265ci OHV V8 (see text) Dual Carter 4-Barrel Carburetors (see text) 225bhp at 5,200rpm (see text) 2-Speed Automatic Transmission Independent Front Suspension – Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Drum Brakes * Perfect for any Cars and Coffee or Drive In * Total time machine for "Doo Wop" fun * Iconic of the period color combination * Powered by a 225-horsepower Corvette motor THE 1956 CHEVROLET BEL-AIR Few cars epitomize the 1950s in the same way that the 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolet's do.

With their first squared off design in 1955 which truly brought Chevrolet into the Jet-Age, they would continue to refine that design for 1956.

By taking the 1955 model and merely altering the trim and external details they were able to sell nearly 1.6 million cars and trucks in 1956.

The grilles were extended to full-width, containing sidelights, the side trim was extended to the headlights and including a two-tone color spear and the taillights were enlarged, with the left concealing the gas filler.

The ra...