1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Two-Door Sedan

Description

The best just got better. Chevrolet’s 1955 models were wildly popular, and Chevy made sure the ’56 editions were even more so. Motor Life magazine said of the updated ’56 Chevys, “Forward cant of the front end has been emphasized by stretching the hood metal out another four inches. This, with angled headlight hoods and grille, give the illusion of motion.” 

But there is no need for illusion with this Bel Air Two-Door Sedan built at the assembly plant in Van Nuys, California. It was professionally restored and reimagined with a high output Vortec 350 cu-in crate powerplant backed by a 700R four-speed overdrive automatic transmission. The suspension has been updated with four-wheel disc brakes, four-link rear suspension with Ford nine inch differential, and coil-overs all around. Inside, the tastefully upgraded leather interior features Cadillac bucket seats, a tilt steering column, Dakota Digital speedometer and gauges, and a custom Pioneer and Kicker 1200 watt four-speaker sound. With authentic Fifties flair and modern muscle, this reimagined 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Two-Door Sedan is the best of both times. 

Highlights 

• Professional frame-off restoration  

• High output Vortec 350 crate engine including: 

  • Holley 670 Street Avenger carburetor 

  • Edelbrock chrome manifold 

  • March Performance double serpentine belt system 

  • All aluminum pulleys and brackets 

• GM 700R overdrive automatic transmission with Lokar floor mounted auto shifter 

• Custom paint in White Pearl and Viper Copper 

• Cadillac bucket seats with custom two-tone leather upholstery 

• Custom leather center console with storage area 

• Dakota Digital retrofit gauges 

• Pioneer custom stereo system, two Pioneer speakers in the front kick panels, two Kicker CVX10 speakers in the rear package tray, and 2 Kicker 1200 watt amps in the trunk 

• The trim tag of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air decodes as:  

  • Style Number 56-1011 – 1956 210 and Bel Air Two-Door Sedan 

  • Body Number VN 2455 – Van Nuys, California, plant sequence number  

  • Trim Number 617– Copper/Tan Cloth/Vinyl 

  • Paint Number 700 – Adobe Beige / Sierra Gold 

• Currently displaying 83,291 miles at the time of cataloging; however, the true mileage is unknown     

Features 

• Front CPP tubular control arms with coil-over shocks 

• CPP 13 inch front disc brakes 

• CPP power steering box and pump 

• Currie custom built QA1 four link coil-over nine inch Ford Positraction rear end with 3.70 gear ratio 

• RDBK heavy duty 12 inch disc brakes rear 

• CPP aluminum wheel hubs 

• Dakota digital custom electrical cooling fan controller 

• Custom electrical fan and shroud 

• Polished aluminum radiator 

• CPP chrome master cylinder and power brake booster 

• Danchuk vent delete kit, one piece front windows, no wing vents 

• EP billet polished hood hinges 

• Polished intake scoop 

• Round air cleaner painted to match body 

• 16 gallon fuel tank 

• New front and rear bumpers 

• Stainless steel grill 

• New windshield wiper motor 

• New windshield wiper arms and blades 

• Custom chrome tilt steering column 

• Custom Impala-style steering wheel with matching leather wrap 

• Polished aluminum Streeter 18x7x9 front wheels with 215/40ZR18 tires 

• Polished aluminum Streeter 18x9x12 rear wheels with 275/40ZR18 tires 

• New coated headers 

• All stainless steel exhaust system with PowerFlow mufflers 

• Remote kill switch 

• New GPS location alarm system with siren 

• Custom LED headlights and parking lights 

• Battery relocated in the trunk 

• Tinted windows 

• Custom tinted front window 

• Front seat belts 

• All new wiring harness 

 Known Imperfections 

• This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe is presented in fine modified condition with no known imperfections at the time of cataloging 

Included 

• Two binders of restoration receipts 

• Additional painted air cleaner 

• Two reupholstered sun visors 

Ownership History 

This car was restored by a previous owner as detailed in the extensive restoration receipts before it was acquired by the current owner in March of this year 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.    

Contact: Blake Wingrove   Phone: 616.822.8589   email: bwingrove@hagerty.com