Vehicle Description
Ever want to drive that perfect piece of classic Americana that's
instantly recognizable for being an icon and never leaves you
wanting for anything? This 1956 Chevrolet 210 custom build has the
legendary Tri-Five profile in a stunning two-tone on the outside,
A/C on the inside, and a performance V8 to keep it all cruising
right.
During the work on this car, it is evident that a lot of care went
into to keeping the panels straight and the gaps uniform. This is
quite important because that bright side trim sweeps from front to
tail, and the way you can tell when a shoebox Chevy has been done
right is when the full body lines run uninterrupted like on this
one. It proudly wears the correct 210 two-tone color scheme, which
is a good thing since these were far more rare than Bel Air coupes.
The metallic element of the deep green instantly lets everyone know
this is one special coupe. While the white looks-period correct for
this two-tone Chevy, its modern clearcoat has enough shine to keep
up with the shimmer of the green. This one easily goes for the
custom car set with features like the American Racing Torq Thrust
wheels, racy taillights, and chrome with the kind of extra shine
that even the factory couldn't make.
Inside is one of the coolest ways to get modern conveniences
without sacrificing any of the vintage feeling. You can always tell
an investment in an interior by the main components, but we suggest
you dig a little deeper and start with the details. For example,
Chevrolet would give you a green interior in '56, but unless you
had a time machine, there's no way the carpets would ever feel this
plush today without serious money spent in a quality restoration.
The same goes for the period-correct cloth and vinyl seating and
matching door panels. But you really start to feel it the added
value when you slip behind the wheel. In front of you is a
performance three-spoke steering wheel borrowed from later Chevy
icons like the Camaro. Beyond that is a new Classic Instruments
full gauge package. This allows you to keep the cool dual cowl dash
that's so desirable on these iconic coupes, but you now get a lot
more information on all the car's vitals. The radio fits right in
with the bright dash, but it's been upgraded to an AM/FM/XM with
digital tuner and aux input for your iPod - so now you can listen
to the most modern tunes in your iconic classic ride. There's even
an air conditioner running modern R-134a for easy servicing.
Starting to get the picture on this one? It has a great vintage
appearance, but it's subtly upgraded everywhere for everyday
comfort.
The Tri-Five Chevys were the dawn of the small block, but they were
never given anything as powerful as this. It starts with a larger
350 cubic-inch V8, and it has had performance components added such
as an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, finned valve covers, and
Edelbrock intake. It makes an impressive howl out of the dual
exhaust. But more than just performance, this one was built to
handle everyday driving with features like a new aluminum radiator
and electric fan. This is purposely done because this
impressive-looking Chevy was built to easily be a highway cruiser
with features like the 700R4 four-speed overdrive automatic
transmission, power steering, front disc brakes, and modern
Michelin tires at all four corners.
As restored and updated as this Chevrolet 210 feels, you also get
some amazing credentials with it, including original bill of sale,
warranty card, and title documentation. This is one of those rare
cars that celebrates its history while squarely keeping its eye on
the future. The trophies you pick up along the way are just the
bonus. Call today!!!