1956 Corvette and 1957 Corvette
The 1956 Corvette was the first model where the body received its first major redesign. Only the instrument panel remained the same. The new design featured roll-up windows and an optional power assist. Additional add-ons to this design included external door handles, locks, and exposed headlights. This was also the first year for two-tone paint, seat belts, factory hardtops, a "transistorized" AM radio, and "dual point" distributors. It was also the first year for dual four-barrel carburetors, which sat on a cast aluminum intake manifold.
The 1957 Corvette was pretty much the same as 1956. However, the 1957 model added two major improvements: optional fuel injection and four-speed manual transmission. A total of 1,000 fuel-injected Corvettes were sold. If you ordered a standard model, it came with a 283ci 220hp engine, 3-speed manual transmission, vinyl interior trim, and a soft-top.
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1956 Specs:
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- Track: 57" Front/58.8" Rear
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1956 Options:
Code |
Description |
Quantity |
Price |
2934 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
3,467 |
$3,467.00 |
101 |
Heater |
Unknown |
$91.40 |
102 |
AM Radio |
2,717 |
$198.90 |
107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
2,685 |
$5.40 |
108 |
Courtesy Lights |
2,775 |
$8.65 |
109 |
Windshield Washers |
2,815 |
$11.85 |
290 |
Whitewall Tires |
Unknown |
$32.30 |
313 |
Powerglide Transmission |
Unknown |
$188.50 |
419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
2,076 |
$215.20 |
426 |
Power Windows |
547 |
$64.60 |
440 |
Two-Tone Paint |
1,259 |
$19.40 |
449 |
Hi-Lift Camshaft |
111 |
$188.30 |
469 |
265ci 225hp Engine 2 4-bbl Carbs |
3,080 |
$172.00 |
471 |
Rear Axle 3.27 Ratio |
Unknown |
$0.00 |
473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
2,682 |
$107.60 |
Serial Numbers: E56S001001 through E56S004467
Base Engine: 265ci V8 210hp
Colors:
Exterior |
Quantity |
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 |
Red/Silver |
Red |
1957 Specs:
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- Track: 57" Front/58.8" Rear
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- Height: 51.5" Over Hardtop
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1957 Options:
Serial Numbers: E57S001001 through E57S106339
Base Engine: 283ci V8 220hp
Colors:
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