1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Hardtop

Description

The classic 1957 Chevy is famous for its jet-age fins, curvy body, and signature hood rockets. This groundbreaking machine was available in two- and four-door sedans, convertibles, and wagons, with the two-door hardtop considered the most desirable model thanks to the post-free side windows.

And while most know about the Bel Air, savvy enthusiasts look for a 210. Instead of the busy Bel Air’s silver and gold trim, the sleek 210 wore only silver on the grille and nose, on the front and rear Chevrolet emblem and V, and on the fin trim. The 210’s exterior also had no front fender louvers, fins without stainless inserts, shorter top-fin brightwork, and smaller wheel covers. Inside, a comfortable bench seat welcomed occupants, with the steering wheel framing a large central speedometer and a solid dash featuring a silver Chevrolet script. The driver controlled either a six-cylinder, or a 265- or 283 cu-in V8, with a three-speed manual or a two-speed Powerglide handling the horsepower.

This eye-catching, V8-powered 1957 Chevy 210 Two-Door Hardtop underwent a body-off restoration, and is ready for its new owner.

Highlights 

• Restored 1957 Chevy 210 wearing two-tone paint and fresh brightwork 

• Rebuilt 283 cu-in Turbo-Fire V8 with a Rochester two-barrel carburetor 

• Rebuilt two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission 

• Refinished in (817C) Canyon Coral paint with a white hardtop and (654) Charcoal/Ivory interior 

• Restored and repainted chassis, suspension, and brakes 

• 120-mph speedometer flanked by outboard fuel level and coolant temperature gauges 

• The chassis number (VB57O169475) decodes as:  

  • V – V8 engine 

  • B – 210 model 

  • 57 – 1957 model year 

  • O – Oakland, California assembly plant 

  • 169475 – sequential production number 

• The Fisher body tag decodes as: 

  • 57 – 1957 model year 

  • 1037 – 210 2-door hardtop 

  • O – Oakland, California assembly plant  

  • 1431 – Production sequence number 

  • 654 – Charcoal/Ivory interior trim 

  • 817C – Canyon Coral paint 

Features 

• 14-inch wheels wearing 215/75R14 Coker whitewall tires 

• Driver-side mirror 

• Dagmar rubber front bumper extensions  

• Two-stage PPG paint 

• Tinted glass  

• Heater 

Known Imperfections 

• Very minor paint chips on nose around hood 

Included 

• Keys 

• Fuzzy dice

• Owner’s manual 

• Extra interior and exterior trim pieces 

• 1957 Chevrolet Restoration Guide 

• Black California license plates 

Ownership History

This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Hardtop is the recipient of an older body-off restoration which took place around 2000.