Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is proud to offer this 1957
Chevrolet 210 for sale. They don't make cars as beautiful as cars
were in the late 50's: the curves and the pronounced tail fins add
flair and character that no car today offers. During the
restoration, its owner decided to focus on performance over pretty,
starting with the engine of course. Its potent BluePrint Engines
"Cruiser" 350 CID V8 (dynoed at 375 flywheel HP) is outfitted with
a complete Holley Sniper 2 fuel injection system (including new
fuel tank and Holley in-tank fuel pump). Backing the peppy 350 is a
stout Bowler Transmissions Tru-Street 700R4 4-speed automatic
transmission. Thanks to its new wiring harness, several enhanced
subsystems are now supported, starting with the addition of dual
electric fans for massive aluminum radiator. A serpentine accessory
drive front of engine kit has been added to tidy things up and
simplify the engine bay. Ceramic coated exhaust manifolds feed into
a true dual exhaust, which sounds just right.The car is equipped
with power steering too, but more importantly it has a new R134a
Vintage Air A/C system. Just like many of these, this 210 is a two
tone in which the interior matches the exterior. The interior has
been completely redone by Midsouth Interiors, and features sound
dampener underneath the new carpet, along with new synthetic
leather seating surfaces, 3-point front seat belts, 3 lap belts in
the rear, and a new headliner, so this 1950's cruiser is ready to
take the whole family out for a spin. The dash has been freshened
up, and now features a complete set of Classic Instruments
electronic gauges, including fuel, oil pressure, coolant temp,
volts, and tach, with the oil pressure, tach, and voltmeter housed
in the speedometer nacelle. The radio has been also upgraded to a
Custom Audio retro-style AM/FM unit. Everyone will appreciate the
improved ride that its upgraded suspension provides. The suspension
and steering improvements include being lowered 1-inch (thanks to
new springs front and rear), tubular front control arms, 5 degrees
positive caster, and a big front sway bar, so this beast rides and
steers quite nicely. A larger dual master cylinder and front disc
brakes help bring this cruiser to secure stops when you need it.
The only thing this slick ride is missing is a fresh paint job to
really take it to the next level! So come grab this classic and add
it to your collection and have a road worthy family cruiser for
those nice sunny weekends.
