Vehicle Description
Great cars come from great base stock, and this 1956 Chevrolet 210
shows you what clean living and expert craftsmanship can do. With a
build that honors the original design but puts a few custom touches
on top, it's a neat piece of history that can cruise effortlessly
with modern machinery.
This car is a tribute to quality. Born in California and
meticulously maintained by its first owner for many years, it was
treated to a full rebuild to the highest standards just a few years
ago. It was never hit or wrecked, and thankfully it escaped the
ravages of winter in the north, so all the sheetmetal is laser
straight and completely solid. It was repainted using Sikkens
paints, and the condition of the paint suggests that someone has
been doing a fantastic job taking care of it, because it looks
extremely fresh. The two-tone silver over gray color combination is
a mild twist on the original, so it looks right on the '50s body
but adds a 21st century depth and shine that's simply dazzling. A
few modifications include shaved door handles, it's been nosed and
decked, and there's a station wagon bumper out back. And for some
real glitter, check out the remaining chrome and stainless trim,
which has been restored to show condition and offers a fantastic
level of detail that you don't find on garden-variety customs.
Shockingly, the interior sticks to the original recipe and wasn't
highly modified. Fresh cloth upholstery covers the original bench,
and in the interest of long-distance cruising (this car has been to
California and back) there are new cushions inside those original
seats. This car even includes the original gauge cluster, and it's
only been driven about 6000 miles since the build was complete.
There's a modern leather-wrapped steering wheel on the original
column, which makes it feel much more modern when you're in the
driver's seat. The wiring is all new, there are Pacific Raingear
intermittent wipers, and all the switches work properly, sliding
through their movement like they're 6 months old instead of 60
years. The trunk has also been completely outfitted with matching
carpets and custom side panels that give it a very finished look
and conceals the rear-mounted battery.
The engine is a correct 283cubic inch V8, which looks right at home
in the 210's engine bay for obvious reasons. It's pretty stock save
for an .030 overbore inside, and it was finished in Chevy Orange to
successfully blur the line between stock and custom. Other details
include a modern accessory system with a big alternator, a power
dual master cylinder, and an upgraded ignition system. However, it
drives like a new car thanks to things like power 4-wheel disc
brakes, power steering, and a big cooling system that never allows
it to get hot under the collar. A TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission is a big upgrade over the original PowerGlide, and
highway-friendly gears in a Ford 9-inch rear mean that it cruises
quietly and efficiently, delivering the best of both worlds. A dual
exhaust system gives it a hot-rod rumble around town thanks to side
exhaust, and that awesome stance comes from 2-inch drop spindles
assisted by oversized sway bars front and rear. Cool 18-inch Boss
Motorsports wheels have never looked better than they do here and
carry 225/40/18 front and 295/45/18 rear performance radials.
A great Chevy with a great story behind it. Call today!