Four 4 Door Nomad ? That's CORRECT ! 1961 Chevrolet Station Wagon on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago IL on 5-21-24.
We're looking at a 1961 Chevrolet Station Wagon Nomad in Hugger Orange Paint.
The car comes with the 454 CI V8 engine and a 4 Speed Muncie manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Hank Milarski. Hank’s had this car since 2005. Hank shares his relative had the car and it needed a restoration, so he bought it, and 17 years later the car looks like it does today.
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@garylewis3641]

What an ultimate sleeper car, I love sleeper cars. Very unique and beautiful car, thanks Lou for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this wagon Gary :-) You're welcome.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Plenty of "wows to the gallon" in Mr. Milarski's Nomad, too! This car is fantastic inside and out, and the 454 and exhaust notes make most every other wagon out there jealous. What a great car for making friends and fun cruising. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to receive "wows to the gallon" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Well, you knew I'd come a-callin' for this episode! To clarify, the '61 was the last full-size Nomad, and the top-trim big Chevy wagon officially began wearing the Impala name beginning in 1962. The Nomad name turned up again from 1968 to 1972 on the cheapest Chevelle wagon. BTW, the biggest engine you could get in a full-size '61 Chevy wagon was a 348 V-8, but you could get a 409 in '62. Sure wouldn't mind having one of these myself, although I'd prefer one that was original or stock. Many thanks to you, Hank and Deb for sharing this ride with all the inside and outside horses with us!

[@loucostabile]

RING, RING, RING, Who is it? Hi iswc27 :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge. "Many thanks to you, Hank and Deb for sharing this ride with all the inside and outside horses with us!" Giddy Up! You're welcome, Lou

[@Juan-ll6sf]

Thanks for the demonstration and ride on the rare and luxurious 1961 Chevrolet Nomad station wagon. The engine sound and smooth ride gave me a time travel to the nice 1960's. One gas station to the next was a fun ride. Congratulations to the owner. That wagon rides like new.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Juan. Happy to take you back to early 1960's in this time traveler :-)

[@BrianJensen-hq5xj]

This might be the coolest station wagon I have seen.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@namrednop]

In all my years of driving and working on Chevy's, and in all of my travels throughout the many years, I've never run across a 1961', Chevy Nomad, Station-Wagon? In-fact, I didn't even know that Chevy produced one in 1961'. I must be slipping in my old age!

[@loucostabile]

You're not slipping namrednop. This is the only one I've seen too, and thought nothing short of a miracle, I learned about the 1961 Nomad the week before while videoing a 1961 Impala, and the FOLLOW WEEK at a car show here was this car. Big thanks to Hank & Debbie for sharing with us, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

It is very hard to get them completely 100% stock but this is nice! Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

When it's a 1961, you're right, challenging to find all the original parts. You're welcome.

[@JeffKing310]

Thanks Lou and Hank! I had never heard of these before. It is very cool- love the look.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, I found out about a 1961 Nomad I believe when I was looking at the trunk & treats on the 1961 Impala. I could not believe the next car show I went to, there was this car right there! Thankfully Hank & Debbie are willing to share. You're welcome, Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

Beautiful old Nomad Lou God Bless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@dancerjim]

This car reminds me of my wife. I always hope she is NO MAD at me!!

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@SteelHorse-gh5cd]

Know crazy?

[@bobwilkinson6059]

Wow Lou! What a fun car! You always seem to find cars that tickle my fancy, the unique cars that are just plain FUN! We must be kindred spirits, and Hank putting a big block 4speed in a station wagon, must be too. I can just picture the kids in the back seat saying to Daddy “let’s race” every time they pull up to the stop light. Another great “My Car Story”!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy to read you enjoy this "fun car!" :-) The Race Wagon....like this one :-) Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/anm6mKKVrdCcm7M

[@bighank796]

Another sweetie by " baby lou" - the pastor of classics. I see we got another hank, but i am the BIG hank. Lol. I never seen one if thise, and i love it. That car is tastefully done.

[@loucostabile]

Big Hankie! Happy to read "never seen one if these" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@steve20118]

Beautiful car Hank! Your attention to detail is amazing. Just wow!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@johncornell3665]

What a cool vehicle. A joy to look at. Neat it has a 454. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "cool" wagon :-) I thought the added 454 looks like it was there the whole time. You're welcome John!

[@michaeltipton5500]

Another great find Lou.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this one with you Michael :-)

[@hcombs0104]

One of my friend’s parents drove a ‘61 Nomad back in the sixties, so I can say I have seen such a car, but not since 1970. Anyhoo, Hank did a nice job of upgrading this beauty without spoiling its looks at all. 1961 was an unusual year for the Chevrolet line. That was the year in which there was such a car as the BelAir four-door hardtop, and bubbletop. So I guess it’s fitting this would be the last year for the full-size Nomad. Thank you, Lou, for showing it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi hcombs0104, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends Parents Nomad :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@lonnyjaw]

Yeah Lou, if I had one like this, it's exactly how I would have done it up. The 454 for torque purposes WITH a 4 speed - PERFECT! Nice, neat, and clean - just the right recipe! Thanks Lou and keep 'er comin'!

[@loucostabile]

Yeah lonnyjaw, "if I had one like this, it's exactly how I would have done it up." High praise. You're welcome, Lou

[@patkane761]

When I was a little kid in the 60s we had a 60 Chevy Impala wagon, I'm not sure what trim level other than Impala. We took it from Jersey to Miami on vacation for years, put the seat down and my sister along with 2 of our friends had enough room to play all the way to Florida and back 🤣 Thanks Lou, you always spark fond memories 💚👍👍😎✌️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read this wagon brings back memories of your fun trip :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@brianmatthews9697]

We had a '60 Kingswood, That was the top one I think. I grew up on LI and went everywhere in that car. We had it a long time. Lots of fun. The old girl just wore out.

[@clydegrammon5847]

When we lived in Phoenix, we had a gold '61 "bubble-top" wagon, (not a Nomad), with three-row seating--third row facing backwards--when I was 15. Seven children + Mom and Dad on the way to church every Sunday. Great memories, kids today cannot possibly grasp.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clyde, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family wagon :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wwae689]

I had no idea they made a '61 Nomad. What a beautiful car. I had a '62 Impala convertible with the 283 and I only got 10 mpg. Looking back, it's a miracle I survived flying down I-95 in Miami in the 60's with the top down and no seat belts.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you learned about the 1961 Nomad too. Glad to read you had a FUN car too, Lou

[@johncaballero8013]

Gorgeous ‘61 Chevy Wagon and a Nomad at that! A special car for sure. Great video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Gorgeous" wagon :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@bozodog428]

Hank, beautiful job on the Nomad. Great color combo and looks like a factory one of none.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Nomad.

[@larryharry7221]

Very nice Lou. I was guessing a 409 under the hood.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read "Very nice" :-) The 454 was a pleasant surprise, Lou

[@TonyR-u6h]

Really nice car

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@davidlackovich946]

Mr. Milarski..nice Polish guy! I love this car Lou..i didn't know that the Nomad production went to the 61' model year. This is a sweet ride..love yhe paint, wheels and brightwork. I would love to own this car..fits me perfectly! Wow!..even a 454 big block..how crazy good is that!!! Thnx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I love this car' :-) I didn't know about the 1961 Nomad until I videoed a 1961 Impala and while going through the 1961 Cheverolet brochure the Owner mentions a 1961 Nomad, and the next week I'm at a car show, there it was....amazing! You're welcome David!

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Lou, that is a great wagon, a thousand times better than a S U V, that`s for sure, great show Lou.👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to share this wagon with you :-) Appreciate your kind words on the show, Lou

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

😊 Hello again, Lou! I just finished viewing the '67 Chrysler ragtop, and I decided to come here and view this nice Chevy wagon from 1961! This is a very nice station wagon, and I don't care if it's been modified! It's even better now than when it was new, especially now that it has a 454 in it. I bet that wagon can really move, and with a four-speed yet! This would surely get the family to their favorite picnic spot in a hurry! The '61 Nomad is comparably trimmed like an Impala. The other full-sized Chevy wagons for '61 were the Brookwood (Biscayne trimmed) and Parkwood (comparable to the Bel Air). From '62 to '68, the big Chevy wagons carried the same names as the other body styles. There was a Chevelle Nomad from '68 to '72, and I'm not sure if anyone knows this, but the name also appeared on full-sized Chevy vans from the late '70s to the early '80s! I wouldn't be surprised if the Nomad name came back. Chevy ought to make a small pickup as a response to Ford's new Maverick pickup, and call it Nomad! How great that would be! Finally, a bit of irony : My middle name is Henry, and my family calls me Hank, which is a nickname for Henry (like Tom for Thomas and Bob for Robert). And that's not all - I have a younger brother whose name is Damon - Nomad spelled backwards! Thanks again, Lou, for another interesting video! I'll be looking out for more, as always!

[@loucostabile]

Hello again Know Bodies Full! Happy to read you enjoy this station wagon :-) Hmmm, never thought about Nomad spelled backwards. Thank you for sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Frank & Lou: Station wagons are always cool to see - Well done story 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the station wagon episodes :-) Lou

[@richardrice8076]

I love love love this car. Normally a fan of vehicles restored to stock this is how you hot rod a long roof. Early '70's 454? Check. (don't need no stinkin' quiet ride)Tastefully done interior? Got it. Factory gauges? For sure. And wrap it up with a white over hugger orange Creamsicle paint scheme and period correct wheels and you've got one sweet ride. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "I love love love this car." :-) You're welcome Richard!

[@brianmoore6306]

I did not know that there was such a car as a four-door Nomad. Always Learning with you, Lou. The owner said it was an Impala equivalent, which it is as shown in the brochure he showed. I wonder why it would not have six tail lights. Oh wiat, the brochure proved that it came with four! Love these lessons Ilearned today. When I was growing up, a friend's mom had a 1961 Chevy station wagon. Not sure what model she had, but if my memory serves me, it was bare bones, definitely not a Nomad. What a great car this is. Looks great in Orange. Kudos, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, I found out about the 1961 Nomad when videoing a 1961 Impala going through a dealer brochure, and what a nice surprise to see this one at the next car show I go too. Happy to be able to share this one with you, Lou

[@donhathaway3234]

Very tastefully done!

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU ,HANK ,DEBBIE ,FOR SHARING THIS CUSTOM NOMAD ( A GREAT JOB 👏 👏👏 ORANGE 🍊 WE GLAD YOU DID IT. )😬😎💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to share this wagon with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@jeffreymartin6369]

1961 is a very iconic year for Impala! I was totally unaware of the four door Nomad!

[@loucostabile]

When I videoed the 1961 Impala the Owner, he shared the 1961 "Nomad Wagon" and it might have been in the "trunk & treats" and I thought I'll keep an eye out for one, and amazingly at the next car show, here it was. We scheduled a video, and now you can see it too :-)

[@billporter5221]

My father ordered a 61 Nomad wagon. With the 6 and a powerglide, turquoise 9 pass. I was 15 and was so embarrassed it was the most underpowered car I ever drove. We lived on Montauk and my mom taught school in East Hampton,it had a top end of just over 70 on the straights between the two towns. She hated it,my father who didn't drive it said it was Ok till we went on vacation and he drove it to Gulfport MS. Immediately traded it for a 62 Pontiac Catalina convertible with a 389 tri power.😅

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@scottmassey4330]

Lou with another rare survivor.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this Wagon with you Scott.

[@bobpierce115]

Great video Lou, on a very unusual Nomad, that I'm glad is getting such positive recognition. A LOT of guys here ONLY know the name 'Nomad' in connection with the classic tri-5 years ('55-'57) of the gorgeous 2-door. Those 2-doors were VERY expensive for that time. They were top-of-the-line luxury when most wagon buyers were looking for practicality, which meant the 4-door, before then, then, and ever since. Also the beautiful glass 'greenhouse' of the car made it hot on sunny days. So everything that made it so wonderful, also worked against it in the real world. The '55-'57 was a 'halo' car to attract buyers into Chevy showrooms, where they'd likely buy one of the more ordinary wagons. The 2-door model was an indulgence GM could afford, but pulled the plug when the all-new '58 came out, having the Nomad start pulling its weight in terms of sales. It was (of course) still a top-of-the-line wagon as a 4-door, and (on the '58) even retained the 7 tailgate chrome 'bars' of the previous models. Other than that though, it didn't really look like a 'Nomad' as such anymore. The '59. '60 and '61 (as seen here) did not retain the bars at all.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy to share this 1961 Nomad with you. Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@charleshaggard4341]

A friend of our family had one. I believe the engine was a 348. Thanks for showing it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your friend of the family's car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JackSquat54]

I am also a Hank. In the early sixties our family acquired a 59 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon 4 door. In earlier years Safari Wagons were all 2 doors.We had it until the power glide tranny gave up and Dad did not want to lay out the money to fix it. The motor was a 326 small block. Chevrolet also had a similar stock color like this in the mid fifties for the Bel Aire's. They called it Rio Red. Also in 1968 Chevy briefly resurrected the Nomad name. But was on a 4 door Chevelle wagon. They did not sell well, but a friend of mine who owned his own towing company in New Jersey picked up a used one around 1971.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackSquat54 aka Hank, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Family Wagon. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks again Lou I appreciate your content 👍🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Rusty. Glad you're along for the ride.

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this wagon :-) You're welcome motorTranz!

[@JxT1957]

beautiful '61 wagon, i owned a '61 bel air 6 cylinder back in the day. it was an oil burner but ran forever like that lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi JxT1957, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@СергійШамін]

Класний універсал! Двигун чудовий! Від краєвидів з вікна у захваті! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool Station Wagon" :-) My pleasure sharing the views with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

Beautiful 1961 Chevrolet wagon

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@randallfrank5682]

Nice! I didn't know that the Nomad badged model went all the way to 1961.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall, I didn't know about the 1961 Nomad until I videoed a 1961 Impala and while going through the 1961 Cheverolet brochure the Owner mentions a 1961 Nomad, and the next week I'm at a car show, there it was....amazing!

[@michaelmacek9433]

I am sure to get a lot of hate for this, but right after graduating high school, 50 years ago, I was a thrill seeking 17 year old that drove in my first demolition derby the the county fair. I am not bragging but rather regretting the fact that the car I drove was a rather rusted out 1961 Chevy Nomad wagon. It had a 283 engine and automatic transmission. Cars like that were cheap and plentiful back then. I look back to some of the things that I did when I was younger and wish I had those same cars now. It is amazing how 50 years can change a guy's perspective on things. I am happy to see that there is at least one good specimen surviving out there.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Back when you were 17 that was a GREAT WAY TO HAVE FUN. Yep, now the perspective has changed. Lou

[@brianmatthews9697]

Real nice car. I grew up with a '60 Chevy Kingswood Wagon. I had a '64 Impala SS. Great era for Chevy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy this "Real nice car' :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your cars. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@brianmatthews9697]

@@loucostabile I really enjoy your videos. You show people that love their cars and you really respect that. I live in Carlisle PA and have a nice 1929 Model A Huckster Truck. I would be honored if you ever wanted to see it. Be well and I'm subscribed! Brian

[@Johnnyk999]

What a great job he did on the restoration of that car! It really sparkles. Catering to the thirst of 454 cubic inches does call for a fat wallet, though!

[@loucostabile]

Hi UCan CallMeRay, Happy to read you enjoy the restoration work on this car :-) When getting the groceries in this wagon, you're stopping by the bank to get money for gas too :-) Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

My dad had 1962 Impala wagon. Straight 6 with "3 in the tree" plus electric overdrive. It got 16mpg. He dropped a 307 topped with a 4 bbl and a 929 cam, very mild. Then it got 25 mpg.

[@loucostabile]

Hi When Better Cars Are Built, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads wagon :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@williamrobinson8406]

drop dead gorgeous 61

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@terrym5023]

Once again Lou is the master of finding those elusive hen's teeth 🤔

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, Happy to share the "hen's teeth" with you :-) Lou

[@stephenhayden2712]

Hello again, I recently commented on the 61 Bubble Top @ least that is what I call it, I didn't realize that Chevrolet made a 61 Nomad, I like it ,it is awesome, you would have to be a person of means to afford to drive it, 6 mpg , I have a numbers matching 69 Custom10 pickup that gets 14 mpg I thought that was bad, keep making the videos I throughly enjoy them, God bless !!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hello Stephen, Happy to share this wagon with you. Glad to read you have a fun pickup you're enjoying. Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou

[@TheFRiNgEguitars]

Nice car, attention to detail for this non-original but very sharp car that takes the eye. I would have kept the six, but that's just me, for my love for six cylinders in a vintage wagon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheFRiNgEguitars, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JackSquat54]

I have seen a 60 Chevrolet 2 dr Brookwood Wagon being restored in Reno, Nevada a few years ago.

[@loucostabile]

Interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@Gas_n_Gears]

Awesome colors, super engine, I'll take it! 😅 I knew someone that owned a 2 door Malibu wagon, the year escapes me, maybe '67?

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@arielachong7577]

How is my first time e see ❤😂. Thanks for yours video for you and your friends blessing.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is the 1st time seeing this car :-) Blessings received. God bless you too. You're welcome.

[@jaygatz4335]

Nice, clean car. Too bad they didn't put the Impala triple lights in the rear. It looks like a BelAir from the back.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "Nice, clean car" with you :-)

[@JackSquat54]

With Hank only getting 6 miles to a gallon, I suspect he is running a 411 gear ratio. Perfect for towing the yacht to the ocean.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hi JackSquat54 aka Hank,, ALL ABOARD! :-)

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, good eye! - gr8 car! My dad had a '58 Brookwood wagon, '63 Bel Air Sedan and a '65 2-door Impala. This vintage of Chevys is near and dear. It's interesting that the Impala pkg here only had the 4 taillights. Gr8 car though - very tastefully done!

[@namrednop]

I too thought it odd that this particular 1961' only had the 4-tail lights instead of the more common 6-tail lights? But the regular, 1961', 4-door Impala actually had the 6-tail lights on them.

[@audieconrad8995]

@namrednop huh...interesting 🤔 And not to mention the original motor was a 6-banger. I believe no Impalas had 6's.

[@namrednop]

@@audieconrad8995 - Want proof? Hee hee hee ... Then look at the 3:47 mark of the video where he's showing the different types produced in 1961' that are listed in the brochure. In-fact, he's got his finger pointing right at an 1961', 4-door Impala with the more common 6-tail lights. 🙂 🙂

[@audieconrad8995]

@namrednop oh ya! Chevy was fading out the "Nomad" so perhaps they offered an Impala "trim package" to dress it up a bit...who knows?🤷🏻

[@namrednop]

@@audieconrad8995 - I do believe you're right, as to "No Impala's" having a 6-cyl. engine factory in 1961'. I do remember 3-different V-8's they had in 1961' in the Impala's. The 283, 348 and the 409. And all three of these engines were fairly common here in my neck of the woods. With the 409 being the Top Dog @ 360 hp factory.

[@jsrroadrash3663]

Great video I always thought the 61 Chevy Impala was one of the best looking cars and a Nomad that's gotta be rare.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JSR Roadrash, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of the 1961 Impala, and first 1961 Nomad I've seen, and happy to be able to share it with you. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@1956fink]

When I was a youngin my next door neighbor had a 1958 Nomad.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 1956fink, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your next-door neighbor's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mrrepurpose9596]

I like this car.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@frankmoore159]

nice lou

[@loucostabile]

Glad you like it Frank.

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

That's a cool ride! I have a buddy that has an unrestored 69 or 70 4 door Nomad. It's a Chevelle Nomad.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this ride. Sounds like your Buddy has a fun wagon.

[@rp9035]

58 Nomad had ribbed rear roof, chrome slats on tail gate and four doors.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

my dad in October 1967 bought a 1968 Chevelle Nomad station wagon

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bobpierce115]

Yeah, the Nomad (4-door) wagon came back on the '68-'72 gen Chevelle, then gone forever starting with the totally different '73-'77 gen.

[@JamesBoitano]

Yes The 58 ,59, 60, & 61 Chevys Did Have NOMAD Stations Plus The Parkwood ,Brookwood, & Kingswood As Was The 68 To 71 Chevelles. But Did You Know That Chevy In 1958 Had A 2 Door Station Wagon Called The YOMAN That Is Also A Very Rare Body Style.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@allenkranawetter9482]

A four-door nomad wagon is still cool

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@stanmarcusgtv]

Nice wagon - wiki incorrectly states that the 1961 Nomad was only offered in 9 passenger mode - Mr. M might want to make a correction there

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice wagon". Thank you for sharing your research.

[@MostlyBuicks]

I like everything except the generic seat upholstery. I would have procured some NOS GM materials. Oh and A/C add on is a must.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing what you would have done.

[@blotto3204]

1958 was the first year for the 4 door Nomad

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read "Nice" :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

😊

[@russellchastain841]

A friend had a 71 chevy wagon with nomad badging, never knew if it was real

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I'm impressed what he did with it and i also thought a nomad was only a 2 door only its looks factory but a cool 100 percent all gm restermod

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read "I'm impressed what he did with it " :-) Glad to share this one with you. Lou

[@thomasthurston6656]

6 miles per gallon lol I thought it would be fun in CALIFORNIA 😅 Not when the gas is over 5 dollars a gallon, lol. Nice car love to see the 4 doors. They are different, that's why people look. My 67 Buick is the same way you don't see two tones or 4 doors.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

Draggin' wagon.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@matrox]

I have never seen a 61' mutha thumping Impala with 4 tail lamps instead of 6.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share something new for you.

[@maxr4448]

Chevy made the Nomad in '71 and '72 on the Chevelle 4 door base. It was the cheapest model, I think.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Max R, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

IMHO, from 61 to 71 was the year the car companies got it bang on correct The 61 thru the 71 Mopars and Ponitacs were beauties too

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing the cars you like. Good news! You're on the right KZbin Channel for the "bang on correct" cars you enjoy.

[@edwardallan197]

Pop car culture def of Nomad refers the the unique bodies. Even if Chevy owned the name! Great car, I woulda kept the six!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edward, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

I suppose you thought Pontiac Safaris were only two door too?

[@loucostabile]

That one not as much as the Nomad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIHEiodsmpyLgrs

[@hdubhhdub2020]

I. Had a parkwood. 1961

[@loucostabile]

Hi hdub hhdub, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

Yes, of course it is a 4-door station wagon.

[@loucostabile]

...unless it's a 1955, 1956, or a 1957 :-)

[@ANOCKS]

Huh? Who knew !

[@loucostabile]

Hi A. NOCKS, I wasn't aware until I videoed a 1961 Impala and the Owner of that car mentioned the 1961 Nomad. Next week I'm at a car show, and here it is. Happy Hank & Debbie were willing to share with us, Lou

[@timothynewton4453]

What would something like that sell for?

[@loucostabile]

No idea.

[@frankmoore159]

sounds like popcorn

[@loucostabile]

...let's add some butter.

[@RalphIrvine]

No comparison to the tri-fives

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@MrMentorite]

should this car have 6 tailights

[@loucostabile]

...I guess not.

[@jcran8352]

Hodge Podge ???

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@stude2896]

I was very excited to see the subject of this review until I discovered what was actually at hand. Very disappointing.

[@loucostabile]

Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@thomassawyers8587]

It is not a nomad

[@loucostabile]

...well according the Chevrolet it is. I think the 1955-1957 two doors are pretty cool.

[@67marlins]

I'm a Ford / Mopar guy, but this wagon was done properly. I hope his brake retro-fit covered a front-wheel disc brake conversion kit....?

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the restoration of this wagon.

[@jerrywagner4690]

One Year... owned one... wrecked one!

[@loucostabile]

Yes... Nice... Ughhh!

[@cjdesign5700]

Hank has a beautiful Long Roof Nomad..one of my my favorites. The last of the Full Size Nomad...they brought back the Nomad Wagon in the Chevelle Series from 1968-1972. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Did not know that about the Chevelle Nomad. Thank you. You're welcome, Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

@@loucostabile Lou, The main reason I knew that was My Folks bought a 1968 Impala Wagon new...my friends folks bought a Chevelle Nomad wagon new...we both later had them in high school.

[@russellchastain841]

​@@cjdesign5700a friend had a 71 Malibu wagon with nomad badging, wow it WAS real!

[@bruceh92]

I didn't know about this '61 Nomad - so thanks for this video guys. It has terrific styling and the upgrades made are great too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to share this one and increase your knowledge. I just learned about it recently too. You're welcome, Lou

[@ArthurPeters-h8g]

Love the '61 Impala. That is no Nomad. It's your car, you call it whatever you want to.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Arthur, Happy to read "Love the '61 Impala" :-) Lou

[@Scalihoo]

That's some nice work right there, you could eat off that thing... 🆒

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@Glasscitycarnerd]

What a beautifully upgraded car! You can just tell how much thought and care went into the build!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "What a beautifully upgraded car!" :-) Glad to read you appreciate the thought to build this car.

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Delicious car and vintage. I loathe anytime someone takes a six cylinder car and puts in a non-stock V-8. I had a six cylinder Mustang (1969) and had to sell. Part of my condition of sale was that the car had to remain a 6 cylinder or no sale. I really don't like rare vintage cars being ruined by "upgrades". Thanks for sharing this, Lou, but have no appreciation for destroying originality of a rare car. The only upside of this whoring of the car was that it was not one of the overdone and worthless "LS" swaps which it seems any primate does on cars these days.

[@JeffKing310]

Different strokes for different folks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, I like Survivors or restored back to Factory, however this car is so rare to see, and so well kept looking like Factory, I'm pleased to be able to share. Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@1956fink]

You're a car guy not a Hot Rod car guy.