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In 1956 as they had done in prior years, General Motors used what was termed a GM Motorama to showcase the new car models along with experimental cars.

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 One of these experimental cars shown at this year's show was the Chevrolet "Biscayne". The body was made of fibreglass. The car was powered by a high compression V8 sporting 215hp. The engine was backed by a powerglide automatic transmission. This car stood only 52 1/2 " tall and was 10 inches shorter than the 1955 Chevrolet.
Chevrolet Biscayne Brochure
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The show featured all the new models GM had to offer for 1956, displayed to their best advantage.

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 As in previous shows, GM showcased all its' divisions including household appliances and engineering displays.

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