1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

"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 1956 promised a friskier, sweeter ride with safer passing. Playing off the success of the previous year redesign, the new 1956 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 1956, 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 Bel Air Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Bel Air Series - 6-cyl
2403	1019D	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,068	3,231 lbs	269,798*
2413	1039D	4 dr Hardtop - 6P	$2,230	3,280 lbs	103,602*
2402	1011D	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,025	3,197 lbs	104,849*
2454	1037D	2 dr Hardtop - 6P	$2,176	3,232 lbs	128,382*
2434	1067D	2 dr Convertible - 5P	$2,344	3,340 lbs	41,268*
2429	1064DF	2 dr Nomad Station Wagon	$2,608	3,362 lbs	7,886*
2419	1062DF	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,482	3,516 lbs	13,268*
Bel Air Series - V8
2403	55-1019D	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,167	3,211 lbs	269,798*
2413	1039D	4 dr Hardtop - 6P	$2,329	3,260 lbs	103,602*
2402	55-1011D	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,124	3,177 lbs	104,849*
2454	55-1037D	2 dr Hardtop - 6P	$2,275	3,212 lbs	128,382*
2434	55-1067D	2 dr Convertible - 5P	$2,443	3,320 lbs	41,268*
2429	55-1064DF	2 dr Nomad Station Wagon	$2,707	3,342 lbs	7,886*
2419	55-1062DF	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,581	3,496 lbs	13,268*

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