For Sale: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

" 'The Hot One is Even Hotter' was the motto that Chevrolet boasted for its 150, 210 and Bel Air series in 1956. With a new Super Turbo Fire V8, the new 1956 promised a friskier, sweeter ride with safer passing. Playing off the success of the previous year redesign, the new 1956 Chevy was met with an appetite of frenzy from the buying public. Minor changes were made to the 1956, including new engine options, a slightly different dash, a newly hidden gas filler cap in the rear fin, and colors, trim and fabrics. The '56 Chevy was a hit as sales continued to climb." OldRide.com

For consignment, a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible showing 1,339 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. The combination of satin paint, big wheels, and drop top capability makes this one a worthy candidate for those in the Tri-Five market!

Exterior
This is Hot Rod Satin Black standout augmented by 17-inch Billet Specialties wheels wrapped in staggered sized ZR rated tires with an early 2023 date code. Satin black serves as the perfect background for the trim; a stainless spear that jogs up like a hockey stick beyond the door handle and swoops downward over the rear fender to meet the chrome bumper. Ornate tail light nacelles house jet age influenced lights over a robust chrome bumper and aggressive dual exhaust. Speaking of jet age, don't stand in the street because the bird beaked aircraft that is the hood ornament is a large, leading piece of metal atop a chrome filled face and bumper. The emblems also pop off the black surface and the canvas top is in great shape. Imperfections are few and include scuffs and scratches on the bumpers and minor inclusions in the paint.

Interior
Ivory and black panels alternate on the door panels to include a vinyl pleated section and angular inserts over a straight black lower, and both doors show some age, especially the passenger's which is in rough shape. White vinyl surrounds charcoal cloth in the typical 50's fashion of triangular uppers and stitched borders below and with a split bench in front and full bench in back, all showing patina with tears and soiling up front. A Billet Specialties steering wheel fronts an upgraded digital dash in the wedge shaped cove ahead and the remainder of the dash retains its classic form; Bel Air gold script tops a clock ahead of the passenger. A Hurst shifter rises from the tunnel over faded black carpet while the trunk is barren, clean and painted.

Drivetrain
Good things are happening under the hood with a 350ci L48 V8 with a Holley 4-barrel over a Weiand intake, all good for 300 horsepower. It's mated to a Doug Nash 5-speed manual transmission that sends power to the 12 bolt rear axle with 3.31 gears and Positraction. This Chevrolet has power brakes, power steering and air conditioning and the bay presents cleanly and includes polished and painted components.

Undercarriage
Some obvious work has been accomplished underneath where conditions combine some typical patina with newer components. The dual exhaust runs through Magnaflow mufflers and power brakes are distributed as front disc and rear drum. There are coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back and each appear newer with spotless hardware. We note one small spot of flaking rust on the belly but otherwise a solid structure.

Drive-Ability
We take a seat in this uniquely specked Tri-Five and bring the big V8 to life and it makes its presence known with a healthy growl. It's got good acceleration to go with that sound, and power steering makes lapping our loop a near effortless endeavor and the car tracks straight and stops on point. The horn, reverse lights and heater blower are not working but all other functions operate as they should. 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.

Grab the family, put the top down, and take in that sweet exhaust note and acceleration on your way to the ice cream parlor, the local cruise night, or just a drive about town. This is a great looking car with the right combination of color, chrome, and character. There's room for some TLC here but it's a project you can drive with pride!

C56T131976

C-2400 Series
56-1956
T-Tarrytown, NY Assy Plant
131976-Sequential Unit Number

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