'55 Corvette

==Description==
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 1955 Corvettes were built, making it second only to 1953 in scarcity. Very few six-cylinder 1955 models were built, and all documented examples are equipped with automatic transmissions. The "V" in the Corvette emblem was enlarged and gold colored, signifying the V8 engine under the hood and 12 volt electrical systems, while 6-cylinder models retained the 6-volt systems used in 1953-1954.
The tooling for the model was updated in 2018, with the front grille now integrated with the body and no longer a part of the base.
==Versions==
The '55 Corvette has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # 	Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type 	Toy #	Country 	Notes/Variations 	Photo
 	2012	Hot Wheels Boulevard: Ahead of Its Time	Red 	Silver side details & headlights 	Unpainted/Metal	Clear 	Red 	White Wall RRWSP 	W4645	Malaysia	Base code(s): E22, E27 	
 	2013	Hot Wheels Boulevard 	Pearl White 	Gold Flames & headlights 	Unpainted/Metal	Clear 	Gold 	White Wall RRWSP 	X8289	Malaysia	Base code(s): E45 	
 	2013	Corvette 60th Anniversary4/8 	Red 	Silver side details & headlights 	Unpainted/Metal	Clear 	Red 	5SP 	BBD00	Malaysia	Base code(s): 	
 	2014	Cool Classics20/30 	Spectrafrost Copper	Red pinstripe deco on sides, hood & trunk 	Unpainted/Metal	Clear 	Red 	RSW 	BDR41	Thailand	Base code(s): G34 	
 	2016	Collector Edition 	Spectraflame Blue 	Red & Yellow HW flame & tampos on side & top, Red three on rear quarter panels. Red, White & Yellow HW logo on sides. Silver painted bumpers, headlights, exhaust tips, front turn signals. Red painted taillights.	Unpainted/Metal	Clear 	Black 	Red Line RRLD 	DJH57	Malaysia	Base code(s): J29 	
045/365	2018	Then and Now3/10 	Black 	White stripes on sides & top, HW flame logo on rear left & right quarter-panels 	Gray/Plastic 	Clear 	Red 	Chrome Red & Black MC5	FJX90	Malaysia	Updated toolingBase code(s): K33, K32, K35, K36 	
192/365	2018	Then and Now3/10 	Blue 	White stripes on sides & top, HW flame logo on rear left & right quarter-panels 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Grey 	Chrome & Black MC5 	FKB19	Malaysia	Base code(s): L02, L04 	
 	2018	Then and Now3/10 	Unpainted 	White stripes on sides & top, HW flame logo on rear left & right quarter-panels 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Grey 	Blue Chrome MC5 	FKB82	Malaysia	Walmart Exclusive Zamac EditionBase code(s): K45	
 	2019	Throwback1/8 	Metallic Light Blue	Red & Yellow flames with silver outline on sides and top 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Red 	BW 	GBC02	Malaysia	Base code(s): M21, M27 	
 	2021	Convertibles3/10 	Cream 	Detailed trim, 'Corvette' written on sides 	ZAMAC 	ZAMAC 	Maroon 	AeroDisc 	GRT21	Malaysia	Base code(s): P08, P17 	
 	2022	Mystery Models (Series 3)2/10 	Red 	White stripes on hood, trunk and sides. White HW logo and "55" in white circle on sides 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	White 	Whitewall5SP 	HFL02	Malaysia	Base code(s): R26 	
 	2023	Corvette 701/8 	Yellow 	Black accents, "55" on sides 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	AeroDisc 	HLH49	Malaysia	Base code(s): R37, R46, R51 	
 	2024	Vintage Racing Club2/6 	Baby blue 	Detailed headlights and taillights, "5" on sides 	ZAMAC 	Clear 	Brown 	BC5 	HRV01	Thailand	Base code(s): S41, S42, S44, S46 	
 	2025	Purple and Gold4/6 	Metalflake plum 	Hot Wheels logo, "57", gold stripes on sides 	 	 	 	AeroDisc 	JDM23	Malaysia	Base code(s): 	
==Gallery==
HWB-WhiteandRed55Corvettes.JPG|Both versions of the 55 Corvette
HW 55Vette.jpg|1955 Corvette, Anniversary of Corvette Series
2018_ThenNow_Blue_'55_Corvette_FKB19.jpg|2018 (192/365) - Then and Now 3/10 - '55 Corvette (Blue) - International Short Card packaging (Front)
2018_ThenNow_Blue_'55_Corvette_FKB19_Rear.jpg|2018 (192/365) - Then and Now 3/10 - '55 Corvette (Blue) - International Short Card packaging (Rear)
2018_Then+Now_Blue_'55_Corvette_FKB19.jpg|2018 (192/365) - Then and Now 3/10 - '55 Corvette (Blue) - FKB19
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DSC07102-480x640.JPG|2018 (192/365) - Then and Now 3/10 - '55 Corvette (Black) - FJX90-01
DSC07103-600x450.JPG|2018 (192/365) - Then and Now 3/10 - '55 Corvette (Black) - FJX90-02
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IMG 20191022 172100.jpg|2019 Throwback Series - '55 Corvette by Jairzinh0
Convertibles Series (2021) GRT21.jpg|2021 Convertibles Series Card
GRT21 - 1955 Corvette Carded-1.jpg|2021 Convertibles
GRT21 - 1955 Corvette Carded-1-2.jpg|2021 Convertibles
GRT21 - 1955 Corvette-1.jpg|2021 Convertibles
GRT21 - 1955 Corvette-2.jpg|2021 Convertibles
GRT21 - 1955 Corvette-1-2.jpg|2021 Convertibles
GRT21 - 1955 Corvette-2-2.jpg|2021 Convertibles
Vintage Racing Club 2024 1955 Corvette Baby Blue Thailand HRV01.jpg|Vintage Racing Club 2024
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