Vehicle Description
Very rare 1955 Corvette roadster.
There were only 700 Corvettes
produced in 1955 and it was the
first year of the V8 engine, which makes this Gypsy Red roadster
very
desirable.
This is number 312 of the
Corvettes built in 1955 and it is a rare find for any classic
collection. This classic
piece of
automotive art is one of only 180 Corvette roadsters painted in
Gypsy Red with creamy white/beige interior and white convertible
top. Under the hood is very
original and correct with a 1955 date code
correct, rebuilt 265
cubic inch engine with 1955 date code correct
cylinder
heads and a Powerglide
automatic
transmission. We
believe this to be the original engine for the car
because of the date codes and there were no matching vin numbers in
1955. The
engine
compartment is very correct with a 4 barrel carburetor,
Chevrolet script valve covers,
correct braided plug wires and
ignition
shielding and vented air cleaner.
The interior is very nice with the
nostalgic red and white dash, Corvette Wonderbar
radio, correct
red and white steering wheel, light beige seat upholstery and door
panels and red carpet. This rare gem is rolling on correct steel
wheels, spinner caps and wide
whites for the iconic
Corvette curb appeal.
EXTERIOR
: One of only 700 Corvettes built in 1955, Number 312 One of only
180 Gypsy Red roadsters for that year Very nice chrome and
stainless and screened in headlights White convertible top with
window side covers
Steel wheels, spinner caps and wide white tires
INTERIOR
: Red and white interior
Two tone red and white dash
Very nice instrumentation
Corvette Wonderbar radio and steering wheel
Light beige seat upholstery and door panels Red carpet
MECHANICS
: 1955 date correct, correct rebuilt 265 ci V8 engine 1955 date
code correct cylinder heads 4 barrel carburetor Powerglide
automatic transmission Correct graded plug wires and ignition
shielding
Chevrolet scrip valve covers and vented air cleaner
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Very original, solid and intactAmerican Dream Machines
At American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quality
classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything
from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs,
Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics
and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is
diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal
is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and
muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call
our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with Midwest values and
have very detailed discussions regarding overall condition of any
of our classics that you are considering getting in the drivers
seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we are centrally
located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines Iowa. American
Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard
Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car
dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic hoists,
a body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to
inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready
to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a call and we will
be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location
worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY
AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for
the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We
do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality
of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.
