Vehicle Description
1956 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan
The Chevrolet Two-Ten, or 210, was the midrange model of the
Chevrolet car from 1953 to 1957. It took its name by shortening the
production series number, (2100), by one digit in order to
capitalize on the 1950's trend toward numerical auto names. The
numerical designation '"210"' was also sporadically used in company
literature. It replaced the Styleline DeLuxe model available in
previous years. The Two-Ten was discontinued after the 1957 model
year to be replaced by the Biscayne. The Two-Ten shared the
wedge-shaped side trim with the Bel Air, but unlike the Bel Air,
(which had the wedge filled with an aluminum trim panel), the
Two-Ten's wedge was painted either body color, or top color with
the optional two-tone paint package. "Chevrolet" in script was
mounted inside the wedge.
This very nice example of a 3-owner 210 2 door in its original
exterior colors and never modified. Sporting its original
6-cylinder, bright and shiny trim, and snappy interior you can't go
wrong with this middle year, documented ultra-low mileage,
(15,453), Chevy from the Tri-Five craze.
Exterior
A respray of the original Inca Silver covers the panels of this 210
and presents with some sanding scratches, dents, scrapes and
blotchiness of the paint particularly on the roof. Chrome bumpers
are good, and the trim is shiny with no dimpling. The Chevrolet
script in your grandmother's handwriting is also good. 15-inch body
colored steel wheels with dog dish style caps wrapped in black wall
rubber are seen on all 4 corners. A shout to the rear brake lights
with their Buck Rogers styling within ever so slightly finned rear
quarter corners. From the front hood ornament of the streaking jet,
single headlight on either side with a chromed visor above and
lots-o-chrome below with the egg crate silver grille and lower
bumper with extra chrome vertical bump bars. Let's go to the
drive-in and turn some heads on nostalgia night. A shout out to the
curved glass in front and back, which wraps around to form the rear
of the passenger's compartment, which we are waiting with eager
anticipation to enter and read about...here we go!
Interior
Starting at the base, like new black rubber matting covers the
floors. What may be factory installed upholstery is clean and in
split bench seat form is a mix of charcoal cloth and textured white
vinyl the rear bench follows suit in both material and condition.
Also, fabric on the door panels appears original as well as the
headliner. An all-steel black dash matches the quality of the rest
of the car. The dash is stunning with the all black, and the two
fan like bumps holding the speedometer and the passenger Chevrolet
logo in your grandmother's script are present and cannot be missed.
An original steering wheel is seen fronting the dash. An
AM/FM/Cassette radio is installed in the dash but since this was a
radio delete car the consignor retained the delete plate.
Drivetrain
Lifting the hood we see the factory applied coating on the
underside and between the fenders is a very simplistic blue painted
235ci inline 6-cylinder. This is attached to the original 3-speed
transmission, and the two work together beautifully to feed power
back to the rear axle weighing in with a 3.70 ratio
Undercarriage
Due to the low mileage and excellent care over the years we see a
clean undercarriage with just patina, surface rust and factory
undercoating. A strong rust-free frame supports the factory floors
and rockers which are rust free as are the numerous body hangers.
Independent coil spring suspension with drum brakes is noted up
front and in the back, we see leaf springs and drum brakes. A
surface rusted but complete single exhaust system rounds out our
tour down below.
Drive-Ability
The car runs smooth and quiet, accelerates nicely and shifts
smoothly through the gears. It has a nice cruising altitude if you
will, and an overall comfortable seating and ride. A very
impressive fun and event free test drive from this classic.
A 3-owner car has undergone a few minor changes but remains mostly
original, with some of the exterior panels starting to show some
wear and tear, and a beautiful 50's interior. A solid power plant,
a nicely colored example of the mid Tri Five era in the mid end
trim form of a 210. And the dual fan dash is to die for!
VIN DECODE
B56B136787
B-2100 Series 210
56-1956
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
136787-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 56 1011-1956 210 2 Door Sedan
BODY NO M18660-Baltimore Body #
TRIM NO 564-Charcoal Cloth
PAINT NO 7520A-Inca Silver
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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