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1956 Corvette - Frame Off Restoration - Dual Carburators - 4 Speed

For sale: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
Medford, Oregon, United States
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
Type:
Convertible
Trim:
Base Convertible 2-Door
Year:
1956
Mileage:
8,187
VIN:
E56S004328
Color:
Tuxedo Black
Engine size:
L-79 350
Number of cylinders:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Manual
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
Venetian Red
Options:
Cassette Player, Convertible
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

1956 Corvette with 8,500 miles since frame-off restoration

L-79 350 Chevrolet engine

350 HP Cam

Original Winters dual carburetor aluminum intake

Period correct WCFB dual four barrel carburetors

Muncie four speed transmission with Hurst linkage

370 gear ratio

Drum brakes (All four)

Chrome in great condition

Clean chassis

Original restored gauges

Lights, urn signals, indshield wipers, owl vent, eater, lock, estored gauges - (All working)

Aftermarket AM/FM radio with cassette player

Nice Tuxedo Black acrylic enamel paint with a few minor flaws

Nice Venetian Red interior from Al Knoch

Black soft-top with one small tear over driver side window - Nice back window - (No hardtop)


Like all 60 year old cars there are some quirks and it is not trouble free: 1) It runs out of gas when gauge reaches 1/2. It stays on full for a long time and moves from full to 1/2

2) You need to pay attention to the water temperature gauge on a hot day in stop and go traffic

3) Heat cable to let the water flow to the heater pulls hard to open, ut does open

4) Passenger side brake light does not work sometimes after using turn signal, ntil arm is re-centered


Lots of parts are included in this sale. They are listed below and most are for a 1956 or 1957 Corvette, ut that cannot be guaranteed. Please do your own verification.
1 - 1956 passenger car motor (core)
2 - 7 fin Corvette valve covers with staggered holes
1 - chrome air cleaner (maybe GTO)
1 - Corvette dual point centrifugal advance distributor
1 - 3 speed transmission with Corvette shift linkage
4 - 15x6 Old American Torque Thrust wheels with 1" offset, complete set of lug nuts, nd radial tires with lots of tread
1 - 1955 passenger car Wonder bar radio with speaker and power pack unit
1 - 1956 passenger car push button radio
1 - generator with tach drive
2 or 3 - WCFB carburetors and miscellaneous parts
2 - sets of door cove stainless trim
1 - set of bottom cove stainless trim for fenders
4 - seat belt mounts
2 - wiper arms with 12" wiper blades
2 - sets 12" wiper blade refills
1 - gas line set (3 pieces)
1 - complete 1953 or 1954 complete passenger car front end cross-member minus 1 brake drum
1 - small box miscellaneous wire leads, uses and grommets
2 - bags miscellaneous stainless trim clips, uts, olts and washers
1 - three speed transmission shift indicator plate
1 - rear bumper tail pipe insulator bracket
2 - windshield washer nozzles
1 - horn button
1 - chrome steering column dash bezel
2 - cigarette lighter elements
2 - dash knobs
1 - high dome AC fuel bowl
1 - Al Knoch Interior set (Venetian Red), inus the seat covers
1 - deck lid lock
1 - deck lid latch
1 - wiper transmission
4 - pieces door or deck lid weather stripping
2 - fender scoop chrome trim (needs repair)
1 - emergency brake handle
1 - door lock handle
3 - window crank handles
2 - front top latches
1 - hood hinge
2 - rear bumper inner brackets
2 - spark plug wire shields for bottom side of motor
1 - rear top bumper spear
1 - emergency brake jewel
1 - turn signal cancel cam assembly
1 - windshield wiper motor
1 - starter solenoid
1 - window regulator
1 - dash light switch
4 - hub cap spinners
1 - generator to block adjustment arm
1 - fuel pump
1 - vacuum advance distributor
1 - horn contact
1 - dimmer switch
1 - ignition switch
2 - door striker plates
1 - emergency brake pivot arm
1 - jacking instruction decal
1 - NCRS pocket spec guide
1 - wiring diagram
1 - Corvette assembly manual
1 - 1955 Chevrolet passenger car shop manual
1 - pint of interior paint (matches Venetian Red interior)

A $1,000 non-refundable deposit via Paypal is required within 24 hours of the auctions end. Remainder of payment will be by bank wire transfer and arranged after the close of the auction. Car and title will be released when all funds clear my bank.

Car and parts are advertised locally and I reserve the right to end this auction early.

Buyer pays all shipping costs and makes all arrangements. I will make the car available and help with pickup.

Just to be fair, lease carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale listed below, efore bidding.

Please note that all sales are BINDING and FINAL. This vehicle and all items are is being sold AS-IS, HERE-IS with NO warranty expressed, ritten, or implied. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and all parts and to have satisfied himself/herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment. I have tried to represent everything as accurately as possible and to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle or anything else I have for sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs. I do not warranty anything that may or could happen after the sale. You are welcome to inspect yourself or by a third party although any inspections are to be completed before the end of sale, ot afterward. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and parts and decide if you want to buy them, ut OBLIGATES you to complete the purchase! Bid with confidence.

Any questions please contact: 541-776-7955 Thank you

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