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Listed with Mecum Auctions for their July auction, this highly unusual Chevy classic comes with an impressive 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine.
Mecum Auctions is one of the biggest auction outlets in the United States. And more often than not, they have some amazing cars for sale that a lot of us can only dream of having. Some of those cars though can be quite outlandish and unusual. Such as this one. This is a 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Custom that is part of the auction house's Orlando 2022 auction in July, and it has some pretty interesting details that make it quite a standout machine.
With this custom Nomad, there is no shortage of power under the hood. The car has a GM Performance 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V8 engine powering it, and that has a 4L75E automatic transmission. To cap it off, the Nomad has an LSX performance accessory drive as an additional feature.
The car is in quite an intriguing paint scheme, with the actual color Root Beer, and that actually matches up very nicely with its brown interior. The outside look is complete with the car’s Boyd wheels, which are 18×8 at the front and 20×9 at the rear.
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For a car from the 1950s, it certainly comes with a few nice extras. Inside there is Vintage Air climate control, and an Alpine radio means we can listen to our favorite radio station on those long drives. To get the best sound quality, the car comes with a Helix Amplifier along with Gladen speakers. There are some other nice features too, including the power windows, the power steering and the power door locks. New glass and floor pans are also welcome additions to the car. Another feature of note is the Flaming River steering column.
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Wilwood power disc brakes should give the Nomad plenty of stopping power, as should the six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. A Power Stop electric emergency brake could come in quite handy should a situation arise that needs its use. For a bit more comfort when riding, this Nomad now has RideTech air suspension with hardlines, and a Quick Performance rear axle is another great mechanical addition. There is a touch of modern under the hood too, with the Cadillac CTS-V fuel pump and the Wegner LS Black powdercoated coil covers. This car is a star attraction at the 2022 Orlando Auction at Mecum, which runs from July, 6-9.
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