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Most Wanted Classic Cars: Chevrolet 210

The Chevrolet 210 was a mid-size car that was manufactured between the years 1953 and 1957. It was available in a number of body-styles, which included the 2-door and 4-door sedan, as well as station wagon. The 210 was initially built to replace the Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe, and it became the best-selling Chevrolet model from 1953 to 1954.

When it was first introduced in 1953, the 210 featured a 235 cid 6-cylinder engine that was capable of producing only 120 hp. In 1955, this engine was upgraded to deliver 136 hp, and a new 265 cid Turbo-Fire V8 engine, which could make 162 hp, was introduced as well. Improvements were made on the 235 cid engine in the following year, raising its hp to 140. Also, three different options were made available for the Turbo-Fire engine, namely, the regular Turbo-Fire, the Turbo-Fire with 4-barrel carburetor, and the Turbo-Fire with dual 4-barrel carburetor, which could produce 170 hp, 210 hp, and 225 hp respectively.

In 1957, Chevrolet offered a 283 cid Super Turbo-Fire V8 engine as an option, and it was available as regular, and with 4-barrel carburetor, dual 4-barrel carburetor, and Rochester Ram Jet fuel-injection. The regular Super Turbo-Fire was rated at 185 hp, while the more powerful options had hps that ranged from 220 to 283.

Because it was a short-lived car, the Chevrolet 210 is quite rare compared to the more  popular classic cars like Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger, or Chevrolet Camaro. As such, it is one of the most desirable American classic cars today. Some of the models that are particularly sought after by classic car collectors are the 1953 convertible, the Del Ray Club Coupe, and the 1955 to 1957 Sports Coupe.