This 1956 Chevy has spent just two years of light cruising since it received a frame off restoration. The sweet little Chevy has been stripped down and completely rebuilt from the ground up. Whether you are looking to drive to the show and take home a trophy or just the perfect cruiser, this 1956 Chevy fits the bill and is ready to hit the road.
The Chevy is a wonderful driving car that performs as well around town as it does on the highway. Equipped with completely rebuilt 350 CI engine equipped with an Edelbrock carb, Edelbrock intake and electronic ignition, the car fires right up and falls into a steady idle. The Chevy was built with a custom stainless exhaust which has just the right amount of rumble for the look of the ’56. The transmission is a 700R4 overdrive unit that has quick shifts under acceleration and has an overdrive gear when you are on the highway. This makes cruising at over 70 MPH a breeze and keeps the RPMs nice and low and the fuel economy in check. The suspension and brakes have been completely rebuilt and upgraded to a front-disc setup from Right Stuff. The brakes are set up with a power booster and really perform accordingly. Low speed driving is effortless with the power steering system which has also been gone through.
When driving the car, you’ll notice the completely restored interior which features all new carpeting, headliner, door panels and seats. The column has been upgraded to a modern tilt unit so you can adjust the wheel to a height that suits your driving style. All interior metal features new paint to match the exterior and a modern digital radio takes the place of the original unit.
On the exterior, you will find all new chrome and restored stainless trim. The two tone Teal over Blue is very striking, unique and is a stand out amongst the Red and White tri-five cars. The engine compartment and undercarriage also feature a high level of detail as one would expect on a frame off restoration. In the trunk we find the stock mat and more of that deep blue paint.
Featuring the perfect combination of upgrades and lots of shiny details, this ’56 makes for the perfect driver.
