1955 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

"Fantastic First Gen"

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$89,900

Year
1955
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Sub Model
Convertible
Stock
BW1071
Vin
VE55S001639
Odometer Reading
54,098
Engine Size
265ci V8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Body Color
Gypsy Red
Interior Color
White
Drivetrain
RWD
Location
Metro Detroit

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1955 Chevrolet Corvette for your consideration. Finished in Gypsy Red over a White interior, this Corvette shows very well inside and out. Per the last three digits of the VIN, this Vette was #639 of 700 built. The engine block casting number is 3703524, correct for a '55 Corvette. Casting date of the block is I 6 5 which translates to September, 6th 1955. The FG decodes that it's a 265 cubic inch 195hp engine with Carter WCFB carburetor and a power glide transmission, which is what the vehicle has. This Corvette also comes with side curtains that are in very good shape along with the original storage bag. All of the chrome and fit is above average and shows exceptionally well. Please call us today for more information on this 1955 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of Chevrolets sports car division of General Motors and was introduced late in the 1953 model year and produced through 1962. It is often known as the "solid-axle" generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray. Chevrolet debuted its 265 cu in (4.34 L) small-block, 195 hp (145 kW) V8 in 1955 and the engine found its way into the Corvette. At first 1955 V8 Corvettes continued with the mandatory-option Powerglide automatic transmission (as did the few 6-cylinder models built), but a new three-speed manual transmission came along later in the year for V8 models only. Exterior color choices were expanded to at least five, combined with at least four interior colors. Even soft-tops came in three colors and different materials. Despite all this, only 700 1955 Corvettes were built, making it second only to 1953 in scarcity.

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This vehicle is located at our Metro Detroit facility.

Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee on any credit card sales of over $2,500.

Basic

Year
1955
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Hobby Segment
Odometer Reading
54,098
Drivetrain
RWD

Body

Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2
Body Color
Gypsy Red
Stripes
No

Interior

Interior Color
White
Center Console
No

Engine

Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
265ci V8
Transmission Type
Automatic

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