Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this customized with no expense spared rotisserie frame
off restored 1957 Chevrolet 210 2 Door Hardtop custom hot rod with
added Bel Air trim with only some 625 miles since the build in a
beautiful 'Turquoise amp; Pearl White' color base/clearcoat show
quality repaint on a razor straight body and with a striking custom
'Turquoise amp; Black' leather amp; cloth interior; with a new
crate LS3 6.2L 450HP V8 Corvette engine matched to a '6L80E' 6
speed automatic transmission, 'Moser' Ford 9" rear end amp; nodular
third member rated at 1,000HP, custom drive shaft, 'Wilwood' front
amp; rear power disc brakes, aluminum radiator with twin dual speed
electric fans, LS alternator, LS mass sensor, LS oil pan amp;
headers, custom 2 1/2" stainless steel exhaust with 'Magnaflow'
mufflers, custom LS fuel tank, sending unit amp; regulator, LS
cleaner, tubular control arms, drop spindles, drop coil over leaf
springs, 'Dakota Digital' gauges, 'Dakota Digital' ODB11 link,
'Ididit' tilt steering column, power steering, custom wheels with
low profile tires, all new chrome, polished stainless, all new body
weather stripping, all new glass, all new interior including
carpets, door panels, rear side panels, headliner. Fully detailed
under the hood, floors painted same as body.As the standard engine
in the fifth-generation Camaro SS and C6 Corvette, the
high-revving, deep-breathing LS3 6.2L is poised to go down in
history as one of Chevrolet's best and most versatile engines. The
LS3 is filled with components designed for high performance and
longevity. The aluminum block is filled with a sturdy reciprocating
assembly that combines with L92-type rectangular-port heads to
deliver a 10.7:1 compression ratio. 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.One of the USA's most recognized classic cars ever,
the Chevrolet Bel Air was introduced in 1950 as a sporting 2 door
Hardtop Coupe powered by a 6 cylinder engine and using a smooth
Powerglide transmission. The Bel Air range was expanded in 1953 to
sedans and a very desirable convertible and by 1954, a station
wagon, the Nomad was added to the range of models. By 1955 a
comprehensive restyling arrived at its definitive classic shape and
the Bel Air was the flagship model of the entire Chevrolet
division. There's no better example of GM's styling and engineering
prowess in the late fifties than the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 door
Hardtop or Convertible. In 1957 the all new Bel Air was advertised
as having "exciting new looks, zippy new power and luxurious new
interiors" and boy did they ever!'Zippy new power' included a
larger displacement 283 CID V8 engine in 6 different variations of
a 2 or 4 barrels carburretor, dual 4 barrels available with either
hydraulic or solid valve lifters and for the first time ever, a
fuel injected version. 'Exciting new looks' 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, with
the top-of-the-line 'Bel Air' models featuring a gold anodized
grille and the 'Bel Air' bodyside script. 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. The 'Bel Air' had a ribbed two-tone
silver anodized aluminum panel between the quarter rear trim
pieces. '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 1957 Chevrolet 210 2 Door
Hardtop example was recently rotisserie restored and customized
with absolutely no expense spared and with only some 625 miles on
the build since its restoration. This is a phenomenally well built
custom which still holds true to its roots and which obviously
sounds and drives absolutely magnificently - see the video on our
You Tube Page on our website for visuals.In summary this must be
one of the finest examples anywhere of a fully operational and
turn-key tastefully customized and very collectible 1957 Chevrolet
Custom Two Ten 2 Door Hardtop with upgraded modern components yet
which still has a classic original Bel Air look as well as all the
modern day custom upgrades and technical advances and boasting a
very desirable 6.2L LS3 V8 Corvette engine - a wonderful example of
America's favorite 1950's classic car and a wonderful addition to
any muscle car or custom hot rod enthusiasts collection!
