1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1
- Engine
- 265 cu in (4.3L) V8, four-barrel carburetor, 195 hp
- Colour
- Harvest Gold
A 1955 Chevrolet Corvette finished in Harvest Gold — one of just 120 such examples among the 700 built that year — representing the model's pivotal first season with the 265 cu in small-block V-8. Restored by Marquis Auto Restoration of Philadelphia to a high standard, the car has accumulated a distinguished concours record through the National Corvette Restorers Society, culminating in the Duntov Mark of Excellence Award in 2010, widely regarded as the highest honour for a restored Corvette.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$150,000 – US$200,000
Competition
- 2006NCRS judging programNCRS Chapter Top FlightTop Flight
Chapter-level NCRS judging event; car received Top Flight recognition.
- 2008NCRS judging programNCRS Regional Performance VerificationPerformance Verification awarded
Regional-level NCRS performance assessment in 2008.
- 2008NCRS judging programNCRS Regional Top FlightTop Flight
Regional-level NCRS judging award received in 2008.
- 2008Bloomington GoldGold certification
Car received Bloomington Gold recognition at the 2008 event.
- 2010NCRS judging programNCRS National Top FlightTop Flight
National-level NCRS judging award achieved in 2010.
- 2010NCRS judging programNCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence AwardDuntov Mark of Excellence
Highest NCRS honor, granted to vehicles earning top scores across at least three NCRS events within a three-year span; physical plaque not included with the car.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationMarquis Auto Restoration
Full restoration carried out in the factory-correct Harvest Gold exterior finish, with a gold interior featuring contrasting green carpets, upper dash, and door trim, plus a fabric convertible top.
Restoration shop is based in Philadelphia. The quality of the work was subsequently validated by multiple NCRS and Bloomington Gold awards between 2006 and 2010.
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