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Generation: C1 Year: 1956 VIN: E56S---124 Race Numbers: 100 Ownership: CHEVROLET, Bill Tower Sponsors: CHEVROLET Drivers: BETTY SKELTON Status: Original Color: white / blue insert Tires/Wheels: 6:70 x 15 Engine: 265/240hp Driveline: 3 speed Top: Interior: red Condition: stored URL: Unique Characteristics: Betty Skelton, along with Zora Duntov and John Fitch each set speed records at Daytona Speed Week on the sand in January 1956. Betty's first run was measured at 145.044. She was TOLD "COOL IT, DON'T OUT DRIVE THE MEN" Her 2 way average dropped to 137.773 mph overall. The car is now in the Bill Tower collection. Modifications: 225/240hp engine, SR-1 modifications including the special 581 suspension with Houdaille rear shocks, 3 speed manual transmission, and 3:08 positraction high speed differential. Notes/Race History: Registry ID Number: 108 View Original Size  Chevrolet Archive |