1956 Chevrolet - Pictures from the "Archives"

1956 Chevrolet Products

Clay mock-ups for the 1956 Chevy - all from May 1954 - indicate that the taillight design was decided early on. Note that all of these studies feature a large rear wheel opening similar to the 1955 Nomad, but which did not make it to production on the 1956 models, Nomad included.

Four cars (Pics #2, #3, #5 & #9) sport variations of the 1953-54 Bel Air rear fender trim. The side trim in cars Pics #7, #8, #11 & #12 was intended for the '56 Bel Air but actually ended up on the 150 Series. The grille design started out as an exaggerated '55 grille (Pics #7 & #9), but by October 1954 had evolved into the production version (Pics #10 & #12). One grille (Pic #1) actually predicted the '57 front end.

Vertical headlight pods also received serious consideration (Pics #5, #6, #7 & #9).

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Featured Car

1951 Studebaker Pick Up

This featured truck is a complete hot rod project from top to bottom. This classic will feature a crate GM LS6 405 horse power plant, a new 700R4 electonic transmission, an all new IFS Mustang two stage three front end, boxed in original frame with a complete four link rear end tubed, and a new Ford 9" posi with 4.11 gears. This truck will get a new custom instrument cluster, custom tilt colum, all new custom red interrior, the exterior will be a dark charcoal colour, with custom rims and tires. All parts will be supplied by Classic Bowtie Connection and all labour will be completed by Classic Dream Machines.

Staff Car

1966 Dodge Cornet 500

This 1966 Cornet 500 is getting a complete restoration and is a complete rebuild mechanically as well, with the addition of a killer crate motor installed, new transmission and many more new parts as well. Owned by John Middag, one of the business partners here at Classic Bowtie Connection, he is looking forward to the completion of this cool project.

Customer Car

1956 Ford Pick-up

This truck is owned by Mike Kinderwater and is a unique ride. Body and paint done by Jake, he is the painter here at Classic Dream Machines. This ride features a Dodge Dakota frame and motor, with many hand made pieces by Mike himself. Mike hopes to show this truck with us at cars shows that Classic Dream Machines will be participating in the 2010 season.

Project Car

1963 Ford Galaxy

A nice clean two door, hard top car. This project had new rear quarter panels ordered and installed as well as many new steel pieces fabricated for replacement. It will get the original Robin egg blue and a white roof, but the car will be mostly original. Nice ride Norm.