1956 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible "Grand Touring Style"

Price: - Item location: Lenoir City, Tennessee, United States
Description:

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 Custom

1956 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible
Built as a "Grand Tourer"
Built on the foundation of a 1956 Chevrolet convertible frame with the front frame and suspension from a '79 Firebird sectioned sectioned in, this 1956 BelAir convertible features:
Frame/Drivetrain
  • Factory 1956 Chevrolet Convertible frame w/X-style crossmember
  • 1979 Firebird front subframe, front suspension, front disc brake, integral power steering
  • 1996 Corvette LT-4 (330 HP @ 5,800 RPM, 340 ft-lbs @ 4,500 RPM, 6,300 RPM Redline)
  • ECM/Wiring by Howell
  • Sanderson headers
  • Custom, mandrel bent, all stainless steel exhaust system
  • 4L60 automatic transmission strengthened and recalibratedfor use behind the LT-4
  • 1979 Firebird 10-bolt rear w/ 3.31:1 posi
  • Custom front and rear springs
  • Rear air shocks w/onboard compressor & electric fill
  • Power brakes
  • P215 75R 15 whitewall tires
  • Inflatable spare

Body/Paint
  • NOS front fenders (at the time of restoration/modification)
  • Replacement door skins
  • Replacement quarter panels
  • Replacement floor pans
  • Original (rust free) hood
  • Original (rust free) deck lid (customized to remove tag)
  • Smoothed firewall
  • Custom Dupont Premierebase coat/clear coat w/House of Color micro flake in the base
  • Show-chromed, smoothed, one-piece "California" front bumper
  • Show-chromed, smoothed, one-piece "California" rear station wagon bumper (moves tag to bumper)
  • Custom "Fuel Injection" emblems
  • All stainless custom polished

Other Features/Grand Touring Equipment
  • Custom air conditioning w/recirculate, fresh air, and dehumidified defrost
  • Custom GM 5-position tilt column w/integralheavy-duty ignition switch
  • Custom volt & oil pressure gauges
  • Customised dash w/billet insert
  • AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer stereo w/amplifier & custom subwoofer
  • Custom door panels w/hand-made arm rests and speaker enclosures
  • Custom upholstery in factory pattern featuring higher-end materials and additional padding
  • 6-way power seat
  • Power windows
  • Power vent windows
  • Power door locks
  • Power outside driver and passenger rearview mirrors
  • Power trunk release w/electric pull-down
  • Cruise control w/resume & accel
  • Day/Night inside rearview mirror w/courtesy/map lights
  • Full interior lighting including glove box, front and rear courtesy lights, trunk lights, and under hood lighting
  • 2-speed windshield wipers w/pulse & wash
  • Custom two-tone steering wheel
  • Multi-function alarm w/remote start, keyless entry, and trunk release
  • Power top
  • "EZ-Eye" reproduction tinted windshield & side glass
  • GM simulated wire wheel covers w/spinner centers

This vehicle is in Excellent condition with only a few minor flaws due to driving it. I wouldn't hesitate to jump in and drive it anywhere! If you have any questions, please let me know. I can provide additional photos including any known flaws. Vehicle is stored inside in Youngsville, North Carolina