1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Hard Top Restomod

Description

The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop is already desire on wheels, but one look at this one, and you can tell it has even more to offer. There's amazing paint, glittering chrome, a full custom luxury interior, air conditioning, overdrive transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, serious big block power, and much more. It's been built for the true enthusiast who loves to drive everywhere and win trophies on arrival.

This car strikes a balance between an iconic classic and all-out modern hot rod, and the paint starts off this impression perfectly. The Caribbean Turquoise is close to the other colors available from Chevy in '56, and so it doesn't look out of place on this one. But there's a deep gloss and shine that instantly announces this is a modern and professional application. And while these Bel Airs had some great side trim, this is has a custom treatment that's a true attention grabber. After all, a custom gold leaf application like this does an excellent job of announcing that this is both premium and unique. The '56 is the rarest of the Tri-Five Bel Air hardtop coupes, and so we not only get excited when all the unique chrome and stainless trim is complete, but also when there was a small fortune invested in keeping it mirror-like. But like we said before, this one is also out for a performance appearance. So those large dual exhaust tips and 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels help add to the shine while also announcing it's something extra special.

One look inside and you know they had a big budget for the interior. It starts with the leather buckets up front. These have better bolstering than anything that came out of the 1950s for superior comfort. The supple tan color on these front seats is not only shared with the rear ones, but also the steering wheel and custom flame-kissed door panels for a nice coordinated package. Plus, the custom gold leaf returns on the dash for uniform personation that car show judges love. This is a great place to spend some time with upgrades everyone will love like an AM/FM/CD/XM/HD radio and cold-blowing air conditioning. But in a car like this, the best treats are reserved strictly for the driver. You get a B&M shifter in the custom center console and Billet Specialties steering wheel mounted on a polished tilt column. Beyond that, the upgraded VDO gauges give you a full picture of what's going on under the hood.

This engine bay has an award-worthy presentation all on its own. A huge investment in polished components is presented perfectly against the smooth color-matched firewall. But more than just style, there's a ton of substance under the hood. This is a 454 cubic-inch big block V8. It has all the right performance upgrades, including a Holley dual-feed four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock hi-rise intake, and ceramic-coated headers feeding the dual exhaust. Plus, the monster motor has all the right supporting components, like a serpentine belt system, battery mounted in the trunk for better weight distribution, and Be Cool aluminum radiator w/dual electric fans. The big power V8 feeds the stout 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission on its way to the 9-inch rear end. There are also traction bars on the rear suspension. It's all great for performance upgrades, but don't forget that the transmission has overdrive for the highway. So no matter if it's blacktop domination or weekend cruising, you'll appreciate features like power steering, modern ZR-rated performance tires, and four-wheel disc brakes with drilled & slotted rotors.

Complete with build receipts and maintenance records, this is a car you'll love driving to the shows no matter how far away they are. It's a cool custom total package, and it's ready to go right now, so don't miss out. Call today!!!