• Lovely colours of Artic Blue with Silver coves over Red leather interior
• Equipped with desirable dual-carburettors
• Seldom seen in Europe, thrilling to drive and enjoy

After the quantum leap forward for the 1955 model year with the introduction of Chevrolet’s small-block V-8 engine, 1956 represented another big step forward for the Corvette. With its first major styling revision, the Corvette resembled its original design from 1953, yet was modernized with new fenders, chrome-rimmed headlights and the car’s now iconic side coves. A plethora of other features were added to make the car more liveable, which included wind-up windows, an adjustable passenger seat and external door handles—welcome changes from the spartan earlier models. Chevrolet also offered the Corvette with a handful of optional extras, helping customers to personalize their new car.

Equipped with the highly desirable options of dual four-barrel carburettors and a matching hardtop, this 1956 Corvette is beautifully finished in two-tone Artic Blue with Silver coves over a red leather interior. Prior to traversing the Atlantic, the Corvette was fully restored in 2012 in the U.S. and was owned by an enthusiast in Alabama. Shipped to Germany after the completion of the restoration, it was purchased by an owner in Switzerland in 2016 and resides there today.

Undoubtedly America’s most iconic sports car of the 1950s, this first-generation Corvette is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.