Skyway Classics FL
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Bradenton, FL 34211
1955 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan — ZZ-3 350 V8, 4-Speed, Black and Gold Custom Build Why This Car Is Special The 1955 Chevrolet 210 sits at the center of what enthusiasts call the Tri-Five era — the 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolets that collectively changed the direction of American automotive design. The '55 was the first year of this generation, and it was a genuine departure from everything Chevrolet had built before it. Designer Carl Renner and his team under Harley Earl gave the car lower, wider proportions, a wrapped windshield, and a Ferrari-inspired egg-crate grille — all of it a sharp break from the upright, boxy look of the 1954 models. The result was a car that looked expensive without carrying a luxury price tag. The 210 was the middle trim level in 1955, sitting above the base 150 and below the Bel Air. It offered most of the same body options — two-door sedan, four-door sedan, hardtop, and wagon variants among them — but with less chrome trim and simpler interior appointments than the Bel Air. That positioning makes the 210 an interesting platform. It carries the same body, the same iconic Tri-Five sheetmetal, and the same bones as its more famous sibling, but it started life as a more practical, driver-focused car. Builders have long recognized that a well-built 210 makes a compelling custom precisely because the canvas is clean and the factory chrome restraint leaves room to define the car on your own terms. This particular 1955 Chevrolet 210 two-door sedan has been built as a driver-quality custom, not a trailer queen. The combination of a GM ZZ-3 crate 350 small-block, a 4-speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, and a professional interior by M&M Interiors puts it squarely in the category of cars that are built to be enjoyed regularly. The black and gold two-tone paint scheme, period-correct chrome trim, and Bel Air-sourced interior cues give it a presence that respects the original design language while making its own statement. One detail worth noting from the VIN: the build sequence number encoded in this car places it among the Norwood, Ohio production run for 1955 — consistent with a two-door sedan body. Norwood was one of Chevrolet's primary assembly plants during this era and built a significant share of the Tri-Five production across all three model years. Features List - GM ZZ-3 crate 350 V8 engine - Aluminum intake manifold with Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor - Chrome low-profile air cleaner - Black painted valve covers - Cast iron exhaust headers - Dual exhaust system - 4-speed manual transmission with floor-mounted shifter - Front disc brakes - Heavy-duty rear end with rear traction bars - Aftermarket alternator - Painted and detailed engine compartment - Custom interior by M&M Interiors - Black vinyl split-bench front and rear seats - Custom door panels and black carpet - Black Bel Air floor mats - Black headliner - Dash with aluminum and chrome trim - Black factory steering wheel - Custom gauge cluster - Stereo radio - Bel Air side dash panel with clock - Restored, painted, and cleaned trunk with rubber mat - Black and gold two-tone exterior paint - Chrome front and rear bumpers - Airplane hood ornament - Factory side chrome trim - Bel Air rear deck badge - Good glass all around - 18-inch chrome US Mag wheels - 225/50R18 black sidewall tires Mechanical The engine in this 1955 Chevrolet 210 is a GM ZZ-3 crate 350 small-block V8. The ZZ-3 was a factory GM Performance Parts engine package that was produced from approximately 1990 through the late 1990s and remains one of the more respected bolt-in crate engines from that period. It features a cast iron block, a hydraulic roller camshaft, and was rated at 355 horsepower from the factory. It is a known quantity — well-supported, with readily available parts, and a proven fit in first-generation Chevrolet bodies. The aluminum intake manifold and Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor fitted here are appropriate upgrades that complement the Z
| Year: | 1955 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Bel Air |
| Mileage: | 96431 |
| Exterior Color: | Black and Gold Two-Tone |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Sedan |
| Stock: | SN2545 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | 4-speed Manual |
| Vin: | 5N07797 |
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