Vehicle Description
1956 Chevrolet Del Ray
The Chevrolet Delray, named after Delray Beach, Florida, debuted in
1954 as an optional trim level on two-door models of Chevrolet's
mid-range 210 series. For the Tri-Five years, the Del Ray was
essentially an interior option package for the plain 210 two door
sedan. It featured an upgraded vinyl upholstery with "waffle-like"
pleating, color-keyed to the exterior, along with carpeting and
other minor upgrades.
This custom 1956 Del Ray has undergone an extensive restoration and
customization process. Some of that process has been upgrading to
more modern conveniences, some structural fixes, and others are
power related. On all ends attention to detail has been paid. A
quick starter that gives the appearance of a trailer queen but is
definitely a goer!
Exterior
A stunning white through yellow to orange and then red appears like
it was poured on to the car from front to back. The paint presents
very nicely and shows some of the efforts that went into this car.
17" Eagle alloy wheels are on all 4 corners, with P245/45ZR17 tires
on front, and P245/40ZR17 on the rear. Glass is clean and scratch
free. Consigner states new chrome on the front and rear bumpers,
hood ornament, trunk brightwork and taillights. Passenger rocker
panel has been replaced and there are new body mounts all
around.
Interior
A front split bench, and rear bench, as well as door panels are
covered in rich red crushed velour, edged with white piping, and
plenty of white buttons emulating the original Del Ray
"waffle-like" pleating but with bling. Door panels have a clean
gray panel added to the velour but on top creating a nice contrast
to the chromed handles. A red metal dash with original gauges and
Chevy pie shaped curves imbedded within it. Additional gauges are
added to the dash, as well as a custom radio, a Rain Gear
intermittent wiper system, a custom adjustable steering wheel and
machined aluminum column. Sitting in a sea of red carpet is a
B&M Quicksilver shifter. A perfect red headliner, and a custom
stitched Chevy logo on the rear deck makes this writer feel like he
is watching TV in Elvis' living room.
Drivetrain
A strong 350ci Chevrolet engine backed by a 700R4 automatic
transmission sits in the clean engine bay. So nice it even has its
own vanity mirror on the underside of the hood. Providing that mill
with cooling is a new 3 core aluminum radiator/fan. Exhaling is
accomplished easily via Sanderson Jet Hot Coated Headers, and an
aluminum exhaust with an H pipe. Underneath, a Mustang II front
suspension, rack and pinion steering, a new wiring harness, and
traction bars. Disc brakes in front, and drum brakes bring up the
rear.
A solid build with bling, a resto-mod with conveniences and
upgrades, a daily driver if you desire, and a head turner, this
1956 eye candy is definitely a shower and a goer.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
