Vehicle Description
1956 Chevrolet 210 4 Door Sedan
Long before they became legendary, Chevrolet Tri Fives went through
some subtle changes year to year. In 1956, the 210 was slightly
longer than the 1955, a full width front bumper was standard, the
fuel cap would be hidden behind the tail lamp, (a daring design
that would become iconic), and trim and tail light design were
slightly changed. That didn't deter production and with all body
styles included, nearly a million 210's were produced in 1956
including more than 82,000 2 door sedans.
For consignment, a 1956 Chevrolet 210 4 door sedan showing 3,935
miles but the true miles are unknown. Owned by our consignor since
2009 and strongly encouraged by a friend to do a frame off
restoration, and that's exactly what he did. It was mostly a DIY
project, but the paint and body were done professionally.
Exterior
Using original GM colors, two stage Tropical Turquoise was applied
under India Ivory for a classic configuration that we never get
tired of seeing. The white covers the roof and the pillars and as a
post car, that includes the B-pillar, then delineated with
stainless trim and covering the rear quarter and trunk. So
attractive is this design that we hope whoever originally penned
this layout back in the 50's was fittingly compensated! Big chrome
bumpers, a substantial grille and its frame, and the window trim
are complemented here by the 15" Wheel Vintique chrome wheels
carrying 215/70R15's on all four wheels for a nice square stance.
The tail light nacelles are wonderfully ornate and in great shape
housing relatively small lights. The jet plane hood ornaments heads
up a car that has excellent paint and brightwork, but is not
without some imperfections. Those include some missing paint and
runs on the rocker panel, some surface rust bleeding through paint
in a body line, and some uneven filler.
Interior
A new interior was a result of the restoration and it shines
bright! Each of the four doors is paneled with two shades of
turquoise on neatly designed doors wearing black knobbed hardware,
and all are in fantastic condition. The colors translate well to
the vinyl and cloth bench seats which have silver accents that
really connect the exterior motif on the inside. As even the
seatbelts are turquoise, our first break from the color comes in
the form of a robust, black plastic steering wheel with a
substantial chrome horn ring in full circle. Up ahead, a jukebox
like atmosphere with a bowtie stamped mid panel flanking the fan
shaped instrument cluster here housing AutoMeter gauges with bean
shaped windows, red needles, digital readouts, all within polished
trim and all of it is spotless. The turquoise dash pad is like blue
lip gloss with twin rising humps, a turquoise clock, and in the
center, an AM/FM radio. A tachometer lives in a fabricated center
console over, yes, turquoise carpet mats with vinyl trim and
Chevrolet rubber mats. In the trunk, a black rubber mat fits
cleanly and shares the space with a spare and a fire
extinguisher.
Drivetrain
Clean, show worthy, and a bit whimsical too as a vintage Steve
Canyon metal lunchbox is mounted next to the 350ci V8 in the bay. A
Demon 4-barrel carburetor sits atop the blue intake manifold while
a TH350 3-speed automatic sends power back to the 10 bolt rear with
3.08 gears. A Wilwood reservoir is attached to the booster that
powers the disc brakes up front and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Nicely sorted and clean underneath where black paint covers evenly
while dual exhaust meet at an X pipe, then find their way through
shiny MagnaFlow mufflers, finally exiting via chrome tips just
beyond the bumper. A chrome flywheel cover adds some dress up
underneath and has a few drops of clean oil hanging on, while the
blue oil pan is dry. Minimal surface rust and bare knuckles round
out the underside where coil spring and leaf spring make up the
suspension, front and rear respectively.
Drive-Ability
This is a nice build and performs almost as good as it looks. The
350 fires right up and has a nice exhaust note while providing
plenty of power to propel the four door around the test loop and
the frame off work has paid off because all functions operate just
as planned! 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.
The days of favoring 2 door Tri Fives over 4 doors are over!
Especially when you encounter a build like this, the number of
doors becomes secondary to its desirability. Plus, we've grown
accustomed to four doors in the modern age and the convenience that
comes with it, so vintage four doors now seem like a foreshadowing
relic of a bygone era that lingers in today's vast selection of
cars. This '56 should absolutely be on your radar if a Tri Five has
been on your mind for any length of time. Turn the key! The work
has been done for you. The only elbow grease you'll need is when
you sign on the dotted line and make it yours!
VB56F126585
V-V8
B-2100 Series
56-1956
F-Flint, MI Assy Plant
126585-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 56 1019-1956 210 4 Door Sedan
BODY NO F17382-Flint Body #
TRIM NO 566-Blue Cloth
PAINT NO 692A-Harbor Blue
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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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
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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