Flashy and classy, we bring to you another classic we spotted at the 2015 LA Roadsters Show. Wandering about the Fairplex in Pomona, California, let us show you around this second generation 1955 Chevrolet 210.
This fully loaded beauty has more to offer than just looks. This timeless classic is a 2-door sedan that will be truly hard to ever reproduce. Part of the Tri-Five bunch, which spanned from 1955 to 1957, Chevrolet had the automobile scene in the palm of their hand, making a car that was stylish and suitable for families and enthusiasts alike.
What still has respect and recognition today, the Tri-Five series of Chevy’s marked a high point for General Motors during the 1950s. What was the beginning of several dominant eras to come, Chevrolet definitely got everything right with the Chevrolet 210.
The Chevy 210 was the midrange model of the Chevrolet automobile from 1953 to 1957. Capitalizing on its numerical auto name, the 210 was short for 2100, the car’s production number at the plant when it was being built on the line.
Balancing style and luxury, the 210 even came in a convertible style in 1953, which is considered rare to this day. Sporting a fair share of chrome trim and luxury style interior aesthetics, the 210 could be both comfortable and mean at the same time.
Models typically came in either a 235 cubic-inch inline six, 265 cubic-inch V8, or a 283 cubic-inch V8 configurations throughout the car’s short lifespan. Transmissions that were available were a Synchromesh three-speed manual transmission or a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. But it was the 1955 model year that broke new ground when it introduced Chevrolet’s renowned small-block V8 motor, which is still utilized today.
The body as straight as an arrow, this sea foam green Chevy 210 has rust free chrome and plenty of flair to keep your eyes darting about this custom classic. A hefty 350ci small-block V8 mill rests under the hood, which is mated to a 700R4 automatic transmission.
A “Winters” 9-inch Ford Trac-Loc rearend keeps the back of this 210 steady and a four-wheel disc brake kit provides plenty of stopping power at any speed. A set of polished American Racing five-spoke wheels wrapped in meaty rubber keep this 210 rolling in style.
Heading inside, the plush two tone black and gray leather interior is a nice contrast to the lively and colorful exterior. An AM/FM stereo with an amplifier and an ice cold Vintage Air system keep the 210 classy, avoiding the plague of too many modern touches to a timeless classic.
Power steering and a tilt steering column also add a nice touch of modern aesthetics, giving the 210 safety on the roads today. We like that the owner chose to keep a majority of the car original, avoiding too many modifications that may devalue the Chevy 210.
What do you think of this custom 1955 Chevy 210? Would you have done it any different? Is it worth the owner’s asking price of $39,500 for this custom painted classic? Be sure to leave a comment or two below and stay tuned for more.