This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad was refurbished in the 1990s, and it is powered by a 283ci Turbo-Fire V8 that breathes through a four-barrel carburetor and is paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. The car is finished in white and silver and features twin wind splits, a concealed fuel filler, stylized tailfins, chrome mirrors, and faux knock-off wheel covers, and the cabin is trimmed in red and black upholstery. Equipment includes a power-adjustable front seat, a Wonder…
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad was refurbished in the 1990s, and it is powered by a 283ci Turbo-Fire V8 that breathes through a four-barrel carburetor and is paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. The car is finished in white and silver and features twin wind splits, a concealed fuel filler, stylized tailfins, chrome mirrors, and faux knock-off wheel covers, and the cabin is trimmed in red and black upholstery. Equipment includes a power-adjustable front seat, a Wonder Bar AM radio, a heater, and Chevrolet-branded floor mats. It was reportedly acquired by the seller from a long-term owner in 2023, and subsequent work included rebuilding the carburetor, repairing the torque converter, and replacing braking components.
The car left the factory finished in Imperial Ivory and Inca Silver, and it was repainted during the refurbishment in the 1990s. Details include twin wind splits, hooded headlights, a fuel filler concealed above the left taillight, and chrome bumpers and trim. The wipers have been removed and rust is noted on the tailgate and the bottom of the left-front fender. Damage on the right-front fender, hood, and cowl can be seen in the gallery.
The 14″ steel wheels wear faux knock-off covers and are mounted with older whitewall tires that require replacement. Braking is provided by front and rear drums, and the master cylinder and wheel cylinders were replaced under current ownership.
The cabin features a power-adjustable front seat upholstered in red and black vinyl and cloth, and matching trim covers the rear bench and door panels. Appointments include a locking glovebox, a Wonder Bar AM radio, a cabin heater, floor mats, and vent windows.
The two-spoke steering wheel is worn and frames a 120-mph speedometer flanked by coolant temperature and fuel level gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 16k miles, approximately 50 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The car is equipped with a 283ci Turbo-Fire V8 that features a four-barrel carburetor and a single-snorkel air cleaner. Work performed under current ownership included rebuilding the carburetor and replacing the engine gaskets, freeze plugs, fuel pump, and distributor gear.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, and the torque converter was repaired under current ownership.