1956 Corvette

GREAT info on the '56 Corvettes.

• This year Corvette production was up from only 700 the previous year to 3,467 Roadsters.
• The body was all new with different head lights, tail lights, and a side "cove."
• Exterior Colors for this model year could now come in two tone for the first time with the second color in the side cove. The following colors were available:
• Artic Blue
• Aztec Black
• Cascade Green
• Onyx Black
• Polo White
• Venetian Red
• Interior Colors were limited to only Red and Beige.
• The '56 corvette weighed in at roughly 2,875lbs.
• The '56 corvettes had 210hp to 240hp depending on the options chosen.
• The base price of the '56 Corvette was $3,120.
• The current "prices" are: (#1 being best and #6 being worst)
• #1 $50,000
• #2 $35,000
• #3 $20,000
• #4 $10,000
• #5 $6,000
• #6 $1,900
• Add $1,800 for hardtop, add 20% for two 4 barrel carbs.
• 1956 Options:
• Heater
• AM Radio, signal seeking
• Turn Signal
• Whitewall Tires
• Power-glide Transmission
• Courtesy Lights
• Windshield Washers
• Parking Brake Alarm
• Auxiliary Hardtop
• Power Windows
• Two Tone Paint
• Special High lift Camshaft
• 265ci, 225hp Engine with two 4bbl carbs.
• Rear Axle, with 3.27:1 ratio.
• Power Operated Folding Top
• A three speed Manual transmission was included in the Base Price.

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