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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Roadster, Full Restoration, Low Miles, Chevy on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:48000
Location:

United States

United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Chevy 350
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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Year
: 1956
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Trim: Convertible "Roadster"
Drive Type: Turbo 350
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 48,000

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Classically styled with hidden improvements

 

Modern American classic with sensible upgrades and a surprise styling touch. Full restoration, finished in mint green & ivory, an excellent driver and real head-turner, especially with its low-profile rear tonneau cover that turns the car into a  four-passenger roadster.

 

To increase the Bel Air's reliability and drivability, old 265 V8 was removed and replaced with a fresh crate motor Chevrolet 350, hooked up to a new Turbo 350 automatic transmission and rebuilt rear end. Original-style valve covers and a rare "batwing" air-cleaner setup for the dual-quad carbs keep a mid-'50s vibe in the engine bay. At the same time an all-new exhaust system was fitted.

 

Greatly upping the car's ability to mix it up with modern traffic are aftermarket front disc brakes. Like the engine, this upgrade is all but invisible, hidden behind the original-size wheels and NOS hubcaps. At the same time, the suspension was renewed with all-new shocks, springs and bushings. The car has been driven less than 500 since the improvements. It's always been stored inside, covered, and is regularly detailed.

 

This car's interior is a highlight, refinished to showroom spec in greens and chrome and stainless-steel, with a big comfy bench front seat. Recent addition is all-new period-correct wool carpeting. Likewise, the trunk compartment is immaculate.

 

What really sets the car apart is removal of the convertible top and its metal framework, replaced with a custom low-profile tonneau cover in color-matched vinyl with button snaps. This transforms the car into a unique roadster and greatly streamlines the side profile.

 

Car located in Southern California, is currently registered and has a clear California title.

 

Features:

·        Full restoration

·        "Roadster" conversion

·        Immaculate interior

·        Crate motor Chevy 350

·        Period engine accessories

·        Turbo 350 tranny

·        Rebuilt rear end

·        New exhaust system

·        New shocks, springs, suspension bushings

·        Aftermarket disc front brakes

·        Original-style wheels, NOS hubcaps

·        Currently registered, excellent running condition

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