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1956 Pontiac Bel Air Convertible<\/h1>\n
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In between the subtlety of the 1955 and flamboyant 1957 models if the 1956 Bel Air. It embodies the radical stepwise design of both these years. The 1956 model had a lighter appearance. Inside, the dash retained the dual cowl look, but now the mesh matched that of the front grille. Chevy also proved to the world that their full-size cars were not just rolling sculptures by setting new speed records and winning races.<\/span><\/p>\n

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type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nV8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\nDual 4-Barrel Carburetors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n167.8 kw \/ 225 bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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wheelbase<\/td>\n2921.0 mm \/ 115 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\nPowerglide 2-Speed Automati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1956 Pontiac Bel Air Convertible In between the subtlety of the 1955 and flamboyant 1957 models if the 1956 Bel Air. It embodies the radical stepwise design of both these years. The 1956 model had a lighter appearance. Inside, the dash retained the dual cowl look, but now the mesh matched that of the front grille. Chevy also proved to the world that their full-size cars were not just rolling sculptures by setting new speed records and winning races. 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