What's the history of the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Post and how many were made?

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The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Post is a classic piece of American automotive history! Chevrolet produced 104,849 Bel Air 2-door sedans (post models) in 1956, making it one of the more popular body styles that year.

The 1956 model year was significant as it represented the middle year of the legendary Tri-Five era (1955-1957). For 1956, Chevrolet made several key updates including new engine options, a redesigned dashboard, and hidden gas filler caps in the rear fins. The Bel Air was the premium trim level, positioned above the 210 and 150 series.

Total Bel Air production across all body styles in 1956 was 699,053 units, which represented about 45% of Chevrolet's total production that year. The 2-door sedan (post) was the second most popular Bel Air body style after the 4-door sedan.

These cars have become highly sought after by collectors today, especially well-preserved or restored examples like the one you are looking at. The 56 Bel Air represents the optimism and style of 1950s America perfectly - it is truly an automotive icon!

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