1955 chevrolet nomad for saleThis 1955 Chevrolet Nomad is a fully sorted, turn-key patina restomod located in Ruckersville, Virginia. Built by the seller as a high-performance family cruiser, the classic wagon is powered by a turbocharged 5.3L aluminum LS V6/V8 engine backed by a heavy-duty 4L80e automatic transmission and a 9-inch rear end. The car sits on an upgraded, lowered suspension with a modern digital EFI setup and advanced Tesla braking components. It offers a completely solid, rust-repaired undercarriage alongside a transparently documented build history on the TriFive forums, making it a reliable sleeper ready to drive anywhere.Location: Ruckersville, Virginia/USAPrice: $55,000.001955 chevrolet nomad for saleKey DetailsAdvertisementAdvertisementMake/Model: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Bel AirMileage: 49,000 milesTransmission: 4L80e Automatic (with HD2 shift kit)Engine: 5.3L Aluminum Turbo LSHistory: Home-built project documented on TriFive; solid undercarriage layoutTitle: Clean1955 chevrolet nomad for saleConditionUnderside is completely clean, sealed, and painted.All floor and undercarriage rust was cut out and replaced with new metal.The body sports an authentic vintage patina finish.The under-dash area is ready for an included climate control installation.1955 chevrolet nomad for salePerformance HighlightsBillet wheel 7875 turbocharger currently tuned to 7–8 psi of boost.Produces approximately 450 rear-wheel horsepower (rwhp).Holley Low Ram intake paired with a Tick air-to-water intercooler.Piston rings are pre-gapped to safely support much higher boost levels.Quick Performance 9-inch rear end with 35-spline axles and 3.25 gears.FTI torque converter custom-stalled to match the turbo powerband.1955 chevrolet nomad for saleKnown IssuesAdvertisementAdvertisementThe rear roof section has localized rust typical of vintage Nomads.The overall cosmetic finish is intentionally imperfect as a patina driver.1955 chevrolet nomad for saleUpgrades & FeaturesHolley Terminator X Max ECU managing the electronic fuel injection.Full tubular front control arms and drop springs on all four corners.CPP C5 drop spindles with massive 13-inch front brake rotors.LS1-spec 12-inch rear disc brakes.Tesla Model S iBooster electronic master cylinder for modern stopping power.Includes an uninstalled Vintage Air climate control unit.Comes with a rust-free donor roof section to complete the body repairs.Generous package of extra Nomad trim and miscellaneous garage spares included.Additional InformationAdvertisementAdvertisementThe seller is moving the car to fund a new detached garage build.A highly detailed, step-by-step restoration and fabrication log is hosted on the TriFive.com Nomad Build Thread.Find the original listing on TriFive.com.Find your dream vehicle in our used car classifieds.The AutoGuide Used Car Listings are compiled from communities across the VerticalScope forum network. AutoGuide is owned by VerticalScope.