1955 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN: VE55S001001

$605,000

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Seller details

  • Auction

    Barrett-Jackson

  • Location

    Scottsdale, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 26 - Jan 31, 2016

  • Lot

    1351

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    VE55S001001

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  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    195

  • Induction

    4bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Polo White

  • Generation

    1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette

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Vehicle details

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Equipment

265/195hp, Powerglide, WonderBar radio, bias ply wide whitewalls, spinner wheel covers.

Condition

Very good older paint, chrome and interior. Underbody and chassis restored like new with factory finishes. Wide panel gaps and uneven fits. A quality older restoration with some age but only show field miles. NCRS Top Flight in 2008. The first V8 Corvette -- built on a 1954 frame and body modified for the V8.

Market commentary

One of a set of three chassis number 1 Corvettes offered as a single lot, presented here at 1/3 the all-in group price of $1,815,000.

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