Vehicle Description
This stunning Cascade Green 1956 Chevrolet Corvette in an American
icon. When the Corvette went from show car to production car in
1953, sports car fans were left scratching their collective heads -
how could Chevrolet offer this fiberglass two-seater with a stodgy
Blue Flame six and an automatic transmission? Chevrolet fixed it
for 1955 with the introduction of the small-block V-8, but more
work was needed - enter Zora Arkus-Duntov, Chevrolet's director of
high performance. He knew that racing would be one of the ways to
prove the Corvette's mettle to a market of skeptical sports car
buyers. In 1956, he took a pre-production Corvette to Pike's Peak
and set a stock car record. He then took another Corvette to
Daytona and hit 145 mph in the flying mile with John Fitch driving.
At that point it could not be denied that the Corvette was any less
a sports car than the best from Europe.
While the small-block was introduced in 1955, the Corvette really
came into its own with the 1956 redesign. With side coves
(optionally available in contrasting colors as this car), refined
front-end styling, and the elimination of the fins out back, the
new Corvette almost looked like a brand-new car. New features
included outside door handles and roll-up windows.
The beige bucket seat interior complements the exterior color to
give this convertible an almost seamless appearance in the
sunshine. This is a beautifully detailed time capsule with iconic
style on everything, including the textured door panels, correct
trunk mat, and modern Corvette logo radio.
The base motor for 1956 was a 210-horsepower 265 V8 engine, however
this car is equipped with an optional 265 V8 with twin four-barrel
carburetors producing 225 horsepower. This optional 225-hp motor
was able to give 0-60 performance in around 7.5 seconds when tested
new, which was scorching for 1956. The engine in this Corvette
clean and authentic in appearance.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 265 V8 Engine
• Factory Dual-Quad Carburetors
• 4-Speed Manual Transmission
• Correct Wide Whitewall Tires
• Cascade Green paint with White Coves
• Upgraded Corvette Logo Modern Radio
• Seat Belts
• Factory Spinner Wheel Covers
• Bucket Seats
• Factory Tachometer and Gauges
• Older High-Quality Restoration
• Great Running and Driving Car
This iconic 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, with optional and highly
desirable dual-quad carburetors and 4-speed transmission, is your
chance to own a piece of Corvette history. Call today!
