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Barrett-Jackson Lot: 666 - 1955 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Detailed Information

Lot Number:  666 Auction:  BARRETT-JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 2002 Status:  SOLD Sale Type:  NO RESERVE Price:  *$129,600.00 Year:  1955 Make:  CHEVROLET Model:  CORVETTE Style:  CONVERTIBLE VIN:  VE55S001002 Exterior Color:  WHITE Interior Color:  RED Cylinders:  0 Engine Size:  0 Transmission: 

Description

Although the 1955 Corvette looked like the 1953-54 models, it was now available with Chevrolet's 265 cu in V-8 engine. It was rated at 195 hp, and quickly built an enviable reputation. This is the oldest surviving V-8 engined Corvette production car. It is serial number 002, the previous car, 001, has been destroyed therefore, this can be documented as the earliest. It has been the subject of a frame-off restoration and has been Certified Bloomington Gold and NCRS Top Flight. It has been on display at the National Corvette Museum for the last five years.
*Price Includes Buyers Commission