Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller cadolac
Chevrolet's number one mission in the late '50s was to regain the leading spot in the automaker rankings in the United States, as Ford was already the king of the castle for too long.
Models like the Bel Air spearheaded Chevy's strategy, but the push didn’t come to fruition until 1958, when the full-size lineup received a refresh with the introduction of the Impala.
In 1957, the Bel Air was still Chevrolet's superstar, with the Chevy 210 contributing to strong sales thanks to several big changes.
One of them was the introduction of the 283, a small-block V8 that later became very common in the GM brand's full-size family, especially on the Impala. It was available in three versions on the Chevy 210, plus a fuel-injected option offering increased horsepower.
The Blue Flame six-cylinder unit was still the base unit with 130 horsepower, while the 265 was the base V8 with 162 horsepower. The four 283 produced between 185 and 283 horsepower.
The two-door sedan that made its way to eBay earlier this week, courtesy of seller cadolac rolled off the assembly lines with a 265 V8 under the hood. After 66 years, the same engine is in charge of propelling the vehicle, and according to the seller, it starts right up from a gas can connected to the original fuel pump. The vehicle can move but can't be considered roadworthy yet. The original three-speed transmission is also in the car, though it's unclear if it shifts correctly or not. It's there, and on a 66-year-old vehicle, this should be more than enough.
As anyone can guess by just checking out the photos, this Chevy 210 spent decades in storage. It was saved from an estate and comes with rust in the usuals. It looks like a previous owner wanted to restore the vehicle, at least partially, as they rebuilt the engine and installed new floor pans (though the seller says they're not welded in).
The car is incomplete but sells with many extra parts that aren't currently on it, such as the grill bar and other miscellaneous components the seller has included in the offer.
Overall, this Chevy looks restorable, but an old vehicle with such an incredible legacy isn't aimed at an amateur. Only the most skilled restorers, preferably with a thing for Chevy, should try to bring this iconic model back to the road, especially because preserving the vehicle's originality is the right way to go.
The owner expects to get $7,500 for the Chevy, with no other offers seemingly accepted. You must drive your trailer to Lombard, Illinois, to take the car home, with the seller explaining that they already have the necessary papers to obtain the title in any state.
In 1957, the Bel Air was still Chevrolet's superstar, with the Chevy 210 contributing to strong sales thanks to several big changes.
One of them was the introduction of the 283, a small-block V8 that later became very common in the GM brand's full-size family, especially on the Impala. It was available in three versions on the Chevy 210, plus a fuel-injected option offering increased horsepower.
The Blue Flame six-cylinder unit was still the base unit with 130 horsepower, while the 265 was the base V8 with 162 horsepower. The four 283 produced between 185 and 283 horsepower.
The two-door sedan that made its way to eBay earlier this week, courtesy of seller cadolac rolled off the assembly lines with a 265 V8 under the hood. After 66 years, the same engine is in charge of propelling the vehicle, and according to the seller, it starts right up from a gas can connected to the original fuel pump. The vehicle can move but can't be considered roadworthy yet. The original three-speed transmission is also in the car, though it's unclear if it shifts correctly or not. It's there, and on a 66-year-old vehicle, this should be more than enough.
As anyone can guess by just checking out the photos, this Chevy 210 spent decades in storage. It was saved from an estate and comes with rust in the usuals. It looks like a previous owner wanted to restore the vehicle, at least partially, as they rebuilt the engine and installed new floor pans (though the seller says they're not welded in).
The car is incomplete but sells with many extra parts that aren't currently on it, such as the grill bar and other miscellaneous components the seller has included in the offer.
Overall, this Chevy looks restorable, but an old vehicle with such an incredible legacy isn't aimed at an amateur. Only the most skilled restorers, preferably with a thing for Chevy, should try to bring this iconic model back to the road, especially because preserving the vehicle's originality is the right way to go.
The owner expects to get $7,500 for the Chevy, with no other offers seemingly accepted. You must drive your trailer to Lombard, Illinois, to take the car home, with the seller explaining that they already have the necessary papers to obtain the title in any state.
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