1956 Corvette
The Corvette received its first major body
redesign in 1956. Only the instrument panel remained the same. The new design featured
roll-up windows and power assist optional. External door handles and locks exposed
headlights and the famous side cove. This was also the first year for two-tone paint, seat
belts, factory hard tops, and the 1956 Corvette was the first car to offer a
"Transistorized" AM Radio, and "Dual Point" Distributors. Dual
four-barrel carburetors were available as an option on the V-8.
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| Wheelbase: 102" |
Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear |
Height: 51" Over Hardtop |
| Length: 168" |
Width: 70.5" |
Curb Weight: 2,875 lbs. |
| Tire Size: 6.70x15" |
Fuel Tank: 16.4 gal. |
Plant: St. Louis, MO |
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Serial Numbers: E56S001001 through E56S004467
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Code
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Description
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Quantity
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MSRP
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2934
|
Base Corvette Convertible
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3,467
|
$3,467.00
|
|
101
|
Heater
|
Unknown
|
123.65
|
|
102
|
AM Radio
|
2,717
|
198.90
|
|
107
|
Parking Brake Alarm
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2,685
|
5.40
|
|
108
|
Courtesy Lights
|
2,775
|
8.65
|
|
109
|
Windshield Washers
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2,815
|
11.85
|
|
290
|
Whitewall Tries
|
Unknown
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32.30
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|
313
|
Powerglide Transmission
|
Unknown
|
188.50
|
|
419
|
Auxiliary Hardtop
|
2,076
|
215.20
|
|
426
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Power Windows
|
547
|
64.60
|
|
440
|
Two Tone Paint
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1,259
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19.40
|
|
449
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Hi-Lift Camshaft
|
111
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188.30
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|
469
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265ci 225hp Engine 2 4Bbl
Carbs.
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3,080
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172.20
|
|
471
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Rear Axle 3.27 Ratio
|
Unknown
|
0.00
|
|
473
|
Power Operated Folding Top
|
2,682
|
107.60
|
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Exterior
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Quantity
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Soft Top
|
Wheels
|
Interior
|
|
Onyx Black
|
810
|
White/Black
|
Black
|
Red
|
|
Aztec Copper
|
402
|
Beige/White
|
Copper
|
Beige
|
|
Cascade Green
|
290
|
Beige/White
|
Green
|
Beige
|
|
Arctic Blue
|
390
|
Beige/White
|
Blue
|
Beige/Red
|
|
Venetian Red
|
1,043
|
Beige/White
|
Red
|
Red
|
|
Polo White
|
532
|
Black/White
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Red/Silver
|
Red
|
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Dimensions
