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1955 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 23, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$132,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $120,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five)
Generation
Chevrolet 1955
Version
Bel Air Nomad 1955
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
VC55J104457
Condition
Excellent (2)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 30 comparable sales, 12% over its top.

Middle half of sales$63,916 to $107,500
Median$72,500
Sales behind it30Likely

From 30 sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five) Bel Air Nomad 1955 (Chevrolet 1955) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $63,916 and $107,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Chevrolet Nomad WagonMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$160,000
1955 Chevrolet Nomad WagonMecum, March 21, 2025MecumMarch 21, 2025$100,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air NomadBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$47,500
1955 Chevrolet Nomad WagonMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$63,000
LSA-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad CustomBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$250,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air NomadBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$57,000
LS3-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air NomadBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2026$55,000
LS3-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air NomadBring a Trailer, July 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2026$78,000