In a world where bigger is often considered better, someone took the opposite approach here and gave this 1956 Chevrolet a significant haircut. Based on the trim and dash, I believe it may have begun life as a 210… more»
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Parts Cars, Too! 1957 Chevrolet 210 Project
The 1957 model year was the last for the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (as they would become known as). And sales remained strong, though Ford managed to outdo Chevy in the sales race by a sliver with an all-new design. The… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Tri-Carb
For drivers who liked things sort of middle-of-the-road, the Chevrolet 210 was the ideal choice for Tri-Five buyers, as it was a step up from the base 150 yet less expensive than the slightly more luxurious Bel Air. Fortunately,… more»
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No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon
Wagon buyers whose main priority was focused on luxury were probably instantly drawn to the Nomad at their Chevrolet dealer in 1957, as it originated from the top-tier Bel Air trim level of the iconic ’57 Chevy. However, over… more»
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Restored or Original? 1954 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet reworked the styling of its cars in 1953 and simplified the roster in the process. The lineup consisted of the 150, 210, and Bel Air, which would continue with the “Tri-Fives” of 1955-57. The 1954 models were largely… more»
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Running Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Townsman
Chevrolet made a lot of noise in 1955 with a full range of all-new cars available with GM’s optional first V8 engine since 1918. The 210 was the mid-level Chevy that offered a few more creature comforts over the… more»
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Field Find Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet 210
In “Tri-Five” circles, most of the interest in 1955-57 Chevrolet station wagons falls to the Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door wagon with its own sporty body. Low production numbers mean they can be very valuable today with collectors. Of… more»
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2,000 Hours Invested: 1957 Chevrolet 210
This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan demonstrates how a project build can take on a life of its own. The seller has invested over 2,000 hours into transforming it into a thing of beauty, with no apparent shortcomings. However,… more»
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350 LT1 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet 210
We’ve featured several Tri-Five Chevrolet offerings on Barn Finds recently, with some in fine condition already and others needing varying amounts of TLC. This 1955 model is one of those that already seems like a fun cruiser, with the… more»
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It Waits and Waits: 1957 Chevrolet 210 327 V8
One of the best-selling 1957 Chevrolet models/body styles was the Bel Air Sport Coupe. However, you could also get the Sport Coupe in 210 garb, which meant less trim but the same good looks. It was less popular than… more»
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Modernized Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and had an instant hit on its hands. Besides buyer-approved styling, Chevy brought back the V8 engine for the first time since 1918. Nearly five million units left the factory in three years,… more»
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Loads of Patina! 1954 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
Big changes were coming to Chevrolet in 1955, including their first V8 engine in 37 years. So, the 1954 models were little changed after a nice facelift in 1953. Chevrolet built its last wood-bodied station wagon in 1951, so… more»
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Solid Four Door: 1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten
The other day I spoke to this very interesting guy who was filling me in on his fishing exploits off the coast of northeast Florida. While he was showing me pictures, via his iPhone, of some of his more… more»
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327 V8 4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupe
It’s been 70 years since the so-called Chevrolet “Tri-Fives” were launched. From 1955 to 1957, nearly five million copies were produced, and were the first Chevies since 1918 to have an optional V8 engine. The seller is unsure whether… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1957 Chevrolet has gotten a few mods over the years, but from the looks of things, it’s probably been quite some time since this one’s seen much activity on the pavement. However, there are several positives here, such… more»
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8k-Mile Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Series
When a tri-five Chevy enters the marketplace, it’s hard to know upfront what to expect, as so many have already been restored or modified. However, examples falling into the survivor category are getting fewer and farther between, and this… more»
