Once upon a time in America, two-door wagons were a thing. The Chevrolet Nomad was the most coveted of all. But after Nomad production ended and other two-door wagons bit the dust, Chevy finally produced the two-door Chevelle 300 wagon. A gorgeous restomod example is now for sale on eBay.
A Black-Over-Red Cruiser
The restomod 1964 Chevelle 300 two-door station wagon is a rare beast. Chevrolet produced 2,710 two-door wagons in 1964. Only 1,101 left the factory with either a 283 or 327 cubic-inch V-8 engine.
A restomod of a limited-production model is a tricky proposition. But the builders got this gorgeous black-over-red cruiser right. The car received a complete frame-off restoration and a magnificent custom interior.
The original 1964 front fascia was swapped out for corresponding 1965 pieces purely for cosmetic reasons. (The sale price includes the original 1964 pieces.) The rear flanks display Malibu SS badging, while the front fenders sport 350 V-8 badges. The car rolls on black steelies, OEM hubcaps, and redline tires.
The interior modifications include:
- Dakota Digital VHX analog gauges
- A tilt-column steering wheel
- A Vintage Air Conditioning system to keep the cabin cool
- Unique sculpted split front bench seat
- Deep red upholstery
- Matching red carpet and headliner
- Custom door panels and electric windows
- The glovebox also carries a Malibu SS badge
A warmed-over 5.7-liter Corvette-sourced LS1 replaces the original V-8. The engine features a mild Comp Cam, RPM valve train upgrade, and a Holley LS Swap oil pan, along with BRP Hot Rod headers. A trip to the dyno showed 335 horsepower going to the rear wheels along with 345 pound-feet of torque.
While that may seem tame compared to some of today’s V-8s, it’s a significant jump over the 283’s 200 hp. A rebuilt 4L60 four-speed automatic transmission and 12-bolt rear differential complete the drivetrain.
Short-Lived Two-Door Wagons
Chevrolet had produced the two-door Nomad for just three short years, from 1955 through 1957. While the nameplate stuck around, all subsequent Nomads carried four-doors. Although Chevrolet toyed with the idea of bringing the two-door Nomad back several times over the years, it never passed the concept phase.
Thankfully, the Nomad’s demise did not end Chevrolet’s foray into two-door wagons. In 1958, the Nomad nameplate sprouted up on a four-door wagon, and Chevy handed the two-door mantle to the entry-level Yeoman, which lasted only one year. In 1959, the two-door Brookwood wagon arrived for a two-year stint.
Three years passed before another two-door Chevy wagon appeared. That’s the Chevelle 300 we see in the current eBay listing. Sadly, the two-door Chevelle wagon had a brief two-year run.
Chevy two-door station wagons might’ve been a tough sell back in the day, but they’re sought-after today. NADA pegs the 1964 Chevelle 300 wagon’s current price starting at about $20,000. But prime examples can eclipse $80,000.
