Lot #456 - This convertible has a 265/195hp motor with automatic transmission. 1955 was the first year for the V8 in a Corvette, and this is truly when Corvette became a sports car. They made 700 units in 1955, which is the second-lowest production year behind 1953. This is a matching-numbers correct engine and driveline. The car is one of approximately 23 in this rare color combination of Gypsy Red over beige interior. This '55 Corvette has undergone a complete frame-off restoration, has earned an NCRS National Flight Award and is Bloomington Gold Certified. This car comes with voluminous amounts of paperwork documenting 40 years of owner history, registrations, the frame-off restoration and judging. It's optioned with the Wonder Bar radio, parking brake alarm and V8.