1956 Corvette with 350 and Weiand BDS Blower
Make: |
Chevrolet |
Model: |
Corvette |
Type: |
Convertible |
Trim: |
Convertible |
Year: |
1956 |
Mileage: |
70000 |
VIN: |
E56S002149 |
Color: |
Red with White Coves |
Engine: |
350 with Weiand Blower |
Cylinders: |
8 |
Fuel: |
Gasoline |
Transmission: |
4 Speed Manual |
Drive type: |
RWD |
Interior color: |
Red |
Vehicle Title: |
Clear |
Item location: |
Port Orange, Florida, United States |
1956 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Additional Info:
Car was restored and conversion completed several years ago, it has been kept in heated and air-conditioned storage since. Body is stock and was raised from frame 3 inches with blocks, was not cut or chopped, only modification was to hood for hole for supercharger. 350 CI corvette engine was completely rebuilt with low compression pistons to handle supercharger, cam and Holley Demon carb, over $30,000 spent on Engine and transmission. Original 3 speed replaced with 4 speed close ratio transmission and race clutch to handle torque, clutch and tranny are silky smooth and tight. Car roars as headers and stainless exhaust are connected to glass packs. Paint is excellent and interior and convertible top shows as new. 1960's style aluminum wheels with 12" wide slicks on back and narrow tires on front, gasser style. Electric fan with cockpit switch on oversized radiator. Original dash mechanical tach is inop, other gauges wor, but has electric tach and mechanical backup gauges also, original wonder bar radio. Electric windows work smoothly, top is manual only. Interior and top show no wear and have no tears or rips. Car usually wins shows it is entered in. Car has been used as show car and was not raced or abused. Pictures tell the story, as you can see nothing was spared when converted and has been pampered since. Last pictures are of chassis underneath car.Email if you have questions, Deposit by paypal is required within 24 hours and full payment by cash or certified funds prior to purchaser taking possession, or 7 days, whichever is sooner. You or your mechanic/representative is welcome to inspect car prior to end of bidding at my garage in Port Orange, FL. Will help with loading on purchasers choice of transport. No reserve, high bidder owns this one of a kind 1956 Corvette.