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 1950s 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.
For consignment, a restored and modded Chevrolet 210 in 2 door form
from 1956. It has been modded to go faster, and indeed its mission
accomplished with this example. A consignor stated 355ci V8, two
tone blue and white paint, and a newchrome front bumper, and
painted rear to match the color of the body above them front and
rear. Underneath it's a solid car with a new gas tank and sender,
traction bars and new power brakes.
Exterior
With the front of the car "simplified", we see an all shaved hood
now just painted blue. Below is a horizontal ribbed grille, and a
new chrome bumper below. All is shiny and brite, and the bumper is
sans its rabbit ears, so it is looking much cleaner. Moving back we
see some wraparound glass for the front and rear windows, and the
top and trunk as well as the back of the car moves from blue to
white. A spear starting upfront mid headlight slowly dives downward
and backward widening, and eventually diving to the rear bumper. An
opposing angled trimming with some faux vents in it, is just behind
the doors, and meets up with the diving spear to create the
delineation between the blue and white in the rear quarter. The
trunk has also been shaved of any badging, and the rear bumper is
now that part of the body matching white. On the corners of the
rear quarters are vertical bezels with a rocket nose tail light and
inset reverse lights with these snappy bezels. Large chromed
exhaust tips peek out from underneath the car's white bumper, and
14-inch front and 15-inch Cragar chrome 5 spoke wheels are wrapped
by older blackwall rubber.
Interior
Inside is my favoriteTri-5 dash with the dual eyebrow design, use
of lots of chrome and well appointed for the wrap around to match
the doors. This dash is mostly original with the black face
semicircular speedo and small lights with it to indicate a turn
signal blinking. Now a column mounted tachometer has been
installed. Below the all steel black dash topper, is a band of
aluminum punched with a repeating bow tie pattern..nifty! An
aftermarket trio of gauges is hanging below the dash and is in
black so it's mostly unassuming. A wood rimmed 3 spoked drilled
rally steering wheel fronts this great looking dash and to the
driver's right is a B&M T style floor shifter. It is sitting on
a central hump which is covered in nice clean black carpeting. In
front of the passenger is the 2nd eyebrow and it has a fan like
design with a Chevrolet badge in your grandmother's handwriting and
a clock below in the center of the V it creates. Loads of tuck and
roll for the seats, door panels and even sides in the back are in
abundance and all looking in great condition. The black headliner
above is nice and tight and has a punched vented pattern within
it.
Drivetrain
Under the hood in a fully restored engine bay, sits a consigner
stated 355ci V8. It sports a Weiand intake manifold and an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor on top. A TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission is on back and it works with a 3.36 great pumpkin in
the middle of the rear axle. Headers and a Turbo muffler system is
on, along with an open round air cleaner covering, and chromed
valve coverings. A new ignition coil is now in, and the master
cylinder looks as new. A braided fuel line and supple hoses and
wires are all over this beautiful mill.
Undercarriage
Starting with the new fuel tank and pickup and sender, and going
through the well covered undercarriage with rustproofing, we note
no rust in sight, but we do note repairs in the inner rockers. The
floor pans are stamped and straight, as is the overall frame all
covered in rust proofing. Independent coil sprung front suspension
is on, and in back some leaf springs with yellow painted traction
bars are now installed. Power drum brakes which are truly new, are
installed in all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, great runner and is able to grab some eyes to look
at it while you are on your cruise. Smooth shifting, good handling
and quick stop braking which is bias free was experienced in this
test drive.
Slightly modded find for the simplified busy side, and modded on
the engine side, along with some traction bars, a new fuel tank and
power brakes all around, it's all buttoned up and ready to turn the
key and go to impress. How about impressing your garage?
B56B075355
B-2100 Series 210
56-1956
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
075355-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 56 1011-1956 210 2 Door Sedan
BODY M17057-Baltimore Body #
TRIM 564-Charcoal Cloth
PAINT 701-India Ivory, Onyx Black
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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)
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