Vehicle Description
This amazing 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door sedan is one of those
cars that already has all the right ingredients. Big horsepower
stroker motor? Yep. Overdrive transmission? Of course. Gorgeous
interior with all the upgrades? What did you expect? And it's so
nice that you'll want to drive it everywhere you go.
Bright pastels like the Twilight Turquoise and India Ivory
combination on this car never look wrong, but on this cool coupe,
it's downright spectacular, especially rendered in modern two-stage
urethane. The two-tone combination emphasizes the chrome and trim,
all of which remain intact on this mild custom, and all of it has
been restored to a high standard. All the body panels are straight,
and the reflections in our photo studio are proof enough that
someone invested the time and effort to make this one look right.
All the things that make these cars great also make them a
challenge to restore; if your panels don't align correctly, you're
going to see it in mismatched trim. It all works together making a
car that will get attract attention at first glance, but really
needs extended study to see just how nicely done it really is. They
didn't shave, delete, or modify any of the exterior pieces, but you
know instantly that this car is special, which is a testament to
the workmanship. There are a few signs of use and age, but rolling
into a show driving this car is going to cause quite a stir.
The completely restored interior is a big step up from 1956, and
offers all the comforts and conveniences of a modern luxury car
with all the style of 1956. Seriously, is there anyone who thinks
they can do a better job than the GM stylists? The factory bench
seat is wrapped in beautiful turquoise and white upholstery that
comes right out of the 1956 factory brochure; well, OK, not
exactly, but it has the right look and the right materials. Blue
carpets add some contrast and the dash retains a factory look,
complete with modern gauges from Dakota Digital that slot right
into the original gauge pod. The floor-mounted shifter falls easily
to hand and you'll be delighted to note that it's linked to a 700R4
4-speed automatic transmission, making this Bel Air an effortless
high-speed cruiser. A polished tilt column holds a neat
small-diameter wheel that looks like the original and a powerful
entertainment system fills the car with sound thanks to a set of
trunk-mounted subwoofers. And speaking of the trunk, it's simply
finished with a tailored carpet to give it a clean, uncluttered
look.
You can't make a car look this good and not have it perform, so a
built 383 cubic inch small block Chevy V8 went under the hood.
Famous for making great torque, the engine is happy trundling
through traffic or hammering down the interstate. The list of
hardware is impressive, including an upgraded camshaft, stroker
crank, ported double-hump heads, and a 4-barrel carburetor on an
aluminum intake. It never gets fussy, idles well, and delivers
instant power with a just quick prod of the throttle. It's also
extremely well detailed, with neat wiring and plumbing, a lot of
chrome and billet aluminum, plus Chevy Orange paint on the block.
Long-tube headers feed a Flowmaster exhaust and a 10-bolt out back
plants the power thanks to a 3.55-geared limited slip inside.
4-wheel disc brakes give it the stopping power of a modern car and
it rides on Budnik wheels wearing 235/40/18 front and 265/35/18
rear performance radials.
This is a car that you can drive anywhere with confidence, and it
will still draw a crowd anywhere it goes. Call today!