The top 5 cars of 1956 is subject to scrutiny by many. Many lists have been compiled of top muscle cars, top super cars or even top race cars. The truth is the top 5 cars of 1956 do not settle on just one type of car but a combination of all these cars.

The 1956 Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa,

The 1956 Ferrari Testa Rossa boasts a 2.0 liter S4 engine that has the capacity to travel at 257 km/h at 190 horsepower. While the original list price is unclear, it certainly cannot match up to the whopping $5 million dollar price tag attached to the 1956 Ferrari Testa Rossa.

The 1956 Aston Martin DB3-S

The 1956 Aston Martin is a sleek speed car with a powerful 210 horsepower, 2.9 liter S6 engine. This powerful sports car has the capacity to travel at 233km/h. This car is certainly priceless and is not listed on any auction sites for sale but it is certain to be estimated in the millions.

The 1956 Mercury Montclair

With 50,562 Mercury Montclair made in 1956, this car was a popular choice. The popularity of the car should not fool you as this car gained muscle car status. The car was powered by a V-8 engine measuring 312 cubic inches, 225 horsepower and an automatic transmission, at the asking price of $ 2,765 at the time it was worth every penny. Today the 1956 Mercury Montclair is being sold for $43,000.00 but this price may fluctuate based on the overall condition of the restoration done to the vehicle.

The 1956 Chevy Corvette

The 1956 Chevy Corvette is what cemented Chevrolet’s place in the sports car world. This car came with a three-speed manula transmission, V8, 256 cubic inches engine and boasted classic sports car features such as a sleek convertible top. Depending on the condition and restoration of the 1956 Chevy Corvette, the sale price today can run from around $30,000.00 for an unrestored model and around $125,000.00 for a restored car.

The 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster

Selling for around $3,000.00 at the time, the 1956 Porsche 356 speedster sold approximately 1000 models. The high volume of sales is thought to have come from the fact that the car was a convertible, had a sleek sporty design, a powerful engine and was priced competitively.

What earned the Porsche 356 speedster a spot on this top five list is its suitability for racing at the time as it boasted features such as a four-speed transmission, wide wheel base, 4 cylinder or dual overhead cam model engine. Today this car runs anywhere from $145,000.00 to $220,000.00 depending on the conditions of it and the repairs performed.