Stunning 1956 Chevrolet Belair for sale. Total restoration in 2006, driven lightly and beautifully maintained. High quality build with excellent performance this highly optioned Belair is one of the best I've seen or driven.
Body was completely disassembled for paint. The finish is glassy and smooth with excellent alignments all around. Chrome, glass rubber was all replaced and/or refreshed as well. The fit and finish is outstanding and the candy apple red over silver makes for a tasteful and unique combination setting it apart from other classic BelAirs.
The interior integrates leather with the OEM style fabric is tasteful, a classic combination of old style Chevrolet with the comfort of modern luxury. The car is well equipped with ice cold air conditioning, power windows, tilt steering, full instrumentation by Autometer and a powerful, full sounding 450 watt Kenwood stereo system.
It's impressively comfortable for long, relaxing road trips. The trunk is nicely finished with a rear enclosure for stowing away personal items.
The car is mechanically sound and thoughtfully built with quality in mind and no shortcuts taken. The 350-V8 puts out plenty of power and runs smooth and effortlessly with a complete Holley fuel system and polished Edelbrock Intake, MSD Electronic Ignition, a Griffin Radiator and cooling fan and power steering. Shifting is smooth and accurate with a 7R4 configured with Lokar linkage w/kick-down.
The suspension is the perfect set up with 2" drop spindles, shock cross-member support, Helwig sway bars riding on American Racing 17" polished rims with four-wheel power Wilwood disc brakes. The exhaust is routed through Thorley Hot Jet coated headers to a set of great sounding Flowmaster mufflers w/stainless tips. Open the hood and the compartment is well accessorized for show.
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