Beach Hop Live Auction

Welcome to the Beach Hop Live Auction 2026.
This vehicle will be auctioned live at the Beach Hop, Whangamata, on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 5:00pm.
For questions, bidding registration (in person, online, or phone), pre-purchase inspections or additional history, photos and videos please visit the Sunday Drive website auctions page or ask a question here.
Reserve price is significantly lower than the listed price
Price guide $100,000 - $120,000

Feast your eyes on this beautifully restored 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, finished in an eyecatching period correct Twilight Turquoise / Tropical Turquoise hue one of the gorgeous factory colours offered in 56 that captures that true 50s beachcruiser vibe.

This isnt just a pretty face; its a meticulously restored icon with all the charm and class of the TriFive era. Powered by a smooth 4342cc V8 and paired with a butterysmooth transmission, this Bel Air delivers that silky, effortless cruise every time you hit the road pure oldschool American motoring with nothing left to do but jump in and go.

What makes this Bel Air special:

Perfectly restored to factory specifications the kind of quality that turns heads at every show and stoplight.

Classic period correct colour stunning turquoise tones that pop in the sunshine and pay homage to the golden age of motoring.

Smooth, reliable drive engine and transmission that deliver classic power with modern reliability.

Built for cruising this is the ultimate beach hop machine: style you can feel, nostalgia you can drive.

If youre after that perfect vintage cruiser a true 1950s Bel Air that feels as good on the road as it looks in the sun this is it.

Showready and roadready just turn the key and cruise the coast!