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The design of Chevrolet's Nomad Station Wagon first appeared as a Corvette at GM's 1954 Waldorf Astoria Motorama; it was introduced to the regular passenger line 1955 with 8,386 examples built that year. Over the three-year lifespan, production remained steady.
The design originated in Harley Ear's styling section at General Motors, in a special studio headed by Carl Renner. The show car was built on a 1953 station wagon chassis, with the body rendered in fiberglass. It had a forward-slanted B-pillar, and seven vertical chrome strips. The top had subtle crosswise flutes, which was the work of Renner himself. Production as part of the regular passenger line required steel construction and a higher beltline. The show car had an electrically lowered rear window, while the production Nomad had a liftgate that had a die-cast frame, which allowed for thinner pillars resulting in better visibility.
The full cutouts of the show car were retained for the production model's rear wheels, and they were prominent, as the side trim was limited to a short molding from the headlight into the front door.
In 1956, the Nomad's side trim had a forward slant, matching the slop of the door windows. The rest of the 1956 line had a reverse angle at that location.
For 1957, side trim from the Bel Air was used in its entirety. In total, just 6,103 examples were built. 1958 spelled the end of the Nomad as a separate design, although the name was appropriated for later, more conventional wagons.
This Nomad is a restored example that was in long-term ownership in a Florida collection. It is well-optioned, with power steering, brakes, and windows. Power is from a 283 cubic-inch small block V8 that is equipped with a four-barrel, dual-exhaust Power Pack option, which gives it 220 horsepower. The transmission is Chevy's Powerglide two-speed automatic. The car is finished in India Ivory over Tropical Turquoise and rides on period-appropriate whitewall tires, and it has a jack and matching spare tire.
The design originated in Harley Ear's styling section at General Motors, in a special studio headed by Carl Renner. The show car was built on a 1953 station wagon chassis, with the body rendered in fiberglass. It had a forward-slanted B-pillar, and seven vertical chrome strips. The top had subtle crosswise flutes, which was the work of Renner himself. Production as part of the regular passenger line required steel construction and a higher beltline. The show car had an electrically lowered rear window, while the production Nomad had a liftgate that had a die-cast frame, which allowed for thinner pillars resulting in better visibility.
The full cutouts of the show car were retained for the production model's rear wheels, and they were prominent, as the side trim was limited to a short molding from the headlight into the front door.
In 1956, the Nomad's side trim had a forward slant, matching the slop of the door windows. The rest of the 1956 line had a reverse angle at that location.
For 1957, side trim from the Bel Air was used in its entirety. In total, just 6,103 examples were built. 1958 spelled the end of the Nomad as a separate design, although the name was appropriated for later, more conventional wagons.
This Nomad is a restored example that was in long-term ownership in a Florida collection. It is well-optioned, with power steering, brakes, and windows. Power is from a 283 cubic-inch small block V8 that is equipped with a four-barrel, dual-exhaust Power Pack option, which gives it 220 horsepower. The transmission is Chevy's Powerglide two-speed automatic. The car is finished in India Ivory over Tropical Turquoise and rides on period-appropriate whitewall tires, and it has a jack and matching spare tire.
2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $52,500
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 4-DOOR POST Chassis#: 57S159042 Sold for USD$15,950 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc57s236747 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Chassis#: vc57f272503 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Chassis#: vc57n150463 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc57k109882 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1957 Chevrolet Nomad Chassis#: vc57j138200 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc57f196356 Sold for USD$52,800 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: 100000000010692wi Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Chassis#: vb57a118769 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Nomad Chassis#: vc57f242267 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Chassis#: vc57l149260 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon Chassis#: vc57t248245 Sold for USD$126,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM 2-DOOR POST Chassis#: A57L116863 Sold for USD$99,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: VC57J157771 Sold for USD$80,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON Chassis#: VC570131876 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VC57B247548 Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR FUELIE HARDTOP Chassis#: VC57L206922 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET NOMAD WAGON Chassis#: VC57K153453 Sold for USD$64,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: VC57K192033 Sold for USD$71,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON Chassis#: VC57L159567 Sold for USD$115,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
Chevrolet Bel Airs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Two-Door Hardtop | VC57K194409 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57b133341 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $40,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan | vc57n230224 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $70,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57k109882 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $40,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | vc57l150627 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $55,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | vc57k111153 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57f192594 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $50,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Nomad Station Wagon | VC57L111851 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuel-Injected Convertible | VC57S299018 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible | vc57t205425 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $130,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57j190211 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $110,000 | $150,000 | $160,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | c57s151184 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57f272503 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $85,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57l150627 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $55,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57l181095 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $34,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57j183430 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $55,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57t269057 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | c57n191986 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Hardtop | vc57s113140 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | c57s199896 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $37,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57l111618 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $47,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57n183736 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $80,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Nomad | vc57l163168 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $60,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | az384393 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | $165,000 | $190,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc570168448 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $36,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | c57f175601 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $110,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vb57f156870 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $57,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc57a114381 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $65,000 | ||
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57j246156 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $130,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc57b114531 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $100,000 |
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