VIN VE55S001672

Car Year:	1955
Car's approximate birthday:	November 25, 1955
Owner:	3-Speed Manual Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2012
City:	Kissimmee
State:	Florida
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	VE55S001672
State:	Restored
Exterior:	Polo White	(46.43%)
Interior:	Red	(46.43%)
Softtop:	Beige
Wheels:	Red	(78.57%)
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
	420A	Parking Brake Alarm	100.00%	5.65
	421A	Courtesy Lights	100.00%	4.05
	422A	Windshield Washers	100.00%	11.85
	Total		16.767583819241981% (118 Cars)	3,210.75
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Car history:
Posted 04/03/2020 Pic from: https://www.earlycorvettes.com/corvettesite/marketwatch/55/55v1672dnmr42p1k07/VE55S001672.html#ebayphotohosting Seen at: https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0112-121112/1955-chevrolet-corvette-roadster/ Lot S79 Highlights A factory 3-speed transmission went into only the last 75 cars produced in 1955 Completed at Chevrolet's St. Louis plant in late November 1955. Over $50,000 in recent receipts along with photo documentation of restoration come with car. Pictures dating back to 1976 Matching numbers engine and driveline Original Plasticon hardtop has been restored The engine and transmission were rebuilt, suspension and brakes overhauled, electrical system renewed and a variety of other needs were done by J & D Corvettes in Downey, CA. including NCRS detailing It is believed that fewer than 40 factory 3-speeds exist today Original jack Plexiglas side curtains Signal seeking radio According to factory records, this rare and beautiful 1955 Corvette (s/n VE55S001672) was completed at Chevrolets St. Louis Plant in late November 1955. Having been assembled at the end of the production run, and being among the last 28 Corvettes built in 1955, the car was delivered with the rarest option of all - a factory 3-speed manual transmission. It is believed that fewer than 40 factory 3-speeds exist today. Although the original example had just 49,322 original miles on it, Chris planned to drive it in the 2008 Muscle Car 1000. Facing the prospect of driving in a 1000 mile rally, he wanted to be sure the car performed flawlessly. As a result, he brought the Roadster to J & D Corvettes, the Corvette specialist in Downey, CA. Fifteen months and over $30,000 later, the car was ready to go. In addition to rebuilding the engine and transmission, J & D Corvettes overhauled the suspension and brakes, renewed the electrical system, and tended to a variety of other needs. While the work was being performed, he located an original Plasticon hardtop and had it restored for the car. The Roadster performed flawlessly on the rally covering almost 1,800 miles in just 7 days. After the rally, he brought the car back to J & D Corvettes for NCRS detailing. After eleven months and another $25,000, the car was in Concours condition. This is an outstanding original example of one of the rarest Corvettes in existence. The car is complete and correct from its numbers-matching engine and drive line, to its original jack, Plexiglas side curtains and signal seeking radio. It is registered in New York, and comes with over $50,000 in recent receipts, along with photo documentation of the restoration work. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the discriminating collector looking for a documented, numbers matching no stories 1955 Corvette with a factory 3-speed. Its performance and reliability have been confirmed on the Muscle Car 1000, and the quality of its restoration will be rewarded in Concours competition.
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