1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR NOMAD-ONE OF 8,103-COMPLETE REBUILT DRIVE TRAIN

Description

THE NOMAD SERIES OF STATION WAGONS PRODUCED BY CHEVROLET FROM 1954-1961 HAVE BECOME ONE OF THE MOST COLLECTIBLE AND ICONIC BODY STYLES IN THE CLASSIC CAR HOBBY. ALTHOUGH THE TRUE NOMAD WAS PRODUCED FROM 1954-1961, AND OTHER LESS SUCCESSFUL VERSIONS IN LATER YEARS, THE RECOGNIZED GOLDEN ERA INCLUDED ONLY THE 1955-1957 YEAR MODELS. ONLY 8,103 UNITS WERE PRODUCED IN 1956. EXACT FIGURES OF REMAINING, ROAD WORTHY EXAMPLES ARE UNKNOWN. IT IS CERTAINLY ONLY A FRACTION OF THE ORIGINAL NUMBER. PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE AD AND CLICK ON ALL THE LINKS. THERE ARE OVER 100 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS IN THE LINKS. THIS NOMAD IS PRICED TO SELL. IT IS A SOLID, MECHANICALLY RELIABLE, HIGH DRIVER QUALITY VEHICLE. DEPENDABLE ENOUGH TO DRIVE ANYWHERE. COMPLETELY REBUILT DRIVE TRAIN AND SUSPENSION IN 2012. LESS THAN 1,000 MILES SINCE THE REBUILD. READY TO GO TO SHOWS, CRUISES, OR EVENTS, EVEN LONG DISTANCE. DON’T MISS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.

VIN DECODING: VC56J033800

V- V8, 2400 series

C- Bel Air

56- 1956 model

J- Janesville, Wi. plant

033800- Sequential production number

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Originally delivered from the factory with two tone Matador Red/ Dune Beige exterior finish. Repainted 20 years ago in Aztec Bronze/Dune Beige two tone. Although paint is older, it still maintains a nice gloss, due to indoor storage. There are some shrinkage spots and minor cracking, but from five feet away paint looks good. There are several close up photos of the paint in the link. Body is solid. Gaps and fitment are good. Single sport mirror. The driver’s vent window has a crack. The remaining glass is clear and in good condition, see photos in link. Stainless trim is in good condition, and everything is there. Front and rear chrome in good shape. Accessories such as door handles, mirror, etc. are original and have some pitting. Should clean up. Tinted windshield. Rally wheels with trim rings and center caps. New Bridgestone Insignia SE radial tires. P215/70R15.

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The heart of this classic is the engine, drive train, and suspension, which were all redone in 2012. GM 350 Cu. In. crate engine. 9:1 compression. 275 HP. Holley four barrel mounted on an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. Hydraulic valve train. Fluid Dampner. Manual fuel pump. Cast iron heads. Delco distributor. Ram’s horn exhaust manifolds. Stainless dual exhaust. New aluminum radiator and fan shroud.

Rebuilt Turbo 350 transmission with elevated shift points. 3.08 rear gear with Eaton posi. New fuel tank and lines. New front and rear springs. New Gabriel front and rear shocks. Rebuilt steering box. Manual steering. Manual disc brakes with proportioning valve.

The frame and floors are undetailed. There is some typical surface condensation rust, and flaking undercoating, but undercarriage is solid. Frame is solid. Braces and sub braces are all complete. A section of the driver’s side inner rocker panel was replaced. For an original 60 year old undercarriage, in good shape.

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Interior was redone in 2012 with custom Brown and White suede cloth. Seats and cushions are in excellent condition. Headliner and ribs are in very good condition. Carpet and sill plates are like new. Door panels in great shape. All new wind lacing. Seat belts. Corvette sport wheel. Bucket seats. Floor console. AM radio. Clock. Sun oil pressure, water temperature, and amp gauges mounted under the dash.

This is a nice car that you can drive and enjoy.

Any questions, please call Randy at 847 456 7726. Buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements and shipping costs.

BANK WIRE IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT. IT IS SAFE, SECURE, AND PROTECTS BOTH PARTIES. OPTIONAL PAYMENT METHODS INCLUDE BANK OR CASHIER'S CHECK, PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECK WITH BANK LETTER, AND CASH(IN PERSON). VEHICLES PURCHASED WITHCHECKSWILL NOT BE SHIPPED OR PICKED UP IN PERSON UNTIL FUNDS HAVE CLEARED THE BANK. All other payment methods must be agreedupon by both parties before end of auction.

A deposit of $500 required within 24 hours of auction end, unlessother arrangements are made.Please contact me via telephone or emailimmediately after end of auction to discuss payment arrangements.Payment in full due within one week of auction end unlessother arrangements are made.

Please follow all the terms of sale for this auction, including deposit and final payment requirements.BUYER MUST ADHERE TO AND ABIDE BY TERMS OF SALE THAT ARE CLEARLY STATED IN THE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RENDER THE SALE NULL AND VOID.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CONFIRM ALL DETAILS IN THIS DESCRIPTION. I REQUEST AN IN PERSON INSPECTION OF THIS VEHICLE PRIOR TO BIDDING. IF IN PERSON INSPECTION IS NOT POSSIBLE, I RECOMMEND A THIRD PARTY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS DUE TO A “SIGHT UNSEEN” PURCHASE. SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BID.