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Tag Archives: 1956 Chevrolet

Middle Child Syndrome: Inside the 1956 Chevrolet

Posted on November 19, 2022 by MCG

In 1955, the Chevrolet division of General Motors reinvented itself. For 1956 the Chevy was even better, and here’s how. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

American Engineer: A 1956 Chevrolet Film

Posted on July 7, 2020 by MCG

In 1956, Chevrolet produced this cinematic tribute to science and technology called American Engineer.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

Video: Creating the 1956 Chevrolet

Posted on March 21, 2020 by MCG

Chevrolet was proud of its 1956 lineup, and rightly so. See the confidence on display in this 1956 color film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

Video: Joie Chitwood Tortures the 1956 Chevrolets

Posted on February 11, 2020 by MCG

In this great old Jam Handy film, join Joie Chitwood and his team of expert thrill drivers as they beat up on the 1956 Chevrolet line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Joie Chitwood

Proof of the Pluses: A 1956 Chevrolet Film

Posted on August 1, 2019 by MCG

The 1956 Chevrolet is pitted one-on-one against the 1956 Ford in this original General Motors dealer training film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Tri-Five Chevrolet

Video: Chevrolet Goes Racing, 1956

Posted on February 4, 2018 by MCG

In 1956 Chevrolet was officially in racing, and the carmaker was openly crowing about its success. Check out this awesome Chevy PR film from ’56 detailing the exploits. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, NASCAR

Video: Zora Arkus-Duntov and the 1956 Chevy Conquer Pikes Peak

Posted on December 30, 2017 by MCG

See Zora Arkus-Duntov himself behind the wheel in this original factory film as he smashes the production car record at Pikes Peak with a prototype 1956 Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Zora Arkus-Duntov

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