Vehicle Description
1956 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Sedan
The three familiar series, Bel Air, Two-Ten and One-Fifty, were now
offered in 19 models. One was a new body style this year, the 4
door hardtop. It was called the Sport Sedan and was advertised as
"Embodying the youthfulness of a convertible, the practicality of a
hardtop and the convenience of a sedan". Customers at the time were
demanding bigger, brighter cars with more power and performance,
and they got it with the new 1956 Chevrolet. General Motors knew
that if a car was to sell well it had to look new, even if it
wasn't entirely. Though 1956 was a transition year, the model did
bring about a number of firsts. -Thx to Ecklers Chevrolet
For consignment, a 1956 Chevrolet 150 2 door sedan, a stunner
inside and out in red and white, packing a 383ci stroker V8 under
the hood and Boyd Coddington wheels on the corners. Whether it's
cruise nights, car shows, or simply serving as garage art, here's a
Two-Ten that's bound to be a winner. Couple the upgrades with the
653 miles showing on the odometer which are the clicks this Tri-5
has traveled since built, and we have a sure fire winner here in
our Hallowed Halls.
Exterior
Matador Red and India Ivory make pops like a peppermint candy on
this sweet ride, bright, striking and quintessentially 1950's. The
side trim includes a hockey stick that turns to a point,
encapsulating a spear of ivory that broadens into the rear quarter,
over the trunk, and coating the roof, finally dripping down the
pillars. The big chrome bumper and bold grille are straight and
mirror-like, as is the V-crest and jet inspired hood ornament.
There's lots of polished trim around the windows, all looking nice,
and elaborate tail light treatments that are basically works of art
mounted to the tail of the car. 45 series tires wrap around Boyd
Coddington alloy wheels measuring 17-inch in the front and 18-inch
in the back and fit the car wonderfully, adding a slightly modern
dimension to the classic lines. Panel gaps, metalwork and paint are
in great shape. Imperfections noted included checking in the ivory
paint, some bubbling and other blemishes in the red, low on the
body.
Interior
The red and white goodness continues on the inside where
V-patterned stitched red panels meet flat white panels on the door
cards, showing some bumpy edges but otherwise clean and intact. The
V is recounted with white piping on red cloth inserts with white
vinyl frames on the front bucket seats. It's not easy to keep white
perfect and the driver's seat shows some compression and slight
discoloration. In back, the color pattern is mirrored on the bench
where the contrasting red and white pattern flows onto the package
shelf, a nice little attention to detail. The polished APC steering
wheelsits on a tilt column which leads to a digital instrumentation
embedded in the fan shaped dash. A grooved metal trim piece spans
the middle of the dash over the red painted lower and it all wraps
around, taking the windshield with it with fantastic, curved glass.
A Lokar skull shifter knob tops the shaft which is floor mounted
and surrounded by red loop carpet in good and slightly soiled
condition. Up top, the white headliner is in fine condition.
Drivetrain
It's okay, you can pop the hood at shows because under is a clean,
consignor stated 383ci of a stroker V8 fueled by a pair of 4-barrel
carburetors. Spinning the wheels will be a TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission sending power to the rear wheels and 3.08 gears. Power
brakes are on board with discs in front and drums in the back.
Undercarriage
Nice and clean underneath with no surface rust nor much in the way
of grease and grime. In fact, we only see some residual oil on the
pan and the rest is dry! Dual exhaust enters FlowMaster mufflers
before turning to the sides to exit discreetly in front of the rear
wheels. Coil springs in front and leaf springs in rear make up the
suspension.
Drive-Ability
A press of the gas pedal opens the floodgates to two carburetors
and the V8 comes to life with a mighty roar. As we exit the garage
and onto our test route, we note a miss in the engine, and it's
quite noticeable. Beyond that, the car tracks well, handles great,
and with curved windows at each end provide endless visibility. We
note a few things that are not working including the horn, the
wipers, the heater blower, and the reverse lights. All other
functions work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
Outside of the hiccup, this big red and white beauty is an
exemplary 150 and one you could have a lot of fun with. There's a
reason Tri-Fives are so popular. Sure, they're common but
ultimately, it's their fantastic proportions and their ability to
carry 50's styling cues to the fullest extent. They are familiar,
purely American, and will never go out of style. If you've got a
sweet tooth, check out this candy cane colored treat.
A56A042830
A-1500 Series
56-1956
A-Atlanta, GA Assy Plant
042830-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 56 1011D-1956 210 2 Door Sedan
BODY NO AG6001-Atlanta Body #
TRIM NO 575-Blue Cloth & Vinyl
PAINT NO 703D-Nassau Blue & Harbor Blue
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