1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible, Pro Touring, Gasser, Rat Rod, Hot Rod. Bbc on 2040-cars
Wood Dale, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:454
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: BLACK/White
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Trim: 2 DOOR
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 9,000
Exterior Color: Silver/White
Well I have been trying to sell my Steel Willys and can't find a buyer yet so something has to go. I will be listing one of my favorites but this is not a cheap car. It is gonna take a good bid to get this one. I am not interested in trades for the car except maybe for one thing. A 70-72 Cuda Convertible, that might be the only thing.
This is a beautiful fram off restored 1956 BelAir convertible. It has approx 9,000 miles since a complete restoration. The car has a 454 mild built motor, not sure on the internals but it has a smooth idle and good pick up. It is backed up by a rebuilt Turbo 350 Transmission that has about 2500 miles oon it. I converted it from a 4 speed a couple years back. It still has the clutch pedal and hyraulic set up to turn back to a stick shift. The car has a newer model subframe on it which I was told from a nova. It has power front disc brakes and a 10 bolt rear end. Rear air shocks. It has a highway gear and goes about 80mph at 2500 RPMs. It has a nicely detailed engine bay with a smoothed firewall and all wires tucked away. IT has power steering and an aluminum radiator. IT has an optima battery mounted in the trunk. The interior is done nicely with a fake leatehr material with an osterich type of insert. IT has later model bucket seats which are very comforaible. IT has an early model counsole out of a Chevy with a Lokar shifter in it. The dash is painted nicely with aftermarket guages. IT has a new radio with ipod hook up designed to look like original radio. The 2 tone paint is done very nicely with a clear coat and I would rate it very nice driver quality, not a show car. I do drive it on nice days only. IT has an aftermarket cowl scoup on a steel hood. There are minor chips and little scratch here or there. The bumpers are all new remanufactured. IT has a very nice Hartx cloth top which looks great on the car. It is a manual top. The rims are coys with 20's on the back and 18's on the front.
You won't find a nicer 56 BelAir then this one and it is a great investment.
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