Single-Family-Owned 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1956-1957) is sold for $52,617 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1956 Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1956-1957)auction.
This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is a remarkable piece of automotive history, cherished by a single family since new. With only 12,000 miles shown on the rolled odometer, this car is a true low-mileage survivor. The 265ci V8 engine and three-speed manual transmission were both rebuilt in 1968, ensuring that this classic drives as well as it looks. The striking white paint paired with a black convertible top and vibrant red vinyl upholstery makes it a head-turner at any car show. This Corvette is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the story behind the car and its well-preserved condition, making it a desirable addition to any classic car collection.
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Corvette C1 (1956-1957)
- Year: 1956
- Transmission: Three-speed manual transmission
- Engine: 265ci V8
- Drivetrain: RWD
- Exterior color: white
- VIN: E56S003566
Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette was purchased new by the seller’s father in Michigan, and it has spent time in Connecticut and New York in the decades since. The seller inherited the car in 1991, and the interior was re-trimmed in red in 1992. Power is provided by a 265ci V8 linked to a three-speed man
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Single-Family-Owned 1956 Chevrolet Corvette — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary
This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is a remarkable piece of automotive history, cherished by a single family since new. With only 12,000 miles shown on the rolled odometer, this car is a true low-mileage survivor. The 265ci V8 engine and three-speed manual transmission were both rebuilt in 1968, ensuring that this classic drives as well as it looks. The striking white paint paired with a black convertible top and vibrant red vinyl upholstery makes it a head-turner at any car show. This Corvette is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the story behind the car and its well-preserved condition, making it a desirable addition to any classic car collection.
- Sold price
- $52,617
- Fair value estimate
- $83,919
- Fair value range
- $66,284 - $101,554
- Confidence
- MEDIUM
- Comparable sales analyzed
- 14
- Deal verdict
- great deal
- Deal score
- 10/100
- AI predicted hammer price
- $64,700
- Condition
- Very Good (7.5/10)
- Bids
- 52
- Listing views
- 1,294
Highlights
- Chassis: E56S003566
- 12k Miles Shown on Rolled Odometer
- 265ci V8
- 3-Speed Manual Transmission
- White Paint
- Black Convertible Top
- Red Vinyl Upholstery
- 15" Steel Wheels w/Faux Knock-Off Spinners