1956 BEL AIR - SPECTACULAR FRAME OFF RESTORED CA. CAR! TOO MUCH TO LIST! LOOK

Description for Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 1956

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air1956 Chevrolet Bel Air-Striking Coral/White Color Combination Original California Car Body-off Restored to Show Condition A No Excuses. Turn-Key "Tri-Five" that Runs Strong and Looks Great __________________________ NOTE: Our listings are rather lengthy. They not only describe this particular car but also some history of the make/model. considerations in buying a classic car and facts about our firm. However. we continually hear from out of state / out of country buyers (many of our clients) that they prefer the level of detail that we provide. However. if you are not prepared to read the full listing. please read the OVERVIEW below along with the PHOTOGRAPHS at the bottom. If you'd prefer. please call us at 925-846-1451 and we'll gladly discuss the Bel Air and answer any questions over the telephone. including our "Buy it Now" policy. Yes. the Bel Air can be purchased prior to the end of the eBay auction. PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE NOTE: EACH TIME WE LIST A VEHICLE ON EBAY WE RECIEVE COMMENTS THAT THERE ARE NO PHOTOS OF THE INTERIOR. ENGINE. UNDERCARRIAGE. ETC. OF THE CAR. THERE ARE CLOSE TO 100~ PHOTOS OF ALL AREAS OF THIS BEL AIR. BUT WHEN YOU REACH WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE LAST PHOTO. YOU WILL NEED TO SCROLL DOWN ON eBay TO VIEW THE REMAINING PHOTOS. IF YOU ARE STILL UNABLE TO SEE THEM. PLEASE CALL US AT 925-846-1451 AND WE WILL PROVIDE A DIRECT LINK. NOTE: IT IS A VIOLATION OF EBAY POLICY FOR US TO LIST THE URL ON THE EBAY LISTING. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF ANY PART OF THE BEL AIR. ALL OF OUR PHOTOS ARE TAKEN IN NATURAL LIGHT AND WE DO NOT "PHOTO-SHOP" OR TOUCH-UP THE PHOTOS IN ANY WAY. INTRODUCTION This car is offered at a realistic price and. unlike bidding on cars in an auction environment. you will have the benefit of extensive information and history on the car prior to making a buying decision. Equally as important is the fact that Classic Cars Ltd. has been in business for 20+ years and enjoys an excellent national / international relationship with nearly 800 positive eBay feedback responses. Please keep in mind that we will gladly. 1. Answer any questions over the telephone and take the time to guide prospective customers through the buying process (925-846-1451). 2. Assist with locating a quality. suitable transporter at very competitive prices. 3. Provide proof that we are licensed. bonded (for the financial transaction). fully insured. and operate from an established showroom environment. 4. Provide feedback from previous buyers. and specific references for vehicle purchases in your area (we also ask that you view our detailed eBay feedback by clicking on the number to the right of the eBay user name) 5. Offer additional information including specific photographs or clarification of any part of our description of the vehicle Thank you again. please let me know if I can be of assistance. Happy "eBaying"! Paul R. Wankle. Pres. Classic Cars Ltd. Pleasanton. CA 925-846-1451 OVERVIEW-THIS PARTICULAR 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air has been lovingly restored by a father and son to show quality condition. It has the mechanical upgrades necessary to make it a great cruiser in addition to a stunning. head-turning appearance. The car was originally sold in California and has spent the past 20 years there with the current owner. Major features include: - 350 cu. in. 350 hp balanced and blueprinted V8 - Holley 4 barrel carburetor - Partially plumbed for NOS injection - Rebuilt TH 350 automatic transmission - Dual exhaust w/ Smithy's glass pack mufflers; mellow 50's sound - Power brakes w/ dual master cylinder - Front disc brake kit - Front and rear anti-sway bars - Vintage Air Conditioning system - American Racing wheels - Beautiful coral/white two tone paint - Nosed and decked plus tasteful pinstriping - Excellent chrome and stainless steel trim - Beautiful coral/white interior - Modern Eclipse stereo w/ cassette and Eclipse 12 CD changer - Fully upholstered trunk - Detailed engine compartment - Very clean undercarriage - Year of manufacture California plates (Gold/Black) DETAILS-THIS PARTICULAR 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air has been tastefully and expertly updated both in performance and appearance and is positively one of the nicest that we have ever seen. It was restored to re-capture the youth of the current owner as a similar '56 was his favorite car that he gave up many years ago when young family needs dictated. It is now truly turn-key. needing nothing to enjoy both for cruising and displaying at car shows. The mechanical improvements make it a wonderful driver and the cosmetic upgrades/restoration make it a real head turner. It bears VIN VC56K094081 and has a current California title and registration. HISTORY As documented in a story in Chevy Classics magazine. this car was bought about 20 years ago by the current owner's son as a birthday present for his father for the two of them to restore. It was the same year as a car the father had purchased new when he was only 18 and had to sell after marriage and his family began to grow. Beginning in 1995. the two of them performed a complete body-off restoration to the current pristine condition over a period of about 10 years. It has since been driven only about 3000 miles in the past 10 years mostly in parades and to car shows. Of course. the car has been garaged and pampered and. based on the condition of the Chevy. it is difficult to believe that the restoration was not just completed. The car was originally sold in California as evidenced by the "year first sold" date on the current California title. When purchased for restoration 20 years ago. it bore California black plates 639 SUH. MECHANICAL - 350 cu. in. 350 hp V8. bored 0. 030" over. 202 heads (2. 02" intake valves). balanced and blueprinted by Rick Santos at S&S Automotive in San Leandro. CA. a renowned small block Chevy specialist - 650 cfm Holley 4 barrel carburetor. K&N air filter - Partially plumbed for NOS injection but never completed and used; engine beefed up to withstand NOS stress - Edelbrock chrome valve covers - Stock ignition - Stock exhaust manifolds - Dual exhaust w/ Smithy's dual glass pack mufflers. chrome oval exhaust tips; great 50's mellow sound - Turbo-hydramatic 350 automatic transmission w/ flex dip stick and chrome pan - Vintage air conditioning/heater. R134a refrigerant - Die Hard battery - Chrome coolant recovery tank - Front disc brake kit - Dual master cylinder w/ power brakes - Rebuilt stock steering - Front and rear anti-sway bars - Stock rear end - American Racing Salt Flat Special 15 inch chrome wheels - BFG Radial T/A raised white letter tires w/ much tread Note: Tires show considerable tread but are older than - Pleasing stance with somewhat larger rear tires - Original wipers intact but not operating (CA. fair weather car that would require conversion to electric wipers) - Fully boxed "California" frame EXTERIOR - Beautiful two tone coral and white paint scheme   - Hood and trunk lid nosed and decked as in '50's - Flawless triple chrome plated bumpers both front and rear - Flawless stainless trim around all windows - Flawless grille - Fitted with year of manufacture 1956 California plates RLE 007 (front & rear) - Small. tasteful pinstriping at top of front fenders. trunk center. below tail lights. forward end of quarter panels - "Flippers" atop side windows operate with no door interference but do not close tightly (a common Tri-Five hardtop problem) - All glass is excellent - Good panel fit for a car of this era - Both doors. trunk and hood close smartly - No rust under doors INTERIOR - Beautiful coral and white pleated seats front and rear - Beautiful coral and white pleated door panels - Beautiful white headliner and sun visors - Extremely high quality "Wilton style" fully custom beige carpet w/ matching custom front mats - Shiny Fisher Body sill plates - After-market Grant steering wheel - Excellent dash w/ all stock gauges (temperature. gas. speedometer). idiot lights for oil pressure and ammeter - Unobtrusive Vintage Air installation with only the 3 vents (both sides and middle) showing - Under dash installation of modern Eclipse stereo w/ cassette; Eclipse 12 CD changer in trunk; two 8" Alpine speakers in rear package shelf - Stock radio in dash but not connected (condition unknown) - Stock clock in dash but not operating - Four after-market seat belts installed (lap only) - New weather stripping on doors and trunk - Stock vacuum wipers intact but inoperable - All 4 windows crank easily; both vent wings open easily - Fully upholstered trunk including a custom spare tire cover w/ logo - Engine bay sheet metal is powder coated & highly detailed COSMETIC CONDITION Probably the most outstanding feature of this car is the near flawless cosmetic condition. The coral/white two tone exterior paint is smooth. shiny and rich appearing with no orange peel. There are no noticeable flaws and no imminent rust "hot spots" under the paint. Small. classic California "tear drop" hand painted accents have been added to several areas (refer to detailed photos). All chrome and stainless steel is of show quality. All glass is excellent. The coral/white interior is equally near flawless and very showy in appearance. There is no evidence of wear or sun damage. The engine bay is extremely clean and neat. The fully upholstered trunk shows nicely and is solid and pleasingly painted. The underside of the car is neat and clean as if just restored. No significant drips have been noted. The odometer currently reads 83. 65. Mileage is being judged as "total miles unknown (TMU) based on the age (58 years old!) of Chevy and the inability to accurately track the mileage over the course of all of these years. Although not a trailer queen. this car is of show quality and can be proudly cruised and displayed at car shows. The extensive photographs accurately reflect the car's condition including the body. paint. engine compartment. interior and underside. OTHER - Clear California title with current California registration - California year of manufacture plates transferable to California buyer - California smog test not required for vehicles 1975 and older - Passed the California required safety inspection for turn signals. lights. brakes. etc. HISTORY OF THE 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR The 1956 Chevrolet is the middle year of the very popular "Tri-Five" family of Chevrolets (1955. 1956 and 1957). The Bel Airs of this vintage are part of the second generation of that model. For 1955. Chevrolet's full-size model received all new styling and power. It was called the "Hot One" in GM's advertising campaign. Chevrolet's styling was crisp. clean and incorporated a Ferrari-inspired grille. Bel Airs came with features found on cars in the lower model ranges plus interior carpet. chrome headliner bands on hardtops. chrome spears on front fenders. stainless steel window moldings. and full wheel covers. Later in the year. models were further distinguished by the Bel Air name script in gold lettering. For 1955 Chevrolets gained a V8 engine option and the option of a 2 speed Powerglide automatic transmission or a three speed manual transmission with optional overdrive. The new 265 cu in V8 featured a modern. overhead valve high compression. short stroke design that was so good that it remained in production in various displacements for many decades. The base V8 had a two-barrel carburetor and was rated at 162 hp. and the "Power Pack" option featured a four-barrel carburetor and other upgrades yielding 180 hp. Later in the year. a "Super Power Pack" option added high compression and a further 15 hp. "Idiot lights" replaced gauges for the generator and oil pressure. Motor Trend magazine gave the Bel Air top marks for handling. Popular Mechanics reported good acceleration for the V8 with Powerglide plus a comfortable ride and good visibility. Front legroom was 43. 1". Brakes were 11" drums. A new option for V8-equipped 1955 models was air conditioning. with outlets on each side of the dashboard. The 1956 Bel Air received a face-lift with a more conventional full-width grille. pleasing those customers who didn't favor the Ferrari-inspired '55 front end. Distinctive two-tone body side treatments and graceful front and rear wheel openings completed the "speedline" restyling. Single housings incorporated the taillight. stoplight. and backup light. and the left one held the gas filler - an idea popularized on Cadillacs. There were 7 different Bel Air models with two-door hardtop production at 128. 00. Seatbelts. shoulder harnesses. and a padded dashboard were available. and full-size cars could even get the hot Corvette 225-horsepower engine. PURCHASING A COLLECTOR VEHICLE - THINGS TO CONSIDER As always. we recommend that you carefully review the seller's background for any collector car being sold over the Internet. It is important to ask yourself a number of questions including. but not limited to: - How long have they been in business? - How much experience do they have with collector cars? - How many positive collector car vehicle sales have they completed (positive eBay feedback)? - How detailed/complete is the description of the vehicle? - Do the photos show details of the interior. exterior. top. chrome. etc. or are they simply "glamour shots" taken from a distance? - Does the seller have a Surety Bond to protect the financial transaction? - What about insurance. licensing by the state. and a local business license? - Does the seller (if a business) have any DMV (Motor Vehicle) complaints and/or other history of legal action. grievances? - Does the seller enjoy a favorable local and national/international reputation? - Can the seller assist with funding sources. transport and out of state/country sales? ABOUT CLASSIC CARS LTD. - Classic Cars Ltd. has been in the same. small. California town for over 20 years. We operate a small "brick & mortar". indoor showroom. and specialize in the sale. consignment. and purchase of sports. high performance and specialty vehicles of all types. We have a particular interest in sports cars and unique vehicles. - The majority of our vehicles come from local. private owners and collectors. and many were sold new in California. We appreciate that rust free cars. with excellent documentation and history are especially attractive to our buyers both locally. and around the country. As a result. we do not purchase our collectible cars from "distressed" sales. such as wholesale auctions. salvage sales. or lien sales. We do not sell vehicles with salvage titles. or those that have a history of significant accident damage or repair. We have sold hundreds of unique. classic and collectible vehicles and regularly deal with buyers that have not had the experience of purchasing a large (both physically and monetarily) item on eBay. or through an Internet source. Our eBay feedback is 100% positive on all vehicle sales from customers around the globe and is a reflection of our commitment to accurate. complete. and thorough vehicle descriptions. - We have been shipping vehicles for years and have established excellent contacts that are not only high quality but very price competitive. We do not use brokers. terminal shipping or other discount methods. Call us or email for a quote directly to your home or office. We are often able to obtain quality enclosed transportation (the kind of travel this car deserves) for the cost of open shipping. - Please review our feedback on eBay (user name Never22Many) representing over 780 positive transactions to buyers all over the United States / World. - We are fully insured. bonded. and licensed for collector car sales all over the United States/World. - Classic Cars Ltd. carries a $50. 00 Surety bond to cover financial transactions - We frequently sell vehicles to out of State / out of country buyers. and will be glad to provide references for buyers in your area. MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL INFORMATION - As with virtually all collector/specialty vehicles. we find that parts and resources are readily available for this (and most every vehicle). thanks in large part to the Internet. - In addition to the purchase price of the vehicle. California buyers will be subject to sales tax. a documentation fee. DMV transfer fees and license/registration. Out-of-state buyers will be responsible for the purchase price of the vehicle and any local taxes/fees will be the purchaser's responsibility to pay in their respective state. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the vehicle is delivered or driven in California and driven on California roads. sales-tax. license/registration and transfer fees will be assessed per California law. - While we encourage telephone calls to discuss this vehicle in greater detail we will not respond to inquiries asking "What is the reserve". Also. if you would prefer that we call you to answer any questions about the vehicle; shipping alternatives. etc. please e-mail us with your telephone number and will gladly get back in touch with you. - We encourage inspections of this Bel Air by serious. qualified individuals or professional inspectors. Please call at 925-846-1451 to arrange a convenient time. - As with any collectible vehicle of this vintage we are unable to provide a warranty or guarantee of condition. However. we make every effort to accurately represent our vehicles. and highlight both positive items as well as areas that require attention. We ask that prospective buyers consider our eBay history/feedback. standing in the community. length of time in business. and other factors when purchasing a collectible vehicle from Classic Cars Ltd. - Minor cosmetic issues/flaws may be present on every vehicle (regardless of cost) including small chips. nicks. scratches. etc. that can be seen on even the best restoration. or even a relatively new. used "pre-owned" vehicle. Also. ownership of a collectible / specialty vehicle is more enjoyable if the owner is familiar with the "realities" of these unique cars. Unlike more modern day vehicles. these cars require regular. ongoing care/maintenance and some mechanical knowledge. patience. and understanding can make the experience considerably more pleasant. That said. collector / "specialty" car owners will tell you (emphatically) that they love their cars and wouldn't trade them for anything!! - The information contained in this description is believed to be accurate but. in some instances. has been provided by the car's owner / owners or outside sources. As a result. we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information. We encourage verification of "numbers" and significant data prior to the purchase of any collector vehicle that you are considering. Thank you. Classic Cars Ltd. 925-846-1451 Specifications: Body Type / Style:Coupe Exterior Color:Corral & Creme Interior Color:Creme & Corral Engine:V8 Transmission: N/A Mileage:83. 65 Drive:Rear Doors:2 Equipment: AM/FM/CD PlayerAR "Salt Flat" WheelsCalifornia Car!California Lic & RegCustom Interior / DashDual ExhaustElectric Cooling FanExceptional Paint QualityExempt From Smog in CaliforniaFresh "Nut & Bolt" RestorationFresh Complete Engine RebuildFront & Rear Sway BarsFront Disc BrakesFunctional HornHand Painted "Tear Drops"New CarpetNew Interior New InteriorNo Previous Damage BodyNo Rust CA. BodyOriginal Sheet MetalOval Chrome Exhaust TipsPower BrakesPremium SoundPremium WheelsRebuilt EngineRebuilt TransmissionRuns / Drives Very WellSEE DESCRIPTION. Seat Belts (Frt. & Rear)Sway Bars (Front & Rear)THC 350 TransmissionTremendous Attention to DetailYellow & Black CA. Plates Terms & Conditions Buyers outside of California will be responsible for a $195. 00 fee for processing/administration. The charge will apply if the vehicle is purchased through ebay or before or after the auction. directly through Classic Cars Ltd. The vehicle is listed for sale elsewhere. We reserve the right to end the auction at anytime. We will be glad to discuss details of a "pre-auction" purchase (925) 846 1451. Inspections of vehicles are encouraged but (by appointment only) must be completed within 24 hours of the end of the auction. Out of state buyers are responsible for the high bid and any shipping costs. California buyers are subject to the appropriate sales tax. DMV transfer. and fees associated with the purchase of any used vehicle sale in the state of California. To avoid shipping the title with the car to our out of state buyers. we mail the title via Priority Mail. While shipping and transportation costs (if appropriate) are the responsibility of the winning bidder. we can assist with locating a suitable transporter. We regularly ship cars all over the USA/World. and can often times locate very competitive rates for transporting vehicles door to door. to a local terminal. enclosed. open. etc. Please call us for specific information/rates to your location. We meet some great people and fellow enthusiasts. and only rarely do we have problems with non-paying bidders. Please be certain that you are prepared to buy the car if you bid. or call us at 925-846-1451 before the end of the auction if we can answer any questions. If you have a "sunglass" rating or fewer than 10 feedback ratings on eBay. please call us before you bid so that we can discuss the bidding process. etc. If we do not hear from you. we reserve the right to delete your bid. Thank You & Happy Bidding Classic Cars Ltd.