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
*Price Includes Buyers Commission
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This is the oldest surviving V-8 production car. Certified Bloomington Gold and NCRS Top Flight. On display at the National Corvette Museum for the last five years.