Vin # K755H2113; K=Kansas plant (built), 7= model series (27 series, 28 series was the higher end models), 55= production / model year, H= hydramatic transmission, 2113= production serial number (starts at 1001) you appear to have an early car. Note; vin # is also stamped on machined pad located on front of right hand bank of engine block. (check to see if engine is original)

Style #55-2519D 55= production / model year, 2519D=Body type. Decodes to a 4-door Chiefton sedan deluxe 27 series 870 model. Pontiac also had a 27 series 860 model which was a 2-door Chiefton (lower end). A 4-door Chiefton sedan deluxe 27 series 870 model weighed 3,511 pounds, base price new was approximately $2,268 and production was 91,187 units. Total Pontiac 1955 production (model year) was 554,090 units with calendar year 581,560 of which included the start of the 56 model year.

Trim #260= Blue cloth interior (solid color)

Paint #01 (or on some plates #5501) Beaumont Blue (solid color & the 2nd color offered this year). Pontiac originally offered 14 solid and 26 two-tone colors. April running production added 1 solid and 13 two-tone colors. Total 1955 colors were 14 solid and 26 two-tones.

Interesting facts (for us Pontiac fans):

Pontiac offered many different body styles for its series 27 (Model 860 and 870) and 28 (Star Chief) line up. Chieftain series 27 included the Catalina Coupe Deluxe, 2-Door Sedan, 2-Door Sedan Deluxe, 4-Door Sedan, 4-Door Sedan Deluxe, 4-Door Station Wagon, 4-Door Station Wagon Deluxe, and 2-Door Station Wagon. The Star Chief series 28 included the Safari 2-Door Wagon, Convertible Coupe, 4-Door Sedan, 4-Door Sedan Deluxe and the 2-Door Custom Catalina. The fancy 2-Door Safari Wagon was a high priced offering with a retail list of $2,962, so its no surprise that only 3,636 were made. The Star Chief convertible listed for $2,691 and the Custom Catalina started at $2,499 and went up from there.