Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Body-off restoration completed by Nunu Lowery in 2007
5.7 liter GM Gen III LS6 V8 / 405 horsepower
Tremec 6-speed manual transmission / Hydraulic clutch
Vintage Air conditioning
Customized leather interior / Modern audio
Newman Car Creations chassis / Corvette-inspired suspension
Dana 44 rear axle / Posi-traction differential / 4.11 gears
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel disc brakes
Sikkens paint / 17-inch Corvette-style wheels
Flashy muscle cars are fun, and crazy customs are nice, but there's
really nothing cooler than well-done '50s Americana. Comfortable,
polished and acutely detailed, classic Chevrolets just ooze style.
And this striking Chevy 210 is a carefully restored stunner that
mixes 5.7 liters of LS6 small block with a professional grade
driveline and striking leather upholstery. If you're looking for a
first-class collector car that's road ready, show-ready and just
plain fun, here's the perfect way to enjoy the scene!
BODY
Delightfully vintage and decidedly fresh, this slick 210 wears a
unique combination of Onyx and Crocus Yellow 2-stage that, while
fully congruent with '50s pastels, has no problem standing out on a
crowded show field. That high quality Sikkens pigment adorns a
solid profile that was massaged in to shape by legendary restorer
Nunu Lowery of Chattanooga, Tennessee. According to the car's
previous owner, that profile was a rust-free shell that, during its
2007 rebirth, required no panel replacement. That mirrorless
fuselage bends polished stainless and fresh chrome around tinted
glass, a power antenna and factory nail guards. And today, this
Chevy rolls as one fantastic tri-five that creates a 1-car parade
everywhere it goes!
ENGINE
This sweet-looking sedan is powered by a smooth Gen III LS6 that
provides plenty of solid, reliable motivation. Straight from the
factory, the racy mill utilizes 346 cubic inches of displacement to
twist buff 10.5 to 1 compression into 405 horsepower and 400
lb./ft. of Oak-shaking torque. At the front of the all-aluminum
block, a GM serpentine drive spins a fresh alternator and modern AC
compressor behind a polished, "LS6" branded air cleaner. Once air
enters that box, it flows through a factory throttle body to a
factory intake that's bolted down over correct 243 heads and
completely stock internals. High-octane fossils are provided by GM
electronic fuel injection. Sparks are sequenced through reliable
Packard plug wires. Spent gases swirl through coated shorty
headers. And cooling comes courtesy of a polished aluminum radiator
that's centered between a polished cap and a big SPAL puller fan.
On the visual end of the spectrum, a color-keyed engine compartment
centers custom, "Chevrolet" branded rail covers on clean, Cast
Silver castings. And niceties like a polished latch, billet hood
supports and trick dipsticks add a tailored feel to quality
assembly.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
During its frame-off restoration, this 210's tough factory bones
were replaced with a Corvette-inspired Newman Car Creations chassis
that cradles power rack-and-pinion steering in aluminum control
arms and a sturdy Vette Brakes & Products spring. In the middle of
that powder-coated skeleton, a hydraulic clutch kicks a familiar
Tremec 6-speed, which spins a familiar Dana pumpkin that's equipped
with a posi-traction differential and big, 4.11 gears. Braking is
handled by four GM calipers and 13-inch EradiSpeed rotors. Spent
gases rumble through coated pipes and coated turbo mufflers.
Stainless fluid lines, stainless hardware and a stainless fuel
tank, installed during the restoration, show little to no
weathering. And everything rolls on mirrored, fifth-generation
Corvette-style wheels, which spin 235/55R17 Michelin Energys in
front of 255/55R17 Firestone Firehawk GTAs.
INTERIOR
Featuring a stunning array of black and green accents, this
resto-mod's thoughtfully appointed interior is both clean and
impressive. At the center of the car, firm bench seats wear
billet-trimmed leather. On the doors, 2-tone panels hang correct
chrome handles under glossy, color-keyed frames. At the floor,
fresh carpet floats thick floor mats between a Hurst shifter and
billet foot pedals. At the front of the cockpit, a
stainless-trimmed dash hangs modern telemetry next to Vintage Air
conditioning and direct-fit audio. And the driver navigates the
road through a stylish Corvette steering wheel, which laps a
tilting column.
When it comes to comfort, performance and timeless style, nothing
beats a storied GM classic. Thanks to a high-quality restoration,
this awesome 210 wraps a solid drivetrain in a capable chassis and
head turning aesthetics. If you're in the market for a cool cruiser
that's fully detailed and ready to hit the road, welcome to the
Chevrolet family!
