The transmission in place is a three-speed manual. Depending on its vintage, it could be 170, 185 or 195 gross HP version. The current engine is a 283 CI V8, so it is basically correct for this car, just not the “born-with” item. Nevertheless, this is second-hand information from the previous owner so who knows for sure. ![]() The engine has been replaced with a replacement engine and transmission that “runs and drives as it should.” The weird thing is that the seller claims that “The original engine is reportedly still in Danville, VA, partly apart from scavenging.” Why would that happen? Unless the original engine was heavily damaged and not repairable it seems odd. The only “fishy” story here deals with the engine. These goofy looking strips ruin its entire character. Between the sweeping “B” pillar and the horizontal ridges over the rear portion of the roof, extending from left to right, a Nomad’s roof design is a work of art. One thing throwing me off is what looks like six vertical “roof-rack” ribs longitudinally traversing the roof with the rack itself in absentia. The windshield is cracked, but all the curved glass is good.” Considering the bald-faced directness of this Nomad’s description so far, I’m inclined to buy the seller’s underside analysis, and yes it looks pretty stout. The seller further adds, “The undercarriage is otherwise remarkably clean. The car probably looks better in the photos than in person, but it’s still presentable.” I suppose his description is what’s known as, “damn with faint praise”? OK, at least he’s being honest because, yes, it looks pretty good via the listing images. The paint is chipped, faded, and scratched throughout. There is some rust beginning in the right front fender behind the wheel well. The seller’s take is as follows, “The worst rust is the softball-size area in front of the right rear wheel well. The listing images show this Nomad off pretty well. It is largely untouched, in terms of modifications, but it is not original. It sounds as if this seller has had control of this Chevy for a while but definitely not long term. There is a BIN price option of $45,000.Īccording to the seller, this Nomad is a lifelong Virginia car, it has been off the road since the early ’70s, has had an engine swap and a repaint with a change of color. That being the case, let’s take a closer look at this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad, located in Hardy, Virginia, and available here on eBay for a current bid of $22,100, reserve not yet met. And it is refreshing to find a seller that is so open and honest about a car’s condition. As you dig through the listing, however, you learn about all the warts and bruises that this station wagon has acquired. And, the initial pictorial presents well. When I first came across this old Chevy, I was drawn to what it is, I’m a sucker for a Nomad. ![]() As is often said, honesty is the best policy though the truth can be fleeting, especially when it comes to old cars.
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