Vehicle Description
1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan
Granted, in most cases it's the Bel Air that receives the lion's
share of attention. One might even go so far as to question whether
or not Chevy even produced anything other than the Bel Air, (and
Corvette), in 1957, yet two other models were rolling for the
assembly line: the 150, for the economy-minded consumer, and the
210, which bridged the gap between the 150 and the luxurious Bel
Air. Today, these are the affordable models that make great
alternatives to owning and restoring the more expensive Bel
Air.
For consignment a mid-range trim package of 1957 in the form of a
210 dressed as a Bel Air. With a clean interior, snappy Onyx Black
paint, new bumpers, a rebuilt drivetrain, and some upgrades along
the way...it's now your chance to get into the Tri Five era. You
Ain't Nuthin but a hound dog...
Exterior
With deep end of the pool sinister Onyx Black bathing the body
panels, we can see a few inclusions, areas of blistering, and
scratches on the finish but it's an overall verynicely applied job
from the 1970's. The chrome is showing nicely all around thanks to
the new wrap-around front bumper and "Dagmar" corners of trimmings
for the gold tinted grille. This car has the stainless steel
horizontal ribbed panels which are ever expanding as they move back
as the trimming panel for the rear quarter. This takes its handoff
from a trim spear in chrome that starts at the front quarter
headlights. I just love this exterior design with the chrome topped
fins which drop vertically to form a crescent shaped tail light at
the bottom. Way down is a new rear bumper, nice and shiny, and this
has an inset oval back-up light on either side. Chrome tipped dual
exhaust peeks out from under the bumper. This car has deep 17 and
18-inch Ridler 5 spoke wheels and staggered width blackwall tires
on all 4 corners. I'm all shook up!
Interior
A recovering of the seats shows all black vinyl for the split back
upfront. In the back is a sprawling bench, finished in a trio of
tuck and roll black vinyl, smooth bolsters and borders and some
snappy gray and black knitted vinyl and cloth inserts. The dash
appears to have the original gauges, and has a silver dash bezel
with a full metal jacket contrasting medium blue painted dash top
and front. A thick rimmed 3 spoke drilled steering wheel fronts
this dash and is mounted atop an Ididit tilt steering column. There
is a duet of aftermarket white face gauges hanging from the center
bottom of the dash, and just above is the factory AM radio. The
door panels are lightly textured black vinyl with a softly curved
trim spear and black padded armrest. More chrome appears on these
panels in the form of like new cranks and actuators. Black
carpeting in very clean condition floods the floors, and a Lokar
shifter reaches for the driver's hand from the hump. Above is a
stunning new black broadcloth headliner is looking very 50's and
pristine. It's a hunk of burning love for me!
Drivetrain
Residing now under the hood in this gleaming engine bay is a 350ci
motor rebuilt by Ted "Squeak" Slaybough approximately 300 miles
ago. It has a Holley 4-barrel carburetor perched atop an Edelbrock
intake manifold and a rebuilt 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
on back. This combination sends power to a 3.36 geared rear axle.
Headers are on and all bolt ons and reservoirs are corrosion free.
Keeping the engine cool and you toasty warm are a recored radiator
and new heater core. Don't be cruel.
Undercarriage
Obviously a frame on restoration with a mix of patina, black
undercoating and some surface rust for the underside. We note some
repairs on the rear crossmember and inner rockers, but everything
is remaining solid and buttoned up. A new fuel tank is on and now
we see power disc brakes for the front, and power drums for the
back. Independent coil sprung front suspension with new shocks and
lowering springs and leaf springs are on back providing the ride. A
shiny Flowmaster exhaust takes from the headers and releases the
spent gases out the back. We note relocated motor mounts and a
relocated transmissioncrossmember along with the addition of a
front sway bar.
Drive-Ability
A wonderful cruiser with nary even a squeak. It drives beautifully,
has nice handling, good acceleration from the 350 cubes, and all
working functions save for the speedometer. Just a hot rodded
1950's delight.
I'm not sure of the exact history with this car, but obviously it
was restored during its life, but when do not know. All good though
as it presents nicely in its mid-range 210 form. Hey, it's now or
never.
B57F204280
B-2100 Series 210 Sedan
57-1957
F-Flint, MI Assy Plant
204280-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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 vehicle in person.
