350-Powered 1956 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupe 4-Speed

Description

The "Tri-Five" series Chevrolets stand as one of the most recognizable icons of the 1950s, celebrated for its bold styling and sweeping chrome accents that have given it enormous popularity among customizers and hot‑rod builders for decades. This beloved 1950s platform has long served as a foundation for period‑inspired customs, performance builds, and rockabilly‑era hot rods.

Prior to the seller's acquisition, this 1956 210 Sport Coupe was refinished in its current metallic orange with purple flames. It rides on 17" American Racing Torq Thrust wheels and features a reupholstered black vinyl interior and replacement glass all around. Power comes from a 350ci small‑block Chevrolet V8 topped with an Edelbrock carburetor and paired with a Muncie four‑speed manual transmission, which delivers power to a nine-inch rear end. Stopping power comes via a four-wheel disc brake setup, and the seller reports that the car features a 1970s Camaro-sourced front subframe.

Work under current ownership included replacement of fuel system components and an oil change.

This modified 1956 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupe is now offered with service manuals, parts receipts, boxes of uninstalled parts, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Powered by a carbureted 350ci small-block V8

• Muncie 4‑speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

• Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold

• Finished in metallic orange with custom purple flames

• Reupholstered black vinyl and modernized interior

• 17" American Racing wheels

Factory Equipment

• Egg-crate grille, chrome fender spears, and stainless-steel window moldings

• Sport Coupe body (two-door hardtop)

• Chrome headliner bands

• Lockable glove box

• Electric clock

Modifications

• Powertrain:

  • 350ci small‑block Chevrolet V8

  • Edelbrock AVS2 Carburetor with Electric Choke

  • Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold

  • Aluminum radiator

  • Braided stainless steel upper radiator hose

  • Muncie 4‑speed manual transmission

  • 9" rear axle assembly

  • Optima 34/78 Redtop Battery

• Drivetrain:

  • 17" American Racing Torq Thrust wheels

  • Yokohama YK580 215/45R17 tires

  • Four-wheel GM disc brakes

  • Front clip believed to be from a 1970s Camaro

• Body & Paint:

  • Metallic orange exterior with custom purple flames

  • Glass said to have been replaced

• Interior:

  • Autosound head unit with auxiliary input

  • Kenwood speakers

  • Reupholstered black vinyl interior

  • AutoMeter gauges

  • Hurst shifter

Servicing

The seller reportedly replaced fuel-system components and performed an oil change

Known Imperfections

• Paint imperfections as shown in the gallery

• Paint chip on driver door leading edge

• The car is not equipped with a heater

Ownership History

From the seller: “I have owned this 1956 Chevrolet 210 for the past eight years. Most of the major work—including the paint, interior, and mechanical upgrades—was performed by the previous owner using GM restoration components. The car has been maintained during my ownership, and it presents as a classic 1950s‑style hot rod with modernized mechanicals and custom styling.”

Included

• 1956 Chevrolet Accessories Installation Reference Manual

• Shop manuals and Service News issue

• 1956 Texas license plate

• Some parts paperwork

• Various uninstalled parts