1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Four-Door Sedan

Description

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The “Tri-Five” Bel Airs and Nomads from 1955 to 1957 are among the most iconic cars to ever see the road, symbolizing a turning point in the history of General Motors. Following the introduction of the wildly popular 1955 models, Chevrolet turned it up a notch in ’56. Motor Life magazine said of the updated 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.” 

Offered in a wide selection of body styles to suit every possible customer, the four-door variant of the 1956 Bel Air offered practicality alongside its classic looks, making it a natural choice for families and individuals alike. Its spacious interior provided comfortable seating for up to six passengers, while still maintaining the car's signature aesthetic appeal. Today, the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Four-Door Sedan remains highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, cherished for its timeless design, historical significance, and enduring charm. It continues to evoke nostalgia for a bygone era of American automotive excellence. 

Highlights 

• Refinished in silver and white paint over gray/black interior with two-tone gray cloth/leather upholstery and tan headliner 

• Powered by a 265 cu-in, two-barrel V8 engine rated at 162 horsepower 

• Two-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (VC56K110506) decodes as: 

  • V – 8-cylinder  

  • C – 2400 Series Bel Air 

  • 56 – 1956 model year 

  • K – Kansas City assembly plant 

  • 110506 – Sequential body number 

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, four-door sedan 

• Black three-spoke steering wheel with horn ring 

• Dash instrumentation: 

  • 100-mph speedometer with odometer 

  • Coolant temperature  

  • Fuel level 

  • Warning lights for oil pressure and generator 

• Analog clock with Bel Air script above it

• Pushbutton AM radio 

• Radio antenna atop front passenger fender 

• Jeffrey-Allan Eversafe lap belts 

• Manual door windows 

• Vent windows 

• Sun visors 

• Dome light 

• Clothing hooks over rear seat windows 

• 15-inch steel wheels with chrome Chevrolet hubcaps 

• 205-15 wide white wall tires 

• Burt Englewood (Colorado) dealership badge on trunk lid 

Known Imperfections 

• Chrome is pitting in several areas 

• Corrosion around top of windshield 

• Several small rust spots on front bumper 

• Scratch on passenger side of front bumper 

• Small paint imperfections on passenger rear fender 

• Rear bumper is scuffed below the license plate 

• Painted portion of wheels is scuffed 

• Some yellowing on white walls 

• Multiple dark spots on headliner 

• No Body by Fisher cowl tag 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Tire iron 

• Mirror dice 

Ownership History 

This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Four-Door Sedan has been in the same family since 1982 and has been kept in heated storage for all of those 42 years.