Vehicle Description
How easy is it to own a eyeball-grabbing hot rod? Buy this 1955
Chevrolet 210 2-door post sedan! Built a few years ago and with a
long list of upgrades on its resume, it's an easy-going street
machine that's clearly built to cruise. Reliable, well-sorted, and
very attractive, this is the car they're talking about when they
say you couldn't possibly duplicate it for the price.
With a history like this one, you already know it's a nice car.
It's also vivid in bright blue, which means they had to spend a ton
of time on it, making sure everything was flat and straight, that
panels lined up just right, and all the other little things that go
into making a show car. No short cuts, no botched workmanship, this
car has already been scrutinized and found worthy, so it's ready to
rock with a new owner. Sure, it's been driven a bit in the last 20
years or so, but that does nothing to diminish the quality of the
work and it seems to defy the years; I mean, just look at the
reflections in the quarter panels! All the chrome and trim, and
yes, there's quite a bit of it, is in good condition and all of it
remains in place, from the beautiful front bumper with a pair of
accessory bumper guards to the 1-piece "California" rear
bumper.
The two-tone tweed interior has a wonderful, inviting look. Yes,
it's beautifully stitched and doesn't go to any extremes to make a
point, but the quality materials with a bit of age on them seem to
beckon you to climb inside. For example, the front seat is original
and uses a factory-style pattern, but the updated materials give it
an entirely new look. The original dash sparkles with a polished
billet insert running its width and a full set of trick digital
gauges from Dakota Digital. A painted tilt column and custom
steering wheel are the most obvious mods, but there's also A/C, an
AM/FM stereo system, and a 4-speed shifter on the floor (check out
the custom seat notch!). Open the trunk and you'll find a matching
storage compartment that shows someone went the extra mile with
this Chevy.
You already know this car is a runner, and thanks to the 350 cubic
inch V8 under the hood, it should continue to do so for years to
come. A few dress-up parts like the Edelbrock air cleaner and
chrome valve covers make it look great, but the hardware is first
rate and built to drive. Upgrades include an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor and intake manifold, power disc brakes with a dual
reservoir master cylinder, and a big radiator with a pair of
electric fans to keep things cool. It's backed by the
aforementioned 4-speed manual transmission and stock rear end, so
it just burbles along on the highway without taking the edge off
acceleration. A rebuilt suspension, new brake and fuel lines, and a
rumbling dual exhaust provide a great driving experience, and with
those traditional Torque Thrust wheels and 215/65/15 BFGoodrich T/A
radials, it definitely has the right look.
A very handsome and nicely built 210 that is idea for cruise nights
and the Long Haul Gang on next year's Power Tour, this '55 easily
demonstrates how to do it right. Call today!