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General Motors introduced four show-car-inspired, limited-production 'dream cars' in 1953 in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Those four models were the Buick Skylark, Cadillac Eldorado, Chevrolet Corvette, and Oldsmobile Fiesta. During the first two years of the Corvette's production, it was powered by a six-cylinder engine known as the 'Blue Flame Six.' While its styling was sporty its mechanical components were lackluster and left much to be desired. When sales slowed considerably in late 1954, Detroit executives considered shelving the Corvette project. A Belgian immigrant of Russian descent named Zora Arkus-Duntov intervened, swapping the Blue Flame six for a new 265 cubic-inch, overhead valve, V8 engine delivering nearly 200 horsepower. It not only rescued the project from cancellation but gave the sporty roadster genuine performance.
The straight-six was still offered in 1955 even though most Corvettes received the V-8, a $135 upgrade that required the addition of a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission.
This particular Corvette was originally finished in Sportsman Red over a Red interior but is currently finished in Pinnacle Blue with blue upholstery. It is accompanied by a black vinyl soft top, tonneau cover, and side curtains.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022
The straight-six was still offered in 1955 even though most Corvettes received the V-8, a $135 upgrade that required the addition of a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission.
This particular Corvette was originally finished in Sportsman Red over a Red interior but is currently finished in Pinnacle Blue with blue upholstery. It is accompanied by a black vinyl soft top, tonneau cover, and side curtains.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022
2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $59,400
1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C1
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: mm91k0006 Sold for USD$41,800 2024 Mecum : Dallas | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: VE55S001055 Sold for USD$137,200 2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: ve55s001221 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: ve55s001480 Sold for USD$181,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$103,600 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: ve55s001602 Sold for USD$79,200 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Chassis#: v0611sna Sold for USD$187,000 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$80,300 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$66,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VE55S001134 Sold for USD$77,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: VE55S001234 Sold for USD$59,400 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: VE55S001564 Sold for USD$118,250 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Pilot Car Chassis#: E55S001007 Sold for USD$190,400 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: VE55S001214 Sold for USD$143,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$59,400 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
1955 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VE55S001372 Sold for USD$93,500 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$88,000 2021 Mecum : Chicago | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Chassis#: VE55S001214 Sold for USD$143,000 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Sold for USD$88,000 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1955 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VE55S001372 Sold for USD$84,700 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale |
Chevrolet Corvette C1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Chevrolet Corvette Serial #8 Roadster | VE55S001008 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | ve55s001638 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $180,000 | $200,000 | $225,000 |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | ve55s001043 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $100,000 | ||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | ve55s001043 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $120,000 | ||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $90,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $135,000 | $170,000 | $190,000 | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $90,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $70,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2022 Mecum Indy | $155,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $90,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $80,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $85,000 | $150,000 | $170,000 | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $85,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | VE55S001106 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | VE55S001638 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $100,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $90,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $500,000 | $750,000 | $1,000,000 | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | VE55S001104 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $82,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Fall Carlisle | ||||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica | $117,500 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $72,500 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $225,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $130,000 | |||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | VE55S001500 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $87,500 | ||
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 265/195 HP, Automatic | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | $80,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 265/195 HP, Automatic | 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | $80,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 |
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1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible Chassis#:2y86h425551 Sold for $118,250 2024 Mecum : Dallas | |
1970 Dodge Challenger Hemi Convertible Sold for $117,600 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Chassis#:121042-10-017699 Sold for $117,600 2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1958 Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 'Fuelie' Chassis#:J58S104241 Sold for $117,600 2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey | |
1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Chassis#:j53f102452 Sold for $118,250 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1948 Chrysler Town and Country Sedan Sold for $117,600 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Chassis#:5762061228 Sold for $117,600 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante Chassis#:V8C0L15193 Sold for $117,600 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1981/1973 Porsche 911 3.0 RSR 'R7' Re-Creation Chassis#:WP0ZZZ91ZBS121095 Sold for $119,452 2024 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
1929 Duesenberg Model J Replica Phaeton Chassis#:sw112996pa Sold for $118,250 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1992 Porsche 928 GTS Chassis#:WP0ZZZ92ZNS800868 Sold for $117,685 2024 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Sold for $117,600 2024 Broad Arrow : Porsche Air|Water | |
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster Chassis#:11304412009511 Sold for $117,600 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
1998 Toyota Supra Turbo Chassis#:jt2de82a2w1001377 Sold for $118,250 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1955 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup Chassis#:h255s050770 Sold for $118,250 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
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1938 CITROEN 11B TRACTION AVANT COUPE Chassis#:134126 Sold for $117,600 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island |
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