SELLING AS PARTS ONLY NOT AS A TRAILER.
Meet the 1986 Skyline Nomad — the automotive equivalent of a leather-bound novel you find at a yard sale: timeless, a little mysterious, and proudly brown. The exterior is Brown, the interior is BROWN (yes, capital-B BROWN — the color commitment here is impressive), and the whole thing is in excellent overall condition. If you like classic utility with a wink of 1980s bravado, this is your carriage.

What came off the factory line (and what this one retains in all its gloriously vintage glory)
- Classic wagon silhouette with a generous rear cargo area and a tailgate you can actually load things into. Nomad practicality, no invention required.
- Exterior trim: tasteful chrome bumpers and brightwork around the glass — the kind of shine that says “I was made to be seen,” but in a restrained, grown-up way.
- Steel wheels with period-correct hubcaps and full-size wheel arches — tough and handsome, like a shirt that never goes out of style.
- Sealed-beam headlamps up front (authentic 1980s illumination), amber turn lenses, and a heated rear window to keep thawed whatever you left in the back seat overnight.
- Roof rails/roof rack provision — factory-ready for skis, surfboards, or that awkwardly shaped thing you swore you’d take to the cottage someday.
- Heating and ventilation with rotary controls: straightforward, reliably mechanical, and operated by knobs that delightfully click.
- Air conditioning as factory equipment on many original trims — the kind that cools exactly as much as it needs to, never more, never less.
- A factory analog instrument cluster with big, honest dials: speedometer, tachometer where applicable, fuel, oil pressure/temperature indicators — analog clarity for people who enjoy knowing things at a glance.
- Period-correct AM/FM radio with cassette player and multi-speaker layout — yes, you can play mixtapes the way they were meant to be played.
- Interior appointments: the factory BROWN upholstery is all-business comfort — generous cushioning, straightforward stitching, and a color that hides the results of several decades of legitimate living. Door panels, dash trim, and headliner all matched in complementary browns for that “coordinated” feeling.
- Seating: comfortable front buckets with good bolstering for the era and a versatile rear bench that folds to expand the cargo floor — perfect for weekend projects or Sunday flea-market conquests.
- Power steering and a durable steering feel tuned for long drives and practical parking-lot maneuvers — the sort of feedback that makes you feel like you’re in control, even when the playlist is terrible.
- Braking: factory front disc / rear drum arrangement — effective, familiar, and serviceable with parts that are still widely available for maintenance.
- Safety basics: three-point seat belts up front and lap belts in the rear as per period standards — retro safety with modern sensibility for careful use.

Why this one stands out
This Skyline Nomad presents in excellent overall condition — the Brown paint retains a rich tone without the “I’ve been sunbathing since Reagan” look, and the BROWN interior is tidy, intact, and impressively well-preserved. Mechanicals remain period-correct and properly maintained, so you get the original driving character without the “I forgot to check the oil for a decade” surprises.

If you’re shopping for a classic that’s practical enough to drive regularly, charismatic enough to turn heads at the rotary, and brown enough to be taken seriously as a lifestyle choice, this 1986 Skyline Nomad is basically a love letter to sensible adventure. Come see it before someone else adopts the most stylishly named piece of furniture on the road.

Jax Auto Wholesale LLC
10174 Highway 41 Ste 105
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 905-2121