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'56 Chevy Bel Air (ID)

The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-sized car produced by Chevrolet from 1950 to 1975 over seven generations. The car is often considered an icon of the 1950s, with many well-preserved examples being sought after. This casting is largely based on the '56 Chevy casting designed by Larry Wood, and while appearing similar at a glance, both are completely different castings; the id casting is longer, rides higher, features slightly larger headlamp and taillamp housings, a slightly different hood, adds a B-pillar and feat…

2021 First ReleasedPhil Riehlman DesignsLicensed Hot WheelsChevrolet VehiclesBel AirsTri-Five Chevrolet's1950s1:64
Debut year2021
Debut seriesHot Wheels id: Rod Squad
Produced years2021 only
DesignerPhil Riehlman
Collector no.GML38
Reference statusOpen catalog page
'56BelAir
Collector identity

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'56 Chevy Bel Air (ID) is listed with Hot Wheels id: Rod Squad as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2021 only. Known designer credit: Phil Riehlman. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2021 First Released
  • Phil Riehlman Designs
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Chevrolet Vehicles
  • Bel Airs
  • Tri-Five Chevrolet's
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to '56 Chevy Bel Air (ID) before reading price claims.
  • Use 2021 only as the production-window check.
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