1956 Chevrolet Chevy Bel Air 2 Door in Green & Yellow & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 8-4-21.
We're looking at a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop in Laurel Green & Crocus Yellow Paint. The car comes with the 265 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Roger & Kathy. Roger’s had this car since 2020. He shared he was at an auction and this one jumped out at him so he bid and won this car. This highly optioned car has every option available except for two options, 1) air conditioning, and 2) power windows.
ENJOY!
I agree with Kathy, the color combo really looks great! The 'tri-fives' are as iconic as you can get, and this one is definitely a treat to see. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Sweet car Kathy & Roger! I've never seen this color before and must admit I'm filled with "envy." Thanks Lou!
"I'm filled with "envy."" NICE! You're welcome Brian SD, Lou
Great Looking '56 ! My favorite of the tri 5's ! Nicely optioned and great colors ! Thanks Lou !
Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read this is your favorite tri 5 :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou, you are the Merv Griffin of classic cars. I love seeing these wonderful old cars and the lovely owners who preserve them.👏🇺🇸
Hi Ramon, Happy to read you "love seeing these wonderful old cars and the lovely owners who preserve them" :-) You're on the right RUclips Channel. Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Thank you Roger, Kathy and Lou.
What a stunning example this is!
56’ BelAire was my mother’s first car, bought new for her in 56’ by her step father. I have cherished photos of her proudly standing beside the car when she got it. She was also given a brass St. Christopher medal keychain to keep her safe. She gave it to me in ‘84 when I started driving. It never hasn’t been attached to my keys to this day.
The fact that your work brings to mind such memories that I can share here, proves your doing something of value here Lou. It’s special stuff that goes beyond just cars. Thank you!
Hi mercoid, High praise :-) Glad to read you Mother had one too. You're welcome, Lou
Thanks,interestingly my thoughts, me too::: My Neighbir & close friend ,etc had a 56 many years…….
Beauty! I always thought those wire wheel covers where actual rims. Even at 59 I am still learning new things about the TRI FIVE CHEVY’S!
HI gene978, I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers too, and I find to be so much fun :-) Lou
What a great colour combination! Interesting options selection.
Excellent example. Thanks for bringing this one to us Lou!
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this colour combo :-) High praise for this car. You're welcome, Lou
Love the whole package! I’ve seen a few of the 56’s in my days, but have never seen one with this much trim & options. My favorite details of this particular Bel Air are the trio of jets on the front…ready for a flyby! Thanks Lou for a great presentation!
Hi Rusty, Happy to read you "Love the whole package" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Wow.. I don’t know what else to say. A time when some manufacturers knew what they were doing !
Hi Richard, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou
I have always loved the old Chevys. That gas tank filler was so unique and special, it doesn't get more American than an old Chevy!
Hi Gary, Happy to read you "I have always loved the old Chevys" :-) Lou
Very nice ! I always liked 55's better, but going to car shows,cruise in's, etc, 56 's have really grown on me !
Hi Don, Happy to read the 1956 "has grown on you" :-) Lou
55 is my favorite year of the Tri Fives too. They don’t have the gas filler in the taillight though. That’s a nice feature of the 56. Each year has its appeal.
@@vladtheimpala5532 yeah, 55 thru 57 were all great !
Roger and Kathy really own a piece of art. The chrome on that car is nothing short of perfect. I think the front bumper alone weighs more that most modern cars! They certainly dont make them like this anymore. Thanks for bringing this beauty to your viewers Lou. Great way to start the day.
Hi Kevin, High praise for this "piece of art" :-) My pleasure starting the day in a good way, and you're welcome, Lou
Make no mistake, the car is truly beautiful. What's important to me, however is the engine...the ubiquitous
Chevy small-block V8. A true engineering marvel...American engineering that is. For 48 years, 11 different
versions of this magnificent engine, provided billions of durable and reliable miles for Chevrolet owners.
Last year, I retired and reluctantly sold my 2002 Chevy Express 2500 cargo van...at 311,000 mi. the 305
small block was still running strong...as quiet and smooth as when it was new. 2003 would be the last year
for the small block...that year, only the 350 5.7L version remained. Happily, there are millions of them still
running, and new ones remain available as crate motors. The super-reliable Chevy small block will be running
strong, long after you and I are gone. Thanks for another great video, Lou!
Hi Strange Daze, Thanks for the sharing your knowledge & appreciate this small block :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
What a beauty! I never saw that unique shade of green color before! However olive it 😂
HI Terry M, "However olive it" GOOD ONE! Lou
@@loucostabile 😁
Crocus yellow and laurel green
Its nice to see an original Tri-Five especially a 1956, and that color is perfection.
Hi David, I agree, I like to see them original :-) Happy to read you enjoy this color combo, Lou
There’s just something about driving a classic on a summer day out in the country. That’s the best therapy ever ! The color combo is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing Lou.
Hi Chris, You're right, it's "he best therapy ever !" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Beautiful car. I too love green tones of the '50's and early '60's. That combo on a '56 is pretty uncommon and makes the car stand out. I like the look of the factory visor. I would've went all the way with skirts. It's interesting that the wire wheel covers (hubcaps actually cover the break-drums) are the base 210 dog-dish type with a simple spoke trim rings over the top of them.
Hi Joseph, Thanks for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou
Beautiful!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
I miss that view while driving my '56. Bought it in 1990 when I was 15 years old; sold it 7 years ago. I miss my '56! Nice feature, Lou!
Hi Lt. Frank Drebin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi, Lou! The 1955 Chevrolet was called "The Hot One", and when the bowtie car company released the follow-up, it announced "The Hot One's Even Hotter"! Who needs a trailer queen when a driver queen is much more fun! Especially one with this color combo and almost every option in the book! This would jump out at anybody! Great show, Roger and Kathy, and thanks to all of you for another wonderful Tri-Five ride!
Hi iswc27! Happy to turn up the heat on this "Hotter" car :-) My pleasure sharing this ride for you AND they have one I videoed JUST FOR YOU, and you'll know it when you see it so stay tuned, it'll be uploaded in the next few months, Lou
Roger and Kathy have real beauty! The gas filler behind the taillight is really cool 😎
Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I agree, the gas filler location is really cool, Lou
"See the USA in your Chevrolet....🎶" Beautiful 😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Well said / sung :-) You're welcome, Lou
I loved the openness and the look of those hardtops (no b-pillar). It made riding in the back seat so much more pleasant ...
Hi S King, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
Chevrolet has always been marketed as the economy division at GM, yet these mid to late 50’s models demonstrate one got a great deal of style and quality details for the money. And the exterior options really did dress up the looks, sort of like putting on makeup. Thanks, Lou! ~ John
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the options and value of this car. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful sample of the '56, I remember these very well, my uncle had a black one just like this only it was a convertible, what a great ride it was. Thanks again Lou for presenting this car.
Hi Gerard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Lou, someone said 'iconic classic' that's exactly what the tri-five Chevys' were..nothin like them! This one is loaded to the hilt! I never saw one with all the chrome xtras'
Hi David, Happy to read you appreciate this car with all the extras :-) Lou
Great color combination. Really love the green
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the paint combo on this car :-) Lou
I want to thank You and Roger and Kathy for this share, my first car was a 56 210 4 door wagon Black & Crocus Yellow with the 265!
Hi Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Lou, the level of detail throughout is amazing. Gr8 find.
Hi Audie, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou
This is what a real car looks like, chrome and fins!
NICE :-)
Nice to see this car in this color. lots of red and white ones out there. I saw a 1955 at a local car show awhile back they painted it canary yellow on top and gloss black on the bottom very striking paint color choice as well to me anyway. Great car! I never saw all those extras before. Very interesting.
Hi 55points, Happy to read you appreciate this color combo and glad you enjoy all the "extras" :-) Sounds like a nice 1955 you saw too, thank you for sharing, Lou
Great color combination, I never knew the '56 was available, with that much chrome and extras!
Hi Uri, Happy to share this car with you, Lou
My mom drove a '56 back in the day when the attendant filled the gas tank for you. Some couldn't find the filler door. She upgraded to a '69 Pontiac Grand Prix...one night all the cars in her apartment building had had their radio antennas broken off, except hers. Aerial was two wires in the windshield, similar to how manufacturers do it today.
Hi Bill, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Thanks Lou, Roger, and Kathy. Nice car. I've never seen a power brake assist on one of these car, nor did I know of the type called Hydro-Vac. I remember when it was common for three people to be sitting in the front seat. You just don't see that anymore except maybe now and then construction worker's in a pick-up.
Hi discerningmind, Happy to read the details of this video you noticed, and fun to all be cozy in the front seat again :-) You're welcome, Lou
awesome lou, this is actually my "birth" car, we were born the same year, ( came out in '55, although it's a '56 ) same age, always a pleasure to see one, but, i just wish i could be as good looking as this at my age lol thanx!!!
Hi T. C., Happy to read you're both 1956's :-) You're welcome, Lou
Kathy has it just right, that color combo is beautiful!
I'm remembering a new Chevy wagon my Dad bought that had the see-thru vinyl seat cover. Sticky on a sunny, hot day...
Hi Dave, Happy to read this color combo you like :-) Glad to read this one brings back memories of sticking to that Chevy Wagon's seats too, Lou
I have had some good times cruising in my friend’s 56. I fell out of it one time. 🤣 We used to cruise from a parking lot on one end of town to a parking lot on the other end. We had the same seating arrangement as you, his girl in the middle, me riding shotgun. He stopped. I thought we were getting out of the car so I opened the door. Then he suddenly took off and turned to the left and it threw me out on the pavement. She looked back and screamed. Hahahahaha good times. I didn’t get hurt except that I was a little embarrassed.
Hi Vlad the Impala, Ahhh, good times :-) And then Ouch! Lou
The colour is great, the whole darn car is just awesome. Like a time machine. I remember that exhaust note. Thanks Lou!!
Hi Kelly, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
‘56 Bel Air’s never get enough love.
Hi dflf, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
The colors of this car makes me think of spring, such a nice combination. Someone checked all the boxes, (except 2), when this one was built and it is so cool to see all those nice touches that could be added to the Bel Air. You always find the nicest and most unique cars Lou and this one is super nice!!! 👍👍👍
Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy this "super nice!!!" car :-) Seems when I see a 1956 Chevy they are modified, so to find this one to share with you was a fun surprise. Glad you appreciate this car, Lou
Another great video Lou my favorite year of the tri five Chevy. I'm actually building a 56 BelAir 2 door hardtop but mine doesn't have near as much options as this one. The item on top of the dash was called a Traffic Light Viewer. This 56 looks like it has had a much better life than mine has. The 265 is long gone from mine it was swapped for a 396 and 3 deuces at one point then a 283 then a 350 according to the previous owner. My Uncle always told me that back in the 50s you could order a car anyway you wanted.
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read this is your favorite year for the tri five Chevy :-) Glad to read you're building one too. Lou
Some of these options I have never seen before on a tri-five. Great car, just beautiful, and the lady speaks the truth; the colors are super nice. An original, all-decked-out '56 Chevy. Now this is an amazing collectible. Thanks for vid Lou !
Hi Bruce H., Seems hard to find a stock 56 Chevy, and bonus that this one has many options too. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
That central jet is simply hilarious. Public safety was the furthest thing from people’s minds 😆
Hi Samsgarden, The central jet makes sure you "get the point" :-) Lou
Love the 2 tone paint & sure do miss the chrome!
Hi Richard, Happy to read you enjoy the 2 tone paint :-) Lou
Love the originality!
Agreed :-)
Wow Lou, you found another show winner. What a great color selection. Sure wish I could have your Email. I really fixed up my Delta 88 since I talked to you last. Just love those old survivors.
Hi Cool Old Dad, Happy to read you enjoy this "show winner" :-) Lou Here is my e-mail, and title the e-mail Survivor Delta 88, trupowr@yahoo.com
I have a GTX for my wild side , and a fairlane 500 for my cruise side of my life ..... Love this car and it's colors .
Hi Rossco, I like the car for the mood :-) NICE! Lou
Hi Lou, thank you for one more Masterpiece video! I love how Katie and Roger divided responsibilities on introducing their car! Invision it driving in sunny weather in the country road surrounded by cornfields.
Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this "Masterpiece video" :-) Lou
These Chevy are just beautiful ...
Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
My wife 57 has the plastic seat covers. When it’s hot out you definitely stick to them
Hi Moe Horowitz World, Sticking to the hot seat cover...not good :-( Lou
Yes that is a neat old 56. I agree that color combination is awesome! Loved the options added and boy sound really strong with that engine rev. That had to be just a great ride along. Nothing like those old two toned pastel colors. They were so awesome in any pastel color. Just a very fun video Lou! Thanks for sharing with us!
HI Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car with all the options :-) Glad to read this video is fun for you. You're welcome, Lou
Incredible beautiful chevy love the originality.Lots of beautiful chrome
Hi Norm, High praise :-) Lou
There's no mistaking the Tri-5's!
What a beautiful '56 with its unique colour combo.
Style for days!
GREAT VISEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Lou
Wow a very neat car. Timeless style with all those chrome parts.
Hi Jordan, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou
That is one gorgeous car...it had to be a blast to cruise around in.
Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. It's fun riding in this one :-) Lou
Lou thank you for another meticulous detailed review of a piece of the fantastic 50s automotive history. They are all monuments to the creativity ingenuity and productivity of our wonderful nation.🇺🇸
Hi David, High praise for this "piece of the fantastic 50s automotive history." You're welcome, Lou
Wow !!!! Absolutely Beautiful !!!!!
Hi Greg, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Back in 1976 the man that I worked for bought a ‘56 Bel Air 4 door sedan from a Chevrolet dealership. It was a one owner car who’s owner died and his son inherited it. The son immediately traded it in on a new ‘76 Vega. What a wise trade that was! Anyway the car was this color combination. The man that I worked for still owns it.
Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car of the man you worked for :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That's beautiful, I love the colour and everything about it.
High praise :-)
COLOR COMBO. EXCELLENT
High praise for the colors on this car :-)
Gorgeous car!
Hi oldfartatplay1320, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Very cool color... You could picture The Fonz cruising this baby!!
Hi Thomas, Glad to read you enjoy this "Very cool color" :-) Lou
Goodday Lou,
What a great 56 Bel Air, the whole car is absolutely class.
You would have to think it would be 1 of 1 with all those options & colours.
Fantastic caretakers as well.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, So challenging to find a 1956 that has not been modified that this is quite the treat to see this one as it was in 1956 and features many options too. My pleasure sharing this one with you. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
That old 56 brings back memories of my first car in high school which was a 56 Chevy. Only my car was the 210 model sedan and it didn't have all the fancy goodies this car has. I did have a 327 V-8 with a Muncie rock crusher 4 spd though. Man I could scratch the tires in all 4 gears! It was only good to about 110mph though. It was a lot of fun to drive and I'd love to pick up another one if I could find one I could afford. Great looking car here in the video!
Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile A pleasure to do so Lou. Thx!
Got love a 56 Chevy .Colours are very 50s.That model loaded up with options.My father had them plastic seat covers on his 69 Caprice they were uncomfortable!
Hi Tim C, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car with plastic seat covers :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice! My original (with some NOS parts) ‘55 Bel Air sport coupe power pack is similarly (but not conti kit among a few other options) and equally pristine, gypsy/shoreline. I consider myself a very luck caretaker. Thanks Lou!
Hi Mountain Climber, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) You're welcome, Lou
That is classic . Another great one Lou !
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "classic" :-) Lou
I Love the color of that Bel Air
Happy to read you "Love the color" of this car :-)
What a pretty, beautiful car!!! I'm the same age and wish I looked as great as this car!!!!
Hi JeffFrmJoisey, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Nice you both have the same birth year too, Lou
I remember that dashboard well, from the 55 wagon we had when I was a kid... Ours had no options though, except two tone paint...Six cylinder, three on the tree and power nothing... Guess you had to be much stronger back then to drive. I never realized that a padded dash was even an option back then!
Hi Don K, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
the pontiac laurentian was the top of the line car in canada. the laurentian was on a chevy platform, with chevy motors, both built in oshawa, ont.
Hi Paul, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou
Incredible car. Beautiful color combo. My dad had this in a 4 door sedan in a dark green and white. I always thought where you put the gas was so cool.
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy this "Incredible car. Beautiful color combo" :-) Glad to read your Dad had a 4 door like this one, Lou
It's amazing how 265ci engine could move out a heavy car love the trim package the color combo too sweet plus it's not a post car great for a cruiser
Hi Larry, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this Cruiser :-) Lou
very cool car
Glad you enjoy this car MlgVambatLegion :-)
In 1956 deluxe air conditioning was a 800 some odd dollar option nearly half the price of the car. Shortly thereafter gm started offering factory underpass air.
Hi Tony, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Great green Bel Air. Did the upper door trim pop out when the door opened? My Dad had a 66 Rambler sedan with the plastic seat covers. The car was white with red & black seating. My sister and I got in trouble pushing the plastic bubbles in, in the back seat. Great idea showing three across! Thanks again Lou.
Hi Pat, Yes, the trim popped. Ahhh pushing the bubbles in :-) Ahhh you're kids, that was fun :-) You're welcome, Lou
"California bumper" my dad's father had a 2-tone green wagon. My dad's mom had here couch covered in plastic.
Hi musclecarfan74, Happy to read this one brings back memories of cars your family had :-) Lou
Beautiful,thanks
You're welcome Tim :-)
At this point Lou, it's now all about rare colors.
LOL :-)
Beautiful '56 love the color combinations and with so many options wow!! Would have thought the continental kit would have featured the same wire wheelcover 🤔but very nice thanks for sharing Lou and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!
Hi Greg from TX, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and options on this car :-) Lou
Great colours, details and all round fascinating car, to have all those options yet not have electric windows on a 2 door hardtop is curious. It’s the one option I most often wish for on mine.
Hi bdb studio, Happy to read you enjoy this "all round fascinating car" :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
Love that hood ornament!!
Nice :-)
nice taste 💕
Glad you enjoy this car :-)
Beautiful car
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
What a nice car.
:-)
chingon MR LOU
Thank you MR CHON
WOW,today's automobile designers need to look back at product hitting the assembly lines in the 1950's,classy.
That's a good idea to look back on design.
Awesome car Lou!
Happy to read you enjoy this one Earl :-)
Compared to the '55, a beautiful example of styling evolution. Chev did not wreck it with their intelligent changes. Same with the '57. The back light and housing is an amazingly sophisticated design. What a novelty to see a bench seat accommodating three adults.
Hi Jay, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. It's fun to all sit in the front :-) Lou
Lou, Yo tuve el 57 QUE AUTO No estaba taan lindo como este que esta precioso. Mis saludos a los dueños
Juan, Thank you for sharing, Lou
Love this tri 5 Chevy very mint condition 👌
High praise :-)
The reflector on the dashboard is a nice touch. The shape of the windshield, especially with a visor, makes traffic lights hard to see when you're stopped underneath them
Hi Mark, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Nice.
I grew up with a 4 door '56 with a 265, three on the tree with overdrive.
plain white.
Give me that or the feature, i'd take the car i grew up with.
Gone before i could drive mid '70s.
Hi Glen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you grew up with :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Cool continental kit ...
Glad you enjoy that detail.
The original owner could have paid for AC with all those options he or she ticked!
Great color combo! Oh, to have colorful cars again!
Hi Rob, That would have been a nice option. Lou
The most important option was electric windshield wipers. The standard vacuum wiper motors were miserable even when new.
Hi hobiecat1, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
That’s a wicked paint job...it’s a dream...of a car...you could just name your price on this one...great joke about the air intake label....
I think I would put an alternator on it though...has it got front discs?
Hi David, High praise on this paint :-) Lou
Not a Fan Of the Color, but that 56 Bel Air is a Beauty
Hi Scratbrine the Pegasus Mountain Dog, Color = :-( Bel Air = :-) Lou
100 % Americana... love it
Hi S A, Happy to read you "love it" :-) Lou
The Power Pack was the dual-quad option of which this one also doesen't have. This one has the rare electric wipers, unless the original vacuum-operated one was modified with a later model adapted motor
Hi Al Dente, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou