Vehicle Description
When the 1955 Chevrolets hit the streets, America's love affair
with the automobile officially shifted into overdrive. With
stunning style, generous amenities and storied performance, the
'tri-five' Chevys were the cars that would define a generation, and
later, give new meaning to the word "classic". Carefully restored
and tastefully modified, this terrific 210 pairs a hot 283 with a
spry 4-speed and dapper trimmings. And if you're looking for a cool
cruiser that's showable, drivable and just plain lust worthy, it's
poised to be your new favorite pastime!
PRESENTATION
One quick look at our high definition photos reveals a straight and
solid profile that features no aesthetic modification. In other
words: you're looking at factory-correct sheetmetal that's
unchopped, unshaved and, as far as we can tell, completely
unaltered. Thanks to a quality restoration, every panel was
straightened, aligned and hand-sanded prior to receiving a rich
combination of Jade and Sandalwood 2-stage. And, thanks to recent
detailing, the reflections created by that 2-stage are simply
astounding! At the front of the car's stylish post body, a guarded
bumper founds a polished grille between stainless-trimmed
headlights and amber parking lamps. Above that grille, a familiar
Jetbird shades a colorful header crest opposite smoked glass that's
wrapped in polished stainless and mirrored wipers. Speaking of
mirrors, the car's short speculums reflect polished speed spears
and factory door handles. And at the back of those spears, a second
guarded bumper frames a second colorful crest and trick Blue Dot
Taillights.
POWER
Pop the hood and you'll find a reliable, 283 cubic inch Chevrolet
small block that's been fully rebuilt and bathed in vivid Chevy
Orange paint. Revs are created when a body-matched Batwing Air
Cleaner floats wind in to an iron GM intake, by way of a spry
Quadrajet carburetor. At the perimeter of that intake, resurfaced
heads hang hardened valve seats between restored exhaust manifolds
and stylish Chevrolet valve covers. Behind those tins, a proven
points distributor shoots spark through loomed plug wires. At the
front of those cables, billet pulleys spin a Powermaster alternator
above modern power steering and a coated fuel pump. In front of
those ancillaries, a factory radiator plays well with a big flex
fan and a polished thermostat housing. And overall, the bright mill
looks right at home in the car's Satin Black engine
compartment.
DRIVABILITY
As expected, the bottom of this 210 is just as well-done as the
car's body and engine bay. Solid floors wear fresh Satin Black
paint, which looks great framing a fully rebuilt suspension that
provides a slightly lowered ride height. At the center of that
chassis, a familiar Muncie 4-speed funnels torque through a tough
12-bolt axle that's finished with 3.31 gears and a posi-traction
differential. Fluid power steering makes quick work of turns.
Power-assisted discs and drums bring everything to a quick halt.
The aforementioned manifolds dump spent gases in to aluminized
pipes, which hang deep turbo mufflers in front of polished
stainless tips. And everything rolls on polished American Racing
Torq Thrust IIs, which spin 215/60R15 BF Goodrich Advantage T/As in
front of 245/50ZR16 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As.
COMFORT
Between the doors, this Chevy's attractive interior has been
seamlessly customized to blend modern and original equipment.
Reclining bucket seats are sumptuous and comfortable, separated by
a removable Buddy Seat. Bowtie-stamped stainless trims a Jade dash,
which plants traditional telemetry next to modern audio and an
analog clock. Fresh carpet, protected by piped and color-keyed
floor mats, flows from a familiar Hurst shifter to crisp kick
speakers. Rich door panels and a tight headliner are well-crafted
pieces that will leave onlookers scratching their heads about
what's original and what isn't. And in front of the driver, a
leather-wrapped Budnik steering wheel laps a retro Auto Meter tach
and a tilting Ididit column.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Miscellaneous restoration receipts
When it comes to comfort, performance and timeless style, nothing
beats a storied GM classic. Thanks to a high-quality restoration,
this awesome 210 wraps a solid drivetrain in a capable chassis and
head turning aesthetics. In the market for a standout cruiser that
literally defines the word "cool"? Welcome to Team Chevrolet!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of ground-up restoration
283 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
12-bolt rear axle / 3.31 posi.
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Customized interior / Modern audio
Lowered suspension
Jade and Sandalwood paint
American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels
Restoration receipts
