1956 Chevrolet Bel Air For Sale
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Vivek Nayyar
Published: April 29th, 2025
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This 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post project car with a fresh 350 SBC engine is mechanically sorted—perfect for enthusiasts seeking a patina-ready classic in California.
Location: Desert Hot Springs, California/USA
Price: $22,900
Key Details
- Make/Model: Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post
- Mileage: 100,000 miles (engine/transmission
Condition
- Mechanically gone through, drives like a Tri-Five
- Frame rails straight, undercarriage coated with protectant
- Exterior body/panel fitment typical of era, good alignment
- Some rust in usual places, needs body/paint work
Known Issues
- Door bottoms rusted through, poorly repaired, need redo
- Air vents non-functional due to kick panel speakers
- Hood catches slightly when opening
- Intermittent rattle in front right fender
- Inoperative window washer well/jar (needs TLC)
- Reverse lights not hooked up
- Trunk seals not installed, door seals partially done
Performance Highlights
- Blueprint 350 SBC engine, 340 hp,
Upgrades & Features
- 4-inch lowering kit (Speedway)
- 18-inch Riddler mags with low-profile tires
- Air shocks (rear), Excel shocks (front)
- Headers with Flowmaster exhaust
- Classic Performance front/rear sway bars
- Power brakes: front disc (single piston), rear drum
- New brake lines, wheel cylinders, springs, refurbished emergency brake
- New CCP power steering box, tie rod ends, idler arm, spindles, axle bearings, A-arms, bushings
- Perfect alignment, no pull
- 4-bolt main bearings, aluminum heads, Competition Cam
- Edelbrock intake, Holley 650 carburetor
- Accel plug wires with ceramic boots
- Cold Case radiator with mechanical fan
- Chrome V pulley kit, Powermaster chrome alternator, Powermaster mini starter
- Summit 12V electric vacuum pump
- Custom drive shaft, single burner rear end with cruising gear
- Upgraded wiring to blade fuses
- Power locks, security system
- Black carpet (new), Corbeau bucket seats, seat belts
- Refurbished heater and core
- AM/FM period-matching radio
- 400-watt Alpine amplifier, Kicker subwoofer in trunk
- Four speakers (2 front kick panels, 2 rear package tray)
- Replaced floor pans with sound deadener
- New window hardware, vent windows, smooth-rolling windows
- Underside and engine compartment coated with black protectant
Additional Information
- Ideal for body/paint enthusiasts or patina lovers
- 400-watt stereo system enhances cruising experience
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