Vehicle Description
This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette underwent an extensive professional
restoration and is ready to be enjoyed! 1956 was a landmark year
for Chevy's sports car, the Corvette, when it took a major leap
forward. When production for the 1956 edition began on November 4,
1955, the Corvettes produced were unlike any previous year models.
The '56 Corvette bodies were redesigned with European styling
influence under the direction of Clare MacKichan, with new front
fenders, chrome rimmed headlights, new concave side body coves, and
new rear quarters with integrated taillights. The only thing that
seemed to stay the same from the previous year was the grille,
except that the '56 grilles' teeth were a bit slimmer. Another big
addition to the 1956 Corvette was that for the first time, the
Corvette had crank up windows (as opposed to the cumbersome side
curtains), an optional hardtop, and external door handles, all of
which made Chevy's sports car a bit more practical and more
stylish. Besides the updated exteriors, perhaps the most
significant update Chevrolet made to the 1956 Corvette was that the
6 cylinder engine option was eliminated in '56 and instead the
'Vette was only offered a 265 V8 and, for the first time ever, a
dual 4 barrel performance-oriented carburetor option was offered as
well. This particular Corvette comes to us from the hands of
prominent collectors after having underwent an extensive
professional restoration. Under the hood on this '56 Corvette is a
265 Cubic Inch V8 engine paired with dual 4 barrel carburetors that
was said to have created 225 horsepower when new. The 265 V8 is
backed by 3 speed manual transmission that makes this C1 Corvette
an absolute blast to drive. Exhaust exits the dual quad engine
through the rear chrome bumper via a dual exhaust setup that gives
this car a great 'Vette sound. Riding on wide whitewall radial
tires with spinner hubcaps, this '56 Corvette has a great look and
even better ride. The chrome and brightwork around the exterior of
this 1956 C1 are in fantastic condition and show well. The exterior
on this 56 Corvette has been refinished in a beautiful Onyx Black
paint and the side coves have been refinished in Silver. Included
with the sale of this Corvette is a matching Onyx Black hardtop
which has a great appearance as well. The interior on this Corvette
is stunning! The bucket seats have been reupholstered in red vinyl
with the correct '56 pattern. The dash, door panels, carpet and
steering wheel are similarly refinished in red and have a great
look as well. The dash is equipped with a 140 MPH speedometer,
6,000 RPM tachometer, oil pressure gauge, battery gauge,
temperature gauge, fuel gauge, clock and push-button AM radio.
Whether you're buying your first classic Corvette or you want to
add another to your collection, this 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would
make an excellent choice. Give us a call today!
*265 Cu. In. V8
*Dual 4 Barrel Carburetors
*225 Horsepower
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Dual Exhaust
*Wide Whitewall Radial Tires
*Professionally Restored
*Onyx Black Exterior w/ Silver Coves
*Includes Onyx Black Removable Hardtop
*Red Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior
*Stock Instrumentation w/ AM Radio
*Odometer Reads: 51,694 Miles
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