The Power Pack option in 1955 had the same
heads as the standard 2bbl 265. The peaked
“triangle” power pack heads didn’t appear until
1957.
A 55 Chevy with original 265 power pack is
uncommon but not rare enough to be 100k
(depending on model body style and caliber of
restoration) and equally hard to prove since
there isn’t much identification in the numbers.
Date coding all parts would be a clue but that
also leaves chance of change. The only way to
really know is original bill of sale with the
options listed.
I own a 55 with original 265 Power Pack which
I race in stock class. Has Corvette style solid
lifters and same small port heads as the
standard 265 of that year.
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