This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad station wagon is finished in turquoise over a custom two-tone leather interior and is equipped with a replacement LT1 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end. Purchased by the seller in August 1992 out of Wyoming, the car underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2000, and additional modifications include suspension updates, Boyd Coddington wheels, front disc brakes, and air conditioning. This Bel Air Nomad is now offered with a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name.
The 1957 model year marked the final year of production for the first-generation Bel Air Nomad, and the model featured the same interior, gold anodized trim, front-fender chevrons, ribbed-aluminum tail-fin inserts, and rear-wheel sheetmetal as the other Bel Air models. This example was refinished in turquoise blue by the previous owner, and features include custom two-tone pinstriping, wrap-around rear quarter windows, and a hinged tailgate with vertical slats.
Polished and staggered-width Boyd Coddington wheels are fitted with Big O Euro Tour tires measuring 205/60 in the front and 215/65 BFGoodrich tires out back. Front disc brakes, dropped spindles, and replacement suspension components have been installed.
The cabin features power-adjustable Lexus front bucket seats trimmed in beige leather with blue inserts, and the rear bench seat, door panels, and other areas are upholstered to match. The beige and blue center console houses a Pioneer CD/cassette player. Further additions include color-coordinated Gros Point carpeting and a suede headliner.
Replacement gauges from Classic Instruments are recessed within the stock openings. A six-digit mechanical odometer indicates just over 700 miles. Actual mileage is unknown, and the seller has added approximately 1k miles.
A replacement 350ci LT1 V8 was installed by the seller in the mid-1990s, and it features stock LT1 fuel injection.
A 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission installed by the seller is linked to a 10-bolt rear end and sends power to the rear wheels. Additional photos of the underside are included in the gallery below.
