This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad was purchased by the current owner in 2015 and underwent a build that was completed in 2017. The build included the installation of a 454ci V8 engine, a Gearstar-built four-speed automatic transmission, a Strange Engineering 9″ rear end with a 3.89:1 final drive, and an Art Morrison Sport GT chassis. The car is finished in metallic green over gray leather upholstery. Additional equipment includes an independent front suspension, front and rear coilovers, 31-spline rear axles, Wilwood disc brakes, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, staggered-diameter Billet Specialties five-spoke wheels, a Vintage Air HVAC system, and Classic Instruments gauges. The modified Nomad is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with build records and a clean Florida title in the owner’s name.
The car was previously finished in blue with a white roof but underwent a color change to metallic green during the build. The chrome bumpers and trim were re-plated at that time. Additional features include dual side mirrors, tinted windows, a clamshell tailgate, and a dual-exit exhaust.
The five-spoke Billet Specialties wheels measure 18×8″ up front and 19×10″ out back, and they are mounted with 245/40 front and 275/40 rear Nitto NT450 Extreme Performance tires. The Art Morrison Sport GT chassis features an independent front suspension with chrome control arms, a live rear axle with a chrome four-link setup, front and rear sway bars, and coilovers at all four corners. Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and Wilwood disc brakes provide stopping power.
The interior features Dynamat insulation, reupholstered split-front and rear bench seats in pleated gray leather, matching door panels, and color-matched carpets. Additional amenities include a Vintage Air HVAC system, an AM radio, a clock, bright patterned dash trim, a floor shifter, and front lap belts.
The 454ci V8 engine, built by R&D Manchester of Chepachet, Rhode Island, features Clevite main and rod bearings, SRP forged pistons, billet timing chains, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and an Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap intake manifold. Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator with an electric cooling fan.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Gearstar Performance 4L60/700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a Strange Engineering 9″ rear end with a 3.89:1 final drive and 31-spline axles. The transmission features a billet disc torque converter and transmission and oil coolers. The dual exhaust system has ceramic-coated headers and pipes.
