1955 Chevrolet Corvette Red Convertible

“This 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible received a total body-off-frame restoration by Larry Bartley at Corvette Restoration in Elizabeth, Indiana,” the seller states. “Its gelcoat was all redone; [the car was repainted]; everything was rebuilt including the engine, Powerglide transmission, and torque converter; and the interior was upgraded to Al Knoch leather upholstery with tan carpeting. The convertible is also equipped with a heater, AM radio, parking brake alarm, courtesy lights, and windshield washers. “This car is in nearly flawless condition,” he notes. “Since its completion, it’s been driven only 183 miles, just enough to sort everything out.”

• The odometer reading represents the mileage after the restoration.
• The engine is a period-correct replacement 265-cu.in. OHV V8.
• Per the photo below, it carries block stamping 0334880F55E.
• It features a Carter four-barrel carb, #3 intake manifold, and dual exhaust.
• Photos of other casting and stamping numbers that the seller could see, were provided.
• The transmission is a two-speed Powerglide automatic, with #3708134 main case.
• The transmission date code appears in the photo to be A167—January 16, 1957.
• No prior body damage has been reported.
• The body was restored and painted red.
• As stated, the interior was upgraded to Al Knoch tan leather upholstery with tan carpeting.
• The suspension and four-wheel drum brakes have been restored.
• Firestone wide-whitewall bias-ply tires are mounted on stock 15-inch steel wheels.
• The wheels are fitted with full covers.

• Judging, servicing, and technical guides are included in the sale.

• “I didn’t restore the window curtains but have them (see photos),” the seller says.

• This Corvette was body-off restored.
• It has only been driven 183 miles since then.
• The interior was enhanced with Al Knoch tan leather upholstery and a tan carpet.
• Per its block stamping, the 265 V8 is a period-correct replacement.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Maryland title in his name. This 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is fresh out of restoration and prepared to impress show goers and its new owner.