Vehicle Description
1957 Chevrolet 210 Custom
The Tri-Five era was a special moment for Chevrolet and while they
are all popular in the collector car world, the '57 has to lead the
pack. Everyone has their favorite of the 3 years but there is no
doubt that the '57 has become an automotive icon and poster car for
the classic car community. It is synonymous with 50's car history
and has widely been used in pop culture so frequently that even
those not in the hobby can call them out. Greaser hair, poodle
skirts and the 1957 Chevrolet all are go-to representations for the
decade. The Chevy you see here is a very nicely done car and comes
with meticulous records of the build process. It is a 210 but now
wears Bel Air trim over the very clean custom Blue paint that has a
beautiful shine and was professional done by Herr Customs out of
Indiana. All of the chrome/stainless is in great condition,
straight, and cleanly mounted in place. The glass is all good as
well and it has a tinted front windshield. The body on it is all
rust free and it received new door skins, full quarter panels, and
some sections of the front fenders. It has a nice stance and rides
on a set of Cragar SS wheels which are a nice touch of custom on
the exterior.
Under the classic speared hood the car has a fully rebuilt 1978 350
cubic inch 4 bolt main motor. The engine looks good with its finned
valve covers and chrome air cleaner up top. It also features a lot
of performance upgrades like Badger forged pistons, perfect circle
rings, a Melling high volume oil pump, Michigan motorsports
main/rod bearings, Detroit gaskets, RKE True roller timing set,
solid lifters, a Holley Street Dominator intake, Holley 650 cfm
carburetor and more. Other performance work during the build
include blending the valve packets, port matching the intake
runners and all the runners were deflashed. The car runs extremely
well and sounds great through the dual exhaust which exits below
the rear bumper. It has no heating issues thanks to the added
aftermarket aluminum radiator. Paired with the motor is a 1969 wide
ratio Muncie manual transmission and a 1968 Camaro 12 bolt housing
with 1970 Mark 3 series posi carrier and GM high impact 3:73 gears.
The front brakes on it have been converted to discs and it has a
CPP power brake booster. During the build the car got new rear
springs, coil springs, lower ball joints, new body mounts and a new
gas tank with new filler neck.
The interior of the car has been completely redone and it now has
high back bucket seats up front in Gray upholstery with Chevy
Bowties on the headrests. It is very nice throughout and there are
Black seat belts in place in both front and rear. On the floor is a
Hurst competition shifter that moves through the gears with ease.
The dash is all nicely painted to match the exterior. It has its
original style gauges but there is a polished secondary under dash
gauge pod for your oil pressure, temperature, and amp gauges. On
the column is a Sun Super Tach II tachometer and it is topped off
with a Lecarra 4 spoke Black wrapped steering wheel. The Chevy
AM/FM/Cassette player has been replaced and works properly. The
trunk is all very nicely finished out in matching upholstery and
offers a ton of additional storage space.
This cool classic has a great look, runs well and is ready to add
some trophies on your shelf. Everything on it works so hop in it,
turn the key and go!
Take this beauty home for $54,000.00!
