Vehicle Description
Sometimes all you want is a simple car with a V8 and timeless good
looks, and a few creature comforts never hurt. This 1955 Chevrolet
210 2-door sedan is a no-nonsense shoebox Chevy that runs and
drives and great as it looks, and offers all the right upgrades to
make it a fantastic cruiser that's still happy to hit the
shows.
Thanks to a fairly complete renovation two years ago, this
great-looking Chevy has that classic look that never seems to go
out of style. Judging by how quickly cars like this sell, we know
you guys love the look and it's the kind of car you'd build
yourself, preserving the integrity of the original while adding a
dose of horsepower that makes it a blast to drive. The classic
black paint job looks period-perfect on the simple, clean lines of
the '55 Chevy, and they laid off the metallic and pearls so it has
a very honest look that's straight out of the '50s. They also
resisted the urge to make radical modifications to the body,
because, honestly, do you really think you could improve on this?
Thankfully, all the original trim is intact, with the 210 offering
a less ornate look right out of the box and which works extremely
well with the mild makeover this car received. All the trim was
restored at the same time, and it includes clean 1-piece bumpers
that give it a smooth look that's not at all obvious. This 150
looks fantastic, ready to show or go.
The interior is a matching two-tone black and white Del Ray setup
that's a lot flashier than the original upholstery but keeps a
period-correct vibe. Matching side panels are beautifully crafted
and all the original hardware is intact, including door handles and
garnish moldings. Even the original dash and instrument panel are
in place, although the gauges are modern Dakota Digital units that
fit neatly in the original pod. Upgrades include under-dash air
conditioning that uses the original controls, very trick custom
stereo that looks like the original AM unit, and a 4-speed manual
gearbox with a long-handled Hurst shifter on the floor that
purposely curves over the seat for added comfort. All the rubber,
window felts, and glass are new and the interior has been
extensively soundproofed so it remains comfortable no matter what.
The trunk is outfitted like a stocker, right down to a rubber mat
and factory jack assembly.
The great thing about the small block Chevy's longevity is that you
can drop a modern motor under the hood of a vintage shoebox and it
fits perfectly. Thanks to that smooth-running 355 cubic inch V8,
this car cruises effortlessly at modern speeds, starts easily, and
parts are plentiful just about anywhere in the country, so long
trips are worry-free affairs. With 10.71:1 compression, it's happy
on pump gas and an electronic ignition system fires it instantly.
Painted valve covers and a '50s Cadillac air cleaner dress it up,
along with a shiny new 12-volt alternator and A/C compressor. A
stock-looking radiator keeps it cool under the harshest conditions,
and with a recent dual exhaust system, it has an authoritative
rumble to it. The chassis is detailed and still pretty much the way
the factory intended, although disc brakes have been installed up
front. The front suspension was recently rebuilt so it tracks
straight and proves you don't need a modern suspension to have
decent ride and handling. 3.08 gears out back mean it's a fantastic
highway cruiser and 15-inch Rally wheels with stock-style dog dish
hubcaps give the car a hot-rod look and wear simple blackwall
radials.
Classic good looks, plenty of power, and enough custom touches to
make people look twice, this '55 Chevy is a great way to travel.
Call today!