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Just like the advertising jingle suggested, 'See the USA in your Chevrolet.' Many happy buyers took Chevrolet up on this offer, and enjoyed seeing the American countryside through the wraparound windshield of a two-tone Chevy Bel Air convertible. They became one of the most recognizable 1950s American automobiles. The second generation Bel Air received a minor facelift in 1956, a so-called 'Speedline' restyling that featured distinctive two-tone bodyside treatments and elegant wheel openings in both the front and rear.
The two-door hardtop remained of the more popular body styles on the 1956 Bel Air, with 128,382 finding owners at a cost of $2,275. The new trim followed a color spear, which carried forward to the headlight and mimicked the roof and trunk color. In the front, the grille was widened to include the sidelights. In the back, the taillights were enlarged, with the left one concealing the gas filler. Bel Air script was attached to the rear fenders.
This example is finished in Matador Red and Dune Beige and was built in GM's Kansas City factory. It was given a 265 cubic-inch, dual-barrel carburetor, overhead valve V8 engine rated at 170 horsepower. It came equipped with a two-speed Powerglide automatic. This was later replaced with a three-on-the-tree manual transmission. Optional details included rear wheel spats and chrome tips for the dual exhaust pipes. The color scheme continues into the interior, with red vinyl interlocking with a beige cloth. There is an AM radio, a tissue box, and a traffic light viewer in front of the driver.
This example was previously restored prior to joining the Oldenburg Family Collection in early 2011. The previous eight years were spent in the late David Walters collection.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $31,050, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
The two-door hardtop remained of the more popular body styles on the 1956 Bel Air, with 128,382 finding owners at a cost of $2,275. The new trim followed a color spear, which carried forward to the headlight and mimicked the roof and trunk color. In the front, the grille was widened to include the sidelights. In the back, the taillights were enlarged, with the left one concealing the gas filler. Bel Air script was attached to the rear fenders.
This example is finished in Matador Red and Dune Beige and was built in GM's Kansas City factory. It was given a 265 cubic-inch, dual-barrel carburetor, overhead valve V8 engine rated at 170 horsepower. It came equipped with a two-speed Powerglide automatic. This was later replaced with a three-on-the-tree manual transmission. Optional details included rear wheel spats and chrome tips for the dual exhaust pipes. The color scheme continues into the interior, with red vinyl interlocking with a beige cloth. There is an AM radio, a tissue box, and a traffic light viewer in front of the driver.
This example was previously restored prior to joining the Oldenburg Family Collection in early 2011. The previous eight years were spent in the late David Walters collection.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $31,050, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc56k087366 Sold for USD$145,750 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Chassis#: vc56j020480 Sold for USD$225,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM HARDTOP Chassis#: 2BGP1220701184202 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: C56K025190 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VC56K096619 Sold for USD$93,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: AZ392796 Sold for USD$113,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET NOMAD WAGON Chassis#: VC56K033568 Sold for USD$64,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: VC56J028205 Sold for USD$145,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VC560005457 Sold for USD$137,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VC56F074839 Sold for USD$90,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON Chassis#: B56B123518 Sold for USD$198,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: C56S095736 Sold for USD$51,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR Chassis#: VC56A081247 Sold for USD$25,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM HARDTOP Chassis#: VC56L089366 Sold for USD$220,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Chassis#: vc56s017616 Sold for USD$101,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Chassis#: vc56j100108 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc56t212682 Sold for USD$46,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc56n004854 Sold for USD$57,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Chassis#: vc56b152485 Sold for USD$40,700 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Chassis#: vc56k047192 Sold for USD$104,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Chevrolet Bel Airs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc56b122582 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $65,000 | $90,000 | $125,000 |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom | vc56k057527 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $110,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc56b017674 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc56b051440 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc56n131894 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $230,000 | $350,000 | $400,000 |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc56b175383 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $17,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Custom | vc56l060209 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $120,000 | $225,000 | $275,000 |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc56f028319 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $30,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Custom | vc56l060209 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $125,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc56s033296 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $25,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad | vc56f167365 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $35,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | c56k022899 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $65,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Custom | vc56j001006 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $110,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 48875nebr | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $45,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | vc56t166228 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $140,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Custom | vc56l047479 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $170,000 | $250,000 | $260,000 |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | vc56s192343 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $80,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Custom | vc56l060209 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $160,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $140,000 | $150,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $47,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Custom | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $150,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Custom | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $150,000 | $220,000 | $240,000 | |
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Nomad Custom | 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | $115,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | VC56S160104 | 2022 GAA : November 2022 | $46,000 |
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