{"id":72776,"date":"2026-02-02T14:26:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/?post_type=product&p=72776"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:32:23","slug":"1956-pontiac-handyman-wagon-restomod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/product\/1956-pontiac-handyman-wagon-restomod\/","title":{"rendered":"1956 Pontiac “Handyman” Wagon Restomod"},"content":{"rendered":"

BK Auto Auctions is proud to present this 1956 Pontiac Handyman Wagon Restomod \u2014 a striking two-door wagon that combines classic mid-century design with modern mechanical performance. The owner states this is originally a solid, rust-free California car. This Handyman has been tastefully updated with an LS-series V8, modern suspension components, and a refreshed interior that keeps the spirit of the 1950s alive while offering everyday usability. It is being offered with a Clean Title.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exterior<\/b><\/h3>\n

The car wears a high-quality Metallic Red two-tone finish that accentuates the Handyman\u2019s long, clean body lines. Chrome bumpers, restored brightwork, and classic Pontiac badging remain intact, giving the wagon a show-ready presentation. The split tailgate, wraparound rear glass, and low roofline create a distinctive silhouette. It rides on period-inspired polished alloy wheels wrapped in modern radial tires. The paint and body show beautifully, with excellent panel alignment and consistent gaps throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interior<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Seller States the cabin has been fully restored and tastefully upgraded. Seating surfaces are finished in custom-stitched leather upholstery with matching door panels and fresh carpeting. The dashboard retains much of its original charm but now features upgraded, modernized gauges for better accuracy. Comfort upgrades include a modern audio system, updated HVAC components, and subtle sound insulation for quieter cruising.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drivetrain\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Power comes from a GM LS1 V8 paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth, reliable power delivery. The modern powertrain upgrade transforms the wagon\u2019s drivability without sacrificing its original character. Supporting upgrades include front disc brakes, power steering, modern suspension components, and an updated exhaust system that delivers a deep, refined tone. Underbody photos show a clean, solid chassis consistent with its California origins.<\/span><\/p>\n

This 1956 Pontiac Handyman Wagon Restomod offers the best of both worlds\u2014classic design and modern reliability. It\u2019s ready to cruise comfortably at highway speeds, turn heads at local shows, or simply be enjoyed as a unique family hauler with a lot of personality. Get your hands on this rare, well-sorted, and tastefully built vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BK Auto Auctions is proud to present this 1956 Pontiac Handyman Wagon Restomod \u2014 a striking two-door wagon that combines classic mid-century design with modern mechanical performance. Originally a solid, rust-free California car, this Handyman has been tastefully updated with an LS-series V8, modern suspension components, and a refreshed interior that keeps the spirit of the 1950s alive while offering everyday usability. It is being offered with a Clean Title.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":72780,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[19],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-72776","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-cars-for-auction","7":"desktop-align-left","8":"tablet-align-left","9":"mobile-align-left","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"featured","14":"sold-individually","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"product-type-auction"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/72776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72776"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/72776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75467,"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/72776\/revisions\/75467"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=72776"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=72776"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bkautoauctions.com\/ad-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=72776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}