Equipment
265/205hp 'FB' Powerglide block, dual quads, 3-speed, manual steering and brakes, wire wheel covers, whitewalls, remote spotlight-mirror, pushbutton radio.
Condition
Excellent paint, interior and chrome except for lightly scuffed windowsill trim. The engine compartment is nearly like new but oil misted and dirty down deep. Good enough to show, not too good to drive.
Market commentary
What goes around, comes around was never more fitting than with this '56 Bel Air which was reported sold at Mecum Indy in 2012 for $72,610, then at Mecum's Monterey auction in 2013 for $85,600 and at B-J WestWorld in 2017 for $63,800. The difference between these results and today is a few bids and while its engine might not be what it aspires to be, it's still a sweet Tri-Five Chevrolet convertible at a price that demonstrates the continuing popularity and value of these cars. A Chevy like this is on pretty much every collector's short list of desired cars.