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“The Hot One is Even Hotter” was the motto that Chevrolet boasted for its 150, 210 and Bel Air series in 1956. With a new Super Turbo Fire V8, the new ’56 promised a friskier, sweeter ride with safer passing. Playing off the success of the previous year redesign, the new ’56 Chevy was met with an appetite of frenzy from the buying public. Chevy debuted its new pillarless sport sedan to it’s top of the line Bel Air series and the mid-line 210 series. Minor changes were made to the ’56, including new engine options, a slightly different dash, a newly hidden gas filler cap in the rear fin, and colors, trim and fabrics. The '56 Chevy was a hit as sales continued to climb.

1956 Chevrolet Production Numbers

'56 Chevy 150 - 2 door Sedan	82,384
'56 Chevy 150 - 4 door Sedan	51,544
'56 Chevy 150 - 2 door Hanyman Station Wagon	13,487
'56 Chevy 150 - 2 door Utility Sedan	9,879
'56 Chevy 210 - 2 door Sedan	205,545
'56 Chevy 210 - 4 door Sedan	283,125
'56 Chevy 210 - 4 door Townsman Station Wagon	113,656
'56 Chevy 210 - 4  door Beauville Station Wagon	17,988
'56 Chevy 210 - 2 door Handyman Station Wagon	22,038
'56 Chevy 210 - Sport Hardtop Sedan	20,021
'56 Chevy 210 - Sport Hardtop Coupe	18,616
'56 Chevy 210 - Delray	56,382
'56 Chevy Bel Air - 2 door Sedan	104,849
'56 Chevy Bel Air - 4 door Sedan	269,798
'56 Chevy Bel Air - 4 door Beauville Station Wagon	13,279
'56 Chevy Bel Air - 2 door Nomad Wagon	7,886
'56 Chevy Bel Air - Sport Hardtop Sedan	103,602
'56 Chevy Bel Air - Sport Hardtop Coupe	128,382
'56 Chevy Bel Air - Convertible	41,268