Gateway Classic Cars of Houston
1910 Cypress Station Dr.
Houston, TX 77090
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Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is proud to present 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. There are certain cars that seem to transport you to another time, and the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is certainly one of them. With its bold chrome, sweeping body lines, distinctive grille, and iconic two-tone styling, the Bel Air represents an era when driving was as much about the experience as it was getting from one place to another. Finished in a striking combination of red and black, this Bel Air captures the spirit of 1950s America while adding a modern twist underneath.
Picture this Chevrolet cruising down Main Street on a warm summer evening, chrome catching the light and that unmistakable 1950s silhouette turning heads along the way. The red and black exterior is complemented by a matching leather interior, creating the kind of color combination that feels right at home in a car from the golden age of American automobiles. It has the look of a classic that could have rolled into the local drive-in decades ago, only with a few surprises waiting under the skin.
Those surprises begin under the hood with an LS3 5.7L 350 CID V8. That modern V8 is paired with a 6-speed Tremec manual transmission, giving the driver plenty of involvement behind the wheel. Power steering and power brakes make the Bel Air easier to handle in modern traffic, while the tilt wheel adds additional comfort. Air conditioning brings modern convenience to a car originally built in an era when rolling down the windows was the way to catch some air.
Inside, the red and black leather interior continues the theme established by the exterior. Power seats add convenience, while the AM/FM radio and CD player give you some modern entertainment options without taking away from the classic atmosphere of the cabin. It is an interior that lets you settle behind the wheel and imagine what a Saturday night cruise might have looked like in 1956.
Underneath the car is an Art Morrison frame, providing a modern foundation beneath the classic Chevrolet body. Art Morrison chassis are designed specifically for classic and custom vehicles, allowing modern suspension, steering, braking, and drivetrain components to work together on a purpose-built platform while retaining the appearance of the original car.
Adding to the story is the documentation that accompanies this Bel Air. Extensive records of the work performed are included, along with photographs showing the car during its restoration. For a classic of this era, being able to look back through the restoration and see the car during the process adds another interesting chapter to its history.
The 1956 Bel Air occupies a special place in Chevrolet history. It was a time of chrome, tailfins, drive-ins, jukeboxes, and Saturday night cruising, when cars were designed to make a statement before you ever turned the key. This Bel Air keeps that unmistakable 1950s character front and center while bringing modern V8 power, a 6-speed manual transmission, air conditioning, and a modern chassis into the picture. It is a classic Chevrolet with the soul of the 1950s and the mechanical touches to make those nostalgic drives even more enjoyable.
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is listed by our Houston Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff or email us at [email protected]. Our Houston Showroom is located at 1910 Cypress Station Drive Suite 200 Houston Tx, 77090.
| Year: | 1956 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Bel Air |
| Mileage: | 2647 |
| Exterior Color: | Black and Red |
| Interior Color: | |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | coupe |
| Stock: | 3267-HOU |
| Engine Size: | LS3 5.7L 350 CID V8 |
| Transmission: | 6 spd Tremec Manual |
| Vin: | VB56J191430 |
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Our Houston Showroom became Gateway Classic Cars eighth location in January 2015 and is 15 minutes North from Downtown Houston.
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