1956 El Morocco
Production - 20 (1)
The 1956 Chevrolet El Morocco is a customized 1956 Chevrolet created by Canadian businessman Reuben Allender based on the 1956 Chevrolet. The first year of the car was based on the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air sport coupe and Bel Air convertible. The El Morocco name was selected so as not to get in a confrontation with Chevrolet over using his original choice of Eldorado. Mr. Allender managed to get the brand legally registered, so all El Moroccos were registered as such, and not as Chevrolets. Numerous mods were done on the body but the Chevrolet chassis and running gear was essentially unchanged. The standard engine was the 283cid V8 with a 4-bbl carburetor and Powerglide automatic transmission. New side trim, Cadillac inspired fins and modified rear quarters were the biggest changes. Other than the 1937 Dodge pickup headlamps used for the 'Dagmar' bumper guards, enhancement of the hood decoration and emblems, very little was done to the front. The 1956 model year was not as heavily modified as the 1957 year was.
