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Old 09-11-2005, 09:33 AM
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a guy around the corner from us has this thing up for sale :?
The front had badges that said Studebaker. Anyone know what this is?
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Old 09-11-2005, 09:40 AM
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That is too funny! If I had the choice of walking or driving that thing....I would rather walk. lol
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That looks like what used to be a 57 ( approx year) Chevy Belair, Nomad ( station wagon version).
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ya that was some form of a 57
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could be a kit car from an old @ 56 Nash metro.
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Here'* a nomad, ( what it is supposed to look like)

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i think he took the weight reduction a little far if you ask me :?
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Originally Posted by Gumball
could be a kit car from an old @ 56 Nash metro.
i agree
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How could he do that to such an outstanding classic car?!'' The "57 Chevy Bel-AIr was a car I would've killed for!
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I hope that guy knows that he could have kept the car original and restored it and he probably would have been able to sell it for 20-35,000 dollars. In showroom condition of course
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