1955 Chevrolet Corvette

Gypsy Red w/Beige Interior • 265ci/195hp V8 • Powerglide Automatic

The 1955 Corvette stands as a turning point in American automotive history—the year that transformed America’s Sports Car from a stylish cruiser into a true performer. For the first time ever, Chevrolet equipped the Corvette with a V8 engine, the new 265ci small-block that forever changed the car’s destiny.

This year also marked a fascinating transition: 1955 was the only model year where buyers could choose between the outgoing Blue Flame 6-cylinder and the revolutionary new V8, making it one of the most unique and collectible Corvettes ever built.

Presented here is one of the finest examples in existence—a show-quality, frame-off restored masterpiece that earned an NCRS Top Flight Award with an astounding 99.1-point score in 2021.

Finished in striking Gypsy Red over Beige, this Corvette is 1 of just 700 produced in 1955, and represents the final year for the original body design that started it all.

Highlights

• NCRS Top Flight Award Winner (99.1 points, 2021)

• 1 of only 700 produced in 1955

• Frame-off restoration to concours standards

• 265ci/195hp V8 engine

• 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission

• Newer soft top

• Full-size wheel covers and Firestone whitewalls

• Includes: Owner’s manuals, judging sheets, and restoration receipts

This beautifully restored 1955 Corvette isn’t just a car—it’s a piece of Corvette history. As the first V8-powered example of America’s Sports Car and one of the rarest early models ever produced, it’s a true collector’s dream that captures the very moment Chevrolet went from style to speed.