1956 Corvette Convertible (two-tone Arctic Blue & Polo White)

With the 1956 model the Corvette's engine was increased from an 8:1 compression ratio to 9:25. Both hard and soft top models were available. The 1956 Corvette had a new body with a "toothy" chrome grill, scalloped sides, and rounded boot area. Inside were two bucket seats. Many enthusiasts consider this car to be the most beautiful of all the Corvettes. This Franklin Mint model has a detachable hard-top roof, a detailed engine, white-wall tyres and a chrome grill with 13 vertical bars. It has the engine and driver's compartment layouts, a Certificate of Authenticity and a custom number plate.

Model car, 1956 Corvette Convertible, plastic / metal, designed by Franklin Mint, Pennsylvania, USA, made in Hong Kong, 1989, collected by Michael and Jan Whiffen, Woree, Queensland, Australia, 1983-2009

A model car of a 1956 Corvette Convertible with a two-tone paint finish in 'arctic blue' and 'polo white'. The two doors, the boot and bonnet on the model open. The model has white seats and the roof can also be detached. A paper makers label has been tied to base of the model. Marked on underside.

Made: 1989

Raised print on underside '1956 CHEROLET CORVETTE / [COPYRIGHT] 1989 FRANKLIN MINT / PRECISION MODELS'.
Paper makers label attached.

2010/17/1-23

1989

75 mm

55 mm