468-Powered 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“Chevrolet’s new V8 is a masterpiece of compact design and smooth performance. It’s the kind of engine that makes you want to drive just for the fun of it.” When Popular Mechanics wrote that, little did the writers know that the 1955 Chevrolet was making history. 

This vehicle marked a turning point in American automotive design, introducing a bold new look and engineering innovations that redefined the brand. Known as the first of the iconic “Tri-Five” 1955-57 Chevrolets, the 1955 model was offered in three trim levels — 150, 210, and Bel Air — with a variety of body styles including sedans, wagons, and convertibles. 

Those bodies featured a sleek, modern look with a Ferrari-inspired grille, wraparound windshield, and jet-age tailfins. And under the hood, 1955 saw the debut of the 265 cubic-inch small-block V8, a lightweight, high-performance powerplant that became a cornerstone of GM engineering for decades. The 1955 Chevy’s combination of style, performance, and affordability made it a massive success then, and a desirable classic today. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Upgrades by a previous owner include: 

  • Chevrolet 468 cu-in big-block V8 with Dart valve covers 

  • Edelbrock performer RPM aluminum heads

  • Edelbrock aluminum intake and Holley Performance carburetor

  • Turbo 350 automatic transmission with a 2800-3200 rpm stall converter

  • GM 10-bolt rear end with 3.73:1 gears

  • Aluminum radiator 

  • Dual electric fans

  • Aluminum fuel cell in trunk 

  • Refinished in 1992 Hyundai chrome yellow

  • Black-painted bumpers 

  • Power steering

  • Traction bars

  • Chrome wheels 

  • Bucket seats with black leatherette upholstery and door trim 

  • Aftermarket gauges

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Style: 55-109 – 1955 210 Series 2-door sedan 

  • Trim: 504 – Blue cloth and vinyl interior (now black) 

  • Paint: 599 – Glazier Blue (now yellow) 

• The chassis number (B55A078481) decodes as: 

  • B – 210 Series 

  • 55 – 1955 model year 

  • A – Atlanta (Georgia) assembly plant 

  • 078481 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• “Shoebox” design 

• Eggcrate-style grille 

• Spear-style side trim (distinctive to the 210) 

• Small tail fins (modest compared to later models) 

• Full horn ring 

• 110-mpg speedometer 

• Vanderbilt Radial LL800 165/80R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint chips 

• Paint imperfections on bumpers 

• No wipers 

• Clock is inoperable 

• No radio 

• Cigar/cigarette lighter is missing 

• Glove box won't close 

• Broken switch on dash 

• Loose trim 

Ownership History 

This 1955 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.