1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Description

Chevrolet refreshed its Tri-Five lineup for 1956 with a full-width grille, recessed headlights, revised taillights with a fuel filler concealed behind the left-side lamp, and an expanded range of two-tone paint combinations. The Bel Air sat at the top of the range, and buyers could choose the 235ci inline-six or the 265ci V8, paired with a three-speed manual, overdrive, or the two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.

This Bel Air Convertible is finished in Nassau Blue and India Ivory over a two-tone blue interior and a light blue soft top. This Flint, Michigan-built '56 Chevy is powered by a 265ci V8 fitted with an Edelbrock carburetor and paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Additional updates include Bilstein shocks, a modern radio with classic styling, and added lap belts.

This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is now offered on dealer consignment with its convertible top boot and a clean Florida title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Bel Air Convertible, the top model of the 1956 Chevrolet lineup

• 265ci V8 with Edelbrock carburetor

• Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission

• Nassau Blue and India Ivoery

• Light blue power soft top with boot

Factory Equipment

• The chasiss number (VC56F157057) decodes :

  • V — V8 engine

  • C — Bel Air series

  • 56 — 1956 model year

  • F — Flint, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 157057 — Production sequence number

• The Fisher Body tag decodes as:

  • 56 — 1956 model year

  • 1067D — Bel Air two-door convertible

  • 607 — Blue vinyl interior

  • 707 — India Ivory and Nassau Blue paint

• Bel Air exterior trim and badging

• Hood ornament

• Wide whitewall tires

• Full wheel covers

• Bench seats

• Heater and defroster

Modifications

• Edelbrock carburetor

• Bilstein shocks

• Retro-style modern radio

• Lap seat belts

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle's condition can be found in the photo gallery

• Discoloration on the whitewall tires

• Some wear on interior surfaces

Ownership History

The current owner acquired this Bel Air in 2023.

Included Items

• Convertible top boot