Vehicle Description
Tri-5 builds don't turn out this cool without a lot of planning, a
ton of effort, and a large amount of coin. Featuring brilliant
white-over-red paint, a stout 350 V8 crate motor, and a sumptuous
custom interior, this 1955 Chevrolet 210 is the perfect vintage
cruiser to take on a cross-country jaunt with the family, and will
knock 'em dead at the local cruise night.
Building a cool Shoebox isn't easy, and making it look unique
without radical alterations is a trick in itself, one that the pros
who built this 2-door 'Post' seem to have mastered. Straight
sheetmetal and correct detailing give this '55 an honest, top
driver-quality look that will earn both respect and admiration on
the street, because pretty much everyone digs a super-clean Tri-5.
Bodywork is extremely well done, and with that slick Torch Red and
White paint, the effect is both contemporary and vintage. Two-tone
Tri-5s are timeless, and nobody will argue that it doesn't give the
car a more appropriate look, especially with the bright colors and
all that shiny chrome. During the rebuild, all the original trim,
brightwork, and chrome appeared to have been replaced because it's
all really shining up like new. Although the paint was completed a
few years back and shows a few very minor signs of use, there
really is no downside to any Shoebox Chevy when it's put together
this well. And while it's not exactly a sleeper, this sweet little
Chevy has all the right moves, with a raked stance that let's
everyone know it can throw down any time, any place.
Perfectly complimenting the bright exterior is a wonderful light
gray and white interior, a rather subdued combination that would
look right at home in a much more expensive vehicle. The original
bench was chucked in favor of comfortable low-back power buckets,
and they've been upholstered in high-end upholstery with
squared-off patterns in the centers, and a comfy bench was
outfitted to match out back. Stylish two-tone door panels were
tailored to complement the seats at the flanks, although the
builders couldn't resist a bit of flash and covered the seatbelts
and floors in plush, blood-red carpeting that insulates the entire
cabin nicely. The window moldings and steel dash were coated in the
same elegant White paint found outside, with bright chrome accents
on the door hardware, gauge bezel, and tilt steering column
providing just enough bling inside. A modern billet steering wheel
with a comfortable leather rim was fitted at the head of the
driver's cockpit, and just beyond it a modern all-in-one gauge
layout mimics the instruments of old, yet keeps a keener eye on the
upgraded hardware under the hood. Modern A/C has been added using
an under-dash unit and fills the cabin with cold air, and that tall
Lokar shifter that splits the seats manages a 700R4 4-speed
automatic transmission below. Entertainment comes from an Kenwood
multimedia LED unit built into a custom housing under the dash, and
in addition to powering a thundering JL Audio/Kenwood stereo system
with speakers stashed throughout the cabin, there's also a back-up
camera wired to it. The red carpets are plush, the headliner is
taut, and there's plenty of room in the backseat for all your
friends. Out back the trunk has been custom finished with red
carpets to match the cabin, along with a custom panel that neatly
stores away the car's wiring.
The great thing about the small block Chevy's longevity is that you
can drop a modern motor under the hood of a vintage shoebox and it
fits perfectly. Thanks to that smooth-running and powerful 350 V8
crate engine (with an estimated 36K miles on the clock), this 210
cruises effortlessly at modern speeds, starts easily, and parts are
plentiful just about anywhere in the country, so long trips are
worry-free affairs. With plenty of giddy-up and the benefits of
modern compression, it's happy on pump gas and an electronic
ignition system fires it instantly. Power is boosted thanks to an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor atop an Edelbrock airgap intake, and
long-tube headers. Finned valve covers and a matching air cleaner
further dress up the engine bay, along with a shiny new 12-volt
alternator, modern A/C compressor, and newer power brake system
that was finished to match the engine bay. A big radiator with an
electric fan keeps it cool under the harshest conditions, and with
those headers feeding into an H-pipe Flowmaster dual exhaust
system, it has an authoritative rumble to it. The chassis is solid
but not detailed and features upgrades throughout, including a
Camaro front clip, sway bars fore and aft, and power steering and
Wilwood power 4-wheel disc brakes that all work to improve the
210's road manners. The 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission means
highway cruising is definitely on the menu, and it spins a sturdy
Currie posi-traction rear end. Shiny American Racing Torque Thrust
wheels were added to give the car a hot-rod look and they wear
235/50/17 front and 255/50/17 rear blackwall performance radials
with plenty of grip.
With a high-quality build and all the creature comforts, this '55
Chevy is a cruiser you can buy affordably and drive today with
great confidence. Call today!
