1955 Corvette Specifications
 Total Production = 700 Roadsters

1955 Corvette

The Chevrolet 265 cubic inch, 195 hp V-8 engine and 3-speed manual transmission were finally made available in 1955, although almost all cars were equipped with the venerable Powerglide automatic. The Ford Thunderbird was serious competition and almost doomed the Corvette to an early demise.

FIBERGLASS FACT: The $12 windshield washer option was operated by a foot pedal.

1955 Corvette Options
RPO# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY $ RETAIL
2934-6 Base Corvette Convertible, six-cylinder n/a 2,774.00
2934-8 Base Corvette Convertible, V8 n/a 2,909.00
100 Directional Signal 700 16.75
101 Heater 700 91.40
102A AM Radio, Signal Seeking 700 145.15
290B 6.70x15 Whitewall Tires n/a 26.90
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission n/a 178.35
420A Parking Brake Alarm 700 5.65
421A Courtesy Lights 700 4.05
422A Windshield Washers 700 11.85

1955 Corvette Exterior Color Choices
CODE EXTERIOR QUANTITY
567 Polo White 325
596 Gypsy Red 180
570 Pennant Blue 45
573 Corvette Copper 15
632 Harvest Gold 120

Note: Exterior color quantities are based on estimates, only.

1955 Corvette Interior Color Choices
CODE COLOR
- Beige Vinyl (887 Built)
- Red Vinyl (2,580 Built)

Note: Interior and exterior colors were not coded to individual cars in 1955.

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