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'55 Corvette

2012Hot Wheels Boulevard: Ahead of Its Time2012 - PresentLeeway Chang
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Chevrolet debuted its small-block, 195 hp V8 in 1955 and the engine found its way into the Corvette. At first 1955 V8 Corvettes continued with the mandatory-option Powerglide automatic transmission (as did the few 6-cylinder models built), but a new three-speed manual transmission came along later in the year for V8 models only. Exterior color choices were expanded to at least five, combined with at least four interior colors. Even soft-tops came in three colors and different materials. Despite all this, only 700...

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Chevrolet debuted its small-block, 195 hp V8 in 1955 and the engine found its way into the Corvette. At first 1955 V8 Corvettes continued with the mandatory-option Powerglide automatic transmission (as did the few 6-cylinder models built), but a new three-speed manual transmission came along later in the year for V8 models only. Exterior color choices were expanded to at least five, combined with at least four interior colors. Even soft-tops came in three colors and different materials. Despite all this, only 700...

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Both versions of the 55 Corvette
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1955 Corvette, Anniversary of Corvette Series
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2018 (192/365) - Then and Now 3/10 - '55 Corvette (Blue) - International Short Card packaging (Front)
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2018 (192/365) - Then and Now 3/10 - '55 Corvette (Blue) - International Short Card packaging (Rear)
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