This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad represents a two-door station wagon that was manufactured at GM’s assembly plant in Cleveland, Ohio. It was acquired by the current seller’s father during the late 1960s. The vehicle showcases a striking combination of yellow and white over silver and black vinyl and cloth upholstery. Under the hood, it boasts a fuel-injected 283ci V8 engine, mated to a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. Noteworthy features include a driver’s side spotlight, power-assisted brakes, an AM radio with Wonderbar technology, a heater, and a dual exhaust system. The current seller is offering this Nomad on behalf of their mother, and it comes with a pair of rear fender skirts and a clean Oregon title.
Originally, the car rolled out of the factory with a paint combination of India Ivory and Coronado Yellow (814D). However, it was reportedly repainted in the late 1980s. Noteworthy features of this vehicle include a driver’s side spotlight, sloped B-pillars, ribbed aluminum tail fin inserts, wrap-around rear glass, sliding rear windows, a clamshell rear tailgate, driving lights, and fuel injection badging. In the gallery below, there are some areas with cracked paint visible.
The car features steel 14″ wheels that come with factory covers adorned with faux knockoffs. These wheels are wrapped in 205/75 Coker classic wide-whitewall tires, adding to its classic appeal. For braking, the vehicle is equipped with power-assisted drum brakes at all four corners, ensuring reliable stopping power. Additionally, the sale includes a pair of body-color rear fender skirts, complementing the car’s overall aesthetics.
Inside the cabin, you’ll find a split-folding front bench and a fixed rear bench, both upholstered in silver vinyl with patterned black cloth inserts, providing a stylish and comfortable seating arrangement. The car is equipped with various amenities, such as a Wonderbar AM radio, a heater, an under-dash waste bin, a compass, and rubber floor mats, ensuring a pleasant and convenient driving experience.
A silver-finished steering wheel with a chrome horn ring frames a 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges displaying coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows fewer than 1k miles. Approximately 20k miles have been added by the current owner’s family, though true mileage is unknown.
The 283ci V8 is equipped with a dual exhaust system and was fitted with a fuel injection system in the early 1990s. The seller states fluid services were performed in 2022.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The transmission is noted to intermittently leak from the dipstick tube. Additional underside photos are viewable in the gallery below.
Decoding the cowl tag reveals the following information:
- Style 57-1064DF – 1957 Bel Air Nomad two-door wagon
- Body Number CL5340 – Cleveland, Ohio body assembly and assembly sequence code
- Trim 691 – Black and Silver cloth and vinyl upholstery
- Paint 814D – India Ivory and Coronado Yellow two-tone paint
- Acc EZICP – Tinted glass and padded dashboard