1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan

Granted, in most cases it's the Bel Air that receives the lion's share of attention.  One might even go so far as to question whether or not Chevy even produced anything other than the Bel Air, (and Corvette), in 1957, yet two other models were rolling for the assembly line: the 150, for the economy-minded consumer, and the 210, which bridged the gap between the 150 and the luxurious Bel Air.  Today, these are the affordable models that make great alternatives to owning and restoring the more expensive Bel Air.

For consignment a mid-range trim package of 1957 in the form of a 210 dressed as a Bel Air.  With a clean interior, snappy Onyx Black paint, new bumpers, a rebuilt drivetrain, and some upgrades along the way…it's now your chance to get into the Tri Five era.  You Ain't Nuthin but a hound dog…

Exterior
With deep end of the pool sinister Onyx Black bathing the body panels, we can see a few inclusions, areas of blistering, and scratches on the finish but it's an overall very nicely applied job from the 1970's.  The chrome is showing nicely all around thanks to the new wrap-around front bumper and “Dagmar” corners of trimmings for the gold tinted grille.  This car has the stainless steel horizontal ribbed panels which are ever expanding as they move back as the trimming panel for the rear quarter.  This takes its handoff from a trim spear in chrome that starts at the front quarter headlights.  I just love this exterior design with the chrome topped fins which drop vertically to form a crescent shaped tail light at the bottom.  Way down is a new rear bumper, nice and shiny, and this has an inset oval back-up light on either side.  Chrome tipped dual exhaust peeks out from under the bumper.  This car has deep 17 and 18-inch Ridler 5 spoke wheels and staggered width blackwall tires on all 4 corners.  I'm all shook up!

Interior
A recovering of the seats shows all black vinyl for the split back upfront.  In the back is a sprawling bench, finished in a trio of tuck and roll black vinyl, smooth bolsters and borders and some snappy gray and black knitted vinyl and cloth inserts.  The dash appears to have the original gauges, and has a silver dash bezel with a full metal jacket contrasting medium blue painted dash top and front.  A thick rimmed 3 spoke drilled steering wheel fronts this dash and is mounted atop an Ididit tilt steering column.  There is a duet of aftermarket white face gauges hanging from the center bottom of the dash, and just above is the factory AM radio.  The door panels are lightly textured black vinyl with a softly curved trim spear and black padded armrest.  More chrome appears on these panels in the form of like new cranks and actuators.  Black carpeting in very clean condition floods the floors, and a Lokar shifter reaches for the driver's hand from the hump.  Above is a stunning new black broadcloth headliner is looking very 50's and pristine.  It's a hunk of burning love for me!

Drivetrain
Residing now under the hood in this gleaming engine bay is a 350ci motor rebuilt by Ted "Squeak" Slaybough approximately 300 miles ago.  It has a Holley 4-barrel carburetor perched atop an Edelbrock intake manifold and a rebuilt 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission on back.  This combination sends power to a 3.36 geared rear axle.  Headers are on and all bolt ons and reservoirs are corrosion free.  Keeping the engine cool and you toasty warm are a recored radiator and new heater core.  Don't be cruel.

Undercarriage
Obviously a frame on restoration with a mix of patina, black undercoating and some surface rust for the underside.  We note some repairs on the rear crossmember and inner rockers, but everything is remaining solid and buttoned up.  A new fuel tank is on and now we see power disc brakes for the front, and power drums for the back.  Independent coil sprung front suspension with new shocks and lowering springs and leaf springs are on back providing the ride.  A shiny Flowmaster exhaust takes from the headers and releases the spent gases out the back.  We note relocated motor mounts and a relocated transmission crossmember along with the addition of a front sway bar.

Drive-Ability
A wonderful cruiser with nary even a squeak.  It drives beautifully, has nice handling, good acceleration from the 350 cubes, and all working functions save for the speedometer.  Just a hot rodded 1950's delight. 

I'm not sure of the exact history with this car, but obviously it was restored during its life, but when do not know.  All good though as it presents nicely in its mid-range 210 form.  Hey, it's now or never.

B57F204280

B-2100 Series 210 Sedan
57-1957
F-Flint, MI Assy Plant
204280-Sequential Unit Number

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