1955 Chevy Nomad Wagon "LS-1 "Resto Mod"
Vehicle 1955 Chevy Nomad Wagon "LS-1 Paul Newman C4 Chassis" Owner: Jeff & Zandra Contact Brian Location: Santa Rosa California Email: Click Here Phone: 208-890-0337 DescriptionOk grab your picnic basket and lets hit the highway for some "very roadworthy" fun. Double Nickel "55" Chevy Nomad wagons are uniquely rare and iconic with only 8386 produced for the 1955 model year but they are even better when you can drive them with the handling horsepower and technology of a C-4 Corvette. Do we have your attention?
Resting on a complete and thorough "Rotisserie Restoration/Modernization" performed by builders who have over 40 years of experience restoring classic cars. The mission was to restore this Nomad with "the appeal of yesterday and the performance of today". Careful thought and planning went into creating the desired end result and it will leave you speechless in more ways than one...
Placed on a rotisserie the exterior interior and underbody areas were stripped to bare metal and professionally refinished by "Conder Custom" in factory two/tone colors (basecoat/clearcoat). All factory interior/exterior trim stainless and chrome component surfaces were restored and/or replaced as required. (smoothed bumpers and shaved hood emblem) Rounding out the exterior package are Cray Corvette style wheels wrapped in Nitto speed rated radial tires (Front 245/45 R17-Rear 275/40 R18)...
Speaking of the chassis the body is mounted on a specifically prepared "Paul Newman-Car Creations" frame utilizing Corvette C-4 fully independent suspension on all four corners. Features include lightweight aluminum control arms & transmission cross member stabilizer bars Corvette differential assembly rack and pinion power steering and 4 wheel Disc brakes with Hydratech power assist. Other items include Bilstein shocks stainless brake lines and Rick's Stainless 22 gallon fuel tank...
Powering this jewel is a fuel injected LS-1 Highway Patrol Police Interceptor V-8 with aluminum block and cylinder heads. Transferring the power is handled thru a GM-4L60E automatic overdrive transmission. Features include computer controlled fuel injection w/Painless harness & wiring custom air intake custom exhaust w/Flowmaster mufflers polished Griffin aluminum radiator Optima gel-cell battery and all bolt on sheet metal powder coated satin black...
Moving inside you will find the same level of detail combined with all of the creature comforts you would expect. Prior to the tedious fitting of the interior the entire interior cabin floor was treated to AcoustiShield heat/sound insulation and plastic skinned between the side panels and doors to prevent any interior dust/moisture issues...
Features include OEM reproduction upholstery/carpet/headliner installed by Car Inc glorious factory bright work power windows chrome Ididit steering column re-sized steering wheel single key operation entire car electronic Vintage A/C (Gen IV-No Cables) Classic Instruments Belera II gauges & clock under dash RainGear wiper system Custom Auto Sound USA-1 audio w/auxiliary connection (enables Satellite radio MP3 iPad) and 100 watt Kicker Speakers...
In closing this "SWEET RIDE" is as comfortable on the leisurely drive as it is on a mountain road and/or if you have the nerve maybe a Good-Guys autocross or two. We think you get it ;-)... Known Facts See Below view 85+ high resolution photos watch 20 minute HD video and call for more!Free and Clear Private Party Titled
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