Introduced during the 1955 model year, Chevrolet’s Nomad fell neatly into place alongside their other models for that year, but it offered many distinct design cues. The car shared its front end design with its siblings, but from the cowl back, it was unique. The Nomad’s roof design was more fluid than the larger wagon in the lineup, and the rear hatch was decorated with chrome strips, making the traditionally utilitarian station-wagon design quite stylistic. Additionally, the Nomad’s price topped the Bel Air Convertible’s by $265, making it the most expensive model that Chevrolet ever produced, at $2,571.

Offered with a variety of engines from the factory, the most desirable option was the 265 cubic-inch V-8, which was first introduced in 1955. Some of those cars were equipped with the optional “Power Pack,” which replaced the stock two-barrel carburetor with a four-barrel setup, helping to increase horsepower to 180. Both spacious and luxurious, the Nomad could easily ferry a family of four and their luggage wherever they needed to go in style and at a brisk pace.

This 1956 Nomad is the recipient of an older, yet complete, rotisserie restoration to original condition, and it is equipped with the 265-cubic inch engine with the optional Power Pack. The Nomad in question, which presents extremely well and has been well maintained since the completion of the restoration, is certainly eye catching, due to its remarkable condition and its color combination. It is currently finished in a repaint of its original two-tone combination of Sierra Gold and white, and it is equipped with numerous desirable factory options and dealer accessories, including power windows, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, power steering, a brake warning light, wire hubcaps, the original exterior visor, and a chrome accessory package; it is even equipped with its original Wonderbar radio, which is still in working condition. The interior is spotless and is finished to match the exterior of the car. Mechanically, this Nomad is in excellent condition, and it drives just as good as it looks.

Regardless of over one-and-a-half million Chevrolets being built in 1956, finding another Nomad in Sierra Gold and in this condition would be quite difficult. The Chevrolet Nomad is a vehicle that is revered by many not only for its looks and driving characteristics, but also for its stature as one of the most recognizable and well-liked Chevrolets of all time. It is emblematic of a decade of post-war growth and expansion for the United States of America. As such, no collection of post-war American automobiles should be without one.