Make: Chevrolet

Model: Bel Air

Type: Wagon

Seller Type: Dealer

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Seller : classiccarsw
Location : Oakland, CA 94606

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Build Sheet

VIN: VC56K086553
350ci Chevrolet V8 engine
2004R 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor & aluminum intake manifold
Serpentine accessory drive system
Power steering system
Power front disc brakes with rear drum brakes
Red and white two-tone exterior paint finish
Body-matched red steel wheels with chrome hubcaps & whitewall tires
Power-adjustable front bucket seats with red and tan upholstery
Air conditioning & heating system
Power windows
Custom center console with cupholders
Bluetooth-capable stereo receiver
Polished tailgate bars & chrome hood ornament
Dual exhaust system

Wrench Report

By Chris Esparza

RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.

This is a clean and well presented Nomad here, and it's powered by a healthy 350. Underneath, the 2004R four-speed overdrive transmission, power front disc brake conversion, and power steering setup demonstrate a thoroughly modernized mechanical foundation. With its fitment of power bucket seats, custom interior paneling, and period-style body-matched wheels with whitewalls, this 1956 Nomad showcases exceptional restoration execution throughout.

Description

This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is a restored 2-door station wagon powered by a 350ci V8 engine paired with a 2004R four-speed automatic transmission installed under current ownership. Equipped with power steering, power front disc brakes, air conditioning, and power windows, this wagon combines iconic Tri-Five design elements with modern mechanical and interior convenience upgrades. It is now offered with a clean title.

The steel body is refinished in a two-tone red and white paint scheme, detailed with chrome front and rear bumpers, a hood ornament, polished slant-cut tailgate bars, dual side mirrors, and a power-retractable radio antenna.

The car rides on body-matched red-painted steel wheels wearing chrome hubcaps and whitewall radial tires.

The cabin features power-adjustable front bucket seats and a rear bench seat upholstered in custom red and tan vinyl, matched by two-tone door panels and red carpeting. Interior amenities include an aftermarket air conditioning system, power windows, a custom center console with cupholders, and a Bluetooth-capable stereo receiver.

The interior also features a factory-style steering wheel mounted to a tilt-steering column set ahead of factory instrumentation including a 110-mph speedometer and fuel/temperature gauges. A column shifter manages the four-speed automatic transmission.

The engine bay houses a 350ci Chevrolet V8 engine equipped with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, an aluminum intake manifold, and a serpentine accessory drive belt system. Engine cooling is supported by a heavy-duty radiator setup, while exhaust gases exit through a dual exhaust system. Power is routed through a 2004R four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive to a solid rear axle.

The chassis utilizes an independent front suspension and a leaf-sprung rear suspension setup, supported by power steering hardware. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted front disc brakes paired with rear drum brakes and a dual-circuit master cylinder setup.

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Highest Bid

$29,000

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classiccarsw
Highest Bidder
CrazyB
Total Bids
18 Bids
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Ends At
October 14, 2026 1:00 PM PDT

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CrazyB • Oct 12, 5:12 pm PDT Oct 12, 5:12 pm PDT

JDW • Oct 12, 4:57 pm PDT Oct 12, 4:57 pm PDT

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CrazyB • Oct 12, 2:21 pm PDT Oct 12, 2:21 pm PDT

1FAST66 • Oct 12, 9:24 am PDT

Do you happen to have pics during the restoration process, curious what state the body was in and how much rust repair was required during the build...thanks

classiccarsw Seller Oct 12, 4:36 pm PDT

We don't have any info prior to restoration because the current owner is deceased. It was part of his large collection. We do know that he bought it cosmetically as it is. He then added the front seats, the disc brakes, the AC, The 350 motor and the tilt column. The paint and body work are beautiful and there are no signs of rust replacement.

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classiccarsw Seller • Oct 8, 4:38 pm PDT

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classiccarsw Seller • Oct 8, 4:38 pm PDT

Hello Bidders. Welcome to the auction of this amazing Nomad. This has the best of both new and vintage. Custom front seats that are fully electric but that have a vintage look upholstery. Air Conditioning - Tilt wheel - Power Front disc brakes and Power Windows. Chevy 350. This car runs amazing and we would drive it across the country tomorrow. Good luck!

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Key Details

Seller : classiccarsw
Location : Oakland, CA 94606

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