1956 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN: E56S002547

$83,160

Sold

1956 Chevrolet Corvette

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Schaumburg, IL; US

  • Event date

    Oct 9 - Oct 11, 2014

  • Lot

    F197

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    E56S002547

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  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    827 M

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    225

  • Induction

    2x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    White

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette

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Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Represented as numbers matching, wheel covers, whitewall tires, AM radio.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

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Excellent paint and brightwork, top is slightly wrinkled, fully restored engine and underbody. DriverÆs seat is lightly worn. A body-off restoration that is show ready.

Market commentary

Unsold at Mecum's fall St. Charles sale in 2008 for $75,000, now assessed by the crowd to be $8,000 more valuable. Exactly where it should have sold.

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