1956 2 dr Chevy Hardtop restomod

This is an excellent driver restomod car good enough to show.

I purchased the car in September of 2004. The engine had been completely rebuilt by the prior owner in May of that year. I had a complete nut & bolt frame-off done on the car that was completed in 2005. Both frame and body were sand/bead blasted. A few panels had rust spots so they were replaced with new panels. The car was completely re-built. The only items that I can remember that were not replaced were the engine, rear end and driveshaft. Everything inside, outside and under were replaced with new parts. I can provide a complete listing of all items. A few items of chrome were in decent shape so they were refurbished – the rest replaced with new. I have put 8,650 miles on the car since it was completed in 2006. Actual mileage unknown.

The car is painted 2001 Prowler Orange Metallic with Ice Pearl metal flake in 2 coats of Clear, covered with 2 more clear coats. It is unique and absolutely gorgeous. You need sunglasses to drive it!

A list of major features –

• Complete custom interior and trunk
• Vintage Air pre-fit air/heat
• Auto Meter gauges
• Ididit chrome tilt steering column
• Front & rear power windows
• All new tinted glass
• Custom Autosound USA-5 Stereo/CD
• Front & rear seatbelts
• Electric windshield wipers
• California “Smoothie” front bumper
• Custom billet grille
• LED taillight lenses
• Complete Dynamat “B-Quiet” interior insulation
• 1967 283 engine (3896944) with approximately 10,000 miles since rebuild
• 200 4R automatic transmission from Bowtie Overdrive
• “Be Cool” cross-flow aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans (manual switch)
• 605 power steering
• Rebuilt front suspension with 2 inch dropped front spindles
• Power front disc brakes – rear drum brakes
• Front & rear sway bars
• All new dual exhaust
• Crager SS mag wheels
• 8,650 miles on tires. Front, 215x65Rx15 – Rear, 235x60Rx15

Full disclosure…

• Paint flaw - 2 lighter colored parallel lines on trunk lid – see picture.
• There are a few tiny road chips. You have to really look to find them and are normal for 8,000 miles.
• Windshield wipers do not work correctly. One of the cables stripped out years ago. I don’t drive in rain so never fixed them.
• Air Conditioner quit working several years ago. I never looked into it as I never use it - Tri-Five Chevy hardtops (no post) should be driven windowed down!

No trades. Please do not ask for my reserve price. I have set a fair reserve that is far below what I have into the car. I love my 56, but it is time to move on to another project.

It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have done so before the auction ends. I welcome and encourage interested bidders to contact me to schedule an appointment. Call 208 884-5390 or email showland@cableone.net if you have any questions. I am in and out a lot every day so please leave a message and I will get back to you asap.

This is being sold AS IS with no warranty or guarantees. Full payment must be received within 7 days. Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping.Car will NOT be released until funds have cleared.