Vehicle Description
There's an argument to be made that the Tri-5 Chevrolet is the
ultimate hobby car, with the 1955 in particular a huge fan
favorite. It can be anything you want it to be, from bone stock
show piece to this handsome, functional, and beautifully built
light resto-mod. Fitted with loads of modern conveniences, it is an
awesome blend of that great '50s look and modern functionality, and
with a bright red wrapper and oversized shiny shoes, this recently
restored 210 looks like a million bucks.
Bright red certainly grabs your attention and it's fortunate that
the bodywork underneath was nicely done, because there are going to
be a lot of eyeballs on this 210. Built only 6,184 miles ago, it's
holding up quite well as a driver-quality rig that's been driven
and enjoyed for several years, and if you wanted to take it up a
notch or two a professional cut-and-buff would make that hot red
paint 'pop' even more. Other than some deleted hood trim and
badging, nothing major has been modified, shaved, or chopped,
because, after all, what could you possibly do to make this car
look better? Instead, they seemed to realize that the factory got
it right and focused on making it look more streamlined and sparkle
just a bit more than it did in 1955. That means all the trim that
remains on the car was pulled for the paint job, either re-chromed
or outright replaced, then carefully shined-up and reinstalled so
it all lines up just right. Again, even the shiny stuff isn't
perfect, but it matches the strong driver quality look of the
finish and the overall vibe is just right. The simplicity of the
'55 works especially well, offering a great contrast between the
car's modern performance and old-fashioned look, and things like
the 'open-wide' eggcrate grille, the bumper guards, and the tinted
angular taillights are details we'll never see again on a
production car.
The interior focuses on comfort rather than all-out style, and when
you're cruising you'll appreciate it even more. The gray cloth
upholstery was done when the car was built and it still looks
great, with no splits, tears, or other issues, even in high-traffic
areas like the driver's side of the front split bench seat. The
rear bench was outfitted to match, as were the flanking door
panels, and although the look might be a tad dated, their condition
certainly doesn't feel old. Plush carpets work well to insulate the
interior from the elements, a set of durable black floormats
protect them, and that's a sporty looking B&M shifter atop the
transmission tunnel, with a white cue ball topper that looks like a
Hurst manual. The color-matched red dashboard, window sills, and
steering column bring a bit of color inside and the new billet and
chrome inserts on the dash sparkle beautifully against the
backdrop. The original gauges are gone, replaced by a cool custom
setup from Classic Instruments that includes all the major
functions, and the thick, wood-rimmed steering wheel at the helm is
a perfect fit. You'll also be pleased to discover that they've
thoughtfully added a JVC AM/FM/CD stereo in the dash, a set of
seatbelts up front, and a custom, flame-embossed '55 Bowtie
insignia in the rear seat back. Out back, the trunk is neatly
detailed with a reproduction rubber mat and plenty of bright red
paint, and it carries a full-size spare.
The engine is a 350 cubic inch V8 motor that makes plenty of power
to make the lightweight car a lot of fun to drive. Reported to be
an original LT1 that was at some point converted to an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor set-up atop a matching intake manifold, it has
great 'right-now' throttle response that makes it feel agile very
around town. Plenty of chrome and polished aluminum make the engine
bay look right when you open the hood at a show and with a big
aluminum radiator up front it never threatens to get hot, even on
the warmest days. A modern dual master cylinder manages the power
front disc brakes and power steering has been added to make it easy
for anyone to handle. Ram's horn style manifolds feed a burbling
dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers and the underside,
while not detailed for show, is just perfect for a car that's going
to see the road every chance it gets. Staggered American Racing
Torque Thrusts accentuate the stance and carry 225/55/17 front and
235/50/18 rear performance radials that fill the fenders
perfectly.
A perennial favorite, the '55 Chevy continues to make friends, and
this clean, well-built, and affordable 2-door Post makes a great
choice for summer fun. Call today!