Vehicle Description
All '57 Chevys are alike, right? Wrong! Take a good, long look at
this stunning 1957 Chevrolet 210 Restomod and you'll find that a
huge amount of time, effort, and money went into the build,
resulting in a show-stopper classic that can hammer down the
highway better than almost any other vintage ride on four wheels.
By all account this was an open-checkbook restoration, so you know
it's dialed-in everywhere you look, but you really need to see it
closer to appreciate just how spectacular it really is.
The color is Viper Red, a wonderful, high-impact, bright yet
sophisticated hue that gives this Tri-5 the very expensive look it
deserves. The investment in quality bodywork is evident everywhere
you look and the long flanks and bright 210 trim doesn't leave any
areas for shoddy workmanship to hide. The deep, glossy finish not
only makes heads turn with its flashy look, but it's surprisingly
easy on the eyes, and was applied with an eye toward functionality,
so you don't need to be afraid to drive it. No liberties were
taken, no chopped roof, no shaved handles, and no chrome or
stainless deletion, as it was important to the builders to pay
respect to the timeless '57 Chevy design. And although the paint
isn't perfect (would you even drive it if it was?), it's still
pretty darn good and looks so fresh that it's bound to turn heads
for years to come. Spectacular chrome only enhances the sparkling,
high-quality look and you know few things are more expensive to
refinish than the brightwork on a '50s automobile. Add in the
bright stainless body trim that's a highlight of the 210 models and
you have a car that doesn't have a single wrong line on it
anywhere.
There's not much 1957 left inside after a full-blown custom
restoration featuring high-end leather-clad benches fore and aft, a
custom center console up front, and spectacular ornate door panels
that complement the red upholstery perfectly. The stock Chevy dash
was slightly reworked and now houses a full set of bright white
Dakota digital gauges in the original 3-gauge instrument panel and
even though the overall look pays homage to 1957, it sure seems
sleeker and more high-tech, doesn't it? A billet steering wheel
with red leather on the rim anchors the cockpit atop a polished
tilt column, and a long expanse of polished billet trim is the
perfect contrast to the otherwise bright red metal dash. Plush red
carpets are protected with stock vinyl floormats below, there's a
taut headliner above, and a custom center console houses a set of
cup holders and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX/Bluetooth head unit that
manages the tunes. Rounding out the options list is the modern A/C
system that was cleverly installed into the dash, and yes, it's
blowing ice cold R134a refrigerated air throughout the cabin. Out
back, the back seat looks untouched and the trunk was beautifully
finished to match the cabin, with matching red carpets and hidden
side panels with an ingrained Chevrolet symbol in the middle adding
a trick touch.
Instead of a ho-hum drivetrain, this beautiful 210 packs an
upgraded and venerable 5.3L LS V8 Vortec motor. Like you, we're
tired of seeing garden-variety engines in these cars, and this
high-horsepower modern engine will definitely impress passengers
and onlookers alike. It's supremely smooth and thanks to modern
fuel injection, a polished LS1 intake and injectors, and a PSI wire
harness and computer, it starts quickly, idles smoothly, and pulls
without a hitch. At shows, you'll be extra proud to pop the hood
and show off the all the bling, including the ceramic-coated
long-tube headers, the polished power brake system, and polished
A/C compressor, and the bright air-intake tube and cone filter, all
of which absolutely pop out against the Viper Red inner fenders and
firewall. It's really dressed for show under the hood, and the
Eddie Motorsports S-Drive serpentine belt system keeps it all
working in unison. The shine and detail continue to the chassis
where you'll find fresh components throughout, tubular upper and
lower control arms, a satin-black dusted frame and floorpans, and a
brand new gas tank. Power 4-wheel disc brakes with drilled and
slotted rotors are at every corner, and the H-pipe dual exhaust
system burbles through a pair of Flowmaster mufflers that sound
fantastic. A 4L60E 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission feeds a
rugged rear end that's ready for red light-to-red light action and
long distance cruises alike, so whether you're hitting the Power
Tour or just taking the wife out on a Sunday, this 210 is ready to
go. 18-inch chrome Coys look great in any iteration, and those
blackwall radials are fat enough to handle all asphalt conditions
and have plenty of tread life left in them.
With only 247 miles on the clock since the build was finished two
years ago, this 210 cost a heck of a lot more to build than the
asking price today. If you like a bit of sophistication with your
performance, this Tri-5 Chevy Restomod delivers in a very big way.
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