This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad was acquired by the seller in 2005 and is said to have undergone a seven-year body-off refurbishment before it was reportedly displayed at the Branson Auto and Farm Museum in Missouri until 2019. Work consisted of refinishing the exterior in two-tone black and silver, reupholstering the black and white interior, and installing a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 that is paired with a four-speed 4L80E automatic transmission. The car is also equipped with LED taillights, slotted chrome wheels, power rack-and-pinion steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, QA1 adjustable front coilovers, and tubular upper and lower front control arms in addition to Vintage Air climate control, a 15″ steering wheel, a floor-mounted gear selector, and a retro-look digital stereo with Bluetooth and satellite radio capability. This Nomad is now offered with refurbishment photos and a clean Missouri title in the name of the seller and the seller’s spouse.
Originally finished in two-tone India Ivory and Dusk Plum, the car’s body was mounted on a rotisserie before it was stripped and refinished in its current black and silver paint scheme. The seller notes that all of the vehicle’s glass was replaced at that time, and exterior details include a hood ornament, a driver-side mirror, chrome bumpers with overriders, dual tail fins with LED taillights, and a two-piece tailgate.
Slotted chrome wheels are mounted with Milestar MS932 tires. The front suspension consists of QA1 adjustable coilovers along with tubular upper and lower control arms. Power rack-and-pinion steering has been added, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
Twin bench seats have been reupholstered in patterned black cloth and white vinyl, and color-coordinated upholstery extends to the doors and rear side panels. Gold 50th Anniversary badging is located above the analog clock on the passenger side of the dashboard, and additional interior appointments include Vintage Air climate control, a floor-mounted horseshoe shifter and console that was reportedly sourced from a 1968 Chevelle, a retro-look digital Bluetooth stereo with satellite radio capability, and a six-disc CD changer located under the front seat.
A black 15″ steering wheel with a chrome horn ring frames replacement gauges from Classic Instruments that include a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and readouts for fuel level, voltage, oil pressure, and engine temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 15k miles, approximately 3k of which have been added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.
The 6.0-liter Vortec V8 was installed during current ownership and is equipped with a silver Bel Air-branded cover, a Spectre short-ram air intake, and a Griffin aluminum radiator.
A four-speed 4L80E automatic transmission is said to be installed, and the fuel tank and dual exhaust system were replaced during the refurbishment.
Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals the following information:
- Style 56-1064DF – 1956 Bel Air Nomad two-door wagon
- Body CL 2223 – Cleveland, Ohio, assembly plant and production sequence
- Trim 611 – Charcoal and Ivory cloth and vinyl interior
- Paint 708 – Two-tone India Ivory and Dusk Plum paint
Photos documenting the refurbishment are presented in the gallery below.
