Vehicle Description
Wagons remain red-hot in the marketplace, and what could be cooler
than hauling your gear around in this sweet 1955 Chevrolet 210
wagon? Classic looks and modern amenities make it easy to love, and
it's even rarer than a Nomad these days so you'll never see another
one at a show.
Traditional '50s colors work just as well on a station wagon as
they do on a flashy Bel Air convertible, and the white-on-yellow
combination here gives the wagon a '50s look that disguises the
modern restoration. That restoration is a few years old and shows a
few signs of use, but the impact a car like this makes everywhere
it goes is tough to ignore. The good news is that all the
sheetmetal is in great shape with factory-grade gaps and that solid
feeling only old cars seem to offer. The bad news is... well, there
is no bad news other than to say this car works so well it's been
driven a bit since it was finished, so it's not a show car anymore.
Nevertheless, the chrome and stainless trim is very presentable,
particularly the pieces that run down the flanks on the quarter
panels, and it's been fitted with good weather seals so it feels
tight and quiet on the road. Perfect it is not, but this is one
good looking 4-door station wagon.
The newer interior is beautifully designed and comfortable for long
hauls, yet the black dash keeps it looking like 1955. The important
stuff is fresh and in great shape, including the gorgeous matching
upholstery on the seats and door panels, the plush carpets, and
taut headliner. Tri-5s all came with a simple gauge bezel, and this
one is no exception, with a clear lense for the all-in-one unit
that works exactly as it should. Beyond that, however, you'll find
aftermarket R134a air conditioning unit neatly stashed under the
dash, a sport steering wheel atop a tilt column, and you'll note
the shifter manages a TH350 automatic transmission. A modern
AM/FM/Cassette stereo blasts tunes throughout the interior, and
liberal use of insulation gives the wagon a solid, quiet feel. The
back seat is actually usable even thanks to the 4-door design and
the spacious vinyl-floored cargo bay is massive and expands
exponentially with the fold-down rear seats. If you like your hot
rods practical, this one delivers!
With this 210, you also get a strong-running 350 cubic inch V8
engine, which, of course, drops right into the Chevy's engine bay.
It's a little different than the original version, sporting a
finned air cleaner and a big Holley 4-barrel carburetor, modernized
power brake system, and an Edelbrock intake manifold up top and
finned valve covers that match the air cleaner perfectly. There's
also a big aluminum radiator up front and the A/C compressor tucked
away, so there's no hiding the fact that this is a classic wagon
built to drive. The TH350 automatic transmission feeds the 10-bolt
rear end hanging on original leaf springs, and power front disc
brakes and power steering greatly improve the driving experience.
Original-style manifolds feed a custom dual exhaust system
featuring Flowmaster mufflers, providing a growling rumble that
gets any car guy excited. The undercarriage is solid and clean, but
it's built right so you shouldn't be afraid to drive this one
pretty much anywhere. Staggered 17- and 18-inch Riddler wheels look
awesome and carry 215/50/17 front and 255/45/18 rear blackwall
radials.
Beautifully built, easy to drive, and just drop-dead gorgeous, this
clean, ready to enjoy 210 wagon proves that practical can also be
very cool. Call today!
