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1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM 2 DOOR HARDTOP

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 21, 2012, offered with no reserve.

$107,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $98,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five)
Generation
Chevrolet 1956
Version
Bel Air 1956
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
C56K062262
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 90 comparable sales, 5% over its top.

Middle half of sales$37,125 to $93,500
Median$62,000
Sales behind it90Likely

From 90 sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five) Bel Air 1956 (Chevrolet 1956) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $37,125 and $93,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
327-Powered 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$28,250
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2026$19,250
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air CustomMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$78,000
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air HardtopMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$60,000
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom SedanMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$95,000
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air HardtopMecum, Jan. 6, 2026MecumJan. 6, 2026$32,000
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan V8 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 14, 2025$42,000
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$155,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 21, 2012Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$107,800
Dec. 23, 2021SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$90,500
March 20, 2026SoldMecumMecum$85,800