Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very fine mostly all
original example of this 1957 Chevrolet Two Ten 2 Door Hardtop in
its beautifully repainted two-tone 'Harbor Blue Metallic' (color
code 809) paint over 'Larkspur Blue' with a 'Medium Blue Cloth amp;
Vinyl' (trim code 656) interior, with a 283 V8 engine matched to a
'Powerglide' automatic transmission, full wheel covers with 14"
white wall tires, three spoke steering wheel with full horn ring,
electric clock, stainless steel trim on windshield, no posts with
side windows amp; rear windows, stainless steel front fender trim,
full carpeting and with added factory options of the AM radio,
Tinted Glass and DeLuxe Heater amp; Defroster.One of the USA's most
recognized classic cars ever, the Two-Ten series, introduced for
the 1953 model year, replaced the Styleline DeLuxe series. It was
actually the best-selling Chevrolet model during 1953-54, offering
a balance of style and luxury appointments unavailable in the base
150 series, but was less costly than the top-of-the-line Bel Air.
Two-Tens offered the widest choice of body styles for 1953,
including a convertible, Sport Coupe hardtop, two- and four-door
sedans and four-door station wagons.As the American public began to
prefer posh to economy, the Bel Air began to outsell the lesser
series, including both 150 and 210 models. As a partial answer to
this, Chevrolet re-introduced the Two-Ten Sport Coupe hardtop in
the middle of the 1955 model year, and also added a four-door
Two-Ten hardtop Sport Sedan for 1956. Neither achieved the sales of
their Bel Air counterparts, however, since they were only about
$100 cheaper than the Bel Airs, which provided some more luxury and
premium exterior trim.Unlike the 150 series, Two-Tens were always
available with the same luxury options as the Bel Air, including
the Powerglide transmission, power window lifts and seat adjuster.
Today, the Bel Air series of Chevrolets from 1953 to 1957 are
considered the most desirable models for collectors. However, well
maintained and preserved Two-Ten models such as this partuclar
example do have similar appeal, especially the convertible (very
rare), the Del Ray Club Coupe with its upgraded vinyl interior, and
of course these 2 Door Sport Coupe hardtops of 1953 and 1955-57
with the last year of 1957 being it's final and most handsome
incarnation of the series and therefore obviously being the most
desired.Indeed there's no better example of GM's styling and
engineering prowess in the late fifties than these 1957, last of
the model year, Chevrolet's with their exciting new looks which
included a complete restyling of both the front amp; rear of the
car. At front, an integrated bumper and grille for a massive wide
expanse of chrome. A full width center grille bar held the parking
lights at each end with the Chevrolet 'Bowtie' crest in the center.
Headlight surrounds included screen-type trim that actually doubled
as fresh air intakes. The face of the hood featured the Chevrolet
script with a 'V' under it on cars equipped with the new V8
engines. Atop the hood were new twin 'windsplit' ornaments instead
of the traditional hood ornament of the older models. At back were
higher rear fenders with tail fins lined in chrome. These would be
the only true vertical tail fins to appear on a Chevy with the
later 1959 amp; 1960 models having horizontal tail fins. Luxurious
new interiors featured new fabrics, colors and designs complimented
by a new instrument panel design with gauges centered over the
steering column in two small round pods flanking a larger
speedometer pod.This particular example was originally built at the
Van Nuys plant in California and was reportedly owned and always
garaged by only three southern California owners since new with the
most recent southern California owner having owned the car since
the early 1980's and it has obviously always been cherished as a
'Garage Queen' with only very few miles (68,500) since new. The car
boasts its all original specifications of 'Harbor Blue over
Larkspur Blue two-tone' color paint matched to a 'Blue' cloth amp;
vinyl interior and still boasting it's original spare wheel and
jack in the trunk.The 283/185HP 2 barrel V8 engine is extremely
strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and this
particular car drives very well - must be driven to be appreciated
- does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as
an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly
remarkable daily driver! The transmission shifts smoothly through
the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!