The Myth Of The '56

A True Barnyard Sees Its Second Life.

- Beto Mendoza

We’ve all heard tall tales about the one that got away—and we’re not talking women. Rather, we’re talking about classic cars. You know, the one original condition car that’s been sitting just miles away from your home. And while most of these stories end with the car making a quick get away to someone else, this time around the story ends different.

When Rick Bell was in search of a '56, he told his good friend and employee David. Almost immediately, David began talking about the rumors that there was one sitting back in his hometown of Santa Rosa, California, so with due diligence he started making calls and tracking down the tale. Meanwhile, Rick thought it was too good to be true and probably some sort of urban legend—or a cruel fact of misinformation—yet he still kept hope.