1956 Chevy

The 1956 Chevy was still the same basic design as the 1955 Chevy, but had some major styling changes for the 56 model year. These included redesigned front and rear fenders, a full width grill, redesigned side trim, larger rectangular parking lights, and a hidden gas cap that was behind the left taillight.

The 1956 Chevy although considered by many to not be quite as desirable today as the 55 or 57 Chevrolets back in 1956 though it was all the rage. With Chevrolet producing over 1,574,740 of these cars, of which 41,268 were Bel Air Convertibles.

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

1956 Chevy Body Styles

1956 Chevy body styles

1956 Chevy belair body styles

56 Chevy Bel Air Series Body Styles

* Bel Air Convertible (production – 41,268)
* Bel Air Sport Sedan 4 Door Hard Top (production – 103,602)
* Bel Air Sport Coupe 2 Door Hard Top (production – 128,382)
* Bel Air 4 Door Sedan (production – 269,798)
* Bel Air 2 Door Sedan (production – 104,849)
* Bel Air Beauville 4 Door Station Wagon (production – 7,886)
* Bel Air Nomad 2 Door Station Wagon (production – 8,386)

The 1956 Chevy Nomad was the most expensive out of 56 Chevy Bel Air group with a base price of $2608.00. Then it was the 56 Chevy Bel Air convertible at $23446.00, the 56 Chevy Bel Air Beauville Wagon at $2482.00, the 56 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe hardtop at $2176.00, the 56 Chevy Bel Air 4 door at $2068.00, and believe it or not the the 56 Chevy Bel Air 2 door was the cheapest out of the Bel Air body style at only $2025.00.

56 Chevy 210 Series Body Styles

* Sport Sedan 4 Door Hard Top (Production – 20,021)
* Sport Coupe 2 Door Hard Top (production – 18,616)
* 4 Door Sedan (production – 283,125)
* 2 Door Sedan (production – 205,545)
* 2 Door Delray Club Coupe (production – 56,382)
* Beauville 9-passenger 4 Door Station Wagon (production – 17,988)
* Townsman 6-passenger 4 Door Station Wagon (production – 113,656)
* Handyman 2 Door Station Wagon (production – 22,038)

The 210 model was the middle of the road 1956 Chevrolet. It was not quite as fancy as the Bel Air model, and was available at a slightly more affordable price for the average consumer. The 1956 Chevy 210 models started out with a base price of $1912.00 for a 2 door sedan and then goes up in price till you reach the most expensive of the 56 Chevy 210 models the Townsman Wagon which had a base price of $2263.00.

56 Chevy 150 Series Body Styles

* 4 Door Sedan (Production 51,544)
* 2 Door Sedan (production – 82,384)
* 2 Door Utility Coupe (production – 9,879)
* 2 Door Handyman Station Wagon (production – 13,487)

The 1956 Chevrolet 150 models were the bare bones no frills Chevrolet for 1956. Base prices for the 56 Chevrolet 150 started at $1826.00 and then went up from there, with the 1956 Handyman wagon being the most expensive vehicle in this model with a base price of $2171.00.

1956 Chevrolet 210 Model Identification

1956 Chevrolet 150 Model Identification

1956 Chevrolet 210 Model selection

1956 Chevy Engine Options

In 1956 Chevrolet offered five different engine options. These engine options ranged form the Chevy 235 cubic inch straight six cylinder engine to the dual carburetor Chevy 265 cubic inch V8. All of these engines are cast iron blocks with cast iron heads.

Base Six Cylinder (Manual Transmission):

235.5 cubic inch displacement
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Rochester one-barrel carburetor
Horsepower: 140 @ 4200 RPM

1956 Chevrolet BelAir engine