Vehicle Description
FULL DESCRIPTION ON HEMMINGS AND EBAY - WORD LIMIT PROHIBITS 1957
Chevrolet 210 "Shorty" Custom Show-Quality Build and Paint Custom
Interior 350cid V-8 4 Bolt Main / Auto Trans Front Disc Brakes VIN:
VB57L 202228 Evolve Motors and Chicago Car Club are pleased to
present this 1957 Chevy Shorty! First off, what exactly is this
thing? This "Shorty" is a product of two �57 Chevy 210s; it
features a 210 sedan front end, with a 210 wagon rear. The result,
one serious head-turner of a hot rod. Some of the Tri-Five purist
may call it an abomination of a true classic, we call it COOL AS
$#@%! This is a professionally built car and it shows great inside,
out, and under. Exterior: The quality of the paint is the first
thing you recognize when looking at the car, aside from its
dimensions of course. Paint is two-stage metallic with a two-tone
of ivory and yellow; purple, blue, and pink pinstriping presents
extremely well under the protection of a full clear coat. Inner
jambs, sills, firewall, and hinges are all painted to match and
show in the highest quality. Panel fitment is excellent, which is
great to see on a custom-built special such as this one. As the
fitment is spot-on, pinstripes are even and the lines are seamless.
The car's short wheelbase and aggressive-looking 305/50/R15 rear
tires give it the right stance to match the snarling exhaust note.
Wheels are 15" steelies with chrome hubs and lips, with the faces
painted ivory to match the car's two-tone paint scheme. Chrome and
trim presents in top condition all around, no bubbling or pitting,
or fading. The car measures 13ft from tip to tail. The body shows
no signs of the hundreds of hours it took to shorten this little
hot rod. It is very obvious that this was a high end job. We note
some very minor paint blemishes from road use but nothing you
wouldn't expect from a 15 year old build. All in all we give this
car a healthy A grade in terms of exterior, fit and finish, paint,
structural integrity, trim, and overall style! Interior: The
interior of this car is unique to say the least. It's very
detailed. Every metal piece throughout the interior has been
painted white, then sponge-painted purple to match the exterior
pin-striping and the pattern of the seats. The dash is retro,
though it has a digital display. The car has a 1980s Corvette
telescoping steering column and wheel. With the rear of a 210
wagon, the Shorty actually has quite a bit of room in the back.
Windows are tinted and the car is equipped with a Pioneer sound
system that is controlled by a vintage style head unit. The
headliner, carpet, trim and glass all show in excellent condition.
Under the Hood / Underbody: This Shorty is fitted with a 350cid
Chevy small block V-8 with a 4 bolt main and a 350 Turbo
transmission. Tires are Maxtour All Season 205/75/R15 up front
(11/32" tread depth), and BF Goodrich Euro T/A 305/50/R15 out back
(9/32" tread depth). The car has a Carter AFB carb, and a Mallory
Unitlite distributor with mechanical advance. It also has an
electric radiator fan to assist cooling on those hot summer night
cruises. Some nice dress up parts throughout all add to the unique
styling of this Shorty Wagon. The underbody looks quite good, with
absolutely no corrosion on the inside of any panels or on the frame
rails. All pans are solid and dry and still show signs of original
undercoating. The shortening of the frame looks fantastic and the
welds are straight and true. The car has some normal drips from the
oil pan and transmission seal but nothing of concern to us. Running
/ Driving: The 350 V8 fires up nicely and sounds fantastic coming
through the true dual exhaust. It idles nice and smooth and revs up
perfectly. This car was build to drive so it feels like it is
geared accordingly. Mash the pedal and hold on, this light little
rod feels like she could pull the front tires on take off. It
tracks and stops nice, straight, and smooth. Shifting is smooth and
tight from gear t