1955 Corvette Survivor..........complete!

[GTs58]

I picked up this Opal Green 1955 girls Corvette today simply because it's in excellent condition, 99% original and 100% complete. The only thing that was not a factory issue on this is the front tire, and locks. I had to loosen the axle nut to get the full serial number and I noticed that the rear wheel has never been removed. A one Owner and it was sold by the Grandson when his Mother said to get it out of her garage.

 

[bikecrazy]

Thanks for sharing pics of this beautiful bicycle. Please take care of it .

 

[island schwinn]

lucky dog.they don't get much nicer than that.

 

[GTs58]

Here's a side shot of the 1955 only Mayweg with the long tongs/fingers or whatever you call em.

 

[juanitasmith13]

SUPER NICE score! Kudos!

 

[mruiz]

That is the correct seat, mine has the same seat.
Very nice survivor.

 

[schwinnbikebobb]

That is about as nice as it gets. Could not have resisted either.

 

[GTs58]

I'm going to use this thread for a little documenting since this Corvette is literally untouched. The 55 reflector is somewhat different than the ones I have on the later 50's models. I hope this helps everyone that is searching for the correct piece.

Dimensions: 1 3/4" in diameter. Total thickness is a mere 1/4".
Rear top is marked: Charles Gulotta Co. Glendale NY.
Rear bottom is marked: LONG RANGE NO 375
Lens top: Stimsonite with AGA centered just underneath
Lens bottom: NO.10

 

[Pantmaker]

Gary...you old son-of-a-gun. This is no BS. You scooped me on this bike by minutes...see attached text message. I was on the 101 headed there. The hilarious part is this is the girl bike that I was gonna give you!!! I'm still bringing the real gold on Sunday buddy. You rock G-man!!! Stunning old girl.

 

[GTs58]

Oh my Andrew. That's a different story from the seller if we're talking about the same bike. After days of calling I finally reached David Friday morning. Asked if he still had the bike and he did. He said if I was interested I should come take a look since there was another buyer from Anthem heading over to get it. He said that buyer low balled him so I made an offer and he accepted, but I had to get there pronto. He was only 5 miles away! And I did not pay the asking price. It is one sweet piece and it hasn't aged a bit. Gave it a sponge bath, I decided not to tear it down when I saw that the rear wheel has never been off of it.