Vehicle Description
It's no secret that we love 1957 Chevys here at Streetside
Classics, but the way they sell also proves that you love them too!
With timeless looks and the ability to become just about anything
you can imagine, there are few better choices for your next car
than this lovely 210 2-door post coupe that's been priced to
move.
Vivid red is the iconic finish you want in a Tri-5, but I can
guarantee none of them looked this flashy in 1957, especially with
the custom red-and-white checkered flag that was integrated into
the rear quarters in between the 210 trim of this one. Thanks to a
solid restoration, it was given a driver-ready makeover that
included smoothing the body, straightening the panels, and making
sure that the red paint had a good shine and presented well. It's
certainly not perfect and closer examination will reveal signs of
use here and there, but that only proves that the car is working as
intended. The bright finish suits the '57 just fine and on
monochrome cars, the 2-door post body style works better than the
hardtop to show off the dramatic styling cues, looking very dashing
indeed. And you already know that chrome isn't cheap and the '57 is
literally covered in the stuff, so there's a small fortune wrapped
up in the details on this car and although it's not perfect the
contrast definitely delivers and it shines up well- so it was worth
every penny!
The interior is as subtle as the exterior is flashy, although it's
not without its custom touches either. With gray tweed on the
bucket seats and rear bench, they didn't stray too far from the
original recipe, although the fabric is probably a lot more
comfortable on warm days than the original stuff, and the red
accents on the seat-backs and door panels mirror the checkered flag
on the exterior. Pleats are a safe bet for a vintage look, but the
door panels have been upholstered using multiple patterns that
recreates the '50s vibe. On the other hand, the bright red dash
still houses the original round instrument pods, which allows the
stock dash to remain, well, stock. Modern A/C has been very
discreetly mounted underneath, joined by dual set of auxiliary
gauges to help monitor the engine's vitals. Neatly fitted plush red
carpets provide added insulation and noise reduction and even the
retro-sound AM/FM/AUX radio doesn't call attention to itself inside
the original factory slot. The trunk is tidy, too, with plenty of
room and a protective mat.
Small block Chevy power is a given in a '57 like this, and it's
obvious that not only was it built to drive, but that someone
intended for this one to last a good, long time. The usual stuff,
like a Quadrajet carb and ceramic-coated long-tube headers helps it
build power, and for easy starts there's an updated ignition system
and alternator. Edelbrock chrome valve covers and a matching mini
air cleaner add a little flash to the engine bay and there's a big
radiator up front keeping the whole show nice and cool. The front
disc brakes are powered by a newer booster and dual master
cylinder, power steering makes driving a breeze, and with the
3-speed manual transmission this car is an absolute blast to drive
as you cycle through the gears. An original-style rear-end handles
all the power without issue, and the dual exhaust system is quiet
yet rumbly enough for an all-day haul with no side-effects. Brand
new American Racing Torque Thrust "Old-Style" wheels wear modern
215/65/15 Cooper Cobra white-letter performance radials at all four
corners to complete the look.
You can probably count on this car landing a new home pretty
quickly, given how well finished it is, and there's definitely no
shortage of '57 Chevy fans. Call today!