Chevy Nomad

[944fan]

I have a dream. It is only a dream at the moment because I don't have either the time or the money but in a couple of years I should. I really want a Chevy Nomad project car, anyone got any experience of these?

Looking on the net I can't find any in the UK, the ones in the US vary from about $4000 for one requiring complete restoration to $100K for fully restored. I assume that means it costs a lot to restore them? Is that due to lack of parts or just down to body work, spraying, re-chroming etc?

I would ideally like a complete beater to restore. Are the parts a nightmare to get hold of? Am I going to be forever importing from the US? As I say only a dream at the minute but would like to set my expectations, if it is going to cost a fortune I will have to think of something else.

Cheers

[KevF]

What year are you after?

More than I expect you want to pay but its nice all the same...

http://dreamcars.co.uk/cars-for-sale.php?gazpart=s...



Kev

Edited by KevF on Friday 7th January 11:42

[Motown Junk]

Very, very sought after in the States and also rare, as, when new, they cost more than a Bel Air soft top!

Parts are no problem, at least the ones that are common to the other Tri-Chevys (55-57) with companies like http://www.danchuk.com/

Also, huge aftermarket for upgrading eg http://www.artmorrison.com/tri5.php and endless engine options.

Saw a v nice 55 on Ebay here last year for about £40k, so whilst I'd love one, way too much for me.

Good choice and good luck

[944fan]

Motown Junk said:

Very, very sought after in the States and also rare, as, when new, they cost more than a Bel Air soft top!

Parts are no problem, at least the ones that are common to the other Tri-Chevys (55-57) with companies like http://www.danchuk.com/

Also, huge aftermarket for upgrading eg http://www.artmorrison.com/tri5.php and endless engine options.

Saw a v nice 55 on Ebay here last year for about £40k, so whilst I'd love one, way too much for me.

Good choice and good luck

£40K Might have to make do with a large poster!

[944fan]

KevF said:

What year are you after?

More than I expect you want to pay but its nice all the same...

http://dreamcars.co.uk/cars-for-sale.php?gazpart=s...



Kev

Edited by KevF on Friday 7th January 11:42

Not too bothered about the year. That one is lovely, great colour too. Shame about the price!!!

[AdeTuono]

KevF said:

What year are you after?

More than I expect you want to pay but its nice all the same...

http://dreamcars.co.uk/cars-for-sale.php?gazpart=s...



Kev

Edited by KevF on Friday 7th January 11:42

They've had that for months, if not years. IIRC, it started at £25,000 and has gone up over time. It was definitely <£30,000 last year. Where's the logic that drives a vendor to increase the price if it doesn't sell?

[Battersea Boys]

It sounds too cheap for £30k!

[Total loss]

Battersea Boys said:

It sounds too cheap for £30k!

As if you guys would know