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GM made one as a prototype for it's Autorama. It debuted at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1954. It has since come to be known as the Waldorf Nomad. Obviously the roof line and certain other design features went on to become the tri-5 Nomad.

I don't believe the original is still extant, and several "clones" have been made. The first, to my knowledge, was made about 6-7 years ago by Hot Rod Enterprises, Auburn, Wa, when it was owned by Dan Petersen. It's a black one owned by Tom Arnold. The company that bought out his shop went on to produce another about 3 years ago. They used the center section from a '55 Nomad and grafted on an early vette styled nose, and the back ends of vette quarters. Not familiar with a company or shop in California making any, but I'm sure it's possible.

Here's a link for more info; http://waldorfnomad.homestead.com/