Vehicle Description
The absolutely iconic lines of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air have
been given a performance makeover. But while you're going to love
reading about the fresh and powerful big block under the hood, also
take some time to see how nicely integrated everything is.
Everywhere from the roll cage in the leather interior, to the
color-matched undercarriage, shows that this was a performance
build that also knows a Bel Air is a true classic that people
gravitate towards.
This one instantly announces it's something special. Two-tones were
terrific to have on a '56 Chevy, but the presentation is quite
modern here. The blue looks so deep that it's almost appears black
in the shade, but once the sunlight hits it, the metallic element
pops with a deep luster from a quality application. And the red was
the ideal other choice for this package, because the Bel Air had
exclusive trim in '56 that gave it an aggressive streak running
down the side - like an arrow pushing the car forward. This is a
quality restoration, and so the brightwork was a big part of the
investment. It includes the wraparound bumpers, wide grille, and
all the trim that make these Tri-Five Chevys true American icons.
And the upgrade to those polished racing wheels draw attention to
the extra-meaty Mickey Thompson tires in the back.
Your first impression of the interior might just be a nice
restoration that respects the car's history. After all, you get
classic-style wide benches that have been recently finished in a
supple tan leather. The clean dash takes advantage of the radio
delete to give you uninterrupted brightwork that highlights the
dual cowl design. Of course, it doesn't take long to also see
there's much more going on here. Some touches are subtle, like the
classic-style racing seatbelts and the factory steering wheel.
Other upgrades are a bit more obvious, like the custom six-point
cage for added strength and safety. Plus, the B&M ratchet
shifter, complete AutoMeter readout panel, and dash-mounted
AutoMeter Sport-Comp tach w/shift light are all there to give you
the tingle of performance even before you twist the key.
Under the hood continues this car's theme of showmanship. The
ultra-tidy engine bay finished in the exterior's bold red has the
kind of thoughtful look that can win you awards all on its own. But
you'll love this for more than just its appearance. You're looking
at a fresh 540 cubic-inch V8 that was built in 2019. This is a
hardy Dart block that was enhanced and fortified with Dart Pro 1
cylinder heads, a steel crank, steel rods, ARP pistons, hydraulic
roller cam, Edelbrock intake, and topped with a Quick Fuel 850
double-pumper four-barrel carburetor. This also has terrific
supporting components like the Griffin aluminum radiator w/electric
fans, a serpentine belt system, Mallory ignition, and both the fuel
cell and dual Optima red top batteries are in the trunk for ideal
weight distribution. Custom ceramic-coated headers add even more
power while feeding the 2.5-inch dual exhaust. And any time you
want to really bring the thunder, the electric cutouts open this
one up ahead of the Turbo mufflers. The stout TH400 three-speed
automatic transmission was rebuilt to include a 3500 stall and
rollerized rear half to reduce friction. This feeds a Ford 9-inch
rear with limited slip, 3.89 gears, and traction bars for powerful
and confident takeoffs. You'll want to check this all out in the
undercarriage photos, because even the frame was done in a matching
red on this thoughtful performance build. There are even nice
everyday features like rack & pinion power steering and front disc
brakes with drilled & slotted rotors.
This is the iconic Chevy that's built to own the streets and win
awards. Don't let something this awesome slip away, call today!