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1955 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette styling remained the same as the 1954 model. This year, however, a V-8 engine was available
•Corvettes with the V-8 also had a distinctive gold emblem on the front fenders with a large "V" in the word "CheVrolet"
•V-8 models used a 12-volt electrical system while the 6-cylinder cars used a 6-volt electrical system
•New added colors were Copper with a Beige interior and Harvest Gold (yellow) with a Green and Yellow interior
•Gypsy Red cars now featured a light beige interior
•The interior material was called Elascofab.
•Soft convertible tops were offered in canvas and vinyl
•New top colors included White and Dark Green

Corvette Information gathered at About.com: corvettes.about.com/gi/o.htm?z…

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