Photo: Worldwide Auctioneers
If you’re in the market for a Chevy 210 that's been already restomodded with great taste and attention to detail, look no further than this fellow here. The custom coupe hides a big-block 427 underhood, which makes a huge difference over the inline-six and V8 options of the bone-stock car.
The Two-Ten was introduced by the golden bowtie as a mid-range vehicle, only to be replaced by the Biscayne after the 1957 model year. The second generation like this fellow here couldn’t deliver more than 225 horsepower with the Turbo-Fire V8 and a pair of quad-barrel carburetors, an output that’s easily exceeded by the big-block V8 of the one-of-a-kind restomod.
Offered without reserve by Worldwide Auctioneers with only 1,316 miles on the odometer since completed, the 210 is backed by an Edelbrock air cleaner as well as a smooth-shifting Tremec manual transmission with five forward ratios. Power alone can only get you so far, which is why the brakes have been upgraded as well with a Wilwood master cylinder for peace of mind.
Part of the McConnell Collection, lot number 3 “started off on a high note by being given an off-frame restoration.” Speaking of which, the original frame is gone in favor of an Art Morrison unit with a Ford 9.0-inch rear end, Strange coilover shocks, and Billet Specialties chromies.
On the visual front, chrome augments the ‘50s yellow paintwork with a dash of white for the roof and rear fenders. Don’t think for a minute that the interior has been forgotten because that’s not the case. You only need to open the driver’s door to get a feel of how many hours were spent to wrap the seats in white leather with gold stitching. The dashboard is also a thing of beauty thanks to VDO instrumentation and A/C from Vintage Air.
As for the trunk of this two-door Two-Ten from the final model year of the nameplate, that’s where the 210 is much obliged to show its humble roots. A full-size spare wheel, 12-volt battery, and an honest-to-God carpet are featured, and the words you’re looking for are “beautifully simple.”
Offered without reserve by Worldwide Auctioneers with only 1,316 miles on the odometer since completed, the 210 is backed by an Edelbrock air cleaner as well as a smooth-shifting Tremec manual transmission with five forward ratios. Power alone can only get you so far, which is why the brakes have been upgraded as well with a Wilwood master cylinder for peace of mind.
Part of the McConnell Collection, lot number 3 “started off on a high note by being given an off-frame restoration.” Speaking of which, the original frame is gone in favor of an Art Morrison unit with a Ford 9.0-inch rear end, Strange coilover shocks, and Billet Specialties chromies.
On the visual front, chrome augments the ‘50s yellow paintwork with a dash of white for the roof and rear fenders. Don’t think for a minute that the interior has been forgotten because that’s not the case. You only need to open the driver’s door to get a feel of how many hours were spent to wrap the seats in white leather with gold stitching. The dashboard is also a thing of beauty thanks to VDO instrumentation and A/C from Vintage Air.
As for the trunk of this two-door Two-Ten from the final model year of the nameplate, that’s where the 210 is much obliged to show its humble roots. A full-size spare wheel, 12-volt battery, and an honest-to-God carpet are featured, and the words you’re looking for are “beautifully simple.”
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