Highly Original: 1955 Chevrolet Delray Club Coupe

I read an interesting statistic while researching this article. Model year 1955 was, of course, hugely successful for the Bowtie. In fact, 44 percent of low-price passenger cars sold were Chevrolets. And, get this, 24 percent of all new cars sold were Chevys. A staggering 1.8 million ’55 Chevy’s were produced (a 700,000 unit increase from 1954)! The 210 was a popular mid-range model (positioned above the base 150 and below the top-tier Bel Air), that balanced affordability with style. It was offered in a four-door sedan, station wagon, and what we’re featuring here, a two-door sedan called “The Two-Ten Delray Club Coupe.” This highly original blue bowtie looks like the same car from San Diego that was featured back in 2018. If so, it’s still in San Diego, still highly original, and is for sale here on craigslist for $39,500 firm. Thanks to Jack M. for sending this classic “Tri-Five” our way.

The seller doesn’t share any history, but states that it’s a highly original ’55 Chevy that’s still wearing its factory paint and interior (which is in great shape). Based on a color chart I found, the exterior color appears to be Skyline Blue with a contrasting Polo White top. As you can see, there are thin spots on the top front fender and hood (some call it sun-kissed patina) and primer gray paint is visible on both headlight eyebrows. The chrome and glass look decent and I’m not seeing any major rust or accident damage concerns. Chevy’s ’55 sales brochure shows the 210 with dog dish hubcaps, but they probably could’ve been ordered with the now classic full-size wheel covers.

The interior is said to be original. If so, it’s in remarkable condition to be 70 years old. Maybe the seats were covered in plastic at one time to preserve them, but they look great with very little visible wear. The 1955 Chevy sales brochure shows this exact blue and white Delray interior with the same attractive vinyl seat pattern and door panels. The brochure bragged that “the Delray interiors are smartly fashioned in two-tone combinations to harmonized with a wide range of exterior colors.” The sellers also says that the original AM radio still works.

This Delray left the factory with a 265-cubic-inch V8 (which was a $65 option). It was rebuilt at some point, has 91,000 miles on the clock, and is said to “run perfect.” It is paired with a three-on-the-tree synchro-mesh manual transmission. Chevy’s ’55 210 Delray Club Coupe was a popular choice back in the day and sold 116,406 units. You still see them today (many in restomod form), but not many as highly original as this one.