This beautiful '56 Bel Air has a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, coil spring independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. The 1955 V-8 was “The Hot One,” and the 1956 was “even hotter,” claimed Chevy's ads. This was referring to the highcompression, four-barrel, dual exhaust, Power Pack option, which now developed 205 brake horsepower, courtesy of higher compression, or 225 with two carburetors. In addition, Harley Earl mildly restyled the 1956 Chevrolets with a healthy helping of chrome, driving d from 16 to 28 percent. This tidy 1956 Bel Air Convertible has the two-barrel, 170 brake horsepower V-8, coupled to the venerable and trustworthy Powerglide automatic. Other options include power steering, an AM radio and a Chevrolet tissue dispenser. The contours, paint, and chrome are all in excellent condition, and the doors shut well and have even gaps. The interior is done in twotone vinyl OEM material, reprising the blue and white colors of the body. A contrasting vinyl boot covers the white vinyl top when it is down. The black chassis frame and green underbody corroborate its body-off restoration. The car is very clean underneath, and the engine compartment is similarly sanitary and detailed. It rides on Coker Classic radial whitewalls, nicely complemented with faux wire wheel covers, which is an original accessory. Additional accessories include bumper guards, seat belts, a heater, dual side view mirrors, and a clock, to name a few. Chassis no. VC56N105350 Lot 233 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible To be auctioned on Saturday, December 1, 2012 Sold for $107,250 170 bhp, 265.0 cu. in. OHV V-8 engine, two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, coil spring independent front suspension, l and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 115.0 in. When you've got a winner, how do you top it? Well, Chevrolet's ad agency figured out a way. “The Hot One,” as the 1955 V-8 had ads for 1956. This was referring to the high-compression, four-barrel, dual exhaust, Power Pack option, which now developed 205 compression, or 225 with two carburetors. The

Estimate: $50,000-$65,000