Tuesday, May 19, 2009

1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon

I bought this postcard of a 1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon because it looks just like the one my father had. This one is a "Two-Ten" Beauville. My father's car was a six-passenger model that had the same color combination as the one on this card. The official name of the colors are Crocus Yellow and Laurel Green. This color combination was nicknamed "Mustard and Custard."

Notice what looks like a vintage soap box derby car and a Speed Graphic camera in the foreground.

In researching this card, I found a website devoted to the 1956 Classic Chevrolet that is full of information and even has a collection of 1956 Chevrolet dealer postcards. According to that website "With classic Chevrolet collectors focusing their attention principally on the 55 and 57 models, the 1956 Chevrolet is often overlooked. It shouldn't be! "

This post was written for
A Canadian Family
A Festival of Postcards Blog Carnival
Premiere Issue: Wheels

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5 comments:

  1. Beth NiquetteMay 20, 2009 at 2:59:00 PM CDT

    I think my Dad drove us around in one of those, too--except it was red. (grin) GREAT postcard!

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  2. papel1May 21, 2009 at 1:25:00 AM CDT

    I love the postcard.
    Judy

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  3. ilyaniMay 21, 2009 at 11:26:00 PM CDT

    that's a great car! I joined Festival of Postcard also, my entry is hereDid you make the Festival banner on your own?

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  4. Judith Richards ShubertMay 26, 2009 at 8:38:00 AM CDT

    Love this postcard. Reminds me of my junior high school years ~ we didn't have one but it sure looks like the times.

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  5. SheilaMay 28, 2009 at 8:02:00 AM CDT

    We rarely saw those in the UK, in fact probably never, but the styling is so reminiscent of the era.

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