1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
- Engine
- 265 cu in V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors, Powerglide automatic transmission
- Colour
- India Ivory and Matador Red two-tone
A 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible finished in factory-correct India Ivory and Matador Red two-tone livery, powered by a 265-cubic-inch V-8 with dual four-barrel carburetors and Powerglide automatic transmission. The car received a complete frame-off restoration prior to its acquisition in 2015 and has since been recognised by the Antique Automotive Club of America with a Senior National First Prize in 2021 and a Grand National award in 2023.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$126,500
- 2015 →Private saleRon and Sarah Jurypartial documentation
Acquired in 2015 with a reported frame-off restoration already completed. Under their care the car has been maintained in excellent condition and entered in AACA judging events.
Competition
- 2021Antique Automotive Club of AmericaAACA Senior National First PrizeSenior National First Prize
Recognized by the AACA for high-quality workmanship and overall presentation.
- 2023Antique Automotive Club of AmericaAACA Grand NationalGrand National winner
Highest-level AACA recognition, awarded following the earlier Senior First Prize qualification.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full frame-off restoration carried out prior to the 2015 sale; colour scheme conforms to factory trim-tag specifications.
Restoration date not specified in the catalogue prose; work was completed before acquisition by the Jury family.
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