- Largely original and unrestored
- Wonderful original documentation and history
- An ideal "family classic" to use, share, and enjoy
This 1953 Chevrolet was purchased new from Wigton-Bailey, Inc., of
New Lexington, Ohio, by Evelyn E. Singer of Linton, Indiana, who
paid $1,847.41. Original registrations and inspection certificates
indicate that Ms. Singer maintained the Chevrolet until the late
1970s, when it was acquired by Tom and Helen Higgins of Jasonville,
Indiana.
As recounted by his collection's longtime manager, the current
owner used an identical 210 Deluxe two-door sedan to move his
family from West Virginia to California decades ago. After finding
considerable business success on the West Coast, the owner never
forgot the humble Chevy. One day, while driving on a business trip,
he saw Mr. Higgins drive past him in this car, identical to that of
his memories�and wasted no time turning around, giving chase, and
eventually catching up with the sedan and, on the roadside,
convincing its owner to sell!
The car remained in the collection until recently, with its third
owners, and aside from one repaint in its original color scheme, it
is unrestored and very well preserved inside, outside, and
underneath. Its factory cloth interior is quite attractive and in
fine condition, down to the cloth windlacing in the doors; the
original Safety Plate glass remains in the windows. Befitting its
everyman status, it is a low-option automobile, with only a heater,
dashboard clock, and fog lights; the transmission is the standard
three-speed, and there are no power accessories.
Accompanied by its original sales paperwork to Ms. Singer,
registrations from its first and second owners, and original
brochures and a service manual, this is a charming old 210 Deluxe
that will delight its next owner. As a bonus, they will be able to
add it to their collection without chasing it down on the
freeway.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf19.
