The middle child of Chevrolet's legendary Tri-Five run has a personality all its own, and this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible serves it up with the top down. Finished in driver-quality tan and white, it wears the unmistakable full-width grille, sweeping side trim, original hubcaps, and wide whitewall tires that made the '56 a standout. Chevrolet built an estimated 41,883 Bel Air convertibles that year, considerably fewer than the two-door hardtop.
Under the hood, a factory dual four-barrel intake and aluminum-finned Corvette valve covers bring serious vintage performance flavor. Dual exhaust supplies the proper soundtrack, while an aluminum radiator with an electric fan helps manage temperatures when cruising season heats up. A three-gauge pod keeps tabs on the important stuff.
The 700R4 automatic overdrive conversion makes this Bel Air far more relaxed on the highway, while power steering and power brakes take the work out of navigating traffic. The column shifter preserves the classic cabin layout, and the power top makes open-air cruising available at the touch of a switch.
Inside, the teal and white two-tone bench interior delivers pure 1950s cool. A factory AM-FM radio, tissue holder, automatic-dimming headlights, and factory jack add period character and conversation-starting detail. This is not a trailer-bound ornament. It is a stylish, thoughtfully upgraded Tri-Five convertible built to be driven, heard, and enjoyed.
Yes - Horn
Yes - Headlights
Yes - Fuel Gauge
Yes - Heater
Yes - Speedometer
Yes - Radio
Yes - Oil Pressure Gauge
Yes - Wipers
Yes - Turn Signals
Yes - Temperature Gauge
Yes - Tail Lights
Yes - Runs
Yes - Brake Lights
