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Six production cars were built at St. Louis to satisfy Sebring race requirements for its 1956 effort. Two are known to still exist today. These cars were equipped with eleven SR (Special Racing) options, including heavy-duty suspension, cerametallic brake shoes and special drums and backing plates, Halibrand magnesium quick change wheels, Firestone Super Sport 170 tires plus the Duntov camshaft. First race optioned Corvettes produced and sold. First land speed car for Bruce Geisler, holder of 99 Bonneville records and 2003 NHRA Hot Rod Reunion Hall of Famer.
The car won 25 consecutive drag race meets in 1957 at Lions, San Gabriel, Pomona, Colton and Kahuku, Hawaii. The car set a speed record at El Mirage Dry lake on September 22, 1957, reaching 126.93 mph. Used to bring Betty Skelton into the Hall of Fame at the National Corvette Museum.
This Corvette is powered by PRO 449 (265 cubic-inch V8) rated at 240 horsepower.
The car won 25 consecutive drag race meets in 1957 at Lions, San Gabriel, Pomona, Colton and Kahuku, Hawaii. The car set a speed record at El Mirage Dry lake on September 22, 1957, reaching 126.93 mph. Used to bring Betty Skelton into the Hall of Fame at the National Corvette Museum.
This Corvette is powered by PRO 449 (265 cubic-inch V8) rated at 240 horsepower.
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Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette SR
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR1 Tribute Chassis#: E56S003004 Sold for USD$96,250 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction |
Chevrolet Corvette SRs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR Prototype The Real McCoy The Car That Saved The Corvette Brand | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee |
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