Vehicle Description
There are a lot of '57 Chevys out there. Heck, just look through
our inventory and you'll find 20 or so nice ones. But if you like
the iconic look of a Tri-5 but a more modern driving experience,
this handsome two-tone 1957 Chevrolet 210 offers some nice upgrades
that make it look old and feel new. And that, we've found, is
always a winning combination.
Yes, we're kind of tired of the bright red '57s, too, so this Gray
over Maroon 210 comes as somewhat of a breath of fresh air. No
doubt it's got that two-tone presence that only '50s cars can pull
off successfully, and combined with the bright 210 trim and big
bumpers it has a period-correct look that's been turning heads for
over 50 years. The paint was finished a few years ago, looks great,
but it isn't perfect and there are a few signs of use here and
there, although I don't think you'll get any complaints at shows
when you're driving this car. Gaps are good, the sheetmetal is
straight, and quite honestly, the car has a lovely, deep finish
that looks incredibly good under the sunshine. All the
original-style trim and brightwork is in place, and despite the
presence of an LT1 under the hood, they kept it as-delivered with
210-spec side-trim, hood rockets, and that iconic egg-crate front
grille that made these cars so popular. Beautiful chrome bumpers,
polished stainless, and an overall look of a car that's been loved
it's whole life make this '57 Chevy very appealing.
The interior is fairly simple but offers important upgrades to make
it a fantastic cruiser. It was presumably done at the same time as
the bodywork, so it's still in great shape, and it's also
comfortable and spacious, making this 210 perfect for long-range
cruising like the Power Tour. Custom front power buckets were
wrapped in handsome two-tone leather, a middle console splits them
both, and attractive custom door panels were created to match,
tying it all together nicely. Dark gray carpets with protective
vinyl mats make it feel grown-up and serious inside, a nice
contrast to the pastel interiors often seen in Tri-5s. Upgrades
like R134a air-conditioning and a Retro-Sound AM/FM stereo system
mean this car is daily-driver friendly and the original shifter has
been reconfigured to work with the 700R4 4-speed automatic
overdrive transmission below. Factory gauges were swapped in favor
of Omega Kustom Instruments inside of a custom bezel that fits
inside the factory slot and a late-model Chevrolet steering wheel
make the position very comfortable from the driver's seat. Out
back, the spacious trunk is not finished, but does show off solid
panels and a relocated battery.
The engine is a fuel-injected 5.7L cubic inch LT1 V8, one of the
very best powerplants to come out of GM. Reliable, smooth, and
impressively powerful, it's a natural for updating this old Chevy.
Obviously, it's a neat fit and with factory fuel injection, it
starts, idles, and runs superbly under almost any conditions. A
serpentine belt system drives the accessories, and there's a newer
dual-reservoir master cylinder power brake system with four-wheel
disc brakes for added safety. A giant aluminum radiator keeps the
whole show nice and cool and power steering allows for easy,
two-finger steering when you're out cruising on the weekends. The
suspension features upgraded spring, shocks, tubular A-arms and a
big sway bar up front and out back, and the dual Xlerator Turbo
exhaust gives it a hot rod sound that you'll find irresistible.
17-inch chrome wheels look sporty and match perfectly with the 210s
brightwork, and they're wrapped in fat 235/60/17 radials Nexen
performance radials all-around.
A wonderful combination of old school looks and some modern tech,
this is a highly usable '57 210 that really does offer the best of
both worlds. Call today!