Vehicle Description
Chevrolet has long been considered a 'working man's brand'. The
interesting thing is, despite those humble origins, Chevy
consistently peddles enough content-laden trucks to also be
considered one of the best-selling luxury marques in the world. No
doubt, a big part of the firm's upscale appeal comes from the
Corvette. From 1950s optimism to 21st century moxie, the Chevrolet
Corvette has always represented everything aspirational about the
automotive experience. Of course, another part of that appeal is
the franchise's long history of creating many of the world's most
iconic vehicles. And that unique axiom is exactly where you'll find
this stellar tri-five custom: self-assuredly rumbling at the
crossroads of timeless style and world-class athleticism. Timeless,
of course, because it's a 1957 210 that's been lovingly massaged
through a nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration. And a world-class
stoplight slayer because, during that restoration, it was fitted
with 6.2 liters of smooth Chevrolet Performance small block! Ready
to see why the bowtie brand is affectionately called USA-1?
TWO TENS
Cruised and cherished by the same loving family for 51 years, this
sultry 210 rolls on the right side of excellent thanks to a
professional rotisserie restoration that was perfected by the pros
at Cleveland, Georgia's Designer Street Rods. Naturally, that build
involved nut-and-bolt disassembly and a full strip to bare metal.
Once solid and smooth, those timeless surfaces were carefully
sealed in glossy two-stage that reflects a custom take on Aston
Martin Charcoal Gray. And today, this sweet Chevy is a lights-out
custom that's earned national accolades at some of the biggest
shows in the collector car hobby!
Literal proof that more doesn't necessarily mean better, this post
sedan turns virtually every head it passes by simply doing what it
does best: being one of the finest classics on the planet. No heavy
add-ons or overwrought fabrication, just balanced proportions and
tasteful aesthetics. At the front of the car, a sculpted bumper
points black-tipped, Bel Air-style Dagmars beneath a 210-spec
grille that's lead by a custom Chevrolet crest. Hooded buckets
shade trick Harley-Davidson headlights, which frame Bel Air style
header ornamentation that swaps traditional gold for attractive
chrome. Between those torches, familiar Spear Bullet Spoons lead
capped Delay Wipers, which front a smoked and stainless-trimmed
greenhouse. That glass gets reflected by tidy mirrors, which join
factory door handles and ornate fuel injection scripts above Bel
Air-style Speed Spears and Bel Air-style fender louvers. Those
louvers, devoid of their usual gold sheen, oppose clean 210 quarter
trim that melts into modern, LED taillights. And those lights cap a
210-spec bumper beneath Bel Air-style trunk badging that, you
guessed it, favors chrome instead of gold.
FUEL INJECTION
Enact this Chevy's polished hood supports and you'll find 6.2
liters of divine GM small block. Officially known as the Chevrolet
Performance LS376/480, that trusty engine twists a respectable 495
horsepower into 473 lb./ft. of pavement-slaying torque! At the top
of the block, a polished air box slinks breeze through a proven GM
throttle body. Reliable electronic fuel injection lines a composite
GM intake and rectangular-port L92-style heads. Factory coils fire
hot AC Delco plug wires. A nodular crank, powdered connecting rods
and hypereutectic pistons provide stout 10.7 to 1 compression. A
hydraulic roller cam maximizes intake efficiency. Speaking of
breathing, that smooth valvetrain funnels spent gases through
coated Hooker Super Competition headers. There's a lightweight
aluminum radiator that's slid between a custom support and twin
puller fans. A bright serpentine drive spins a polished alternator
opposite a polished AC compressor. Fast Chevrolet scripts, embedded
in glossy carbon fiber, cap a custom-painted engine cowl that,
along with a custom-painted oil cap, adds a whole lot of style.
And, as you likely deduced from our photos, the fresh mill rolls in
a smooth, body-matched frame that's finished with niceties like
trick dipsticks, blended brake components, custom inner fenders and
a smoothed firewall.
MODERN MARVEL
Not surprisingly, the bottom of this show worthy bowtie continues
the theme of pairing proven hardware with enhanced technology.
Glossy floors create a picturesque backdrop for a crisp factory
frame that's been stripped, smoothed and fully finished. That
chassis looks especially appealing built with tubular arms, big
sway bars, QA-1 coil-overs, QA-1 shocks and monochromatic lowering
blocks. Behind the LS3, a tough 4L70E 4-speed makes excellent use
of a color-keyed Currie 9-inch. Easy turns come courtesy of a
power-assisted BorgWarner steering box. Speed gets scrubbed by
power-assisted Baer calipers, which drain a quality Baer master
cylinder to cinch a quartet of drilled and slotted rotors. A
custom-fabricated fuel tank secures plenty of 'go juice'.
Aluminized exhaust feeds rowdy Flowmaster mufflers and polished
stainless tips. And all that hardware rolls on handsome Billet
Specialties Invaders, which spin 225/45ZR18 Nitto NT555 G2s in
front of 255/40ZR19 Nitto NT555 G2s.
CUSTOM AND COOL
Swing the doors and you'll find attractive custom upholstery that
was professionally stitched and installed by Paul Atkins Interiors
of Hanceville, Alabama. Supple bucket seats wrap subtle lap belts
and rich Terracotta leather around full power adjustment for both
the car's driver and front passenger. Between those reclining
thrones, a custom console stretches glossy carbon fiber trim around
billet power window switches, a short Lokar shifter and custom
Kenwood audio that's complete with a backup camera. A body-matched
210 dash hangs tweaked Classic Instruments telemetry over billet
foot pedals and controls for cool Vintage Air conditioning. Flowing
door panels float a sharp combination of billet and carbon fiber
between clean Daytona Carpet and remote-controlled power door
locks. The driver spins a polished and bowtie-branded steering
wheel around a tilting Ididit column. And a custom-upholstered
trunk rounds out the style.
Owning a lights-out classic is cool. Owning a lights-out classic
that's been tastefully customized is something few are lucky enough
to experience. Owning a tastefully customized, lights-out classic
that's propelled by one of the hottest powerplants ever created is
the stuff most gearheads dream about. Don't miss your chance to
enjoy this incredible tri-five!
HIGHLIGHTS
World class, magazine-featured tri-five resto-mod that's the
product of a professional rotisserie build
In the care of one passionate enthusiast for the past 51 years
Winner of multiple national awards
6.2 liter Chevrolet Performance LS376/480 crate engine
495 horsepower and 473 lb./ft. of torque
4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission
Currie 9-inch rear axle
Modern air conditioning
BorgWarner power steering
Baer 4-wheel power disc brakes
Smoothed frame and a heavily upgraded suspension
Professionally installed custom interior with Terracotta
leather
Power-operated seats that recline
Modern audio system
Power windows and remote power door locks
Custom-mixed Aston Martin Charcoal Gray paint with Bel Air-inspired
trim
18 and 19-inch Billet Specialties Invader wheels
Large-diameter exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and Hooker Super
Competition headers<...for more information please contact the
seller.
