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1955 Corvette

When the 1955 Corvette came out of St. Louis, MO, it still had the appearance of its previous two predecessors. But the big news was what was under the hood: the first V8 (265ci). Not all models had the V8, as a small number of 6 cylinders were still built. This year also made another major change in the electrical system. It went from a 6-volt electrical system to a 12 volt.

  • Wheelbase: 102"
  • Track: 57" Front/58.8" Rear
  • Height: 51.5" Over Windshield
  • Length: 167.3"
  • Width: 69.8"
  • Curb Weight: 2,805 lbs. (V-8)
  • Tire Size: 6.70" x 15"
  • Plant: St. Louis, MO

1955 Options:

Code Description Quantity Price
 2934-6  Base Corvette Convertible, 6  Cylinder  Unknown  $2,774.00
 2934-8  Base Corvette Convertible, V8  Unknown  $2,909.00
 100  Directional Signals  700  $16.75
 101  Heater  700  $91.40
 102  AM Radio  700  $145.15
 290B  Whitewall Tires  Unknown  $26.90
 313M  Powerglide Transmission  Unknown  $178.35
 420A  Parking Brake Alarm  700  $5.65
 421A  Courtesy Lights  700  $4.05
 422A  Windshield Washer  700  $11.85

Serial Numbers: VE55S001001 through VE55S001700 ("V" is omitted on 6-cylinder models.)

Base Engine: 235ci "Blue Flame" 155hp 265ci V8 195hp was an option. It is identified by a gold "V" on both front fenders and a 12-volt electrical system.

Colors:

Exterior Quantity Soft-Top Wheels Interior
 Polo White  325  White/Beige  Red  Red
 Pennant Blue  45  Beige  Red  Dark Beige
 Corvette Copper  15  White  Bronze  Dark Beige
 Gypsy Red  180  White/Beige  Red  Light Beige
 Harvest Gold  120  Dark Green  Yellow  Yellow