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The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere was the company's high trim level vehicle. The prior year Plymouth had introduced their all-new body style and for 1956 Plymouth offered revamped version with minor modifications throughout. They had taller, sharp-edged tailfins, a larger egg crate grille, new taillights, and aircraft-inspired styling themes courtesy of Virgil Exner. Plymouth's entry level offerings included the Plaza and Savoy, up to the top-of-the-line Belvedere. The Belvedere was given a vast amount of additional chrome trim and interior luxuries. A new convenience option was the Powerflite automatic transmission, operated by pushbuttons to the left of the steering column.
This particular Belvedere is a convertible; one of just 6,735 examples produced for 1956. It was ordered as the dealer demonstrator for Burns Garage of Walworth, Wisconsin. The car was finished in Turquoise and Midnight blue. Options bestowed upon this example include a four-barrel carburetor, Powerflite, power brakes, and the Highway Hi-Fi, which is an under-dash 16-RPM record player that was one of the first in-car entertainment systems.
The original owner purchased this car from Burns Garage after prospective customers drove it 1,700 miles. He retained the car until 2006, when it was sold to its second and current owner. The new owner treated to the car to a body-off restoration. The only change from its original specification was the addition of chrome wire wheel covers.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013
This particular Belvedere is a convertible; one of just 6,735 examples produced for 1956. It was ordered as the dealer demonstrator for Burns Garage of Walworth, Wisconsin. The car was finished in Turquoise and Midnight blue. Options bestowed upon this example include a four-barrel carburetor, Powerflite, power brakes, and the Highway Hi-Fi, which is an under-dash 16-RPM record player that was one of the first in-car entertainment systems.
The original owner purchased this car from Burns Garage after prospective customers drove it 1,700 miles. He retained the car until 2006, when it was sold to its second and current owner. The new owner treated to the car to a body-off restoration. The only change from its original specification was the addition of chrome wire wheel covers.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013
2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $65,000-USD $75,000
Lot was not sold
2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $68,750
2013 RM Auctions - St John's
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $90,750
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Plymouth Belvedere
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible Chassis#: 15982363 Sold for USD$121,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sold for USD$26,400 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sedan Sold for USD$13,200 2019 Mecum : Louisville | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sold for USD$13,750 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE Sold for USD$27,750 2017 Leake Auction - Dallas | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Utility (RHD) Sold for USD$7,476 2016 Shannons - Melbourne Summer Classic | |
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE Sold for USD$15,225 2016 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 60 | |
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE Sold for USD$15,225 2016 McCormick's Auction # 60 | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible Chassis#: 15970732 Sold for USD$68,750 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sold for USD$5,000 2015 Mecum : Seattle | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible Sold for USD$52,500 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible Chassis#: 15970732 Sold for USD$90,750 2013 RM Auctions - St John's | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere P-28 Sport Sedan Chassis#: 14198953 Sold for USD$12,100 2013 Bonhams - Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance | |
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE SEDAN Sold for USD$5,250 2010 McCormick's Auction #49 - Palm Springs, CA | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Station Wagon Sold for USD$10,250 2009 Mecum - St. Charles Auction | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sold for USD$1,650 2009 The Old Car Heaven Museum Auction | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sold for USD$10,450 2009 The Old Car Heaven Museum Auction | |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Sold for USD$26,400 2009 The Old Car Heaven Museum Auction | |
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE 2 DOOR HARDTOP Sold for USD$19,250 2009 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction | |
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE 2 DOOR Sold for USD$35,200 2008 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2008 |
Plymouth Belvederes That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Plymouth Belvedere's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Plymouth Belvedere | 22250866 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $40,000 | ||
1956 Plymouth Belvedere | 22250866 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $35,000 | ||
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible | 15970732 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE | 2017 Leake Auction Dallas | $28,000 | |||
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Coupe | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Club Sedan | 2012 Leake Auctions Dallas | $20,000 | |||
1956 Plymouth Belvedere Station Wagon | 2009 Mecum St. Charles Auction | $10,000 | |||
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE | 2009 Silver Auction Jackson Hole | $10,000 | |||
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE | 16032547 | 2007 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $22,500 | ||
1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE | 2007 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $19,000 |
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