Arizona Car Show -- Good ol' 56 Chevy
Feb 10, 2023 08:32:16 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
I like the way you fused the tri-5s, Dennis. The first two are shots of a '56 beautiful Belair. In number three I can't tell what year it is from the engine, but I'm guessing with a model of a '57 Belair on it's air cleaner(I can't imagine anyone would put a model of a '57 on a '56's air cleaner) that that one is '57 and of course the last one is a '55 Belair hardtop. Well done.
I noticed the last one also as being a 55
Feb 10, 2023 10:48:53 #
fredtoo wrote:
aw now Mike, lets not forget the batwing '59 (I know, a tad gaudy, but in all black with red interior...wow)
Dennis thanks for the time travel, enjoyed the trip.
fwt
Dennis thanks for the time travel, enjoyed the trip.
fwt
My step-brother had a '59 with the wings. I had opportunity to drive it a few ytimes while he was in the Marines. One particular winter evening I used it for a date. It happened to be snowing and blowing a bit but I figured I could drive safely. AS we progressed toward our destination, the wind was actually lifting the rear of the car sufficiently to allow the rear wheels to lose traction and spin, causing the car to fish tail. My girl and I decided we would be better off not going any further so returned to one of our homes and enjoyed each other's company for the evening. Our prents were happy we did that.
Feb 10, 2023 12:30:43 #
Feb 10, 2023 15:13:21 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
MT native wrote:
Sahuarita, AZ car show recently. Used LR for B&W post processing.
Memories. Very,very nice. My first car was a 55 that my Dad bought for me when I came home from Korea in 1964. I drove it back and forth from Ohio to Fort Sheridan north of Chicago for about 4 months and traded it in for a brand new 1963 Pontiac Catalina 4dr Hardtop, and broke my Dad's heart. Just a young kid not thinking. Never got over hurting my Dad like that, but I loved that Catalina.
Feb 10, 2023 15:54:08 #
Feb 10, 2023 15:59:01 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
My 56 wasn't as pretty. But then I bought for $125 and sold it at the end of the summer for $100.
It was 3 speed column. I think it had the straight 6.
Painted it myself. Wasn't bad although not a professional grade. Buyer liked it.
It was 3 speed column. I think it had the straight 6.
Painted it myself. Wasn't bad although not a professional grade. Buyer liked it.
Feb 10, 2023 16:40:59 #
What a gorgeous car. IMHO the 55 to 57 Chevys were the best cars Chevrolet ever produced. I owned a red & white Belair in the early 60s. It was the only car I ever owned that I should have never sold.
Feb 10, 2023 17:22:05 #
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Feb 10, 2023 19:51:10 #
a little bit of perspective that I bet you never thought of:
In 1956 when this car was brand new, a Model T Ford was a little over 30 years old. That Model T was one of the most ancient vehicles we could even imagine at the time, and few of us had ever even seen one.
Now fast forward to 2023, and what was a brand new '56 Chevy is now 67 years old. Most everyone reading this post have seen plenty, and I bet most of us don't consider it as ancient.
So what's my point. Damned if I know, but I find it a very interesting thing to ponder.
fwt
In 1956 when this car was brand new, a Model T Ford was a little over 30 years old. That Model T was one of the most ancient vehicles we could even imagine at the time, and few of us had ever even seen one.
Now fast forward to 2023, and what was a brand new '56 Chevy is now 67 years old. Most everyone reading this post have seen plenty, and I bet most of us don't consider it as ancient.
So what's my point. Damned if I know, but I find it a very interesting thing to ponder.
fwt
Feb 10, 2023 19:54:38 #
Feb 10, 2023 19:55:39 #
Usually things go good, better, best but in the case of mid-fifties Chevy's their looks went best, better, good. This is a better looking car and really nice photography.
Feb 10, 2023 21:18:49 #
MT native wrote:
Sahuarita, AZ car show recently. Used LR for B&W post processing.
My aunt had a '55 Chevy Bel Air in blue and white - sweet!
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