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The Story

Step into the bullring with this Matador Red 1956 Chevy Nomad and unleash the potential of this Tri-Five beauty! As part of the legendary Tri-Five Chevys (1955–1957 Bel Air, 210, 150, and Nomad), the Nomad shines as the stylish top-of-the-line wagon of the group. Nomads remain in high demand due to low production numbers of only 7,886 out of 699,053 for the Bel Air trim in 1956. A total of 1,621,008 Tri-Five cars were produced in 1956. This was the first year that Chevrolet hid the fuel tank fill behind the left tail light and rear wheel wells were tear dropped.

The current owner purchased it a few years ago from a gentleman in Ukiah, CA. He had owned it since the mid-80's when he was in high school (old photos can be seen in the gallery). The car was produced in the Oakland, CA assembly plant, so it did not stray far from it's roots moving further north in California. This Bel Air Nomad was originally equipped with the 265ci V8, automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. It's a beautiful color combination of Matador Red/Dune Beige over red cloth/vinyl seats. The current owner has a '56 Sport Sedan in Matador Red as well and that's what attracted him to this car. He does not have the time to restore the car, so he has decided to pass the torch.

The Nomad holds a clean California title in the current owner's name and is registered as non-operational status. There is a reserve price that will need to be met in order for the car to sell.