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 |
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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 Anniversary 4/8 |
Red | Silver side details & headlights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Red | 5SP | BBD00 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ||
2014 | Cool Classics 20/30 |
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 Now 3/10 |
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 tooling Base code(s): K33, K32, K35, K36 |
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192/365 | 2018 | Then and Now 3/10 |
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 Now 3/10 |
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 Edition Base code(s): K45 |
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2019 | Throwback 1/8 |
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 | Convertibles 3/10 |
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 70 1/8 |
Yellow | Black accents, "55" on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | AeroDisc | HLH49 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R37, R46, R51 | ||
2024 | Vintage Racing Club 2/6 |
Baby blue | Detailed headlights and taillights, "5" on sides | ZAMAC | Clear | Brown | BC5 | HRV01 | Thailand | Base code(s): S41, S44, S46 |