Vehicle Description
1955 Chevrolet 210 Station Wagon
The term "station wagon" is used to describe the body style of a
car that has a longer roof line, multiple rows of passenger seating
and a cargo liftgate in the back. Over the years, this type of
vehicle has evolved, and it continues to influence the automotive
industry. The history of the station wagon is quite interesting and
displays the way that society dictates what cars are manufactured.
In the beginning, a station wagon was known as a "depot hack"
because it was used to carry passengers and cargo after they got
off of trains. The early design was based on a truck platform that
did not contain doors. In 1922, the first enclosed station wagon
was introduced. Ford began using a wood-based design that was
extremely popular at this time. Following WWII, technology
advanced, and steel replaced wood as the major material used to
manufacture this type of vehicle. The first factory-built steel
wagon belonged to Jeep. The modern design of a station wagon
reached its peak in the 1960s. This decade saw the development of
compact, mid-size and full-size wagons. A person could choose
between a two-way, three-way, side-by-side or liftback option.
Buick and Oldsmobile got creative and invented a raised roof that
had glass panels and a glass sunroof.
For consignment, a 1955 Chevrolet 210 Station Wagon, often mistaken
for a Handyman or a Nomad but if you understand the difference
between a 2dr sedan and a 2dr hardtop, (hardtop has no post), then
a Nomad is a 2dr hardtop wagon, thus it has no posts on the doors.
The Nomad is ONLY in the Bel Air series, (no such thing as 210 or
150 Nomad). That aside, thiscar would make any handyman proud and
also make them look very successful, as it has undergone a full
restoration and customization starting with a former Arizona car.
As our consignor states you could literally drive this shower and
goer across the country with little to no problems except for
running out of space from the trophies you'll receive when you
enter shows on your way.
Exterior
All bathed in Dark Brahma Jewel Metallic with just a few noticeable
faults within its deep paint, (minor cracks and solvent pop),
bathes all of the body and head and tail. The long metal top, sans
ribs as that's a Nomad feature, and chrome on this car is
spectacular to say the least. From the jet age hood ornament to the
mirrors, window trimmings around the lightly tinted glass, bumpers
and chromed egg crate grille,it's all show car quality. On either
side we see a fab trim spear that runs from the middle of the rear
doors and streaks back taping off to a point just ahead of the end
of the rear quarter panel. All other side trimmings have been
removed, giving the illusion of motion even when the car is
standing still. The front bumper is a one piece design sans guards,
and on back triangular tail lighting wraps around the ever so
slight hint of a tail fin. 15-inch polished Ansen Sprint slotsare
wrapped with some skinnies in the front and 275/60 fatties in the
rear. The neat thing about this exterior is the tasteful use of
chrome with the Brahma Jewel Metallic, it's not too little and not
too much. Just right baby bear.
Interior
A swing of any of the 4 doors and I'll be seeing you in all the
familiar places with custom black vinyl door panels dressed with
some black broadcloth, tuck and roll stitching, and with uber shiny
cranks and handles. Inside, immediately your eye races to the dash
where the only 1955 dual fan dash exists on Dark Brahma Jewel
painted metal top glory. Chromed bezels, knobs, pulls and steering
column with a tachometer strapped on gleam for your attention, and
you just cannot put it down. A polished aluminum band runs through
the dash center and sports a punched pattern of bowtie logos. Below
we note Vintage Air and a few toggle switches hanging below. The
center has a bowtie punched radio delete panel and in front of the
passenger is the second fan bump up within the dash, this one
housing a ribbed black panel. Below is black carpeting that is
beautiful enough to walkon as you enter thedinner gala. 2 like new
benches offer up the seating with both covered in black tuck and
roll tweed broadcloth highlighted by smooth gray bolsters and a
nifty dip in the center of the seat uppers. In the back cargo area
is miles of pristine black carpeting and red smooth vinyl covering
the sides. This holds true for the interior of the gate, which is
also black vinyl. A lightly sagged black headliner is above and
presents with many panels and all clean providing the perfect
backdropfor the custom roll cage.
Drivetrain
Within the black fully restored engine bay is a black block painted
and otherwise gleaming 454ci V8. It is topped with an Edelbrock
intake and a QuickFuel 750cfm 4-barrel carburetor. On the back is
strapped a rebuilt 4L80E 4-speed automatic tranny and wayyyy in the
back is the Dana 60 rear axle with 3.55 gearing and a Powerlock
Posi unit. All bolt ons and other mechanicals are polished for a
corrosion free showroom condition.
Undercarriage
Frame and floor pans as well as spare tire housing, suspension and
rockers are all fully restored and painted with nice black
rustproofing. For the front, a rebuilt Camaro front subframe has
been grafted in and holds independent coil spring suspension and on
back leaf springs supported by silver colored shock absorbers. A
Dynomax muffler system is on in dual form and these take the
handoff from the headers now on the block. Noted power disc brakes
are now on the front and reargiving the car a woah factor on
steroids.
Drive-Ability
A super quick starter, nice sound, great power, even nicer
acceleration and handling, and stops on a dime. All in the comfort
of near perfect interior seating and all functioning interior
controls, all floating in perfectly preserved black carpeting. The
only exterior issue we noticed was the reverse lights failed to
illuminate, but then again, how often do you plan on going
backwards?
We get some fabulous cars in every shape and style, but this one is
really one of the nicest 210 wagons I've had the pleasure to have
laid my eyes on. A wonderful restoration and well planned upgrades
that tick like a swiss watch, and looks like a Rolex.
VB550063736
V-V8
B-2100 Series
55-1955
0-Oakland, CA Assy Plant
063736-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.
