WWYD?? (what would you do?)

[crazyfireman]

I have a guy who has a solid 1956 Chevrolet Belair with new crate 350, turbo 350 trans, Ford 9 inch, full air ride system, CPP upper and lowers, nice interior basically the same condition as my Camaro. He wants to trade and I am considering. I figured if nothing else if for some reason I do not like the 56 I could sell it and buy another Camaro, tell me what you think!!



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[dropit69]

56 is my fav year of the tri 5's..that one looks killer if it was mine id trade..but its not..lol

[maxharvard]

Yea, trade... and he gives you a bunch of cash ;)

[Roger M]

Just from what I can see in the pictures, Yes I would trade. The 56 looks real nice.

[-The Stig-]

That's a tough one.

I'd want to have both... haha.

If you both like each others rides, why not just borrow each others cars whenever? And if the deal goes sour, you keep yours, he keeps his.

Like every other week, you guys trade off the cars. Bam, everybody is happy.

[Bigblue73]

Both are timeless. I would consider what YOU would want to do to make it your own. Sorry but trading cars for the sake of the trade isn't going to cut it, you will want to change something. If you are looking for something different, you can't beat the '56. It's the right colors and would be an easy sell if you grew tired of it. I say trade, enjoy the view!

[cudaman]

Which do you like driving more?

[crazyfireman]

The 56 is more streetable, the guy lives 7 hours away so the borrowing deal couldnt work! I am leaning toward the trade, I appreciate everyones comments it really helps one think it through a little better.

[ADaughen]

If I could only have one, I would probably keep the Camaro, but they both look like sweet rides.

[Chris69]

Oh man, I'll admit I have some bias here, but I would take the Camaro over the 56 in a heartbeat. Both are gorgeous cars, but your Camaro is incredible. You said the Belair is more streetable, so I guess it just boils down to what you're looking to get out of the car. The best thing here though, is that either way, you can't go wrong.

[MrQuick]

I'd do it. You can always buy and build another Camaro.

Hard to tell how the market is for tri 5's. How's you local economy?

[crazyfireman]

Here in Florida, muscle cars and classics are better than real estate for investments. I am not really worried about the value too awfully much, I think the 56 is worth a little more.

[shmoov69]

What do you have for family and kids? 56 has a TON more space. But tough one for sure, theryre both nice! Do you have "history" with the camaro?

[crazyfireman]

Just me and the wife, room is not a problem. I built the Camaro so there is some history, but also wanting something different..

[muthstryker]

trade but swap him wheels. haha

[qwik1320]

Trade and pick up another 67 to rebuild.

[MrQuick]

Trade and pick up another 67 to rebuild.

yep, trade, enjoy, sell, then build another one. rinse repeat. LOL

[anthonys 69]

hi when you built your car you probable kept a record of what you did to show the quality of workmanship did you ask him if he did the same. did a quality paint shop do the body work did he do it himself. you know your car.his car is probable as good [my preference is the camaro]. you know part of the fun of these car's is building one your self you know all the history every bolt in your car. if it was me id get both!!. id look for a 56 body that need help and slowly build it and drive the camaro in the meantime and if you get tired of the build you could always sell it and get your investment back. all win no lose. I know the cost to build a car is up there but you'll still have the camaro so what if the build take 4 years instead of 2 .and when your done you'd have 2 beautifully cars worth a lot of money and not just 1.

[Young Gun]

I would like a camaro more than a shoebox right now so I say keep it but thats just me

[b-man]

Keep the Camaro.

That '56 2-door sedan is a mid-line 210 model, not a top-line Bel Air. Easy to tell by the side trim and lack of stainless trim around the windows. Plus it would say 'Bel Air' instead of 'Chevrolet' on the rear quarters.

They came in 3 different trim levels, the 150 is the Plain-Jane low-line model.