56 Chevy’s always draw attention, and often carry a firm price, but this 4 door variant looks like a fun project that could be enjoyed on the cheap. With a heavy patina, but a beautiful interior this Chevy is an interesting find. Drop in an engine of your choice and get this aged beauty back out on the road again. For just $2,000 you can have your very own ’56. Check it out here on craigslist out of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Thanks to reader Tom A. for sharing this affordable iconic find!
Despite the exteriors well weathered looks, the interior is like a dream come true. It is unclear if the interior is original, or partially restored. Although appearing very nice, there are a few minor details of age and use, like the wrinkles on the driver door panel. Although I certainly am not complaining over that minor detail as this interior is ready to be enjoyed. The 265 V8 is frozen after an undetermined amount of time stored, but this car has some other great features going for it like power steering and power brakes.
Although this car is far from being a glossy and shiny beauty, the overall condition of the body isn’t too shabby. There is some rust/rot in the lower quarters and rockers, but the car as a whole doesn’t seem to be a rust bucket. Probably the biggest issue with the car for most is that fact that it has “too many doors”. I am not against the extra doors and I think this could be a fun weathered/worn patina project. Although colorful the body is quite straight minus the passenger fender. All in all not a bad car and the price is unheard of. What would you do with this ’56 Chevy?
This car is right down the street from me. For years he wouldn’t sell and this car has always sat outside! I can take a look for someone but it’s rotten!
I was about to say it looke liked it was sitting under an open spigot or two…damn shame………….had a ’56 4 door hardtop in ’72..canary yellow…never get tired of looking at that dash!
Yeah, looks like it. Engine siezed, etc. He would have to pay me to take that one.
In that case, I’d hate to think what underneath looks like.
My first car was a beige/white 1956 Belair two-door and was had for $250! Being that it was all of 17 years old, it was all original, although I replaced the oil-bath air cleaner with a Cal-Custom one. The first time I stopped for gas, I walked around and around it looking for the fill. An older gentleman saw my predicament and showed me that it was behind the driver-side taillight!
I really like those twin air scoops, one on the front of each fender.
It’s amazing what modifications can be made on older cars (and trucks for that matter), to enhance cooling.
I’m just in awe as in aw..crap, and that just about explains how wonderful this rust bucket is.
ummm, those “air intakes” are SUPPOSED to be headlights … :-)
Good luck with that…………..
Keep your politics to yourself. Not the place for it, and way off topic.
What does this have to do with BF? I thought no politics.
Get the two door replacement panels and resto mod it!
Nice project car though. Wouldn’t go the
same route fixing it up either. Anyone can
drop a small block V-8 into one of these
but then, where’s the fun that comes with
thinking outside the box. For me, this car
is a blank slate that allows you to build it
your way. I see it running a 210 HP GM
V-6 and 700R4 auto tranny. IMHO, the
3800 series II 6’s have an ample amount
of ponies to move this car smartly through traffic with no trouble at all. And
if you want it to go, you’ll need it to whoa too. That’s where a good set of 4-wheel
disc brakes with ABS would come in
handy. Add some vintage heat and air
to heat and cool the troops along with a
decent sounding stereo to keep ’em
entettained, and you’d have the ideal
daily driver. That about sums it up
when it comes to the way that I’d build
this car. Let me know how you’d build it.
Can’t wait to read to read whst you have
to say.
Jbones has it right and is good enough to do someone a favor. On the surface it looks like a great project but he/she’s right: Look at it’s bones and a close look at the body. There is a group of collectors who won’t pay convertible prices and are looking for 4 door sedans, which have always been the price children of what are considered to be the cream of the crop, convertibles and hardtops. I have a few 4 doors because the price was right and not only are they interesting they are also practical.
Seems like a decent starter at a decent price. But as others have mentioned, the underside would need to be inspected to make sure it is at least as decent as the top.
Firm price on a rust bucket? I don’t think that he wants to get rid of it to bad!
House has been on the market for years… at this point in time according to the MLS he’s lost the house to the bank. I will be checking this car out tomorrow regardless to hear the story on it and get some pics of the underside. You can clearly see this car from google maps satellite behind the barn.
How do you see it on satellite without an address?
Local car that I’ve known for years. I know every car in my hometown!
Howard, I’m with you.
Also I hope I live long enough to see viable low cost electric cars. Something like a all wheel drive Fusion at petrol powered prices.