This 1957 Chevrolet 210 four-door station wagon was acquired by the seller in 2019 and was subsequently modified. Work consisted of re-trimming the interior, removing the body from the chassis, painting the firewall, powder-coating the chassis, and installing Ridetech StrongArms control arms, adjustable coilovers, and a four-link rear suspension setup as well as a 6.0-liter Vortec V8, a 4L80e four-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear axle. The car is finished in faded blue and white paint over distressed brown leather upholstery, and features include air conditioning, Dakota Digital instrumentation, a digital stereo, power-assisted steering, Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, 18″ and 20″ Budnik wheels, FiTech electronic fuel injection, a Holley intake manifold and front runner system, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric cooling fans. This modified 210 wagon is offered with refurbishment photos and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The body is finished in faded blue and white paint with primer and corrosion visible on multiple panels. Equipment includes hooded headlamps, wind splits on the hood, a wraparound windshield, a left mirror, styled tailfins with polished trim, and rear bumper guards. There is a rust hole beneath the right-rear cargo window.
Budnik 18 and 20″ wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 tires measuring 245/45 up front and 285/35 out back. The car has been fitted with power-assisted steering and Ridetech StrongArms, adjustable coilovers, and four-link rear suspension. Stopping power is provided by a Wilwood master cylinder and disc brakes at each corner.
The cabin features TMI front and rear bench seats trimmed in distressed brown leather upholstery joined by a matching removable center console, door panels, and cargo panels. Equipment includes Vintage Air climate control, a digital stereo, a dash-mounted auxiliary and USB input, aftermarket speakers, and lap belts.
The leather-wrapped Budnik steering wheel frames a Dakota Digital 120-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer shows 5k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The 6.0-liter Vortec V8 has been fitted with FiTech electronic fuel injection, a retro-style air cleaner assembly, a Holley intake manifold and front runner system, ceramic-coated tubular exhaust headers, Chevrolet-script valve covers, and braided cloth ignition wires. The firewall was refinished in satin black and an aluminum radiator with dual electric cooling fans has been fitted.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4L80e four-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear axle. A dual exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers has been installed.
Images taken during various stages of the refurbishment are shown in the gallery.
