1955 Chevrolet 210 for sale $69,995
| 1955 Chevrolet 210 $69,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $69,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
Cool resto-mods dont turn out this cool without a lot of planning and a lot of effort. Featuring brilliant black paintand#44; a stout small blockand#44; and a sumptuous interiorand#44; this 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-door is the perfect cruiser to take on a cross-country jaunt this summerand#44; and will knock em dead at the local cruise night. Building a cool Shoebox is easyand#44; but making it look unique without radical alterations is a trick in itselfand#44; one that the guy who built this coupe seems to have mastered. It was finished in early 2016 and it keeps most of its factory sheetmetal and correct detailingand#44; which give this 55 an honest look that will earn both respect and admiration on the street. Bodywork is extremely well doneand#44; especially for a black carand#44; and with that miles-deep paintand#44; the effect is both contemporary and timeless. Single-color 210s tend to be pretty rareand#44; but nobody will argue that it doesnt give the car a more serious lookand#44; especially with a few tasteful deletionsand#44; including the hood ornamentand#44; door handlesand#44; some stainless trimand#44; and trunk ornament. During the rebuildand#44; all the remaining trim was straightenedand#44; polishedand#44; and buffed to a spectacular shineand#44; and any chrome that was staying on the car was expertly restored. The finish is spectacularand#44; with almost no evidence of useand#44; proving once again that there really is no downside to any Shoebox Chevy when its put together this well. And while its not exactly a sleeperand#44; this sweet little Chevy gets its attention when youre up close and can really see the attention to detail. Perfectly complimenting the sinister exterior is a basic black interiorand#44; a beautiful combination that would look right at home in a much more expensive vehicle. The original bench has been recontoured and stitched in period patternsand#44; with a simple pattern that looks almost OEM. Beautiful door panels were tailored to matchand#44; and plush black carpets line the floorand#44; controlling noise and heat so it feels luxurious inside. The original dash is intactand#44; with custom Auto Meter instruments in a trick polished panel that fits like OEM but looks contemporary. A/C has been added using discreet vents and an under-dash control unitand#44; and that neat-looking steering wheel is a 15-inch piece from a later Impala. Theres an AM/FM/iPod head unit in the dash with speakers hidden throughout the interior for a clean look and great sound. The trunk is also beautifully finishedand#44; with plush carpets and custom side and back panelsand#44; including an access door with a custom embossed logo. The engine is a 406 cubic inch Chevy V8 fed by twin 4-barrel carburetors that are famous for making prodigious torque. All the equipment was new when the car was built and it has just 211 miles on it todayand#44; so it starts instantly and idles welland#44; but delivers a big-horsepower punch. The Edelbrocks work with a set of fast-burn headsand#44; a roller camand#44; and an electronic ignition system to make power without sacrificing reliability. Ceramic-coated Sanderson headers feed a custom dual exhaust system with electric cut-outs and Flowmaster mufflersand#44; and things like power steering and front disc brakes were added during the build. The chassis is quite tidy and cleanand#44; with the floors protected by spray-on bedliner materialand#44; and a TH400 transmission combined with Gear Vendor Overdrive makes highway cruising easy. Its plenty punchyand#44; tooand#44; with 4.11 gears in the 12-bolt rear endand#44; which is fortified with a custom cover and a big sway bar. Classic 17-inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels were given a high polish and then fitted with 235/45/17 front and 255/50/17 rear performance radials. With a high-quality build and an A+ list of componentsand#44; this 55 Bel Air is a rod you can buy and |
| Analysis: | Poor Deal, 34.0% above market avg. What's this? |