Vehicle Description
Looking through our inventory, you'll see a lot of Tri-5 Chevys,
but one thing sticks out: there aren't all that many '56s like this
super clean 1956 Chevrolet 210 "post" 2-door sedan. Whether that's
because there are fewer of them out there in the world or because
their owners love them too much to part with them, we can't say.
What we can say is that if you're a fan of the smooth, refined look
of the '56 models, this dialed-in Tri-5 is an excellent choice for
a turn-key rod.
Painting this '56 210 bright white over teal means that someone
wanted to get noticed, and with that comes the responsibility to
get the bodywork right. Many hobbyists feel that the '56s are the
cleanest of the Tri-Fives, and the awesome two-tone finish on this
one certainly reinforces that perspective. There's no place for
sloppy gaps to hide, so the builders made sure they were nice and
even, and while traditional two-tone paint jobs were offered by the
factory, the updated palette of this car makes a statement, too.
Finished just 2,532 miles ago, the paint and bodywork still looks
very fresh, with a top driver-quality shine, depth, and luster to
both contrasting colors that only high-end builds can boast. The
doors shut flush, the lines are laser straight, the drip rails are
smooth and clean, and the gaps are all exacting - and because they
got the bodywork trimmed out properly the paint needed to match the
effort. Thankfully it does, with only minor imperfections to
report, and even though it's been driven and enjoyed, it still
looks like a million bucks you can't argue with the looks this car
gets on the street. The polished stainless, particularly the
blinging 210-spec side trim, stands out and looks fantastic,
emphasizing the car's lean, sporty profile while it separates the
two colors. There's also a sizeable investment in chrome, because
the bumpers, grille, and other ornamentation that's all in
excellent shape, and despite being an updated build, there are no
real deviations from the stock look and all the trim is present and
accounted for.
The interior nails the perfect blend of retro and modern, combining
the original dash with upgrades like modern two-tone vinyl
upholstery that looks great. Doing it this way not only gives you
more comfort, but an upholstery combination that looks fantastic in
the vintage Chevy bodywork. Gorgeous two-tone turquoise and white
vinyl upholstery on the bench seats is loads nicer than anything
you could get in the '50s, and the door panels were stitched to
match. Turquoise carpets with the correct pile and loop line the
floors and continue the color theme inside, and the taut headliner
above was finished to match to complete the cabin's full suite.
It's incredibly clean and fresh inside, so much so that we had our
photographer take off his shoes before he climbed in to document
this beauty. The teal dash was beautifully painted and covered with
brightly polished trim, blinging bright as the anchor of the cabin.
A polished tilt column with a leather-rimmed billet wheel adds to
the comfort inside, because you're going to want to spend a lot of
time in here, and the column shifter was polished to match. Just
ahead of it, the instrument bezel is full of black-faced
digital/analog gauges that are far more accurate than what came
stock in 1956, and for entertainment, there's a retro-sound
AM/FM/AUX stereo that fits in the dash like it was born there. The
biggest modification might be the modern A/C unit, but it fits in
neatly enough given this car's somewhat dual personality. The trunk
was also finished to the same top-end standards as the cabin, with
hidden panels that match the patterns inside and plush carpets on
the floors.
Easy and reliable cruising was the goal of this build (with a touch
bit more power), and with that in mind the builders installed a
strong 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 that's been augmented with an .040
overbore, fresh 350 heads, a 327 steel crank, flat-top pistons, and
a healthy cam inside. The small block runs great and looks even
better covered in all that chrome, and it's fed through a Holley
4-barrel carb atop a polish aluminum intake, and breathers easy
through a set of long-tube headers at the flanks. There's plenty of
flash under there, too, because you're going to want to take this
one to the cruise night and open the hood, and you'll dig details
like the glossy black inner fenders, firewall, aluminum valve
covers and chrome Edelbrock open-air cleaner. The modern A/C
compressor, alternator, and dual master cylinder/brake booster were
brightly polished to match, and the Chevy Orange engine enamel on
the block really pops out from the engine bay. A 700R4 4-speed
automatic transmission offers quick reflexes and a towering
overdrive gear and the stock rear end hangs on a set of upgraded
shocks so this car always has the right attitude and stance.
Long-tube headers and a dual exhaust system with Super Turbo
mufflers sounds awesome, a big aluminum radiator keeps the whole
show nice and cool, and power steering and power front disc brakes
mean this car was meant for the road, not just the show field.
Polished Jegs finish the sporty look and wear 225/60/15 front and
255/60/15 rear BFGoodrich white-letter radials.
It's a safe bet to assume this car will be like all the other '56s
we feature: it won't last long. Call today!
