1964 Impala Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Hoping someone on this forum would have some ore information on a 1955 Corvette VIN number VE55S001195. This car was owned by my grandfather in the early 1960s and was his pride and joy. The car is pictured when my grandfather owned it. Unfortunately it was involved in a rear end accident and was sold by him. It has remained his favorite car that he has ever owned and would really enjoy seeing the car again. I posted on the corvette forum asking for information on this car and did receive some more information on its whereabouts. It was for sale on ebay in 2010 and the listing is pictured below. It was also owned by a Roger Kuske out of San Diego for a while. When I contacted him he said that he buys and sells corvettes and could not remember who he sold the car to. He said that he may have sold it to a private collection in Thailand or traded it for a 53 corvette in Tennessee. So can anyone help us bring this car to light again? Thanks For The Help, TR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansdad Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Not sure if any of this information helps but, here goes what I found. According to the C1 Corvette registry, the number you listed as the VIN doesn't seem to match any 1955 Corvettes. In 1955 only 700 Corvettes were built with VIN VE55S001001 thru VE55S001700. Sorry for the bad news. I wish you the best of luck. If I can help any further,(not that I've been any help) hollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Morgansdad said: Not sure if any of this information helps but, here goes what I found. According to the C1 Corvette registry, the number you listed as the VIN doesn't seem to match any 1955 Corvettes. In 1955 only 700 Corvettes were built with VIN VE55S001001 thru VE55S001700. Sorry for the bad news. I wish you the best of luck. If I can help any further,(not that I've been any help) hollar. Looks like his vin fits in that range??? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansdad Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) You are correct. My mistake. I looked at it wrong. Thanks. Edited April 17, 2021 by Morgansdad More information (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti Bill Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 A friend told me this morning there are two 55's in Hemmings, both in GA I think. No idea what the VIN's are. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Impala Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 I'll have to look into the 55's in Hemmings, never know I could get lucky. Thanks for all the help, looks like the search continues. Thanks Again, TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in CA Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Post your info on the Corvetteforum.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Chevrolet Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I think he posted there first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Impala Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 I appreciate the suggestion but unfortunately I have already posted the information on the corvette forum. They were super helpful and provided me with a lot of new information but not enough to locate the cars whereabouts today. Thanks, TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Good luck with your search. I hope you'll let us know if you find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 How about # 007 55 Corvette? https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/st-catharines/1955-corvette-roadster-007/1560065072 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Impala Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Hey, if I had that much money that corvette would be in my garage right now! I'll be sure to update you if there are any new updates on finding the 55. Thanks For All The Help, TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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