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LOT #1316 - 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE
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Rebuilt and ready to roll, this 1956 Bel Air convertible toppers lead the eye to a fresh wraparound greenhouse,
displays clean bodywork that is highlighted by the correct which is sealed in straight frames, cleared by bright
Crocus Yellow and Onyx Black two-tone paint. The car's windshield wipers and reflected in highly polished trim.
ground-up, nut-and-bolt restoration, completed by Gleaming door handles, bumperettes and chrome antenna
renowned restorers Steinmetz Chevy Restorations, began complement the sleek body. And at the back of the Bel Air,
with a full strip of a solid rust-free body. The craftsmen a second rechromed bumper bends around a Chevrolet-
at Steinmetz then went to work on the Bel Air sheet branded trunk and familiar rear quarter-panels. Under the
metal, bringing it back to its factory original shape. Next, hood this Bel Air is equipped with a 265ci dual-quad V8
in typical '50s fashion, that profile was decked in feet engine putting out 225hp routed through a Powerglide
of polished trim. At the front of this sleek showboat, a automatic transmission. This restored Chevy rolls down
broad stainless grille frame travels end to end between the road on Firestone gum-dipped whitewall tires with
the rechromed bumper, and a decorative Chevrolet crest elegant wire wheel covers.
and proper T3 headlights finish the look. At the top FROM THE RASER COLLECTION.
of the hood and fenders, rocket-inspired speed fender NO RESERVE.
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