Vehicle Description
Looking through our inventory, you'll see a lot of Tri-5 Chevys,
but one thing sticks out: there aren't all that many '56s like this
super clean 150 2-door "post" sedan. Whether that's because there
are fewer of them or because their owners love them too much to
part with them, we can't say. What we can say is that if you're a
fan of the smooth, refined look of the '56 models, this car is an
excellent choice for a turn-key rod.
Painting it bright white over purple means that someone wanted to
get noticed, and with that comes the responsibility to get the
bodywork right. Many hobbyists feel that the '56s are the cleanest
of the Tri-Fives, and the awesome two-tone finish on this one
certainly reinforces that perspective. There's no place for sloppy
gaps to hide, so someone made sure they were nice and even, and
while traditional two-tone paint jobs were offered by the factory,
the updated palette of this car makes a statement, too. It was done
not too long ago, but it's been driven and enjoyed, and you can't
argue with the looks this car gets on the street. The polished
stainless, particularly the blinging side trim, stands out and
looks fantastic, emphasizing the car's lean, sporty profile.
There's also a sizeable investment in chrome, because the bumpers,
grille, and other ornamentation is in excellent shape, and despite
being an updated build, there no deviations from the stock look and
all the trim is present and accounted for.
The interior nails the perfect blend of retro and modern, combining
the original dash with upgrades like modern two-tone vinyl
upholstery that looks great. Doing it this way not only gives you
more comfort, but an upholstery combination that looks fantastic in
the vintage Chevy bodywork. The back seat and custom door panels
were stitched to match the front seat, and black carpets help keep
the interior looking serious. A tilt column with refinished
original wheel adds to the comfort, because you're going to want to
spend a lot of time in here. The dash is full of Autometer gauges
that are far more accurate than what came stock in 1956, and for
entertainment, there's an iPod compatible Restrosound AM/FM stereo
that fits in the dash like it was born there. The biggest
modification might be the underdash modern A/C unit, but it fits in
neatly enough given this car's somewhat dual personality. The trunk
has a stock look with a rubber mat and spare on a steel wheel, and
if you look closely, you'll see that this car is also quite solid
underneath.
Easy and reliable cruising was the goal, and with that in mind they
installed a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 with aluminum heads, HEI
ignition, a Holley 4-barrel carb, and a GM Performance aluminum
intake manifold. There's plenty of flash under there, too, because
you're going to want to take this one to the cruise night and open
the hood, and you'll dig details like the paint-matched inner
fenders, firewall, and brake booster. A TH350 automatic
transmission offers quick reflexes and the stock rear end hangs on
a set of air shocks so this car always has just the right attitude.
Long-tube headers and a dual Flowmaster exhaust system sounds
awesome, and power disc brakes and a CPP power steering box show
that this car was meant for the road, not just the show field.
Classic Cragar mags finish the traditional look and wear 235/70/15
(front) and 275/60/15 (rear) Cooper Cobra radials.
It's a safe bet to assume this car will be like all the other '56s
we feature: it won't last long. Call today!
