Vehicle Description
1956 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Sedan
If you've ever wondered where rental car companies, police and
government agencies, and companies that need a lot of cars get
their supply, it's "fleet" vehicles that manufacturers build just
for this purpose. These tend to be the no frills versions of the
better equipped cars that are offered to the general public for
sale. Turns out, the Chevy 150 was intended to be almost
exclusively a fleet vehicle but was also sold as an economical
alternative to the Bel Air and 210.
For consignment, a hot rod Chevy 150 that's a far cry from the
plain Jane cars of old. This one's been modified and has more
desirable ingredients than a 10 course meal. A modernized interior,
a rip roaring engine, and slick black paint and bling inducing
chrome. A spectacular stance and go fast goodies make this 2nd year
Tri-Five well worth a look!
Exterior
Doused in two stage black paint, our big 150 is a gleaming example
of mid 50's flow and design. Big chrome bumpers and polished metal
spears adorn the car and give it the character and presence
associated with the Tri-Five era. Not a bad exterior for a base
level Chevy! The other metal work, including window frames, door
handles, side mirror and the epic hood ornament are all in great
shape. 15-inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels add bling to
the shoes and the teardrop shaped rear wheel opening gives the car
a flowing rear quarter when combined with the sloping, slightly
wrapped around rear window. The tail light assemblies could be wall
art on their own as is, they're just amazing. As far as
imperfections, we found a single chip in the paint and what my
detailer friend calls "love marks" - swirls and subtle scratches
from something used to wash or dry the car.
Interior
The interior is awash in clean, smooth khaki leather and it's
immediately obvious that someone with attention to detail finished
this interior. Beautifully designed door panels with sweeping
stitched patterns host clean metal window cranks and door actuator.
The bucket seats are soft and well padded, and the rear bench is in
perfect condition. The muted tone of the interior makes it an
inviting and relaxing place to be, like a well appointed living
room. The tan carpet is protected by matching mats which are
trimmed in the khaki color, blending perfectly with the leather
surroundings. Khaki leather also wraps the steering wheels and
glossy matching paint covers the metal dash blending seamlessly. A
black faced speedometer fans across the dash while an AutoMeter
Sport Comp tachometer protrudes from the steering column. A hidden
AM/FM/CD JL Audio 6-channel system is present and is XM compatible.
A trio of gauges in a horizontal line are in the center, leather
clad console. That console is spotless and houses only one other
thing, the Hurst shifter with its matching leather boot. Further
back, aluminum cup holders are embedded. The matching headliner is
in excellent condition and the trunk is lined in the same color
mats and houses a subwoofer and amplifier.
Drivetrain
A 383ci stroker V8 with JE forged pistons, a Comp cam, Crane roller
rockers atop Edelbrock aluminum heads is under the hood and was
professionally built. It is said to have put out 440 horsepower
when dyno tested. A Holley 850cfm4-barrel carburetor sits atop an
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. ARP bolts hold the engine together
and MSD ignition provides the spark and it all gets routed through
a T10 4-speed manual transmission back to 3.70 gears with
positraction in a high performance carrier with heavy duty
bearings. The engine bay is not only the epicenter of power, but is
beautifully clean and polished. Ceramic coated Doug's headers
glisten as they make their way south. Power disc brakes cinch
rotors on all corners. There's more to this drivetrain and our
space is limited, but that oughta whet your appetite.
Undercarriage
With a topside as clean as this one, we expected a clean underside
and indeed the car delivers. The 2.5 inch dual exhaust flows the
length of the car before meeting two Flowmaster mufflers which then
dump discreetly under the car tucked behind the quarter panels. The
front has independent front suspension with coil springs as well as
2-inch drop spindles and tubular arms. The rear has a monoleaf
spring with a 2-inch drop. We note a drop of oil on both the oil
filter and the oil pan.
Drive-Ability
Holy smokes!!! This thing lights right up and sounds good. And no
big surprise, the interior is a very nice place to be. We rolled
this black beauty onto the test loop and tested all functions which
seemed to be working. Rowing through the gears, the car pulls like
a freight train and stops on a dime.
From lowly economy option to queen of the ball, this car is a
Cinderella story in metal and leather. Beautiful on the inside and
out and with a heart of gold, this is one nice 150 that deserves an
immediate proposal. Okay, Prince Charming, it's time to make the
call on this one before you turn into a pumpkin.
A56S157214
A-1500 Series
56-1956
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
157214-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 56 1211-1956 1500 Series 150 2 Door Sedan
BODY NO S7094-St. Louis Body #
TRIM NO 560-Gold Cloth & Vinyl
PAINT NO 688-Pinecrest Green
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