The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 continue to be sought out nearly 70 years after they were on showroom floors. More than 4.5 million of them were produced, providing us with a decent supply after all these years. Though not described as such, the seller’s car appears to be a running 1957 210 2-door post coupe. Loaded with patina, we’re told it may not take much to have a weekend driver for Cars & Coffee. Located in La Grange, Kentucky, this Bow-Tie is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $25,000. A thumbs up goes to “Pnuts” for the tip!
This 1957 Chevy likely didn’t come with a lot of options. It has the base 235 cubic inch “Stovebolt” inline-6 and a “3-on-the-tree” manual transmission. Two-tone paint was checked off on the options list, and it looks like India Ivory over Surf Green with a light green interior. The accumulated mileage is said to be 78,000 and change, which we assume is correct. The body doesn’t appear to have any unresolved rust issues, while the floors have been replaced. If you’re into patina, the surface of the Chevy has an ample supply.
We’re told the seats are new, as is the side glass and window moldings. New carpeting and a headliner are in the box waiting for the buyer to install them. After that, the interior may be fully up to snuff. Chevrolet built more than 162,000 210 post coupes back in 1957, and there are still quite a few out there if the number we see here on Barn Finds is any indication.
The 210 isn’t as popular today as the Bel Air sport coupe, convertible, or Nomad (and V8s), but what running 69-year-old automobile isn’t interesting? These post sedans with less trim than the Bel Air were popular at the track, particularly bare-bones 150s.
Too much money to be spent down the line for the asking price. Video cute but doesn’t stay in one place long enough to see what you are looking at.
I had one like this with the same 6 cylinder that had no surface rust and ran well that sold for 1/50th the price at $500, but that was 40 years ago. I did so when I discovered the cost of a new Bel Air interior, door panels alone!
That jumping, jerky, video means the dude’s in a hurry to tell the story. Everybody loses when this happens.
I always had a soft spot for these. My father taught me to drive in his 57 210 2 door post. At least this one runs, unlike the convert, but the price is almost as unrealistic.
That’s some real pricey “patina”.
Haha. Ugly rust, and that call it “patina”!
How come people refuse to call these body styles by their correct names? If it has a B pillar it’s called a Sedan. This car is a 2 Door Sedan. If it didn’t it would be a Sport Coupe. Four doors with a B pillar are Four Door Sedans. Four Doors without full B pillars were Sport Sedans. I think the 56 and 57 Sport Sedans have the funkiest C pillars ever put on a car. Completely incongruous with the body lines. Looks like they were borrowed off an Nash Metropolitan.
just like my first car back in the late 60’s, same color too. Gave $75 fo it. had the 235 with 3 on the tree with a spun rod.
At least the owner didn’t use the Mississippi fitsall flex upper radiator hose!
looks solid but 25k is a bit stiff. 18k more like it. i would clear it dr it up and drive it.
In 67′ my brother bought a 1957 Like this for $ 300.00.6 cylinder ,3 on the floor conversion. No hupcaps or grille insert.I learned how to drive in that car.
How hard is it to swap in a later ’60s 250 inline 6 which weighs 190 lbs! less than this stovebolt?
I’m not positive, but I think the term “stove bolt” refers to the old “rabbit pounder” 6 cylinder engines. And yes, the 250 is probably lighter than this 235. And I think hop up parts are probably more plentiful for the 250.(reading “lower cost” ) BUT, the 235 is not a bad engine and it responds nicely to high performance parts and messaging. Only because this will ist likely be used as a cool daily driver. I would play with the 235 (hello Clifford?) And go that way. (Hot cam, multiple carbs., and split exhaust manifold.) Kind of “period style” upgrades. Wider steel wheels,upgrade the brakes and suspension and drive it after stabilizing the body appearance.
Patina…is that code for rusted out pile of fertilizer.
Patina is in the eye of the buyer, but to me, honest wear and tear is the limit. Beyond that, and it’s just neglect posing as patina.
Noticed radio delete.