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Corvette was doing so hot in 1955, so by mid year Chevrolet added more power and better handling...a wise decision.

1955 Chevrolet Corvette

Keeping with the same 1953-54 styling, Chevrolet marked the Corvette with a gold “V” in the Corvette body-side name script to identify the new V-8, equipped to most all of the 700 cars built for 1955 model year. As sales fell to just 700 units GM began a push to end the Corvette. However, Zora Arkus-Duntov, a former European road racer and engineer on the Corvette team since 1953, was determined to save the Corvette and make it a contender. By offering the two things the Corvette was lacking the most, more power and better handling. By mid-1955, additional horse power was added with the addition of the Turbo-Fire 265 V8 rated at 195 hp as well as the option of a 3-speed manual transmission. Meanwhile, Duntov drove a prototype V8 powered Corvette to a new record in the Daytona "Measured Mile" at just over 150 mph which helped gain some much needed recognition for the Corvette.

1955 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Corvette - Six-Cyl
E	2934	2 Dr Roadster	$2,774	2,705 lbs	Note 1
Corvette - V-8
E	2934	2 Dr Roadster	$2,909	2,870 lbs	Note 1

NOTES:

Total production of both models was 700.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Lenght	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Corvette	102 in	167 in	70.5 in	57 in	58.8 in	6.70 x 15

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair and on the driver-side door post on Corvette). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Engine Type
V - V-8	Six Cylinder Vehicles Did Not Have A Letter

Second Symbol - Model
A - 150	D - Sedan Delivery
B - 210	E - Corvette
C - Bel Air

Third & Fourth Symbol - Model Year
53 - 1953	54 - 1954	55 - 1955	56 - 1956

Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(L) Los Angeles, California
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(N) Norwood, Ohio
(F) Flint, Michigan	(O) Oakland, California
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin	(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(T) Tarrytown, New York

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 1001

1955 Chevrolet Corvette Options

Code	Description	Price
100	Directional Signals	$16.75
101A	Heater	$91.40
102A	Signal Seeking AM Radio	$145.15
290B	6.70 x 15 White Sidewall Tires	$26.90
313M	Powerglide Transmission	$178.35
420A	Parking Brake Alarm	$5.65
421A	Courtesy Lights	$4.05
422A	Windshield Washer	$11.85

1955 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
F255GR	8-265	195	260	3-Speed Manual	4 BC
F55FG	8-265	195	260	Powerglide	4 BC
F55YG	6-235.5	155	223	Powerglide	3 - 1 BC

1955 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
567 - Polo White Lucite® Code - 1783H	Not Available	632 - Harvest Gold Lucite® Code - 2004H	Not Available
570 - Blue Lucite® Code - 1927	Not Available	573 - Bronze Lucite® Code - 2187H	Not Available
596 - Gypsy Red Lucite® Code - 1973H	Not Available
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).

1955 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Not Available Lucite® Code - Not Available	Not Available	Not Available Lucite® Code - Not Available	Not Available

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.