Hello, The Chevy architects skipped over a two door Nomad Style wagon, but, after the smooth 57 Nomad Wagon, a two door wagon or 4 door version just did not make it… YRMV Recently, I drew what the Chevrolet designers missed on their time at the drawing boards. A two door Nomad style station wagon. We certainly would have purchased one later on, during our 20-30 something road trip days… The one thing the designers did not follow through with was the two door Nomad Station Wagon idea for 1958. There was a 4 door wagon, but that was two doors too many for most, other than large families. So with that in mind, the artwork of a 1958 Nomad/Impala two door station wagon was presented with some stylish custom ideas. The GM factory already had the best design in chrome wire wheels (Buick Skylark) and the addition to the custom 1958 Nomad/Impala Two Door Station Wagon would just make it stand out a little better than most designs. A rake always looks good, as this custom Nomad/Impala station wagon has built in adjustable, air shocks. After the original 1958 Red Nomad Wagon was drawn, I kept playing around with different concepts and came up with this smoother, more stylish version. The best looking Buick Skylark Wire Wheels are still in the idea of a cool custom 58 Nomad/Impala Station Wagon. Jnaki It is a design waiting for some avid hot rod custom car guy(s) to actually create one for the history books. While you are at it, here is a Purple Nomad/Impala Station Wagon pulling a custom small trailer for those cold winter cruises in the latest “trailer life” adventures. This combination is becoming a big deal for couples and small families, again. (along with the custom van life living, too.) But, a closer in actual design to famous 55 to 57 Nomad station wagon style would be preferred by most... so, here is one coastal surf wagon style with a few custom touches... But, a two door Nomad version would have been top seller in the 1958 season. 348, two doors, C&O Stick Hydro, Positraction and plenty of space for overnights at the secret surf spots in Baja Mexico or just locally in So Cal coastal areas. YRMV
Maybe SoCal only…but I’m sure Modesto had them too..many farmers wore grey and tan fedoras from the 40’s up.
Here is my take. My Dad had a 1952 Nash Rambler, with the wood trim, maroon in color, six-cylinder, column shift, radio delete, floor mounted starter. This is the car I learned how to drive in. He sold it and purchased a creme and gold Rambler station wagon loaded to the gills but still a Rambler. He never smoked a pipe, wore a shelf hat, or poked around on the freeway. A railroad engineer though, he would be happy to get into a pissing contest if necessary. Going up the grapevine to visit relatives if he were to get behind a VW... it was ugly.
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