1955model a c1

[lars erik gjølberg norway]

hi i wonder if anyone can help me with information about my 55 corvette with production number 431 or where i can get it. lars erik from norway.

[Dave Suesz]

What do you want to know?...

I have a '55 which has been in my family since new. Nonetheless, due to normal use many things became unclear over the years, such as electrical items and exhaust system. There are others here who could answer your questions even better than I, but I'll help whereever I can. Why don't you start by putting you car in the C1 Registry and in the 53-55 Registry book? The 53-55 book can reached via John Hutchins kjhh41@hotmail.com. The C1 Registry through the link.




C1 Registry

[Dave Suesz]

PS...

Welcome to ownership of one of the least documented Corvettes ever produced! No proper AIM, and suprisingly few production photos. Only 700 were produced, and few survive unmolested. The original color of your car can only be detrmined by careful examination of the car. You can see my harvest gold and a Corvette copper at the C1 Registry.

[Rob M.]

Re: PS...

Lars,

You can find the C1 Registry using the link below!

greetings,
Rob.




The Corvette C1 Registry

[lars erik gjølberg norway]

Re: What do you want to know?...

hi thanks for your answer i have now put my 55 into the register but i wonder what kind of book is the 53-55 i just want to know who has owned it but i understand now that isnt easy to find out and also what color it had when it was new. i have heard that a enlish diva named diana dors bought it in 55. i now that the 55 cam to norway from england in 1985 the production number is 431 and what can the engine serial number be can you help my e-mail adress is legjoelb@online.no ps. do you have any pix off your car i can see lars erik norway

[Dave Suesz]

The 53-55 Registry...

...Lists over 1500 53-55 cars, probably 2000 by now.

The only way to establish color is by examining the car for original paint remmnants or by information from the original owner or her family & friends.

There is no serial number on the 55 engine, only the application code stamped on the block pad and of course the casting and part numbers on the parts.

My car can be seen at www.c1registry.com, it's the harvest gold one. If you are trying to figure something specific, let me know and I'll send you a detail photo.