Very Rare and Very Turquoise Tri-Five 1957 Chevy Nomad Costs Almost $100k

On its own, the Chevrolet Nomad was produced by General Motors over three generations – the 1955 to 1957 original, along with its 1958 – 1961 and 1968 – 1972 successors. Naturally, the most valuable units belong to the Tri-Five era, and they’re popular both among classic car collectors and custom hot rod enthusiasts.

With its pristine looks and vintage atmosphere, this 1957 Nomad listed for sale in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Duffy’s Classic Cars, is clearly a member of the collectors’ squad. Looking for someone to enjoy its classic and stylish cruiser credentials, this example is also a member of the rare breed of fuel-injected Nomads.

It has gone through an extensive frame-off restoration process according to the dealership, and the fuel injection option was ticked on the factory 283 cu. in. V8 engine sporting 250 hp and a link to the rear wheels via the Power Glide two-speed transmission.

The mesmerizing exterior color is called Tropical Turquoise, with the Nomad featuring a complimentary turquoise and silver interior treatment. Of course, the build is complete with lots of exterior and interior stainless steel and chrome detailing, just to make sure you understand how they came to the $99,950 asking price.

Although it left the factory more than six decades ago, this doesn’t mean that creature comforts should be non-existent, so there’s powered brakes, steering, and very rare windows on-board. Meanwhile, the soul of the party is located in the rear – the tuned dual exhaust should provide a great soundtrack when taking the Nomad out for a spin.