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If Joe Blow ordered a V-8 powered 210 or Bel Air (new) in 1956, would a 265 or a 283 have been delivered?

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265 in 55 and 56 and some 57 trucks. 283's debuted in 1957 model year. mike mccagh

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The 265 was was available in any passenger car in 1956. t could come with 162,170, 205 and 225 horse pwer with various transmission options.


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late in the 1956 model year, corvette was also offered with a 240HP 265. i believe this was the first instance of the use of the Duntov cam. these corvettes were scarce then and even more so now. mike mccagh

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The 240HP car engine was available with the Duntov cam and mainly used for stock car racing.


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