Investment Grade Bel Air Convertible 265 ci/225 HP Dual Quad V8 Powerglide

Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Bel Air/150/210
Type:	Convertible
Doors:	2
Year:	1956
Mileage:	43
Color:	Red
Transmission:	Automatic
Interior color:	Black
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Investment Grade Bel Air Convertible 265 ci/225 HP Dual Quad V8 Powerglide Year: 1956 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 43 Transmission type: 2 Speed Automatic Engine: 265 V8 Interior color: Black Vehicle info If you've followed our email blasts lately you probably know all about the 502-powered pro-touring Bel Air we featured a few weeks ago for $120K. Sure. it's nice. But what about folks who want the very best representation of 1950s automobilia their money can buy? Fear not. RK Motors Charlotte has a car for them too! The beneficiary of a professional. frame-off restoration. this super slick drop-top is a high quality tri-five that you can invest in. drive around and win some serious trophies with. Featuring an equal emphasis on both show and go. it combines a correct. 265 cubic inch small block V8 with a smooth Powerglide transmission and rare two-tone interior to create one seriously cool cruiser! If you've been searching for a striking 50s showpiece. but want something that's a heck of a lot more unique that some mail order hot rod. this spectacular Chevy's excellent combination of vintage style and timeless class simply can't be beat!This exceptionally clean tri-five is a no-compromises build that combines everything great about '50s Americana with a correct drivetrain and unmatched aesthetics. Rolling into the shop as a simple '56 street queen. this pristine convertible was completely stripped and given a 3-year. rotisserie restoration that ensured every one of its tall body panels were returned to their rock-solid factory appearance. Once the car's new rockers were mocked up. its ripple-free body was blanketed in correct Matador Red base. accented with a correct India Ivory topcoat and buried in durable clear. And today. it sits as a fresh spin on a traditional look that combines the visual punch of a classic Ferrari with the visual swank of a vintage Cadillac. As a collector car owner you really can't go wrong with any '50s Chevy. but I think GM's designers perfected the division's styling statement in 1956. Take a look at this gorgeous Bel Air and you'll see detailing that walks a fine line between the conservative appeal of its 1955 ancestors and the exaggerated. overwrought appearance of its '57-'59 offspring. At the front of the car. a trademark bumper hangs below a pristine grille. clear parking lamps. chrome-trimmed headlights and a showroom-fresh Chevrolet crest. At the sides of that crest. classic tri-five stainless. which visually connects the car's fenders with its fins. is accented by Bel Air-exclusive emblems. At the edges of that stainless. dent-free rocker moldings combine with traditional chrome door handles to lend a finished look to the car's classy profile. At the top of that profile. a jetbird hood ornament leads the eye to spotless stainless trim. which combines with a new chrome mirror and clean white vinyl to frame like-new glass. And at the back of the car. a second body-width bumper reflects clear tail lights above a second showroom-fresh Chevrolet crest. That's it. Just classic lines. clean trim and no need for pounds of peaked metal or extravagant visual gimmicks. Since this killer tri-five is more parade queen than stoplight warrior. it should come as no surprise that the correct small block V8 living behind its grille is essentially a gimmick-free exercise in factory accuracy and antique showmanship. Hoist the car's glossy red bonnet and you'll find a 265 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 which props a 1956 model (56) Powerglide-backed V8 (FH) assembled in Tonawanda. New York (T) build stamp above a correct 3720991 casting code. Glance between those numbers and you'll find reliable Carter carburetors that mix oxygen from a 'bat wing' air cleaner with gas from fresh stainless fluid lines. At the sides of that carburetor. stamped and silver-detailed valve covers hang over fully restored exhaust manifolds that are piped into free-breathing stainless tubes. Behind that carburetor. a traditional points distributor shoots fire through fresh Radio GM TVRS wires. And in front of that carburetor. a tagged radiator circulates coolant through fresh. GM-branded hoses and authentic metal squeeze clamps. In addition to its killer powerplant. this Bel Air offers a fully detailed engine bay that comes complete with dual horns. a Delco-Remy generator. a Delco-Remy voltage regulator and even a reproduction Delco yellow cap battery. And aesthetically. the car's Satin Black fenders perfectly complement both its deep red engine paint and Matador Red firewall. This Chevy's stout small block is backed by a correct 2-speed Powerglide. which hangs a familiar 3708134 casting number above what appears to be a March © 16th (16) of 1956 (6) casting date. That smooth transmission sends power to a factory Bel Air rear end which enjoys long cruises down the highway. That rebuilt drivetrain is housed in a completely restored suspension which. along with the car's tight manual steering and firm drum brakes. provides a great combination of ride and handling characteristics. That clean suspension rolls on painted steel wheels. which spin 6. 70-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewalls around spoked stainless covers. In accordance with tradition. this Bel Air's newly welded floors have been sealed in a thick layer of Red Oxide primer. Completely fresh hardware is present and accounted for all the way from the car's stainless fuel tank to its silver chassis components. An authentic 'snap. crackle. pop' engine note is provided by a free-breathing. true-dual exhaust system that barks through traditional turbo mufflers. And all this stellar hardware and expert craftsmanship adds up to one road-ready classic that'll provide years of carefree cruising and stacks of well-earned trophies!Featuring a stunning array of White and Charcoal accents. this tri-five's restoration-fresh interior is one of its most impressive traits. At the center of the car. firm bench seats wear taut vinyl skin that's highlighted by bright chrome hardware. On the doors. two-tone panels. which almost look custom. hang chrome handles. stainless trim and sculpted armrests below glossy black toppers. At the floor. fresh carpet looks as crisp as the day it came out of the box thanks to rugged rubber mats. At the front of the cockpit. a pristine dash hangs spectacular. bowtie-branded gauges next to an old school AM radio. The driver is connected to the road by a glossy black steering wheel. which spins a full chrome horn ring around a cool Chevrolet centerpiece. And the passengers stow their essentials in a fully restored trunk that anchors a full-size spare tire between a correct jack. a fresh fender decal and new rubber mat. The sale of this glowing Chevy includes a bound book of restoration photos. From the show to the strip. this impressive Bel Air will stun even the harshest critics. It's a highly desirable tri-five that's been carefully restored with all of the right stuff to be one serious investment piece. If you've been dreaming of the perfect blend of classic design and old school style. wake up! It's time to claim your car. About this auction & RK Motors Charlotte Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close . NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. as this would be unfair to the other bidders. so please don't ask! Each and every one of these cars is listed on eBay. but only one sale. on average per month. actually occurs on eBay. If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (781)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Click this link to learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. Gregory can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades. but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade. please send recent. high-resolution pictures of the entire car. including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications. facts. figures. history and documentation present with the car. Lastly. give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. If you are a MyClassicGarage user. you can send us an Evaluation file for review. Our MCG virtual garage name is: RK Motors Charlotte. Email information and pictures on your trade directly to Donald Berard. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. Our 60. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina . We usually have 200-225 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. For general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. RKM Performance Center Heated paint booth Sanding room Mixing room Sandblasting cabinet Interior shop Metal fabrication shop 10 two post lifts Alignment rack Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 781-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269