’80s Project Build: 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Post

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Ignore the dust, because underneath that is a 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Post Sedan that is roadworthy and ready to be enjoyed. It is a custom build from the 1980s, so the next owner could choose to treat the Chevy to a cosmetic restoration, or they might like to drive and enjoy the ’55 exactly as it currently stands. It is located in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. The seller has set a BIN of $18,000, and he seems to be very willing to answer any questions that potential buyers might have about this classic.

The photos that the seller supplies make it quite hard to see the finer details of the ’55, but it does wear a two-tone blue paint scheme. It also has some very subtle and tasteful pinstriping that adds a touch of class to the original build. It isn’t clear what sort of state the paint is in, so the first task will be to give the vehicle a good wash. The seller says that there is no rust in the panels and no bubbles in the paint. In fact, the only rust that he identifies is a small amount in the rear of the trunk pan. I really would like to get the car out of the shed and give it a wash, because there might be a chance that if the paint was applied to a high standard, that a wet sand and a polish could have it looking really nice. The trim and chrome appear to be very presentable, while the glass also looks to be in good condition. One of the features that the seller singles out for special mention is the wheels. These wire wheels were a very popular aftermarket addition in the 1980s, and I can remember looking at these for a custom build that I was undertaking during that period in time. I agree with the seller on one point, and that is compared to the majority of aftermarket wheels available at that time, the wire wheels were extremely expensive.

Powering the 210 is a 283ci V8, which is hooked to a TH-350 automatic transmission. When I say a 283, that’s what it started life as. It received a rebore at some point, and its capacity is now 310ci. Throw in a mild cam and a 4-barrel carburetor, and this should perform quite nicely. During the original build, a 3500 stall torque converter was also added to the equation. It appears that the Chevy might have been left to sit for a while, but it was revived around 2-years-ago. It hasn’t seen much use in the recent past, but it still remains roadworthy and is said to run and drive well. As an added bonus, the owner is including a conversion kit so that the buyer can outfit the car with front disc brakes. Given the performance improvement that the upgraded 283 must bring, this would be a welcome addition to the vehicle.

The custom theme continues inside the’55, with the seats and door trims upholstered in blue cloth. This might not be to everybody’s taste, but it does appear to be free of any rips or tears. The seller states that it is his belief that with a bit of deep cleaning, the interior might present really nicely once again. In keeping with its 1980s custom heritage, the vehicle has been fitted with a radio/cassette player. The sports steering wheel looks to be in good condition, while the dash also looks very nice.

Looking at this 1955 Chevrolet 210 brings back plenty of fond memories for me. Classics that had been modified to these specifications were an incredibly common sight in the 1980s. Today, they have either been further modified to reflect current tastes and technologies, or they have gone to seed. The term “time capsule” gets used pretty heavily, but as an example of a particular era in customizing, this car does stand out. I would love to see someone return the Chevy to its former glory, and I would love it even more if one of our readers took it on and was willing to let us see the finished product.

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Comments

  1. DualJetfire

    Aha! Note the grille. It’s a close variation of the Pinin Farina grille on the 52-54 Nash Ambassador.

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  2. Steve R

    The asking price of $18,000 for a car the seller says could use a full restoration is a stretch. It may have been nice in the 1980’s, but it’s imoossible to tell how well is has stood up to the test of time with the pictures provided. The ISCA decal doesn’t mean it was a show car. I had a few friends with fairly rough cars that were entered used a filler at large indoor ISCA shows. Anyone interested would be wise to inspect this car in person.

    Steve R

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    • Paul

      1955 came with an option of 265
      Cubic inch v-8 With 4- barrel and twin exhaust.
      1956 also had 265 ci v-8 with 4 barrel power pak with 9.25 heads with a lot more power as a option.
      1957 standard v-8 was 265 ci. Plus other engine options.

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    • bil

      car WAS nice 35 to 40 years ago, the interior is awful, the paint is large metalic 80’s , just an ugly 55 chevy for $18,000. i;d say a good $9000 car if it runs good.

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  3. Jerry

    Funny, to bring up the wheels and not show a picture? Maybe Tru Spokes and yes they were about $250 a wheel at the time. Nice car but not $18k nice! If someone wants to price something like this, wash the darn thing and give some real pictures! I can’t get anymore pictures always says to me, I don’t own this car, I am trying to sell it and then go buy it! Thanks!

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  4. Dennis6605

    “No visible issues on the body?” I guess the seller didn’t look at the trunk lid.

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    • Jerry

      I looked at that too but, I decided it is water?

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      • Dennis6605

        Jerry, I just went back and blew the picture up. Its paint peeling.

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      • PatrickM

        This car hasn’t seen any water for a while.

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  5. Michael

    Very interested !!!!!!

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  6. Don H

    Original engine would have ben a 235,6 our a 265 v8 ,283 did not come out til 57😁🇺🇸

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    • 409 Jim

      This was a 6 cyl car to begin with. Radiator is mounted in front of the core support, if it was a V-8 car, it would be behind it. Just saying—-

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  7. Dickie F.

    My dream car right here.
    Our family were raised in a Chrysler, but everything else, before, after and raced, were fifties Chevys.
    My first race was won in brother’s 59, but my favourite was Dad’s 55 two door, with a 327 that revved to a million rpm.
    Oh the good old days…..

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  8. PatrickM

    Ok, time for my two cents worth. If ya wanna sell it, ya gotta show it. Take the thing outside, clean it up and take a whole lot more pics. All the previous comments are, in fact, noteworthy. But, let’s face it, this car isn’t worth but about 40% of the asking price. $7,500.00 tops. Great looking platform, but, not this car for this price.

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  9. Troy s

    Not completely surprised but I expected a 350 or bored out to 355, especially from the eighties. Always the same it seemed like, whether at a show or the strip or in the auto trader, “350, 350 turbo tranny”, 4 speeds seemed like a rarity with automatics being all the rage at the time.
    Best ’55 I knew of that was at Carlsbad raceway occasionally and around San Diego streets back then was a killer burgundy with black torque thrusts hot rod, not over done at all but it ran h.a.r.d! Roommate had a white ’55 nicely built street machine with you guessed it a 350 and Webber induction. It cruised pretty good.
    This one here kinda reminds me of that, rim’s don’t work for me though.

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  10. TimM

    This isn’t bad in my opinion for the price!!

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