Vehicle Description
When you imagine period-correct motoring, this is what the '50s
will look like. This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop has been given
all the right investment to have great two-tone appearance,
original details, period-correct V8, and much more. And when it's
all completed to such a high level, an icon like this never
disappoints.
You can tell there has been a big investment in quality with this
coupe, and it starts with the paint. The two-tone Nassau Blue and
India Ivory is a great year-correct color theme that's finished
with enough gloss to send your nostalgia into overdrive. Plus, the
way the Bel Air line has that harpoon of color running the full
profile is an exclusive touch for this year that no factory would
ever dare try again. And speaking of exclusive to '56, the grille
is a great piece. Larger than '55 and sleeker than '57, you can
easily recognize this model from a long way away. Plus, with the
full trim, bumpers, factory wheel covers, and all the emblems
complete, this is a total package that's worth its weight in
shining brightwork. While a pillar-less hardtop coupe like this has
irresistible and iconic lines, don't forget to appreciate the
details. It's in everything from the freshness of the
weather-stripping to the way the fender skirts add to the car's
impressive flowing lines.
There's a sea of blue inside, and the crisp white headliner gives
it the same two-tone feel as the outside. In fact, the interior is
just as clean and impressive as the exterior. The idea of this one
is a pure vintage cruiser. So you have the seats with a cool tuck
and roll kind of flair that people will love, and the door panels
are even done to match. And while they kept the classic AM radio
there for display, your read driving music comes from an upgraded
AM/FM/cassette stereo hidden in the glovebox. This has all the best
pieces with the dual cowl dash, heat/defrost sliders, and a
color-matched Bel Air steering wheel. It's such a detailed car that
the clean trunk even has a terrific-looking whitewall spare, the
correct jack, and the instructions are affixed inside.
Part of what makes these cars a legend is that the Tri-Fives were
the ones to introduce the Chevy small block V8. So you'll be happy
to lift the hood and see a 265 cubic-inch V8 boldly radiating from
within the engine bay. They made sure this was ready to show off
with the clean black fender walls, color-matched firewall,
Chevrolet-script valve covers, and big air grabber on top. It looks
like quite a correct setup and the motor even decodes to a
four-barrel carb unit from this Tri-Five era. This coupe was built
to drive, and so it starts, idles, and runs with an easy
well-respected nature. The driving experience is made to give you
the feel of a proper vintage machine, right down to the
column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. But everything from
the 12-volt electrical system to the modern tread on the whitewalls
are part of the subtle upgrades to make sure this is a cruiser for
modern times, too.
This is an iconic Chevy done to an award-worthy standard. So you
just know it belongs in your garage. Call now!
