1956 Chevrolet Bel Air in O'Fallon, Illinois

Vehicle Description

ONE FAMILY OWNED!!! Two door hardtop is proudly featured in our Denver showroom. In 1956 sales material there was an optional rain-sensing automatic top, which was first seen on the 1951 LaSabre concept car. However, it is believed that it was never installed on a car. In January of 1956, iconic Rock 'n' Roll performer Elvis Presley released his first pop single "Heartbreak Hotel." What a great year for music and the automotive industry. That same year this beautiful two-toned Bel-Air rolled off the assembly line. And now only has 87,252 original miles. What a great car to cruise down the road on a Sunday or visit your favorite drive in. 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 bodyside 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. Among the seven Bel Air models was a new Sport Sedan, a pillarless four-door hardtop that looked handsome with all the windows rolled down and allowed easy entry into the back seat. Production exceeded 103,000, compared to 128,000 two-door hardtops. Shapely two-door Nomad wagons topped the price chart at $2,608, but now carried the same interior and rear-wheel sheet metal as other Bel Airs, lacking the original's unique trim. Only 7,886 were built. The least costly Bel Air, at $2,025, was the two-door sedan. And how now become one of the most desirable models. To view the car in greater detail, including an HD video and 100+ HD pictures please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com or our Denver showroom. Call 303-872-4722 for more information.