1956 Chevrolet 210

“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 210 Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
210Series - 6-cyl
2103	1019	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$1,955	3,212 lbs	283,125*
2113	1039	4 dr Hardtop - 6P	$2,117	3,262 lbs	20,021*
2102	1011	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$1,912	3,177 lbs	205,545*
2124	1011A	2 dr Club Coupe - 6P	$1,971	3,182 lbs	56,382*
2154	1037F	2 dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,063	3,204 lbs	18,616*
2129	1063F	2 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,215	3,334 lbs	22,038*
2109	1062F	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,263	3,381 lbs	113,656*
2119	1062FC	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,348	3,500 lbs	17,988*
210 Series - V8
2103	1019	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,054	3,192 lbs	283,125*
2113	1039	4 dr Hardtop - 6P	$2,216	3,242 lbs	20,021*
2102	1011	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,011	3,157 lbs	205,545*
2124	1011A	2 dr Club Coupe - 6P	$2,070	3,162 lbs	56,382*
2154	1037F	2 dr Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,162	3,184 lbs	18,616*
2129	1063F	2 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,314	3,324 lbs	22,038*
2109	1062F	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,362	3,361 lbs	113,656*
2119	1062FC	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,447	3,480 lbs	17,988*

* 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.

First Symbol - Engine Type V - V-8 Six Cylinder Vehicles Did Not Have A Letter

Second Symbol - Model A - 150 D - Sedan Delivery B - 210 E - Corvette C - Bel Air

Third & Fourth Symbol - Model Year 53 - 1953 54 - 1954 55 - 1955 56 - 1956

Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant (A) Atlanta, Georgia (L) Los Angeles, California (B) Baltimore, Maryland (N) Norwood, Ohio (F) Flint, Michigan (O) Oakland, California (J) Janesville, Wisconsin (S) St. Louis, Missouri (K) Kansas City, Missouri (T) Tarrytown, New York

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Started at 1001