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LOT #1055.1 - 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE

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Chevrolet spent an astounding $40 detail. This extends to such features
million to restyle and reengineer its as correct Red Oxide undercarriage
line for 1956. After advertising the paint, date-coded EZ-Eye glass
innovative 1955 Chevrolet as "The and powder-coating the frame for
Hot One," the division claimed the durability. The car retains its entire
'56 models were even hotter, and original drivetrain, including the
buyers agreed. The earlier model's Power Pack 265/205hp small-block
squarish, conservative features gave V8 engine and Powerglide 2-speed
way to flowing lines emphasized automatic transmission. Finished
by arching body-side moldings and in two-tone Sierra Gold and Adobe
recontoured wheel well openings. A Beige base coat/clear coat with a
full-width front grille with integrated matching interior, it is generously
turn signals and generous chrome equipped with power steering and
made for a wider look, and two-tone brakes, a power convertible top
paint schemes added more of the and top boot cover, dealer-installed
glamour and flash demanded by factory air conditioning, front and
the motoring public. The product rear bumper guards, wide whitewall
of a frame-off restoration to original tires, full-size wheel covers and the
condition completed in 2014 with original AM radio.
just test mileage since its completion, FROM THE RASER COLLECTION.
this 1956 Bel Air convertible shows NO RESERVE.
caring attention to authenticity and

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