1957 Chevrolet 210 Station Wagon

1957 Chevrolet 210 Station Wagon

Chevrolet marketed its mid-priced line as the "210" series from 1953 to 1957. The '57 210 shared bright body-side trim with the top-of-the-line Bel Air but lacked its gold-tone accents and ribbed aluminum body-side 'wedges'. All 1957 210s were closed models; 1953 was the only year for a 210 convertible. However, Chevrolet's sporty two- and four-door hardtop styles were offered as 210 models.

Back in 1957 a couple from Ft. Lauderdale Florida walked into a dealership and purchased this 1957 210 station wagon. Sadly, the husband passed away in 1960 so it became the wife's car. She drove it sparingly until her passing in 1996. It then went to another owner who stored it and never had it licensed. In 2012 it began the complete restoration process and since has been garaged and trailered to AACA events. A trailer queen with a neat history.

ExteriorIf you ever wanted a brand new 1957 Chevy 210 wagon here is your chance. Attention to originality and meticulous details were gone over prior to every show this car attended. Tropical Turquoise mixes with India Ivory to cover straight totally rust-free steel. From the gold accented badging, large chrome bumper complete with rubber tipped Dagmars and gold egg crate grille, which above resides a single round headlight in a beautifully shaped chromed bezeled visor, I cannot find any faults on this car. A trim spear starts on the side front quarter and moves its way rearward until it hits the rear quarter and explodes into a fin-like panel in the ivory bordered by more chrome trimmings. This accentuates the rear fins where you'll see like new showroom chrome bezels for the crescent shaped taillights that are at the bottom of the fins and just above another perfect bumper on back. A lowering tailgate and rising upper window and a stainless-steel roof rack to help with all that travel cargo.

InteriorSwing open one of the 4 large doors, and we can see restored door panels in charcoal and ivory vinyl with very clean and pristine handles and cranks. A full bench seat in front, and it has been recovered in the correct pattern 2 tone Charcoal and Ivory as well. Seat belts have been added and appears as the carpet has been replaced as it shows clean and stain and fade free. Upfront the dash and steering column has been sprayed with a shiny gray paint. Gauges and all shapes are original configuration, and the radio is in the center however no heater as this car was to be used in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. An original Two Ten logo steering wheel shows in perfect silver and sports a circular inner horn ring. Also, a full metal jacket black dash top is seen and a Kleenex dispenser hangs below the dash. Another nice rear bench is seen in the back, and the cargo area has been rubberized with perfect flooring.

DrivetrainInside the engine bay which has seen a respray to match the exterior, we are met with an V8 engine which has a 283ci displacement. It appears as showroom with bowtie orange/red painted block intake and valve coverings. Topped with a single 2-barrel carburetor, and backed by a 2-speed automatic Powerglide transmission that is actuated by a tree shifter. The rear axle is 3.36 designation.

UndercarriageJust as the top side is a work of art down below is perfect. No dirt or splatters as this queen travels to shows in a trailer. It is fully detailed prior to every show. Drum braking and a stock exhaust are also in perfect condition.

Drive-AbilityMy decoder took a group of visitors we had here for a career day at Classic Auto Mall and they all packed in, even in the back! He reported smooth acceleration, smooth automatic shifting, and bias free braking even with it fully loaded. Our guests who were silent on their way to visit us, were reported to not stop talking on their way home, it was that good! The tube radio was recently restored and a new speaker was installed.

With 66,607 miles which are consignor-stated original miles, a concours restored 210 Wagon. AACA Junior 2016, AACA Senior 2017, AACA Grand National 2018, and AACA Grand National Senior 2019 SO it has the chutzpah. Add to all that, in 2020 at the AACA National Convention, it was selected as the top Chevy in the country with the 2019 Senior Chevy Award. This award was not just for 1957 Chevrolets, but for all years and models. It also has curb appeal that goes on for miles, so it will be your choice, trailer it or enjoy it on a Sunday drive, it can handle either...and then some. Absolute perfection on every inch of this car.

This amazing example also come with a matching 1957 Mini that was restored as well.

VIN DECODEVB57B217262V-V8B-2100 Series 21057-1957B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant217262-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAGSTYLE NO 57 1062F-1957 210/Bel Air 4 Door WagonBODY NO CL40497-Cleveland Body #TRIM NO 660-Charcoal & Ivory VinylPAINT 811C-India Ivory & Tropical Turquoise

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display.This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.