Even today, in a time when these vehicles have lost a lot of their appeal, the word taxi still grips ... eyes fell on this stunning 1955 Chevrolet Nomad, the car immediately had me imagining ...

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But if sleeper cars were subtle and powerful, one mid-'90s Chevrolet took the concept to a new level. It is powerful, big, looks a bit like a taxi ... with used prices being surprisingly affordable.

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