VIN VE55S001480

Car Year:	1955
Car's approximate birthday:	July 28, 1955
Owner:	Mecum Auctions Monterey 2019
City:	Monterey
State:	California
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	VE55S001480
State:	Restored
Exterior:	Corvette Copper	(2.14%)
Interior:	Dark Beige	(8.57%)
Softtop:	White
Wheels:	Other Color
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	02934-8	Base Corvette Convertible, V8 265ci 195hp (1x4 195hp)	99.00%	2,909.00
	100	Directional Signals	100.00%	16.75
	101	Heater	100.00%	91.40
	102A	AM Radio	100.00%	145.15
	290B	Whitewall Tires 6.70x15	100.00%	26.90
	313M	Powerglide Transmission	100.00%	178.35
	420A	Parking Brake Alarm	100.00%	5.65
	421A	Courtesy Lights	100.00%	4.05
	422A	Windshield Washers	100.00%	11.85
	Total		0.181836734693878% (2 Cars)	3,389.10
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Car history:
Posted 09/08/2019 Mecum Auctions // Monterey 2019 Lot F80 See this link for pics. https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0819-380945/1955-chevrolet-corvette-roadster/ 1 of 700 Corvettes produced in 1955 1 of 15 in Corvette Copper 265 CI small block V-8 engine 4-barrel carburetor Chrome valve covers and air cleaner Powerglide automatic transmission Delco-Remy 12-volt generator Wonderbar AM radio Heat and defrost Dark Beige interior Full-size spinner wheel covers Firestone gum-dipped bias-ply wide whitewall tires Built in July of 1955 First year for the V-8 in the Corvette Corvette Copper was the rarest color in 1955 This car is one of just 700 Corvettes produced in 1955 and one of only 15 painted in Corvette Copper. It has been historically noted that the advent of the Ford Thunderbird was a primary reason that Chevrolet did not give up on the two- seat design entirely and turned to two corporate talents for the changes beneath the surface. Research Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntovs continual efforts with the vehicle balanced out the suspension design and aided other aspects, while Chief Engineer Ed Cole spearheaded the release of the new, lightweight Chevrolet 265 CI small-block V-8 engine. Weighing much less than the previous 6-cylinder and capable of 6,000 RPM, this 195 HP engine used a 4-barrel carburetor, special valvetrain and bottom-end pieces, and chrome valve covers and air cleaner to give the Corvette not only added beauty, but also a better front-to-rear weight balance. On this car, the Powerglide automatic transmission was optioned in, and 1955 was also the first year for the Delco-Remy 12-volt generator and associated electrical upgrades like electric windshield wipers. Inside is a matched beige interior that features a Wonderbar AM radio, heat and defrost, floor shift, functional dial-readout gauges and tachometer. The body lines retained their original flair for one last season, accented with light chrome, rear-valance-exit exhaust, the trademark grille configuration, screened headlamps, full-size spinner covers on steel wheels, and a set of Firestone gum-dipped bias-ply wide whitewall tires. Built in July 1955, this roadster features the metallic Corvette Copper paint that was the rarest color offered that year. Presented here as one of the most evolutionary engineering seasons for the first-generation Corvette design, this rarely available combination is truly stunning in its visual appeal and is sure to be cherished by its next owner.
For Sale:	No
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