The year 1956 proved to be a bustling period for Chevrolet as the company diligently prepared for its forthcoming assault on Ford. Chevrolet aimed to refine the Bel Air further and lay the groundwork for a comprehensive overhaul of its full-size lineup with upcoming concepts slated for later in the decade.
At GM’s motor show, Chevrolet unveiled a prototype of the Impala, with plans to commence mass production of the new nameplate in approximately two years.
While the Bel Air received styling enhancements such as a full-width grille, the engine lineup remained consistent, with the 265 V8 retaining its status as the top choice, while Chevrolet finalized developments on the 283 V8, which eventually debuted in the 1957 Bel Air.
