Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration
350 cubic inch GM V8 / .030 overbore
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
Vintage Air conditioning
Custom ultraleather interior
17 and 18-inch Boyd Coddington wheels
4-wheel power disc brakes
10-bolt rear axle / Richmond 3.73 gears
Upgraded suspension
Factory California frame
The automotive scene can be a fickle place. Trends come, go, fizzle
and sometimes even cycle back under the guise of "retro". While
many builders strive to create cars that offer the flavor of the
day, others use calculated observation to transform premier
classics into timeless customs. This hot-rodded 210 features plenty
of modern must-haves, like air conditioning, custom upholstery and
chromed Boyd Coddington wheels. But items like an upgraded
suspension, a massaged GM small block and a Tremec 5-speed
transmission certainly underscore the fact that the car marches to
its own beat. So, if you're looking for a razor-sharp custom that's
ready to attract big crowds and big trophies, here it is!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Built to turns heads while conquering the road, this sweet Chevy is
the beneficiary of a detailed restoration that's as striking as it
is clean. At the front of the car's post body, a broad bumper
traces a correct grille, clear parking lamps and modern,
chrome-trimmed headlights. At the top of that grille, a "Chevrolet"
branded hood leads the eye to a flowing greenhouse, which finds
smoked glass behind polished frames and electric RainGear wipers.
At the base of that glass, small mirrors reflect factory door
handles, classy quarter scripts and ornate speed spears. And at the
back of the car, a second broad bumper traces factory tail lamps
and a familiar Chevrolet crest.
ENGINE
Check under this Chevy's Speer Bullet Spoons and you'll find 350
cubic inches of GM small block that spins an Isky hydraulic cam
inside a .030 overbore to churn out stout 10 to 1 compression. At
the top of the smooth-spinning mill, a coated Edelbrock carburetor
hangs an electric choke between stainless fluid lines, a chrome air
cleaner and a predictable Edelbrock intake. That intake feeds
aluminum Edelbrock heads, which hide Isky hydraulic lifters and
quality roller rockers beneath chrome valve covers. At the back of
those heads, a hot MSD distributor sequences spark between an MSD
Blaster 2 coil and loomed MSD Super Conductor plug wires. At the
front of those cables, polished pulleys spin a polished alternator
and polished AC compressor above a polished water pump. Cooling
comes courtesy of a beefy Be Cool radiator, which, along with a
polished expansion tank, dressed hoses and dual electric puller
fans, rides an upgraded core support. Exhaust makes haste through
ceramic-coated shorty headers. And, aesthetically, the car's glossy
engine bay is super clean, all the way from its painted oil pan and
coated fuel pump to its polished breather and trick bowtie
spinner.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Combining a 1-piece California frame with tubular control arms and
pocketed leaf springs, this 210 provides a ride that's both
comfortable and durable. At the center of that Gloss Black
skeleton, a hydraulic throwout bearing kicks a Tremec 5-speed
transmission, which funnels torque to a dressed 10-bolt axle that's
finished with Richmond 3.73 gears. Stops come courtesy of a
polished booster, which motivates four red calipers to squeeze a
familiar combination of drilled and vented rotors. At the center of
the floor, spent gases float from the aforementioned headers in to
2.5-inch exhaust pipes and throaty Thrush mufflers. And all that
mechanical goodness rolls on chromed Boyd Coddington blades, which
spin 225/55R17 Kumho Ecstas in front of 255/45R18 Kumho Ecstas.
INTERIOR
Open this hardtop's doors and you'll find a custom ultraleather
interior that presents a nice contrast to the car's 'no color'
facade. Top dead center, a brilliant dash suspends slick Classic
Instruments telemetry between American Autowire wiring, direct-fit
audio and knobs for Vintage Air climate control. Beneath that dash,
a familiar Hurst shifter leads plush bench seats. In front of the
driver, a tilting Ididit column spins a polished and
leather-wrapped steering wheel. And at the edges of the cockpit,
traditional crank handles activate power front windows.
Owning a lights-out classic is cool. Owning a lights-out classic
that's been professionally customized is something few are lucky
enough to experience. Don't miss your chance to experience this
incredible Chevy sedan!
