Description
Lot #1046 - The year 1956 really marked the beginning of the high-performance era of Corvettes, as Zora Duntov moved the Corvette into the world racing spotlight with the small-block V8 engine. The '56 Corvette was the first to offer dual-quad carburetors as a performance upgrade to the base engine. With only 3,467 Corvettes produced in 1956, this particular Corvette was in the early production run, being the 683rd car built in 1956 and produced on or around March 29, 1956. The 60th anniversary just passed for this classic, single-headlight body style. It remains a sought-after body style for the C1-generation Corvette. This is an absolutely stunning NCRS Top Flight 1956 Corvette with Onyx Black exterior, Venetian Red interior and black soft-top. This nicely optioned California car has 225hp dual-quad engine, Powerglide automatic transmission, power windows, Wonder Bar radio, windshield washer system, heater and amp as well as defroster. It is rare to see a '56 Corvette with the correct early engine components, including the dual-quad carburetors, the rare oil pan with passenger side dipstick, correct ignition shielding, generator mounting bracket, and super-rare 2-bolt exhaust manifolds. This car has received an extensive and complete nut-and-bolt, frame-off restoration, beginning with a beautiful rust-free California frame, and pristine body with all-original GM fiberglass panels. All chrome and stainless are refinished, polished and stunning. The black body also has black coves, another rarely seen feature. The interior is beautiful Venetian Red in the correct waffle pattern, restored with Al Knoch components, as well as an Al Knoch-dated black convertible top. The Wonder Bar radio looks and works great with the seek function stopping on AM stations. This beautiful classic 1956 Corvette was presented the NCRS Top Flight award in 2016.
