Vehicle Description
It's one of the most singular of all classics - a storied '57 Chevy
- and carries all the hallmarks of an exacting professional build,
from its precisely aligned and meticulously finished exterior to
its inspired, fully custom interior. Add to that an engine
compartment so impressive you could likely sell admission tickets
to view it, where a powerplant stands by that adds new meaning to
the term "big block." Yep, there's no doubt that this 1957
Chevrolet 210 Pro Street Wagon is a bona fide show car of the
highest quality.
Just to put this Chevy's awesomeness into proper perspective, it
garnered Top 25 honors at the Tri-5 Nationals, a massive annual
event that celebrates the Chevrolets of the mid-'50s. It's no
quaint local car show - this event attracts in the neighborhood of
5,000 of the best specimens in this niche, so a Top 25 finish is
worthy of HUGE props. As such a placement would warrant, the black
exterior on this classic is in sterling shape - take a lap around
it and you'll find no flaws in the paint, which sits under a very
strong clearcoat to give it a magnetic shine. Needless to say, the
exterior alignment is very precise, with tight even gaps
surrounding all of the body panels and, from that ornate, beefy
front grille all the way to the back tail fins, every bit of chrome
and body trim is in outstanding shape. The glass surrounding this
wagons roomy cabin - there's a lot of it - also appears to have
been recently replaced and is crystal-clear. There's definitely no
room for slack when you're playing at this level.
Offering an interior on a proper par with what's displayed outside
would seem a tall order, but this Chevy delivers in that respect as
well. Its white interior is fully customized, with plush leather
seating in front and back and an inspired center console that
houses an assortment of switches sharply contrasting with the fresh
black carpeting lining the floor. A full roll cage has been
integrated into the mix and is painted to match its surroundings,
and the safety it provides comes with no compromise to ease of
entry and exit as the door bars have been chopped and capped
accordingly. The minimalist look of the dash area is awe-inspiring,
with all essential operating readings relocated to a futuristic
instrument panel with digital gauges sitting just beyond a billet
steering wheel on a tilt column. The rear portion of the car
features a seamlessly installed custom covering to house the stereo
system, battery and fuel cell.
The magic continues under the hood, where a 548 cubic inch V8 - not
a misprint! - stands by to power this classic. It's surrounded by
an engine bay that's also absolutely show quality by any standards,
with its custom fabricated inner fenders and firewall. The
powerplant is armed with a polished Edelbrock intake and Holley
carb to further maximize its considerable output and exhales into a
pair of custom headers to optimize back pressure. There's a whole
host of other upgrades also added to provide an outstanding driving
experience and to increase reliability, including the large
aluminum radiator that sits up front with its dual electric fans,
Wilwood disc brakes at all four corners, rack and pinion steering
and an absolutely top tier suspension that includes tubular control
arms and coilovers up front and a 4-link Air Ride configuration in
back. This spectacularly built Chevy rides on a set of Budnik
wheels - 18" in front and 20" in back - wrapped with suitably beefy
Mickey Thompson tires.
If you're looking for the absolute best in a meticulously
constructed, optimally equipped classic, this 1957 Chevrolet 210
Pro Street Wagon is the one to see. Call today!