1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Vehicle Description 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air $59,995 "$59,995 Cruisin Classics is proud to present this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air for your consideration. This well-restored Tri-Five comes to us today dressed in a two-tone paint job with bright Matador Red accented by India Ivory (white) – the same colors it was born with. We don't know when it was painted, but it presents very well with only a limited number of small imperfections. This Bel Air is a two-door ""post car"" - meaning that it has a B-pillar between the front and rear windows. The brightwork on this Bel Air is in exceptionally nice condition and is so abundant that you can't decide which part of the car to stare at first. The hood features a gleaming ""jet-bird"" hood ornament that sits above a colorful Chevrolet crest badge and a large chrome ""V"", signifying the V-8 engine. Flanking the hood badging are round Octane halogen headlights in bright bezels. The front grille was new for the '56 model and was well-received by those critical of the Ferrari-inspired grille in '55. The horizontally-oriented chrome eggcrate grille spans the width of the front end and curves around the front fenders, resolving at the front wheel openings. Below is a large and curvaceous chrome front bumper that also wraps around the sides. Moving around to the side of the car, the two-tone paint combination and the iconic body side-molding really steal the show. The white center of the side spear grows as it travels toward the rear, engulfing half of the rear quarters and the trunk as well as flowing up the B-pillar to cover the roof. The wrap-around windshield and the windows are all framed in bright chrome. Chrome continues on the dual side mirrors and the door handles. The wheel and tire treatment is an absolutely perfect choice for the car – red steel wheels with beauty rings and center hub caps (w/ bowties) all wrapped in General Altimax HP radials. The white section of the rear quarters is home to ""Bel Air"" script badges as well as smaller crest badges. Around back, the trunk badging mimics the hood, with a colorful crest and a bright ""V"". On either side of the trunk are ornate chrome housings that incorporate the taillight, stoplight, and backup light, and the left one covers a hidden gas filler – an idea popularized on Cadillacs of the period. A chrome bumper just like the one up front hovers below, with chrome exhaust tips protruding from underneath. In the rear window you can see that a third brake light has been added. Under the large curved hood is a clean and organized engine bay with a glossy red firewall and flat black sides. At the center is a black Chevrolet 402ci V-8 that date codes to 1970-72. The big block is topped off with cast heads, aluminum ""Chevrolet"" valve covers, a cast intake manifold, a Holley Brawler 4-barrel carburetor, and an aluminum air cleaner. Other items of note include a Holley fuel pump, a Pertronix Flamethrower distributor, an MSD Blaster 2 coil, Taylor plug wires, an aluminum alternator bracket, a newer water pump, a newer BeCool aluminum radiator, dual horns, a braided fuel line, newer hood hinges, and an Optima battery. The big block V-8 is mated up to a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission that shifts smoothly as it sends power to a GM rear axle with 3.55 gears. Stopping power comes courtesy of power front disc and rear drum brakes with a CPP master cylinder. Exhaust flows through ceramic-coated headers, newer heat-wrapped pipes, and Flowmaster mufflers before exiting the rear tips with a growl. We also noted when looking at the firewall that the wipers have been converted to an electric system for reliability. Take a peek under the front end and find that a Flaming River rack & pinion steering system has been added – yet another nice upgrade. The interior of this Bel Air was originally Charcoal and Ivory according to the trime tag, but it is now dressed in Red and Beige with silver piping. It appears that an entire new OEM-style interior kit was installed in the recent past – door panels, side panels, seat covers, and carpet – and it looks amazing! The door panels feature stitched armrests, bright trim, and period-correct winsow cranks and handles. The bench seats are flawless and they make you feel like you've transported back to a Chevy dealership in 1956. A red vinyl armrest/storage box/cupholder ""console"" has been placed in the center of the front seat and is held by a strap that loops under the seat. Both the front and rear seats are outfitted with seatbelts. Underfoot is high-quality red hook & loop carpet that's kept nice with a matching set of rubber/carpet Bel Air floormats. Overhead is a tight perforated beige vinyl headliner and a working dome light. Ahead of the driver is a red and white Con2R steering wheel (with working horn) on a chrome tilt column with a Lokar column shifter. The black painted dash features a polished aluminum trim panel that stretches side to side and a chrome gauge cluster surround. The arching 110 mph speedometer is topped with gauges for fuel and temp and the odometer reads 785 miles (non-actual). The dash lights and wipers both work as they should. In the center of the dash is a Retro Radio brand AM/FM radio that plays through a set of Kicker 6X9's on the rear package tray and the cool clock/speaker combo on the right side of the dash (clock is inop.). Below the radio is an empty glovebox and under the dash are working foot-well courtesy lights. Around back in the trunk you'll find a red carpeted floor, a ""Bel Air"" cooler box, a car cover with storage bag, touch-up paint, the original black steering wheel, a full spare, jack, fire extinguisher, and an owners manual. If you're in the market for a tri-five Chevy, you're definitely going to want to take a look at this stunning '56! It's a great color combo, the brightwork is fantastic, it's got a big block V-8 under the hood, it has power front disc brakes, the interior looks like new, and so much more! Don't let thi