Vehicle Description
1957 Chevrolet 210 2 Door Station Wagon
"There's a wagon load of pleasure in a Chevy wagon. We believe
there's more to choosing a wagon than you'd think. You have to get
in and size it up. You have to study it, inside and out, for space
and for style. Then you have to get it out on the road. That's
where Chevy does the talking. When you take the wheel of this
wagon, you'll discover what "pleasure by the wagon load" really
means!" From the 1957 Chevrolet Station Wagon sales brochure.
For consignment, a 1957 Chevrolet 210 2 door station wagon with a
350ci V8 under the hood and several trophy awards under its belt.
Clean from stem to stern in fantastic blue and white decor.
Exterior
Classic 50's two tone envelopes this car with two stage Medium Blue
and white, delineated by the polished metal trim spear and vertical
accent. Let's move right the back where fins protrude beyond the
tailgate, chrome rimmed and spilling over the tail lights which sit
atop a robust rear bumper with stylized bookends and a straight bar
spanning the width of the wagon. Up top, rows of large windows are
intersected by small pillars, creating a greenhouse like few others
and augmented by the wrap-around windshield. Rocket hood ornaments
convey an aggressiveness, like if you don't get out of my lane, I
will be firing these torpedoes. Meanwhile, the grille and bumper is
a chromed work of art as are the headlight surrounds, and all in
fantastic condition. 15-inch polished American Racing Torque Thrust
wheels with knock off caps carry 235/75R15 white wall tires with a
late 2022 date code. Our only noted imperfection is some peeling
chrome on a wraparound end of a bumper.
Interior
Clean white pleated panels on the door are flanked by a medium blue
header and dark blue carpeted lowers. The split bench seats are
also adorned in medium blue bordering white pleated centers in a
striking contrast that even shows on the armrest which wears blue
piping on a white coat. The rear bench is perfect, and 57 Chevy is
embroidered on the white seat belts, front and back, a nice
attention to detail. A 2 spoke, white rimmed steering wheel on a
polished tilt column fronts a dash that could easily double as a
vintage jukebox with chrome ornamentation around white face gauges
with blue needles. More attention to detail! A polished panel spans
the dash topped by the blue painted top while a three gauge cluster
has been added to the bottom along with an AM/FM/CD radio. The
floor mounted Lokar shifter wears a white boot and is surrounded by
blue loop carpet protected by 57 Chevy branded floor mats. As a
topper, the perforated white headliner is in great shape. The
storage area contains white rimmed carpeted mats with the tailgate
being lined with colors and patterns consistent with the seats and
door panels.
Drivetrain
Show quality shine greets us as we flip up the hood and find a
mostly polished 350ci V8 topped by a 4-barrel Weber carburetor.
Even the hood braces are chromed. A 700R4 4-speed automatic
transmission is attached and sends power to the 10 bolt axlein
back. Power brakes are provided with discs in front and drums in
back.
Undercarriage
More polished components and blue bolts on the chromed differential
cover. Relatively clean underneath with minimal surface rust, some
transmission fluid on the line in, but no other out of place
fluids. The dual exhaust runs from polished headers into Flowmaster
mufflers and then out back with twin chrome tips split wide. Coil
springs are up front and leaf springs out back.
Drive-Ability
Big windows and lots of chrome and white surrounding you makes for
a bright and comfortable interior. The 350 fires up with a
tolerable roar and sets out on a short excursion around the test
loop where we find adequate power, great tracking, good handling,
and satisfactory braking. Only two functions were found to be
faulty, including the horn and the heater blower. Everything else
works. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Vintage wagons have been hot in the collector market for a while
now and there's no sign of the fervor cooling. They are still
uncommon at car shows and provide a glimpse into family life in the
mid-50's. This is a show worthy, turnkey example that checks all
the boxes. Nearly 70 years after its production, this Two-Ten can
still deliver a wagon load of pleasure.
B57B154887
B-2100 Series
57-1957
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
154887-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in
person.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune
in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy
listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
