This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door convertible was refurbished by the seller’s father beginning in 2013 and was acquired by the seller in 2022. Work has included a repaint in red and white as well as reupholstering the color-matching two-tone interior and replacing the 265ci V8. Shifting is via a two-speed automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes a power-operated white convertible top, 15″ body-color steel wheels, chrome bumpers, and a split-folding front bench seat. This Bel Air convertible is now offered with a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in two-tone twin wind splits, hooded headlights, a fuel filler concealed above the left taillight, and chrome bumpers and trim. A split is noted in one of the top seams and the power-operated convertible top only lowers three-fourths of the way down.
The 15″ body-color steel wheels wear bowtie covers and are mounted with Sears whitewall tires. Braking is provided by front and rear drums.
The cabin features a split-folding front bench and a rear bench seat that were reupholstered in two-tone red and white vinyl. Matching upholstery extends to the door panels, and amenities include front vent windows, carpeted red floor mats, lap belts, a push-button radio, and an analog clock.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer along with readouts for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 403 miles, approximately 10 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 265ci V8 is said to have been installed in 2017 and is equipped with Chevrolet-branded orange valve covers. The fuel pump and sending unit along with the fuel filter were replaced in preparation for the sale. The seller notes that the engine vapor locks in hot weather.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Additional underside photos are provided in the image gallery below.
Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:
- Style: 56-10670TX – 1956
- Body: L20898 – L assembly plant
- Trim 605 – Red/Ivory vinyl
- Paint 711 –