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1957 Chevrolet Nomad

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 16, 2026.

$176,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $160,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five)
Generation
Chevrolet 1957
Version
Bel Air Nomad 1957
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
VC57S137970
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 37 comparable sales, 78% over its top.

Middle half of sales$54,000 to $90,000
Median$60,000
Sales behind it37Likely

From 37 sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five) Bel Air Nomad 1957 (Chevrolet 1957) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $54,000 and $90,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Chevrolet NomadMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$70,000
1957 Chevrolet NomadMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$39,000
1957 Chevrolet Nomad WagonMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$60,000
1957 Chevrolet Nomad WagonMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$60,000
1957 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGONBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$59,000
1957 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGONBarrett-Jackson, June 26, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 26, 2026$90,000
ZZ6-Powered 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air NomadBring a Trailer, May 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 4, 2026$72,000
327-Powered 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air NomadBring a Trailer, April 20, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 20, 2026$56,000