1955 Polo White Corvette V8 Roadster

1955 Chevrolet Corvette V‑8 — Frame‑Off Restored Stunning restoration of one of only 693 V‑8 Corvettes built for the 1955 model year. Finished in classic Polo White over a red interior, this exceptional example represents the most significant milestone in Corvette history—the introduction of the V‑8 engine, an advancement that quite literally saved the Corvette and launched it toward legendary status. Power comes from a proper 265ci V‑8 rated at 195 horsepower, carrying correct June date coding, 3703524 casting, and FG‑stamped front pad, paired with a Powerglide automatic transmission. The 1955 model year stands as perhaps the single greatest evolution in the Corvette lineage, marking the transition from novelty sports car to true American performance icon. This Corvette has undergone a comprehensive frame‑off restoration and presents as one of the finest ’53–’55 examples we have seen. The paint quality is outstanding, with exceptional panel alignment and body fit throughout. The white soft top fits beautifully, complementing the exterior and maintaining a factory‑correct appearance. Factory‑Correct Features & Options Polo White exterior White soft top Red interior 265ci V‑8 (June‑dated, correct casting and pad) Powerglide automatic transmission Directional signals Heater Wonderbar signal‑seeking AM radio (fully functional) Parking brake alarm Courtesy lights Windshield washers Wheel covers Authentic Firestone Deluxe Champion wide whitewall tires Recently acquired from a private Southern California collection, this Corvette has clearly enjoyed an easy life, followed by a no‑expense‑spared restoration that transformed it into a true jewel‑level automobile. Everywhere you look, the detail is exceptional—from the tight panel gaps and superb bodywork to the beautifully finished interior and undercarriage. Early solid‑axle Corvettes are notoriously difficult to restore and even more difficult to find executed at this level. This example looks and feels like a properly built car—something rarely accomplished on 1953–1955 Corvettes. Being a 1955, the first Corvette equipped with a V‑8 makes this car an irreplaceable piece of American automotive history. The combination of originality, rarity, restoration quality, and historical significance makes it an extraordinary opportunity, worthy of any high‑end collection.