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1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Brought back from near extinction, the 1956 Corvette was restyled with stunning new designs including an all-new body featuring "concave" sides with a two-tone option, outside door handles, roll-up windows and an optional removable hardtop. The 6 cylinder engine was dropped and the Turbo-Fire 265 V8 was now standard, and when coupled with the close ratio 3-speed manual transmission it offered a great package for Sports Car Enthusiasts.
1956 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
| Corvette |
| E |
2934 |
2 Dr Convertible |
$2,900 |
2,730 lbs |
3,467 |
Chassis Data
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Lenght |
Width |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
| Corvette |
102 in |
168 in |
70.5 in |
57 in |
59 in |
6.70 x 15 |
VIN Numbers |
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair and on the driver-side door post on Corvette). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code. |
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| First Symbol - Engine Type |
| V - V-8 |
Six Cylinder Vehicles Did Not Have A Letter |
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| Second Symbol - Model |
| A - 150 |
D - Sedan Delivery |
| B - 210 |
E - Corvette |
| C - Bel Air |
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| Third & Fourth Symbol - Model Year |
| 53 - 1953 |
54 - 1954 |
55 - 1955 |
56 - 1956 |
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| Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant |
| (A) Atlanta, Georgia |
(L) Los Angeles, California |
| (B) Baltimore, Maryland |
(N) Norwood, Ohio |
| (F) Flint, Michigan |
(O) Oakland, California |
| (J) Janesville, Wisconsin |
(S) St. Louis, Missouri |
| (K) Kansas City, Missouri |
(T) Tarrytown, New York |
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| Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Started at 1001 |
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1956 Chevrolet Corvette Options
| Code |
Description |
Price |
| 101 |
Heater |
$124.00 |
| 102 |
Signal Seeking AM Radio |
$199.00 |
| 107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
$5.00 |
| 108 |
Courtesy Lights |
$9.00 |
| 109 |
Windshield Washers |
$12.00 |
| 290 |
6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires |
$32.00 |
| 313 |
Powerglide Transmission |
$189.00 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
$215.00 |
| 426 |
Power Windows |
$65.00 |
| 440 |
Two-Tone Paint |
$19.00 |
| 449 |
Special High-Lift Camshaft |
$188.00 |
| 469 |
265-cid/225-hp V-8 |
$172.00 |
| 471 |
3.27 Rear Axle Ratio |
Not Available |
| 473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
$108.00 |
1956 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
| Letter Code |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Transmission |
Carburetor |
| FG |
8-265 |
225 |
270 |
Powerglide |
2 - 4 BC |
| FK |
8-265 |
210 |
270 |
Powerglide |
4 BC |
| GR |
8-265 |
225 |
270 |
3-Speed Manual |
2 - 4 BC |
| GU |
8-265 |
240 |
270 |
3-Speed Manual |
2 - 4 BC |
| GV |
8-265 |
210 |
270 |
3-Speed Manual |
4 BC |
1956 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes
| Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
709 - Shoreline Beige
Lucite® Code - 1726 |
Not Available |
704 - Silver
Lucite® Code - 2080 |
Not Available |
712 - Dark Turquoise
Lucite® Code - 1693 |
Not Available |
709 - Aztec Copper
Lucite® Code - 2414 |
Not Available |
718 - Polo White
Lucite® Code - 1783H |
Not Available |
714 - Venetian Red
Lucite® Code - 2415H |
Not Available |
713 - Arctic Blue
Lucite® Code - 2413 |
Not Available |
712, 758 - Cascade Green
Lucite® Code - 2416 |
Not Available |
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve). |
1956 Chevrolet Corvette Cove Colors
| Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
| Not Available - Imperial Ivory |
Not Available |
709 - Shoreline Beige |
See Code 709 |
| 704 - Silver |
See Code 704 |
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1956 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes
| Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Beige
Lucite® Code - Not Available |
Not Available |
Red
Lucite® Code - Not Available |
Not Available |
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.
| Codes - Non-Locking |
Codes - Locking |
Ratio |
Inspection Cover |
| AD |
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3.27 |
12 Bolt |
| AE |
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3.36 |
12 Bolt |
| AH |
AN |
3.70 |
12 Bolt |
| AJ |
AP |
4.11 |
12 Bolt |
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AQ |
4.56 |
12 Bolt |
