One of the hottest station wagons around, the 150 "Handyman"
1956 Chevrolet 150
“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 pillar-less 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 150 Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
150 Series - 6-cyl
1503
1219
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$1,869
3,206 lbs
29,898*
1502
1211
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$1,826
3,164 lbs
66,416*
1512
1211B
2 dr Sedan - 3P
$1,734
3,127 lbs
11,196*
1519
1263F
2 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,171
3,309 lbs
17,936*
150 Series - V8
1503
1219
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$1,968
3,186 lbs
29,898*
1502
1211
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$3,164
3,144 lbs
66,416*
1512
1211B
2 dr Sedan - 3P
$1,833
3,107 lbs
11,196*
1519
1263F
2 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,270
3,289 lbs
17,936*
* Total production includes both 6-cylinder and V8 combined
VIN Numbers
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair and on the driver-side door post on Corvette). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.
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