Vehicle Description
1953 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan
"Chevrolet proudly presents three beautiful news series for 1953 -
the distinctive Two-Ten series brings you dramatic new styling with
rich interior appointments that set its seven new models apart from
all other low-priced cars. Here in the 1953 Chevrolet, you will
find America's greatest value...and your best buy!". 1953 sales
brochure.
For consignment, a 1953 Chevrolet 210 2 door sedan that served a
family well as a great cruiser. The kids are older now and the car
doesn't get as much use, so it's available for the next caretaker
to tell stories of their own. It's a well sorted and attractive car
that's ready to hit Main Street again!
Exterior
Monochromatic Yellow paint covers the car head to tail and includes
the headlight rings, parts of the chrome bumper, and roof which was
often a two tone accent back in the day. The hood has been shaved
of any accoutrements and now provides a smooth surface with a
rising cowl. Slab sided front fenders wear a spear that travels the
length of the car riding over the slightly articulated rear fenders
and creating visual interest on the waistline of the car. A custom
grille takes the place of the ornate original and is simple and
sleek and meshes well with the 15-inch Cragar SS wheels to give the
car an appropriate hot rod look. All of the metalwork looks great,
including the bevel cut chrome tailpipes that exit with authority
under the rear wrap around bumper under a smooth trunk and
attractive, three part taillights. While the horizontal surfaces
have great paint coverage, we note several areas of bubbling,
cracking, and dripping on vertical surfaces, mostly down low on the
sides and front.
Interior
Black door panels in a velour like material are intersected a Zee
formation trim piece while the front split bench mirrors the
stitched pattern found on the doors and lined in vinyl sidewalls
and a velour covered shell. The back bench is like new, and the
sidewalls carry over the door design and materials. A black rimmed
Grant steering wheel provides an ergonomic grip and the
asymmetrical 1953 dash remains, completely engulfed in yellow, and
housing Autometer and Sunpro gauges in a chrome backed pod. Metal
grating extends on the rest of the dash with an AM/FM/CD radio
mounted underneath the retro dash. A grooved shifter knob is atop a
robust stick, floor mounted and booted in a rubber accordion style
cover. Black loop carpet covers the floor in good condition while
velour finds its way to the headliner to complete the nice,
matching interior. The trunk is unfinished and clean.
Drivetrain
The big hood rises to reveal a relatively clean engine bay filled
with a 350ciV8, with an Edelbrock intake, Holley 4-barrel
carburetor, and headers. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
handles the transfer of power and sends it to the 10 bolt rear.
Power disc brakes are up front while power drums are on the back
wheels.
Undercarriage
Clean and driver quality underneath, however we do note some
invasive rust most prevalent on the inner rocker panels and one
area on an upper frame beam. The dual exhaust ride cleanly into a
pair of Cherrybomb mufflers and suspension consists of a Mustang II
front end and leaf springs in the rear. A few drops of oil are
noted on the oil pan, the transmission pan, and some residual oil
on the rear differential.
Drive-Ability
Oh yes, we can totally see this as the vehicle for family fun
nights, whether cruising Main Street with our neighbors, or for fun
ice cream run, this bright yellow hot rod fits the bill. The 350
sounds great through practically straight pipes and has good
acceleration, thwarted only by choice by those power brakes. It's a
comfortable cab with lots of room and good visibility. Everything
works with the exception of the radio which turns on but does not
provide sound and we noted the volts are reading low.
Before the dawn of the infamous "Tri-fives" came their predecessors
in the form of 210 2 door sedans, a great value for Americans and
providing all the features a pedestrian in 1953 would want. Now
this '53 has some modern touches and a showy glow and is ready to
provide good times to the next owner of this Two-Ten!
B53N159367
B-2100 Series
53-1953
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
159367-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 53 1011W-1953 2100 Series 210 2 Door Sedan
BODY NO N35080-Norwood Body #
TRIM NO 241-Light & Dark Gray Pattern Cloth
PAINT NO 496-Dusk Gray
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