Vehicle Description
1955 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.
If you are thinking about owning a classic Chevrolet from the mid
1950's, you know something you can hop into and go for a cruise
down to your local McDonalds (it started in 1955) or just wasting
gas cruising listening to Bill Haley and The Comets, or maybe
showing off your girl's new poodle skirt, all in near showroom
style, then this 210 will grab you and never let go. Nicely
restored in 1998 and mostly in storage since, with only a few
faults showing through, this 210 has lots of upgrades in the
performance department. A worked big block engine, upgraded brakes,
and oozing 50's charm this car is ready for you!
Exterior
The recipient of a 1998 frame on restoration and bathed in
turquoise with white, and it does not get any more Mid-Century
Modern color-wise than this. Paint presents well with only minor
evidence of inclusions and some cracking of the paint underneath,
as does attached correct brite-work, badging, and chrome. This car
oozes simplicity as the first version with its simple chrome
grille, bumpers, and a streaking jet hood ornament that has flown
its way to the end of the hood to announce the cars arrival into
the jet age and yours at the drive in. Nicely done taillights, a
lack of any fins, and wonderful stainless window trimmings and
surrounds, add to the aura with the paint combo. We bottom out with
15" rally wheels wrapped in blackwall rubber.
Interior
Step into the time machine Peabody and Sherman, as we open the
door, we are met with styling right out of 1955 and all correct I
might add. Broadcloth turquoise and white stitching upper panels in
the door, bounded by square embossed white vinyl, then a little
clearer broadcloth turquoise on the bottoms, and this is just the
door panels! Moving our eyes inside we can see more turquoise
stitched checkerboard and mix in a lot of pristine white vinyl for
the bolsters, front and rear seats, and we are in true greaser/DA
heaven. A black metal dash with the iconic twin eyebrow shaped fans
house the speedometer, and passenger badging while in between the
fan we note a bowtie perforated panel that houses the
AM/FM/Cassette stereo. Mounted atop the dash is an AutoGauge
tachometer and mounted down low are a pair of Autogauge gauges to
assist with engine monitoring. A turquoise carpet floods the floors
and presents with minor soiling and in the center is a Hurst Super
Shifter. Above a stained turquoise headliner hangs tightly and is
missing its courtesy light cover.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, within the restored black engine bay, sits now a
454ci V8 making a consignor estimated 500hp! Within this block are
flat top pistons, a Pete Jackson gear drive, Crane roller rockers,
and a Cam Dynamics 575 lift 305 duration camshaft. It is topped
with an 850cfm 4-barrel Holley double pumper carburetor and 1974
781 casting polished oval port heads. It's all blinged out with
chrome valve covers, a chrome air cleaner assembly and a new AGI
distributor. An aluminum case Borg Warner T10 4-speed manual
transmission is bolted on the back of the mill and sends power back
to a 12-bolt 3.55 Positraction geared rear axle. For an extra seat
of the pants kick, a spare 4.11 gear set and Posi unit are
included.
Undercarriage
Underneath we are met with a mixture of patina, black paint and
some surface rust on the usual suspects. A rust-free frame supports
the independent coil spring front and leaf spring rear suspensions.
Disc brakes have been added on the front while drums remain on the
rear. Heavily surface rusted exhaust snakes its way rearward from a
pair of headers with matching surface rust and ending in chrome
tips. We note a repair on the spare tire well and some invasive
rust on the body hangers and rocker panels.
Drive-Ability
This beauty fired right up and ran like a top. Fab neck snapping
acceleration, bias free panic stopping with those power disc
brakes, and good handling with no creaks or groans. All functions
were working just great inside and out.
A really nice example with a tire frying powertrain, wonderful 50's
interior and eye-catching paint. Turn the key, let out the clutch
and rock and roll. Sweet...Vintage...Minty!
VIN DECODE
B55B209122
B-2100 Series 210
55-1955
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
209122-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
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
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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