Some of the most sought after collectibles cars are the Tri-Five Chevrolets. Of course, most people want either a convertible, 2 door hardtop or Nomad wagon. While the price of those has gone through the roof, this appears to be a nice alternative in original condition. Here is a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 door sedan for sale here on craigslist in Henderson, Kentucky. Thanks go out to Barn Finds reader Ikey H. for finding this nice car and bringing to our attention.
The odometer shows 61,000 miles and is believed to be actual. This car has original body panels, original interior, original motor, original transmission, and more. Even the original spare tire and wheel are found in the trunk. However, it is riding on a brand new set of tires on the original wheels. While there are some blemishes in the paint, they only add to this car’s originality. The front bumper has lost some of its chrome.
Inside we find the original seats, but the driver’s seat has been worn quite a bit. It includes the original AM pushbutton radio that is still in place and functioning. This is the era before padded dashes, so you don’t have to worry about any cracks there. The carpeting is worn quite a bit.
The original engine is a 265 cubic-inch V8 mated with a 2-speed Powerglide transmission. The engine has been recently tuned up plus it has a new battery, new plugs, and new wires! The car runs and rides very well. It starts at the turn of the key. The seller can provide a video for proof. The car is ready to be driven daily. At $9,500 for an original 1956 Bel Air, this may be one of the better finds out there.
Maybe a tad bit overpriced, and not my favorite car of all time, but I would clean up a few things, leave it largely as-is, and have an eye-catching weekend cruiser. No, I don’t care that you wish it was a 3-speed convertible in the same condition.
As a kid we all muttered the same phrase, “Too bad it’s a 4 door”. In my 20s a guy rolled into a cruise in a 57 Chevrolet 4 door hardtop, and that’s when I lost that phrase and thinking. Bright yellow and white, nice wheels, with all the windows down and 4 people in it. Cars like this are wonderful for those of us with a budget, and with all the overdone tri-fives, it’s so great to see an original car still affordable. One of the best cars I ever had was a 39k mile 1956 Studebaker Commander 4 door. Two tone tan and yellow, still had covers on the original seats. 259, automatic, 20 mpg. Just a great all original cruiser.
The car may be original but the interior condition and the paint on the engine say 161,000 to me not 61,000
Two doors too many but in decent condition for its age.
Just the right number of doors….
4 DOORS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nit picking, but they didn’t come with alternators back in 1956.
That is right back then it was a generator
265 burned oil. Broke off piston skirts. 55, no oil filter. Think Chevy woke up in 56 with a canister filter. Oil bath air cleaner, most efficient ever invented.
Alternator. GM finially installed them, 63?
Valiant, 1960. Rest of Mopar in 61.
Bet this Chev lived in a garage early in its life.
Rain, snow speed up deteriation over the outdoor time of its life.
Yes, looks like 61,000 miles.
Uncle had one with factory air and very hard to do service on it.
One of the cheap, low price 3, basic transportation cars.
Well, did a cruise on El Paseo yesterday afternoon and today a car show 5 miles away.
Get em out and drive.
Used to spend a lot of time under the
hoods of cars like this one. Most of the
congregation of the church we attended
were working folks and cars like this are
what they drove to Sunday services back
then. Most of the work I did on them were tune ups and oil changes for the
older folks who couldn’t afford to take
their cars to a repair shop. I’d go over
to the church on Saturday mornings
When the ladies were cleaning it and
tuned ’em up while the ladies worked
inside. Used to carry my toolbox to
church every Sunday just in case
someone’s car wouldn’t start after
the services let out! Always liked
these cars for the ease of service
and how fast you could repair one.
That made for a lot of happy folks
who paid me with a good hot meal
and a little cash. Those ladies were
darned good cooks too!
Great Story!
Very nice car, the remark of only hardtops and nomads was always bogus to meet in high school.I have owned a 1955 2 door chevy 2 door 150 series handy man wagon since 1967 won’t sell or trade going to grandson when Iam gone to glory
This car could be the twin to the one my Dad owned that he taught me at age 8 how to drive a manual trans, the only difference is Dad’s was a 6 cylinder. I was supposed to get the car when I got my license but he ended up giving to my oldest sister and her husband as a wedding gift. They traded it a year later.
Had the hardtop 4 door in canary yellow with tuck and roll vinyl interior…..lol…………$250 bucks………….of course in 1972………….still………
If you could negotiate this to a price more to your liking…………..personally, you can’t go wrong the more original the better.dig the colors.
that Ikey H.has SUM cardar!