1953 Chevrolet 210 Club Coupe 3-Speed

Description

The 1953 Chevrolet 210, also known as the Two-Ten, marked a pivotal moment in post-war American automotive history. Introduced as a midrange model between the budget-friendly 150 and the upscale Bel Air, the 210 replaced the Styleline DeLuxe and quickly became Chevrolet’s best-selling car in 1953 and ’54.

Designed with affordability and style in mind, the 210 featured a wide array of body styles, including sedans, coupes, convertibles, and station wagons. It offered chrome trim, deluxe interior appointments, and optional features like heaters, radios, and the Powerglide automatic transmission. Under the hood, the standard offering a 235ci inline-six engine, available in two variants: the 108 horsepower “Thrift-King” and the 115 horsepower “Blue Flame.”

Acquired by the seller approximately 10 years ago, this 210 Club Coupe originally left the factory finished in Horizon Blue over Light/Dark Blue patterned cloth upholstery. It has since been refinished in metallic blue over a reupholstered beige interior. Power is provided by a rebuilt 235ci inline-six mated to a replacement 1955 model column-shifted three-speed manual transmission and rear end. The engine is fed by dual carburetors fitted to a Fenton intake manifold, while exhaust exits through dual Fenton manifolds and glasspack mufflers.

This upgraded 210 is now offered with two keys and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Powered by a 235ci inline-six fed by dual carburetors

• Column-shifted three-speed manual transmission with overdrive

• Fenton Intake and exhaust manifolds

• Refinished in metallic blue

• Reupholstered beige interior

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (B530013403) decodes as:

  • B – Deluxe series 210

  • 53 – 1953 Model year

  • 0 – Oshawa, Ontario, assembly plant

  • 013403 – Sequential production number

• The Fisher Body tag decodes as:

  • Style: 53-1027– 1953 210 Club Coupe

  • Body: 01173 – Fisher body number

  • Trim: 242 – Light Blue-Dark Blue pattern cloth

  • Paint: 503 – Horizon Blue paint

Modifications

• Refinished in metallic blue over grey upholstery

• Polished engine valve cover

• Dual down-draft carburetors

• Painted 15” Rallye-style wheels with polished hub caps and trim rings

• Bright grille, bumpers, and trim

• Glasspack mufflers

• Column-mounted tachometer

• Body-color dashboard adorned with polished trim

Servicing

• The seller reports that the three-speed manual transmission and rear end were sourced from a 1955 model, and that the engine was rebuilt. Documentation to confirm exact details is not present.

Ownership History

The seller acquired this 1953 210 Club Coupe in 2016.

Included Items

• Two ignition keys