VIN VE55S001385

Car Year:	1955
Car's approximate birthday:	June 29, 1955
Owner:	Unknown Owner
City:	Venice
State:	Florida
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	VE55S001385
State:	Restored
Exterior:	Gypsy Red	(25.71%)
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
	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		9.286661807580176% (66 Cars)	3,389.10
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Car history:
Posted 03/31/2020 Seen at: http://smclassiccars.com/chevrolet/120108-1955-corvette-v8-gypsy-red.html Mileage: 92,906 Very nice 1955 Chevrolet Corvette in Gypsy Red with a Beige Top and Red Interior. I am not going to go over production figures and such as its all readily available online. I am representing this vehicle for the family that currently owns the vehicle. I know some about this particular car as its been with this family nearly 15 years and has never been offered for sale during that period. As for condition, is pretty easy to describe. I was told that it was a decent frame-on refresh in the late 1990's. Since then, it has had regular maintenance as required. I would say that it is a nice Driver quality vehicle. It fires right up and drives nicely up and down the road. I took a look at some of the cars numbers but cannot say for sure if they match. The engine pad was difficult to read and I don't know if that stamp matches. I did find the engine casting number 3703524 and it appears to be correct for a 265 cubic inch V8 from 1955. The paint and interior are in good condition but show signs of having been driven. This car will draw a crowd anywhere it goes as they are pretty rare. Although its not perfect cosmetically, the car presents itself very well and is an easy local car show winner and a very respectable national contender with some light detailing. Here is what I know about the history of this car. It was bought by Mr. Bill Buck Sr. to take on the Historic Corvette Motorama in 2002. The car was driven from Venice, Florida to Bowling Green Kentucky and served as the representative car for 1955. While in Bowling Green, r. Zora Duntov signed the hood of the car which is still in place and perfect condition. The car remained in Mr. Buck's collection up to his passing a few years back. It was driven regularly and serviced as needed. The family has decided its time to let another Corvette enthusiast enjoy it.
For Sale:	No
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