1956 Chevrolet Beauville 210 Station Wagon - Barn Find, LA Built, Don't Miss Out

1956 Chevrolet V-8 Beauville Trim Package

Step back to 1956—when chrome gleamed and families piled into this Chevrolet Beauville 210 Station Wagon for epic road trips. This isn’t just a car—it’s a bona fide barn find, a rare slice of American history with a 265ci V8 heart, stashed away for over 16 years in my garage until now. Cowl tag says ‘Beauville 9-seater,’ but it’s a 6-seater today—factory quirk or custom twist? Fresh pics reveal all—bid on this Tri-Five treasure before it rolls away!

Why It’s Unmissable:

• Barn Find Rarity: Hidden away since 2007 under a car cover in my possession, this LA-built (VIN ‘L’) wagon’s only been in my North Tustin, CA driveway for less than 60 days. Classic car collectors, enthusiasts, and brokers chase ‘barn finds’ like this—a true survivor emerging after 16+ years of storage!
• One of a Kind: Cowl tag (STYLE 56-1062FC) IDs this as a 1956 Beauville, Chevy’s rare 9-seater wagon—only 17,988 4-door Beauvilles made out of 1.6 million Chevys in ‘56. Yet it’s currently a 6-seater—possibly a Townsman (1062-F) or a modified Beauville. A West Coast gem with a story!
• Runs and Drives: Fire it up and hear that V8 rumble—it’s alive and ready to cruise or become your next masterpiece. We’ve rebuilt the starter and mechanical fuel pump, so it starts strong and runs well. Preserved in storage, it’s a solid base for restoration or a custom build.
• Stunning Originality: Factory India Ivory/Nassau Blue two-tone paint (‘707C,’ ‘New Speedline’ color) shines as a 1950s time capsule—ideal for a purist restore or a killer restomod. Picture it hauling surfboards down the coast!
• Added Value: Comes with a new waterproof car cover (lifetime warranty, $250 value from CarsCovers.com), a new battery, and great-shape tires to get you rolling.

Confirmed Authenticity (Cowl & Door Tags):

• Cowl Tag Decoding: STYLE No – 56-1062FC: Suggests a 1956 4-door Beauville Wagon. BODY No – S 2046: Built in St. Louis, MO, rotation 2046. TRIM No – 609-LA: Charcoal vinyl interior. PAINT No – 707C: India Ivory/Nassau Blue.
• Door Tag Decoding (VIN – VB56L019147): VB: 2100 Series, mid-tier 210. 56: Built in 1956. L: Los Angeles plant. 019147: Production number at LA.

The Seating Story: When I listed this a while back online, it was pitched as a 9-seater Beauville per the cowl tag—caught plenty of eyes! But after clearing the back and taking new pics, it’s clearly a 6-seater now. With my classic car experience, I suspect it’s a Townsman—or a Beauville with swapped seats. Maybe a ‘56 factory mix-up? I’m being straight with you—check the rear photos and decide. This barn find’s still a rare catch!

Project Potential: Tri-Five wagons are gold—restored ones fetch top dollar! A ‘56 Beauville restomod sold for $77,000 (Mecum Indy ‘22), a custom ‘56 wagon hit $80,640 (Mecum Kissimmee ‘21), a 6-seater Townsman brought $62,700 (Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale ‘23), and a ‘57 Beauville went for $68,000 (Hemmings ‘22). Verify at Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, or CLASSIC.COM. Restore it to 9-seater glory or craft a unique 6-seater restomod—this barn find’s value is only climbing. Bid now—7 days to own a legend!

Honest Notes (What to Expect):

• Some windows cracked—easy fixes via Classic Industries or Eckler’s (Danchuk OEM parts).
• Missing trim, radio, and door panels—your chance to customize.
• Minor surface rust, no structural issues. Brown on interior doors is old adhesive, not rust.
• 6-seater setup now—third row gone despite cowl tag. A mystery to solve!

Listing this barn find with full disclosure—starts 7:00 PM PST, March 23, 2025, ends 7:00 PM PST, March 30, 2025. Don’t wait—bid now before this rare LA-built Tri-Five slips away!

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: V-8
• Type: Wagon
• Trim: Beauville Trim Package
• Doors: 4
• Year: 1956
• Mileage: 70745
• VIN: VB56L019147
• Color: Aqua
• Engine size: 265 ci V8
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: 2WD
• Interior color: Black
• Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
• Vehicle Title: Clean
Want to buy? Contact seller!