1955 Chevrolet 210

1955 Chevrolet 210 — LS1-Powered Pro-Touring Custom Build


Why This Car Is Special

The 1955 Chevrolet 210 occupies a specific and important place in American automotive history. It was the middle child of the three-tier 1955 Chevy lineup — slotted above the base 150 and below the top-line Bel Air — and it outsold both of its siblings that year. Chevrolet moved over 1.1 million vehicles in the 1955 model year, a record at the time, and the 210 accounted for a substantial share of that total. What made the entire 1955 Chevy lineup such a watershed moment was the combination of Harley Earl's new low, wide body design and the introduction of the small-block V8 — the engine that would go on to power American performance cars for decades. The 210 gave buyers most of the Bel Air's style at a lower price point, which is exactly why so many were sold and why they've remained a foundation for custom builds ever since.

The car you're looking at today is a 1955 Chevrolet 210 that has been comprehensively re-engineered from the ground up. This is not a patina car or a partial project. Every major system has been replaced or upgraded — drivetrain, suspension, brakes, steering, electrical, interior, and bodywork — using current-generation, name-brand components chosen for both performance and long-term reliability. The build philosophy here is pro-touring: the unmistakable shape of a mid-fifties Chevrolet combined with the mechanical competence of a modern performance vehicle. The result is a car that can be driven hard, driven daily, or loaded on a trailer to a show, and perform credibly in all three scenarios.

The VIN on this car decodes to a 1955 Chevrolet built in Flint, Michigan, confirming its two-door sedan body style — exactly the right canvas for a build of this scope.


Features List

- GM LS1 V8 engine with Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT EFI intake system
- Edelbrock valve covers
- 4L60E 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
- CPP power steering with rack and pinion conversion
- Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
- Coilover suspension, front and rear
- 9-inch Ford rear end with 4-link setup
- Viper serpentine pulley system
- Be Cool aluminum radiator
- MagnaFlow dual exhaust
- Vintage Air climate control system
- LOKAR dipsticks and cables
- Gas tank by Tanks Inc.
- American AutoWire complete wiring harness
- Rain Gear electric wiper conversion
- Full custom interior by M&M Custom Interiors
- Custom bucket seats, front and rear
- Rear bucket seats with center armrest
- Custom door panels, headliner, and console
- LOKAR shifter
- Ididit tilt steering column
- LeCarra billet steering wheel
- Dakota Digital dash
- Danchuk polished billet dash insert
- Billet pedals, window cranks, and interior door handles
- Custom stereo system with Rockford Fosgate amplifier and subwoofers
- Carpeted and finished trunk
- Two-tone yellow and white PPG base coat / clear coat paint
- Customer-ordered chrome US Mags wheels
- All new tinted glass
- All new bumpers and stainless trim
- New rocker moldings and gravel guards
- Chrome hood hinges and hood ornament


Mechanical

The engine in this 1955 Chevrolet 210 is a GM LS1 V8, the aluminum-block 5.7-liter engine that GM introduced in the 1997 Corvette and used through 2004 in various performance applications. The LS1 was rated at 345 horsepower in Corvette trim and is widely regarded as one of the best production V8 engines ever built — compact, lightweight, durable, and with an enormous aftermarket support base. In this application it has been fitted with an Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT electronic fuel injection intake, which replaces the factory throttle body setup with a self-learning EFI system that optimizes fuel delivery for real-world conditions. Edelbrock valve covers finish the engine bay visually and tie the build together with a consistent aesthetic. The Viper serpentine pulley system keeps all accessories properly driven off a single belt, and the Be Cool aluminum radiator handles thermal mana