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!
