1956 Chevrolet Corvette

$77,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Auctions America

  • Location

    Auburn, IN; US

  • Event date

    Aug 31 - Sep 3, 2017

  • Lot

    4133

Vehicle specs

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    225

  • Induction

    2x4 bbl

  • Exterior Color

    Blue

  • Generation

    1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

265/225hp dual quads, Powerglide, spinner wheelcovers, whitewall bias ply tires, both tops, heater, WonderBar radio.

Condition

Very good paint, chrome, interior and glass. The clearcoat could use a further wet sand to smooth out light texture here and there. The engine compartment and chassis are nearly like new. A fine Corvette in unusual colors.

Market commentary

In 1956 Powerglide was more expensive than the dual quad engine. The WonderBar radio was more expensive than Powerglide and the hardtop was more expensive than any of them. All that makes this one very rare '56. Coupled with the essentially flawless restoration and rare color this was an exceptional opportunity and it brought an appropriate mid-estimate price.

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