This 1956 was exported to Belgium, and returned to the USA around 1978. It was located in Virginia. The owner provided me these details. Shown below is the VIN tag added to models exported to General Motors Continental in Antwerp, Belgium. They measure about 4" x 4".

The release number above 143, indicates this was the 143rd GM model sold in 1956 by General Motors Continental. This model was Black with a Black interior and power White soft top. Black hardtop, 2x4, Wonderbar, Parking Brake Signal, Courtesy Lamp, Windshield Washers.