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    55-57 Chevy Specifications

    Thought this might help you with your 55-57 chevy.




    Model Series Breakdown for 1955 to 1957



    150 (1500) Series A

    Series Number Model Number Vehicle Description Year
    1502 1211 2 door sedan 1955-1957
    1503 1219 4 door sedan 1955-1957
    1512 1211B Utility sedan 1955-1957
    1529 1263F 2 Door wagon 6 passenger 1955-1957



    210 (2100) Series B

    Series Number Model Number Vehicle Description Year
    2102 1011 2 door sedan 1955-1957
    2103 1019 4 door sedan 1955-1957
    2109 1062F 4 Door Wagon 6 Passenger 1955-1957
    2113 1039 4 Door HT Sport Sedan 1955-1957
    2119 1062FC 4 Door Wagon 9 Passenger 1956-1957
    2124 1011A Club Coupe Del Ray 1955-1957
    2129 1063F 2 Door Wagon 6 Passenger 1955-1957
    2154 1037 2 Door HT Sport Coupe 1955-1957



    Bel Air (2400) Series C
    Series Number Model Number Vehicle Description Year
    2402 1011D 2 door sedan 1955-1957
    2403 1019D 4 door sedan 1955-1957
    2409 1062DF 4 Door Wagon 6 Passenger 1955-1957
    2413 1039D 4 Door HT Sport Sedan 1956-1957
    2419 1062DF 4 Door Wagon 9 Passenger 1956
    2429 1064DF Nomad 1955-1957
    2434 1067D or DTX Convertible 1955-1957
    2454 1037D 2 Door HT Sport Coupe 1955-1957


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    Model Production Numbers and Prices for

    1955 to 1957

    Note: All prices reflect a V8, 6 cylinders were about $100 less


    150 (1500) Model # 1955 1956 1957
    2 door Sedan (Post) 1502 66,416 $1784 82,384 $1925 70,774 $2096
    4 door Sedan (Post) 1503 29,989 $1827 51,544 $1968 52,266 $2148
    2 door Utility Sedan 1512 11,196 $1692 9,879 $1833 8,300 $1985
    2 door Wagon (Handyman) 1529 17,936 $2129 13,487 $2270 14,740 $2407
    2 door Sedan Delivery 1508 8,811 ? 7,441 ? 7,273 ?


    210 (2100) Model # 1955 1956 1957
    2 door Sports Coupe (Hardtop) 2154 11,675 $2058 18,618 $2275 166,426 $2304
    2 door Sedan (Post) 2102 249,105 $1874 205,545 $2011 162,090 $2222
    4 door Sedan (Post) 2103 317,724 $1918 283,125 $2054 260,401 $2275
    2 door Sedan (Del Ray) 2124 115,584 $1934 56,382 $2070 25,644 $2262
    4 door 6 passenger Wagon (Townsman) 2109 83,303 $2226 113,656 $2362 127,803 $2556
    4 door 9 passenger Wagon (Beauville) 2119 0 0 17,988 $2447 21,803 $2663
    2 door 6 passenger Wagon (Handyman) 2129 28,918 $2178 22,038 $2314 17,528 $2502
    4 door Sports Sedan (Hardtop) 2113 0 0 20,201 $2216 16,178 $2370



    Bel Air (2400) Model # 1955 1956 1957
    2 door Sports Coupe (Hardtop) 2454 185,562 $2166 128,382 $2162 166,426 $2399
    2 door Sedan (Post) 2402 168,313 $1987 104,849 $2124 62,571 $2338
    4 door Sedan (Post) 2403 345,372 $2031 269,798 $2167 254,331 $2390
    Convertible 2434 41,292 $2305 41,268 $2443 47,562 $2611
    Nomad 2 Door Wagon 2429 8,386 $2571 7,886 $2707 6,103 $2857
    4 door 6 passenger Wagon (Beauville) 2409 24,313 $2361 0 0 0 0
    4 door 9 passenger Wagon (Beauville) 2419 0 0 13,279 $2581 0 0
    4 door 6 passenger Wagon(Townsman) 2409 0 0 0 0 27,375 $2680
    4 door Sports Sedan (Hardtop) 2413 0 0 103,602 $2329 137,672 $2464

    Total production for 1955 - 1,714,595

    Total production for 1956 - 1,574,819

    Total production for 1957 - 1,515,090


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    Total Production 55-57 - 4,804,504


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    Re: 55-57 Chevy Specifications

    Thanks for the info

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    Re: 55-57 Chevy Specifications

    thanks for info shoebox.
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    Re: 55-57 Chevy Specifications

    Good stuff
    have any more to post ?

    Thanks Sid

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    what is the normal rear end ratio for a 56 belair with a 6 cly 3 spd

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    I have been looking to buy a very nice rotisserie resto 57 2dr ht BelAir recently. I finally got a closer look of the vin # and it starts out VB..... I think the seller and the company selling the car forgot to read vin # or study the 57 vin codes. THis has to be a 210, doesn't it? Thanks, StorageKing95

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    Yes you are correct

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    Can anyone tell me if the Tri 5s all uses the same frame? Trying to see if a 55 2 door post will fit on a 56 frame. Thanks in advance.

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    '55 and '56 frames are essentially identical for mounting your body... '57's are slightly different at the front for mounting the bumper.

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