1956 Handyman Engine decoding

[56Handyman]

I recently purchased a 1956 Chevy 210 2 door wagon with a engine in it with markings....12w203788 and also V1112CTL Can someone out there please let me know what I have.

 

[hurst01]

Hi 56Handyman,

It could be any of the following:

CTL 70 350 Corvette 300 ZQ-3 4-spd 4-Brl
CTL 72 350 Nova 165 L-65 TH 350 2-Brl
CTL 72 350 Chevelle 165 L-65 TH 350 2-Brl
CTL 72 350 Camaro 165 L-65 TH 350 2-Brl
CTL 75 400 Impala 175 LT-4 T-H 400 4-Brl
CTL 76 400 Impala 175 LT-4 T-H 400 4-Brl
CTL 78 305 Impala 145 LG-3 TH 350 2-Brl

Chevy HiPro is best at decoding the numerical number, telling where it was built. Hope this helps.