1957 Chevy Nomad Custom Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
1957 Chevy Nomad Custom
The 1957 Chevy Nomad Custom debuted in the Cool 'N' Custom 2-Car Set from the collector aimed 'Cool Collectibles' (or 100% Hot Wheels) line. It features a front-hinged opening body which reveals the interior and blown engine in the rear compartment. It was only used 8 times before being discontinued. A 1:1 version of this car exists and occasionally appears at Hot Wheels Conventions.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
1957 Chevy Nomad Custom first appears in Cool 'N' Custom 2-Car Set. The current catalog tracks it across 2000 – 2006. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 2000 First Released
- 100% Hot Wheels
- Chevrolet Vehicles
- General Motors Cars
- American Cars
- Licensed Hot Wheels
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to 1957 Chevy Nomad Custom before reading price claims.
- Use 2000 – 2006 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
- Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
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