This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Station Wagon is finished in black and white over a red interior and is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with an automatic transmission. The previous owner purchased the car in Northern California several years ago, and installed a new fuel tank and glass pack exhaust system. The seller acquired it in 2018 and has since added over 100 miles to the odometer. A recent service included a wheel bearing adjustment, an oil/filter change, and an inspection in June 2019. This Nomad is now being offered with records from the recent service and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
1957 was the final year of production for the first generation Bel Air Nomad, and the model featured the same interior, gold anodized trim, front fender chevrons, ribbed aluminum tail fin inserts, and rear-wheel sheet metal as other Bel Airs. The black and white paint exhibits some bubbling around the left tailgate hinge and cracking on the roof.
14″ steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps and Bedford wide-whitewall tires. The 1957 model’s distinctive sloped B-pillar and sliding rear side windows are pictured above.
The two-tone black and red upholstery is complemented by chrome trim on the dash, steering wheel, door panels, windows, and headliner. The vinyl floor covering below the rear bench seat and in the rear cargo area shows cracking. A spare is located in a compartment below the rear cargo area.
The car is equipped with factory power steering and power brakes, as well as air conditioning. A 140-mph speedometer hosts a five-digit odometer indicating 16k miles, though true mileage is unknown. The seller has added around 120 miles during his year of ownership.
The 283ci V8 is coupled with an automatic transmission and features Power Pac heads and a single snorkel air cleaner. The car was serviced in June 2019 with the work including the following:
- Oil and filter changed
- Brakes adjusted
- Wheel bearings adjusted
- Passenger side headlamp replaced, wiring repaired
The previous owner reportedly replaced the fuel tank and installed a glass pack exhaust system. The technician from the recent service concluded that the shocks should be replaced, the left rear wheel cylinder and rear pinion seal were leaking, and the steering box needs adjustment. Registration documents from previous owners are included along with service records from the seller.
