Vehicle Description
1956 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan
The Chevrolet Two-Ten, or 210, was the midrange model of the
Chevrolet car from 1953 to 1957. It took its name by shortening the
production series number, (2100), by one digit in order to
capitalize on the 1950's trend toward numerical auto names. The
numerical designation '"210"' was also sporadically used in company
literature. It replaced the Styleline DeLuxe model available in
previous years. The Two-Ten was discontinued after the 1957 model
year to be replaced by the Biscayne. The Two-Ten shared the
wedge-shaped side trim with the Bel Air, but unlike the Bel Air,
(which had the wedge filled with an aluminum trim panel), the
Two-Ten's wedge was painted either body color, or top color with
the optional two-tone paint package. "Chevrolet" in script was
mounted inside the wedge.
This very nice example of 210 2 door in two tone exterior colors.
Sporting a consigner stated 350ci V8, bright and shiny trim, and
snappy two tone interior you can't go wrong with this middle year
Chevy from the Tri-Five craze. This beauty is ready to go or show,
just turn the key!
Exterior
The 1957 version is always the talk of the town, but this writer
feels that the 1956 version offers up a simplified cleaner design
all around. The shiny mirror like grille with its big bumper below
a horizontal sectioned egg crate silver grille and above on the
hood is a jet age hood ornament and just below a cloisonne
Chevrolet badge. Single headlights framed by fenders with the
beginnings of a trim spear on the sides, it just does not get any
better. The chrome in this car shows some dimpling and slight
pitting but remains shiny. Flowing down the side there is the
ever-widening single spear that takes over the rear quarter panel.
Deep end of the pool Twilight Turquoise coats the front 2/3rds of
the car while the remainder is resplendent in India Ivory, which
covers the roof, trunk lid, and tail of this wonderfully designed
car. Rocket-like tail lights within a rounded over triangle bezel
frame the trunk and still hide the gas fill cap to boot! Another
cloisonne badge in the center of the deep trunk lid, and below
another shiny bumper and dual chrome tip-exhaust out the bottom.
14-inch aluminum slots are on for the hot rodded wheels look, and
these are wrapped by 215/70R14's in front and slightly larger
225/60R14's for the back.
Interior
Swinging the doors open we shake hands with ivory tuck and roll
stitched paneled door covers that have kept their pristine original
cranks, handles and chrome trimmings. These panels are bordered on
top by turquoise painted steel and turquoise carpeting below.
Stretching from door to door in front is a bench seat with a split
back which is covered in ivory vinyl with door panel matching tuck
and roll stitches. Bolsters are smooth turquoise vinyl . The rear
bench follows suit in design with the front, and floats on dark
turquoise clean carpeting. The steel turquoise painted dash in dual
fan style, (another feature which will sadly go away in '57),
fronts the seats and is very clean and the factory fan style speedo
ion blackface and a shiny bezel. The dash has a few knobs and
pulls, but is devoid of a radio just the opening is here. Below is
the glovebox and in front of the passenger the other fan with a V
below and Chevrolet in grandma's handwriting in the black field of
the fan design. Fronting the dash is a factory steering column and
steering wheel. Hanging below the dash is a trio of aftermarket
gauges in a black panel. Noted in the trunk is black painted steel
with no liner.
Drivetrain
A top-notch redux under the hood, with an orange/red painted block
displacing a consignor stated 350ci. V8. It is topped with an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carb and Edelbrock intake. I see chromed valve
covers and an open chrome air cleaner covering. Attached to the
rear of the mill is a TH350 3-speed automatic and put to the ground
with a 3.36 geared rear axle. All this in a fairly clean and
slightly patinaed engine bay.
Undercarriage
All nicely restored, with slight surface rust erupting in a few
areas along with some invasive rust in a few of the body hangers
and rear filler pan, but structurally sound and all clean
underneath. A fairly new exhaust system, fed by long pipes makes
its way to the back of the car through Dynomax mufflers where it
ends well with chromed turn downs at the rear bumper. Power disc
brakes are on front, and power drums have been mounted to the rear.
Independent coil springs are in front and on back leaf springs. A
fine presentation under here.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and overall good runner. It has great acceleration
from the V8, nice handling thanks to the suspension setup, and the
power brakes and manual easy steering are a benefit and work
flawlessly. All controls worked successfully save for the heater
blower for my test, and I enjoyed myself so much I took a few extra
laps around the test track loop.
A very nice restoration and slight upgrade to the original. Great
color scheme, nicely preserved chrome, and beautiful original
looking dash. One of the top-notch examples of a Tri Five Chevrolet
to have gracing our Hallowed Halls at the Classic Auto Mall.
B56B111770
B-2100 Series
56-1956
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
111770-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 56 1011-1956 210 2 Door Sedan
BODY NO M14878-Baltimore Body #
TRIM NO 565-Green Cloth
PAINT NO 690A-Sherwood Green
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