The "Other" Nomad!

The 1955-57 2 dr "Nomad" wagons are already classics among collectors and hot-rodders, and are priced in the stratosphere, if you can find one for sale at all. However, if your a Chevy fan and want to build something unique, from 1964-70 there was a 2 dr Chevelle wagon. A neighbor had a 1970 model back in the early '70's. He used it to deliver newspapers. Their pretty rare, but their not worth anything because they never had any special options, and most were sold to commercial delivery servicess that did'nt' need or want trucks. However, because of their long wheelbase and excellent weight distribution a wagon actually makes a good drag racer-they get surprisingly good traction. Further-any suspension or brake upgrades that fit other GM "A" bodies fit these, and that engine bay will swallow anything from a 283 small-block to a 572 Rat. With the help of Year One and other restoration companies you could build a one-off  "SS454 " Nomad-Cowl Induction hood, bucket front seats, etc, etc. Even if it was wrecked in the front-you could make it a "GTO" or "442" Nomad by using a Pontiac or Olds front clip and powertrain. Might be fun for some people, and definitely something something you don't see every day. Mastermind