1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Award Winner

Hey There! The song R.E.S.P.E.C.T played in my head when I visited this "Award Winning" and "Well Optioned Lady"! Sporting over 30 Factory options and Carrying a Bucket of Awards, this is about as real as they get! I like to Use the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple) Theory along with Known Facts to describe a Classic of Her Stature! After That, let the 3 Pages and 50+ pictures tell rest of the story! 

Recently chosen by Microsoft for use in a Musical Promotional Video based on the theme of "Grease"! The cast included many of Microsoft's Top Management dressed in 50's attire! Bill Gates personally thanked the current owners for the Use of this Lady! A copy of this DVD goes with her! Now on for the rest of the facts! 

Currently residing in Edmonds, Washington. The History is documented back to 1989 when she was Body Off restored and has traveled just over 1,100 miles! Shown, Admired, Petted and Protected by Various Collectors over the past 13 years!

Notable Awards: 1990 AACA National Junior Class, 1st Place, Hagerstown, MD; 1993 AACA National Senior Class, 1st Place, Carlisle, PA; 1994 AACA Grand National Preservation, 1st Place, Greenville, SC; 1994 AACA Grand National, 3rd Place, Greenville, SC; 1994 Classic Chevy International, 20th Anniversary International, Platinum Award, Senior Restored, Nashville, TN, Awarded by Danchuk. Note: ACAA = Antique Automobile Club of America.

Vehicle Identification Numbers: VC 56 F 046783; VC= 8 Cylinder, Model 2400 Series; 56= 1956; F= Car Assembled in Flint, MI; 046783=  45,783 Unit Built.

Cowl Tag Body Codes: 56 -1067 BTX; Style- 56-1067= 1956 Convertible; Body- L 10598= Lansing, MI - 10,598 Unit Produced; Trim- 605= Interior- Ivory Vinyl with Red Pattern Vinyl; Paint- 771= India Ivory and Matador Red.

Vehicle Numbers (Matching Numbers): Engine Number- 0475660F 56FB, Located on the Right Front Block, F= Flint, MI; Engine Casting Number- 3720991; Rear Axle ID- AB or BB, 3:55 to 1 Ratio.

Complete Vehicle Options

Chassis and Engine:  265ci V8 Engine, 205hp Turbo Fire 4bbl Power Pack, Dual Exhaust and Powerglide Automatic Transmission (code 223); Full Flow Oil Filter (code 104); Oil Bath Air Cleaner (code 216); Power Steering (code 324); Power Brakes (code 412); Power Convertible Top (electric and hydraulic); Windshield Washer; Stainless Exhaust.

Interior:  Deluxe Heater and Defrost; Electric Two Speed Wipers (code 320); Electric Seat (code 397); Electric Windows (code 426); Electric Clock; Wonderbar Radio (Signal Seeking); Cigarette Lighter; Courtesy Interior Lights; Tissue Dispenser; Non-glare Rear View Mirror; Traffic Light View Finder; Seat Belts; Custom Floor Mats.

Exterior: E-Z-Eye Tinted Safety Glass (code 398); Twin Spotlights with Mirrors; Backup Lights; Accessory Bumper Guards; Fender Top Molding (Spears); Door Handle Protectors; Fender Rock Guards; Body Sill Moldings; Exhaust Extensions (Chrome); Wire Wheel Caps; Wide Whitewall Tires (670-15 4Ply Nylon, code 290); Continental Tire Kit; Fender Skirts.

In closing, you will find this car very captivating with due R.E.S.P.E.C.T! Read below for other known Items and Let the 3 web pages of detailed pictures, tell the rest of the story! Available for Sale Asking $79,000 You can call Jim at 1(877)243-9327. GOOD LUCK!!!! 

Known Items: Matching #'s and about a correct as it gets! A Complete Body Off Restoration performed in 1989 with currently less than 1,200 miles since restoration! Very little to no age in excellent cosmetic, running and driving condition. According to the owner the minor items needing attention are: Radio and Clock are Inoperative; Free up/oil Heater Cables; Replace Cracked Horn Rim; Reposition Drivers Door Handle. Not New and Not Perfect but it's Pedigree and Condition speaks for itself!

CONTACT SELLER

• Phone Number: 1.877.243.9327