Up for sale is an exceptional piece of automotive history: an authentic, New Old Stock (NOS) Holley Model 4000 "Teapot" 4-Barrel Carburetor, complete with its original vintage factory box (Holley Part No. 1-259).This unit is 100% brand new, never mounted, and has never had gasoline run through it. It has been safely stored in dry conditions for decades. The metal casting is extremely crisp, internal barrels are pristine, and the mechanical linkages move beautifully.Identification Marks:
• Flange Casting: LIST 1161 (Clear and crisp stamping)
• Secondary Component Mark: Stamped 104
• Original Box Label: Holley Genuine Replacement Carburetor 1-259Vehicle Application:
This is the correct factory high-performance carburetor for the legendary 1956 Ford and Mercury vehicles equipped with the 312 c.i.d. Y-Block V8 engine.Perfect for an uncompromised, concours-level classic car restoration where date-correct, original parts are required. Finding a pristine, untouched LIST 1161 in its original factory packaging is incredibly rare.Will be packed with extreme care and shipped fully tracked and insured. Best offers considered!