1956 Classic Chevrolet - Body Styles

While it was a hit with most enthusiasts, the company's buyer research apparently indicated that a more massive appearance was desired by a majority of the car buyers. Although the lattice work effect remains, the grille was widened and parking lights enlarged. The plane of the hood was flattened and extended forward. This along with higher, straighter front and rear fenders lines gave the illusion of greater length on the 1956 Chevy Bel Air.

1956 Chevrolet Body Styles

Bel-Air Series Body Styles

• Bel Air Convertible (production - 41,268)
• Bel Air Sport Sedan 4 Door Hard Top (103,602)
• Bel Air Sport Coupe 2 Door Hard Top (128,382)
• Bel Air 4 Door Sedan (269,798)
• Bel Air 2 Door Sedan (104,849)
• Bel Air Beauville 4 Door Station Wagon (7,886)
• Bel Air Nomad 2 Door Station Wagon (8,386)

Two-Ten Series Body Styles

• Two-Ten Sport Sedan 4 Door Hard Top (Production - 20,021)
• Two-Ten Sport Coupe 2 Door Hard Top (18,616)
• Two-Ten 4 Door Sedan (283,125)
• Two-Ten 2 Door Sedan (205,545)
• Two-Ten 2 Door Delray Club Coupe (56,382)
• Two-Ten Beauville 9-passenger 4 Door Station Wagon (17,988)
• Two-Ten Townsman 6-passenger 4 Door Station Wagon (113,656)
• Two-Ten Handyman 2 Door Station Wagon (22,038)

One-Fifty Series Body Styles

• One-Fifty 4 Door Sedan (Production 51,544)
• One-Fifty 2 Door Sedan (82,384)
• One-Fifty 2 Door Utility Coupe (9,879)
• One-Fifty Handyman 2 Door Station Wagon (13,487)

1956 Chevrolet specifications include a 115 inch wheelbase, same as 1955. Most of the body styles had an overall length of 197.5 inches. 1956 Chevy wagons such as the Nomad, Beauville, Townsman and Handyman were longer in 1956 with overall length at 200.8 inches. The weight of all body styles except the station wagons (3,300 to 3,500 pounds) is about 3,200 pounds, slightly heavier than 1955.

The following is the 1956 list price: 1956 Chevy Nomad $2608.00, convertibles $23446.00, Beauville wagon $2482.00, Belair Sport Coupe hardtop $2176.00, Belair 4 door $2068.00, Belair 2 door $2025.00. Two-Ten models: started at $1912.00 for a 1956 2 door sedan and $2263.00 for a Townsman wagon. One-Fifty models: started at $1826.00 for a utility 1956 wagon up to $2171.00 for a Handyman wagon. All sticker prices were up in 1956 cars when compared to the 1955 Chevrolet prices.

More Belair 4 Door sedans (269,798) were made than any other body style. The lowest 1956 Chevy production body style for 1956 was the Belair Nomad two-door wagon at 7,886 units made. The 1956 Chevy convertible and the 1956 Nomad were by far the best looking of them all. However, 1956 Belair cars are very popular today.