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Chevrolet Nomad

Chevrolet Nomad
Chevrolet Nomad (Centropolis Laval '10).jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Chevrolet (General Motors)
Production 1955–1961
1968–1972
Layout FR layout
First generation
1955-chevy-nomad-chevrolet-archives.jpg
Overview
Production 1955–1957
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door/2-bench seats station wagon(1955–1957)
Platform A-body
Powertrain
Engine 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8
283 cu in (4.6 L) V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase 115 in (2,921.0 mm)
Length 201 in (5,105.4 mm)
Second generation
1960 Chevrolet Nomad.jpg
Overview
Production 1958–1961
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door/5-seat station wagon
Platform GM B platform
Powertrain
Engine 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8
283 cu in (4.6 L) V8
Third generation
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad.jpg
Overview
Production 1968–1972
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door/5-seat station wagon
Platform GM A platform (RWD)

The Chevrolet Nomad was a station wagon model made off and on from 1955 to 1972, and a Chevy Van trim package in the late 1970s and early 1980s, produced by Chevrolet. The Nomad is best remembered in its two-door 1955–57 form, and was considered a halo model during its three-year production as a two-door station wagon.

The two-door Nomad differed from other station wagons of the era by having unique styling more reminiscent of a hardtop sedan than that of a standard station wagon. Chevrolet shared this body with its sister Pontiac, which marketed their version as the Pontiac Safari.

The Nomad's unique design had its roots in a General Motors Motorama show car of the same name that was based on the Corvette. The Concept was introduced at the GM Motorama in 1954 as one of Head Stylist Harley Earl's "dream cars". It followed the introduction in 1950 of the Ford Country Squire two door station wagon.

GM approved production of the vehicle if the design could be transferred to its standard model, because top GM brass felt that they could sell more models if it were attached to the popular Bel Air model. In fact, following the product debut in 1955, it was not uncommon for the car to be referred to as the Chevy "Bel Air Nomad".

The Nomad's relatively short wheelbase and overall length in comparison to Chevrolet coupes, sedans and station wagons of the same time period show modern similar characteristics to hatchbacks in later years. The platform used was GM's smallest, a two-door bodystyle with a rear bench seat that folded down to accommodate cargo, and a two-piece tailgate with a glass upper portion that swung up, with a tailgate that folded down were the features that made the Nomad very popular. It also shares many visual characteristics with the 1970 Range Rover Classic without the extended ground clearance and four-wheel drive.

Between 1968 and 1972 the names Nomad and Nomad Custom were applied to the lowest-priced Chevelle four-door station wagon model, below the Chevelle Greenbrier, Chevelle Concours, and Chevelle Concours Estate.


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