Vehicle Description
The bar of expectation is set pretty high when it comes to the
Chevys of the mid-'50s. They were such an iconic group of cars and
left such a lasting impression on classic car aficionados, that
when we view a specimen in its restored state, we can't help but
take a closer look to see if the car in question has received the
treatment it deserves. This 1955 Chevrolet 210 Restomod certainly
has and then some. It's a sterling example of a restoration done
right and with its upgraded drivetrain, it delivers a driving
experience very much on a par with its stellar, curb appeal.
The 210 already gets a proverbial head start as far as aesthetics
are concerned as it along with the rest of its mid-Chevy brethren
from the era have been immortalized in so many songs and movies you
can likely close your eyes and easily picture one. Once you open
them and take a closer look at this one, you quickly realize what
the attention is all about. It's a generously proportioned,
sturdily built car, with beefy chrome bumpers and an ornate grille
that sits just below that rocket-shaped emblem pointing the way
forward toward your next adventure and is clad in high impact black
paint that's in great form. The color has a tendency to magnify any
flaws that might exist on an exterior, but there are none here to
be concerned about. The chrome trim mirrors that of an upper-class
Bel Air and is in especially sharp condition from front to back and
the body panels fit together well, with no unevenness anywhere.
Its striking interior is another aspect of this vintage Chevy
that's undeniably show worthy. The two rows of black and white
bench seating are show stoppers, bracketed by matching door panels
and sitting over an expanse of clean black carpet punctuated by a
pair of Chevy-branded floor mats in front ... all of which makes
for one seriously compelling driving environment. Climb in, slide
into the driver's seat and take ahold of the Hurst floor shifter
and you'll feel downright euphoric. In the process, you'll see a
dash area that's in optimum condition, with a decorative stretch of
chrome that spans the width of the cabin and fully functional
gauges residing inside the fan-shaped instrument cluster. There's
an added Vintage Air climate control system on board to keep
everyone inside the cabin nice and comfortable, regardless of the
weather outside, and both you and your passengers will enjoy a
quality audio experience, courtesy of an AM/FM stereo that teams
with a 10 disc CD changer. The trunk area is nicely finished as
well - take a look at the gloss paint covering the exposed inner
wheel wells.
This '55 has it going on in the mechanical department as well. It's
powered by a 350 cubic inch V8 engine that's fed by a Holley Sniper
fuel injection and is dressed to the nines in a full complement of
chrome components that includes its air cleaner, valve covers, and
even its hoses. The engine teams with a 4-speed manual Saginaw
transmission and there's a generously sized aluminum radiator in
front accompanied by a pair of electric fans to keep operating
temperatures under control. Power steering makes this Chevy easy to
maneuver, while power brakes that include discs up front bring its
set of 15" American Racing Torq Thrust wheels wearing BF Goodrich
T/A radials to prompt, dependable stops.
Looking for a classic Chevy with plenty of dependable power and
curb appeal that's sure to pull all the focus? This 1955 Chevrolet
210 Restomod is the one for you. Call today!