Get ready to drool over the iconic 1957 Chevrolet Nomad, the crown jewel of the Tri-Five era. Under the hood, it’s goodbye 265 engine and hello 283, with the rare “Super Turbo Fire V8” option for a turbocharged thrill. Sadly, this beauty’s sales dipped faster than a toddler’s ice cream cone, leading to its temporary retirement in ’58. But fear not, car enthusiasts! Feast your eyes on these luscious images courtesy of Gateway Classic Cars, and click to see them in their full, chrome-plated glory.
The Chevrolet Nomad station wagon was produced intermittently between 1955 and 1972, but the most coveted by collectors is the two door versions produced during the Chevy “Tri-Five” (1955-56-57) years. The 265 engine was scraped for 1957; replaced by the 283 and, offered only for the one year, a very rarely chosen option for the new engine was the “Super Turbo Fire V8”. This variation develops 283 hp (211 kW) by adding continuous fuel injection and was dubbed the “fuelie” by Chev fans. The sales of the Nomad Sport Wagon were down in ’57 and the full size platform is completely reinvented from the frame on up in ’58, so the Nomad wagon was shelved, at least for the next few years.
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