1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
There was never any rust on the body or undercarriage. The undercarriage has the factory red oxide
still showing which you can see from the photos. The brake lines, fuel lines, and gas tank
were replaced, as were the radiator and water pump. The power steering valve and power brake
booster were rebuilt. The exhaust system
is stainless steel, and it has Coker radial tires.
All four doors close with a slight push, as when it was
new. The car has its original keys with
one key fitting all locks. All original
date coded glass is in excellent condition with no cracks.
The paint is original except for fenders and hood which I
was told were repainted early after purchase by the selling dealer. Why?
No one seemed to know.
The radio works and there is an AM/FM tape player in the
glove box. The interior including carpeting is original. The door panels were replaced.
This ‘56 starts and runs and drives down the road
perfectly. Looking at the engine
compartment photos, this engine compartment would not be impressive in a
restored car. But on an unrestored car,
it is perfect. In the 1950s and 1960s,
car owners very often would wash their engines.
Factory engine paint, not being the best, would often flake off. If this engine were repainted, I wouldn’t
consider it as an unrestored car.
Options which came on the car in 1956 when ordered:
Power Pack
Engine 205HP
Power Glide
Transmission
Power
Steering
Power
Brakes
Power Seat
Electric
Wipers
Autronic
Eye
Windshield
Washer
Under Hood
Light
Trunk Light
Backup
Lights
Gravel
Guards
Rocker
Moldings
Door Handle
Shields
Outside
Mirrors
Rear Factor
Antenna
Rear
Speaker
Day/Night
Mirror (Note: This mirror is rare; it is
factory correct. Reproductions are not
exact or correct size.)
Third Note
Horn (Also rare, value about $900.)
Continental
Kit, another expensive option.
Tissue
Dispenser
Stainless
Exhaust Extensions
Front Sway
Bar (Notice in the photos the factory welded bracket.)
Floor Mats
Emergency
Brake Warning Light
Wire Wheel Covers, an expensive option, were added to the
car later.
The Bel Air received an AACA Presentation Award in
2007.