Here is an interesting photo I found on Facebook. Note, its right hand drive. It wasn't uncommon for new American cars to be imported into NZ during the '50s and beyond, a lot of farmers ordered them, among others. But most of the ones I've seen have been four door models. This is a two door hardtop. It was posted by David Gibson, with the following description:

A little something from the Archives of a relative, that was passed on to me...
Visiting Auckland back in '63 he saw this '56 and snapped it.
I expect it was taken somewhere around Central City Auckland.

Something that is relatively interesting about the Sport Coupe is that it has the continental kit, EZI glass, bumper guards, grille bar, spotlight-mirror,another year (circa 1958?) hubcaps and it's RHD!

It would be fascinating to learn more about it if anyone out there (old enough, or knew someone who would know....) could tell us more....

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