BEAUTIFUL AND RARE ONE OF 3467 1956 CHEVROLET CORVETTETWO TOP ROADSTERSPRODUCED. THIS AMAZING PIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY UNDERWENT A VERY COMPREHENSIVE THREE YEAR FRAME OFF RESTORATION WITH ONLY A FEW HUNDRED MILES SINCE COMPLETION. FRESH 265 C.I. V8 WITH DUAL FOUR BARREL CARBURETORS AND OPTIONAL DUAL POINT DISTRIBUTOR. ALWAYS A LOCAL CAR THAT WAS RACED AT THE DES MOINES DRAGSTRIP IN THE 60'S UNDER THE NAME "MIGHTY MOUSE" FOR ITS REPUTATION OF BEATING CARS WITH BIGGER ENGINES. IN 1967 WHEN THE DRAGWAY CLOSED THE CAR WAS DISASSEMBLED AND STORED AWAY FOR SAFE KEEPING UNTIL 2012 WHEN IT WAS BROUGHT BACK TO ITS GLORY.
EXTERIOR
Documented frame off restoration with many pictures of the build including pictures of the original car in its drag race glory days.
Amazing body structure as well as fit and finish.
Professionally painted, assembled and buffed to a deep shine.
New white soft top
Rare one year only hardtop that has been painted to match with a new headliner.
New chrome includes bumpers, grill, headlight bezels, park lamps, taillights and emblems.
New stainless side trim around the coves.
New windshield and gasket.
New Firestone Deluxe Champion wide whitewall tires with New chrome factory spinner hubcaps.
INTERIOR
Stunning New interior that looks fresh and inviting.
New seat upholstery
New door panels with stainless trim and armrests
New carpet with floormats
Restored gauges with new chrome bezels
Restored correct steering wheel and horn center
Beautifully painted dash with new pad
All stainless has been polished to look new.
MECHANICS
Show quality engine compartment that has been restored closely to factory specifications.
Fresh 1956 date code 265 c.i. V8 engine that is topped with dual four barrel carburetors.
Rare optional dual point distributor.
Correct three speed manual transmission that shifts smoothly.
UNDERCARRIAGE
Amazing structure and attention to detail as you would expect from a car of this calibre.
The undercarriage pictures are a testament to the build quality and care this Corvette has recieved by its previous owner.