1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sport Coupe

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop Sport Coupe

VIN #VC56N130391

Paint #705D India Ivory and Pinecrest Green

Trim #580 Green Cloth Vinyl

Mileage 49778, is the original mileage on the car

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.

The Old Cars Price Guide puts this ‘56 Bel Air at $40,000 with a Power Pack engine. In addition to the Price Guide value, the values of all the options are quite considerable. The importance of the car being preserved in an unrestored condition is almost priceless. A car is unrestored only once. Once restored they are never again original.

Drive-In Speaker stays with the car. I can supply extra photos if necessary.