Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 1955, Estados Unidos

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 1955, Estados Unidos
Motor: 265 CI
Exterior: Cobre (Corvette Copper)
Interior: Bege
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HIGHLIGHTS

1 of 700 Corvettes produced in 1955

1 of 15 in Corvette Copper

265 CI small block V-8 engine

4-barrel carburetor

Chrome valve covers and air cleaner

Powerglide automatic transmission

Delco-Remy 12-volt generator

Wonderbar AM radio

Heat and defrost

Dark Beige interior

Full-size spinner wheel covers

Firestone gum-dipped bias-ply wide whitewall tires

Built in July of 1955

First year for the V-8 in the Corvette

Corvette Copper was the rarest color in 1955

This car is one of just 700 Corvettes produced in 1955 and one of only 15 painted in Corvette Copper. It has been historically noted that the advent of the Ford Thunderbird was a primary reason that Chevrolet did not give up on the two-seat design entirely and turned to two corporate talents for the changes beneath the surface. Research Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov’s continual efforts with the vehicle balanced out the suspension design and aided other aspects, while Chief Engineer Ed Cole spearheaded the release of the new, lightweight Chevrolet 265 CI small-block V-8 engine. Weighing much less than the previous 6-cylinder and capable of 6,000 RPM, this 195 HP engine used a 4-barrel carburetor, special valvetrain and bottom-end pieces, and chrome valve covers and air cleaner to give the Corvette not only added beauty, but also a better front-to-rear weight balance. On this car, the Powerglide automatic transmission was optioned in, and 1955 was also the first year for the Delco-Remy 12-volt generator and associated electrical upgrades like electric windshield wipers. Inside is a matched beige interior that features a Wonderbar AM radio, heat and defrost, floor shift, functional dial-readout gauges and tachometer. The body lines retained their original flair for one last season, accented with light chrome, rear-valance-exit exhaust, the trademark grille configuration, screened headlamps, full-size spinner covers on steel wheels, and a set of Firestone gum-dipped bias-ply wide whitewall tires. Built in July 1955, this roadster features the metallic Corvette Copper paint that was the rarest color offered that year. Presented here as one of the most evolutionary engineering seasons for the first-generation Corvette design, this rarely available combination is truly stunning in its visual appeal and is sure to be cherished by its next owner.

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