1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster for sale
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Sweet early 1955 Chevrolet Corvette body with the upgrade V8 engine.
Seller states: The production of 1955 Corvettes began in October 28, 1954 with styling that remained the same as the 1954 model, except an Ed Cole small-block V-8 engine option was added. Corvettes ordered with the V-8 also got a distinctive gold emblem on the front fenders with a large “V” in the word “CheVrolet”. The V-8 models also got a new tachometer (6,000rpm in 1,000 increments) and an updated 12-volt electrical system while the 6-cylinder cars kept the 5,000rpm tachometer and 6-volt electrical system and from the 53’s and 54’s. The V-8 certainly did wonders for the Corvette’s performance (0-to-60 in 8.7, 0-to-100 in 24.7 vs. 6-cyl times of 0-to-60 in 11 and 0-to-100 in 41), but had little sales impact. The V-8 was essentially the same engine that became an option in 1955 Chevy passenger cars, but the Corvette version ran a special camshaft that raised horsepower by over 20% to 195bhp at 5,000rpm. Replacing the finicky multiple carbs was a single Carter four-barrel version. The color options changed dropping Black and Sportsman Red and adding Corvette Copper, Gypsy Red and Harvest Gold. Other changes included the Gypsy Red cars featured light beige interior, interior material was changed to “Elascofabâ€, convertible tops were offered in canvas and vinyl and top color options now included White and Dark Green. Other changes included an automatic choke for the V-8, a modern 12-volt electrical system, the vacuum-operated windshield washer was replaced with a foot-operated unit and the tires changed from tube-type to tubeless in both white and black wall versions. Available options: *RPO 100 Directional signals ($16.75) *RPO 101 Heater ($91.40) *RPO 102A Signal-seeking AM radio ($145.15) *RPO 290B 6.70 x 15 White sidewall tires (NC) *RPO 313 Powerglide automatic transmission ($178.35) *RPO 420A Parking brake alarm ($5.65) *RPO 421A Courtesy light ($4.05) *RPO 422A Foot powered windshield washer ($11.85) *Included on this car ENGINE: Type V-8 Valve Overhead valve Block Cast Iron Displacement 265 cu. in. Bore & Stroke 3.75 x 3.00 Compression ratio 8.0:1 Brake HP 195 @ 5000 Main Bearings Five Valve Lifters Solid Fuel supply Carter four-barrel carburetor TRANSMISSION Automatic The two-speed Powerglide automatic CHASSIS Wheelbase 102 inches (2.591 m) Overall length 167 inches (4.242 m) Front tread 57 inches (1.448 m) Rear tread 59 inches (1.499 m) Wheels Steel disk Tires 6.70×15 Front suspension Coil springs with shock absorbers and stabilizer bar Rear suspension Leaf springs, tube shocks and solid rear axle Brakes Drum on all four wheels Axle ratio 3.55:1 This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. Find this Chevrolet : Corvette for sale on eBay - Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Race Cars, Sports Cars, Classic Cars 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster for sale
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