement automatic transmission were installed in 1989 by Time Machine Motors in Redwood City, California. Features include four-bolt main bearing caps, a forged crankshaft with a single-piece rear main seal, aluminum cylinder heads, and more. The seller notes corrosion in the engine bay and on the underbody.
The Fisher body tag decodes as follows:
- 55 – 1955 model year
- 1064DF – Bel Air Nomad two-door wagon
- CL – Cleveland Ohio assembly plant
- 541 – White/green interior trim
- 631 – India Ivory/Harvest Gold exterior paint
Video footage is provided below:
