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1956 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible, "Grand Touring"

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  1. Protouring442

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    #1 Protouring442, Jan 12, 2017
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    Item Location (City/State): Youngsville, NC

    Price: $125,000

    Description: 1956 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible, "Grand Touring"

    Frame/Drivetrain

    -Factory 1956 Chevrolet Convertible frame w/X-style crossmember
    -1979 Firebird front subframe, front suspension, front disc brake, integral power steering
    -1996 Corvette LT-4 (330 HP @ 5,800 RPM, 340 ft-lbs @ 4,500 RPM, 6,300 RPM Redline)
    -ECM/Wiring by Howell
    -Sanderson headers
    -Custom, mandrel bent, all stainless steel exhaust system
    -4L60 automatic transmission strengthened and recalibrated for use behind the LT-4
    -1979 Firebird 10-bolt rear w/ 3.31:1 posi
    -Custom front and rear springs
    -Rear air shocks w/onboard compressor & electric fill
    -Power brakes
    -P215 75R 15 whitewall tires
    -Inflatable spare

    Body/Paint

    -NOS front fenders (at the time of restoration/modification)
    -Replacement door skins
    -Replacement quarter panels
    -Replacement floor pans
    -Original (rust free) hood
    -Original (rust free) deck lid (customized to remove tag)
    -Smoothed firewall
    -Custom Dupont Premiere base coat/clear coat w/House of Color micro flake in the base
    -Show-chromed, smoothed, one-piece "California" front bumper
    -Show-chromed, smoothed, one-piece "California" rear station wagon bumper (moves tag to bumper)
    -Custom "Fuel Injection" emblems
    -All stainless custom polished

    Other Features/Grand Touring Equipment

    -Custom air conditioning w/recirculate, fresh air, and dehumidified defrost
    -Custom GM 5-position tilt column w/integral heavy-duty ignition switch
    -Custom volt & oil pressure gauges
    -Customised dash w/billet insert
    -AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer stereo w/amplifier & custom subwoofer
    -Custom door panels w/hand-made arm rests and speaker enclosures
    -Custom upholstery in factory pattern featuring higher-end materials and additional padding
    -6-way power seat
    -Power windows
    -Power vent windows
    -Power door locks
    -Power outside driver and passenger rearview mirrors
    -Power trunk release w/electric pull-down
    -Cruise control w/resume & accel
    -Day/Night inside rearview mirror w/courtesy/map lights
    -Full interior lighting including glove box, front and rear courtesy lights, trunk lights, and under hood lighting
    -2-speed windshield wipers w/pulse & wash
    -Custom two-tone steering wheel
    -Multi-function alarm w/remote start, keyless entry, and trunk release
    -Power top
    -"EZ-Eye" reproduction tinted windshield & side glass
    -GM simulated wire wheel covers w/spinner centers
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  2. Protouring442

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  3. Michael B

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    #3 Michael B, Jan 12, 2017
    Are those "Lake Pipes"? I luv lake pipes.
     
  4. Protouring442

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    #4 Protouring442, Jan 12, 2017
    Indeed they are... and they do actually work.
     
  5. Jdubbya

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    #5 Jdubbya, Jan 12, 2017
    Stunning car. Love that it's sort of a subtle job.
     
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    #6 355dreamer, Jan 12, 2017
    Incredible.
     
  7. JG333SP

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    #7 JG333SP, Jan 13, 2017
    In the early 90's I had a college roommate who traded a fully restored one of these for some souped up new civic. His dad was a big car guy and let him sell it after pretty much giving up on trying to get the kid into cars. At least the rest of us got to drive it while he had it-which was pretty damn cool when you don't even have a car!

    Of course this one may have a few mods ha ha. Love that color btw
     
  8. Todd308TR

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    #8 Todd308TR, Jan 13, 2017
    ***damn! Now what are the gages in the trunk for?
     
  9. Protouring442

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    #9 Protouring442, Jan 13, 2017
    It has an onboard compressor. The gauge on the left is how much air is in the tank. The gauge on the right is how much air is in the rear air shocks. Th button in the middle is how you add/release air from the air shocks. It also has air horns.
     
  10. cf355

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    #10 cf355, Jan 15, 2017
    very nice restoration with updates..... cool classic :)
     
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    #11 Protouring442, Jan 17, 2017
    Thank you. It took us 4 years, a few arguments, and a lot of fun.
     
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    #12 Protouring442, Feb 3, 2017
    Price drop: $119,000
     
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    #13 LBBP, Feb 3, 2017
    Beautiful build Protouring442.
     
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    #14 OUMick, Feb 4, 2017
    I don't know much about older cars. Do the mods help value or hurt?
     
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    #15 Protouring442, Feb 4, 2017
    Truthful answer? Yes.

    Basically, it just changes the market. Someone who is into perfectly restored cars simply won't be interested in this one. But modified cars have come into their own in the last ten or twenty years, and as such their value has risen. I'd have to call and check, but if I recall correctly, the last time this one was appraised, the value came in around $125,000. To have a car like this built however would probably run you a good $250K, maybe more.
     
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    #16 lucky strike, Feb 4, 2017
    Awesome car GLWS
     
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    #17 Protouring442, Feb 20, 2017
    $109,000
     
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    #18 Protouring442, Apr 4, 2017
    You know you want it... :)
     
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    #19 ferrarisun, Apr 4, 2017
    Sweet!! As Dinah Shore would sing, "See the USA, in your Chevrolet". Looks like a car built to drive lots of miles, in style and comfort. GLWS!
     
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    #20 Protouring442, Jun 17, 2017
    Thanks!

    Still looking for that just-right buyer!
     

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