Vehicle Description
Style never goes out of fashion, which might explain why the
1955-56-57 Chevrolets remain as popular today as they were when
they were new, perhaps more so. Next to the convertibles, the car
to own is a Bel Air 2-door, and this lovely 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
2-door sedan is the ideal combination of ready-to-rock mechanicals
and a gorgeous high-gloss paint job.
Starting with a straight car makes it easy to create a stunner like
this. Despite being finished a few years ago, the paint is still
quite nice and shows off the factory Bel Air trim to great effect.
The lights in our studio don't really do it justice, because the
depth of the bright electric blue paint is impressive, even after
all these years. Sure, you can look around and find a few touch-ups
here and there, but this car still attracts a lot of attention
wherever it goes. And thanks to the striking Bel Air trim which
streaks along the sides, it has a very crisp, precise look. Most of
those shiny pieces have been restored to give this stunner some
sparkling jewelry, and it proves once again that the best designs
just don't need improvement. Just about the only non-factory part
is the billet grille, but it blends in so well that you don't
really notice and the rest is so right that it works from any
angle.
The two-tone interior is completely custom, but the look is
certainly right in the 1956 bodywork. To be honest, the front seat
looks almost completely unused, which tells you a lot about the
quality of the work and the care it has received since it was
finished. Custom embroidery on the seat backs highlights the split
bench setup, which, of course, is power-actuated with a center
armrest. Matching door panels are made of the same materials with
dramatic sculpting that still manages to capture the 1950s yet puts
a modern spin on it. The dashboard is still fairly stock, with
modern Auto Meter gauges, a custom AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo system, and
the traditional bright trim that spans the width of the entire
dash. There's also a tilt column with a billet steering wheel, and
the column-mounted shifter manages a 700R4 4-speed automatic
overdrive transmission, all upgrades that make it a fabulous
cruiser. The gorgeous trunk features a custom bulkhead with twin
subwoofers, plus full carpets and a spare tire with cover.
Under the hood you'll find a stout 350 cubic inch V8 with lots of
chrome and plenty of horsepower. Everything inside is obviously
new, and a set of double hump heads, an Edelbrock intake manifold
and 4-barrel carburetor, and full MSD ignition system help build
reliable horsepower. It's very neat and clean, with well-designed
accessory access, a power dual master cylinder with front disc
brakes, and a big radiator out front. The aforementioned 700R4
transmission feeds a 10-bolt rear end, meaning that it can just
loaf along at highway speeds. The front suspension is a custom
tubular setup with a big sway bar, so handling is a bit sharper
than stock. A Flowmaster dual exhaust system gives the small block
a performance sound that fits its personality and the stance is
exactly right. It sits on a set of old school Torque Thrust wheels
with staggered 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear performance
radials.
With a very cool look, a gorgeous interior and that enhanced V8
under the hood, this Bel Air is a wonderful machine to show and
drive. Please come in and have a look at this one in person,
because the photos just don't do it justice. Just be prepared: as
soon as you see it, you'll fall in love. Call today!