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Tri-Five Delight! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

It’s always a plus when you run across a ’55 Chevrolet with a history that can also be traced back the same number of years, but additional good news when the car happens to be the top-of-the-line Bel Air… more»

Original Paint! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

We’ve featured quite a few tri-fives here on Barn Finds over the years, everything from complete project cars to trailer-queen restorations, but one condition that seems to be at least somewhat elusive is the well-preserved near survivor-status cars on… more»

48k Mile Survivor: 1980 Datsun 210

Known as the Nissan Sunny on its home turf, this variant of Japanese import was marketed in the U.S. as the Datsun 210 from 1979-82. It was the entry-level econobox sold by Nissan in those days and was similar… more»

Just In Time For Summer! 1968 Dodge/Travco 210

Chrysler partnered with Travco in the mid-1960s to build motorhomes based on Dodge underpinnings. This relationship would exist for more than 15 years which resulted in a variety of models and sizes. The 210 got its name from its… more»

Tri-Five V8 Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210

The 210 was the mid-range model of full-size car (the only size back then) offered by Chevrolet. It was positioned between the 150 and Bel Air in terms of its trim level and was sometimes referred to as the… more»

Beautifully Restored 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan

This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan presents beautifully following a recent frame-off restoration. The build didn’t include any rust repairs because this classic retains all of its original Chevrolet steel. Its interior is spotless, and the numbers-matching V8 under… more»

Real Survivor! 1955 Chevrolet 210

A few regular readers may have noticed that I use the term survivor sparingly, as there are just not that many cars with decades of age that really fall into the true meaning of that category.  And this designation… more»

Same Family Since New: 1956 Chevrolet 210

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and they met with tremendous success. Over the next three years, Chevy would produce nearly five million of the so-called “Tri-Fives” which are still in demand today with collectors. This 1956 edition, the… more»

Real Barn Find: 1957 Chevrolet 210

Chevrolet’s mid-level 210 is still a popular choice among tri-five enthusiasts, and we’d like to thank reader Dr. Ron not only for his great tip on this one but also for throwing out the idea that the car is… more»

Possible Daily Driver: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan

Owning a desirable classic that could double as a practical daily driver is a dream for many, but such cars are few and far between. However, that could be a reality with this 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan. Don’t… more»

Never Restored: 1956 Chevrolet 210

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has been a staple of the classic scene for decades, but it took a while for the rest of the Tri-Five range to achieve that status. They are now highly sought after, especially if… more»

Same Family Since New: 1957 Chevrolet 210

One of the coolest types of cars we see here on Barn Finds is the one-owner automobile that’s been in the same family for five decades or more. Such as the case with this 1957 Chevy 210 (not a… more»

Handyman Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 were quite popular, selling about 4.5 million cars in three years. Yet, of all the models available, the two-door station wagons weren’t in big demand. All three series (150, 210, and Bel Air) had… more»

Testing The Waters: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Let’s get the ALL-CAPS section of the ad out of the way first.  The owner of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air isn’t interested in actually selling his car for cash, but rather is testing the waters (as he puts… more»

Tri-Five V8! 1955 Chevrolet 210

The 210 (aka Two-Ten) was a midrange entry from Chevrolet that was sold between 1953 and 1957. Not exactly a stroke of marketing genius, it took its name by shortening the production series number 2100 by one digit to… more»

350 Vortec V8! 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon

With its lowered suspension and Cragar S/S wheels, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon doesn’t exactly qualify as a sleeper, although it does pack a decent surprise under the hood!  And while the outside patina screams all-business, there are… more»

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