West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this frame off restored 1956 Chevrolet 210 Del Ray 2 Door Sedan with a 235/140HP 6 cylinder engine.
CHASSIS:
Frame Type: Double Drop Box Girder
Front Suspension: Independent with Coil Springs
Brakes Front/Rear: 11" Cast Alloy - Molded Asbestos - Master cylinder
Rear Suspension: Semi elliptic leaf springs with Compression shackles
Steering Box/Column: 25.7 to 1 - 18" wheel
Wheels, Front/Rear: 15" Steel Weld 5" wide
Tires, Front/Rear: 6.70x15" Firestone White Walls 4-Ply Tubeless
DRIVETRAIN:
Engine: "Blue Flame 140" 235 cu in 6 Cylinder
Induction: Single Barrel Downdraft -Automatic Choke
Ignition: High Speed 12 Volt Distributor Auto Spark Control
Exhaust: Split Manifold Dual Exhaust
Radiator: Ribbed Cellular with Pressure Cap
Transmission: Powerglide - Hydraulic Control
Shifter: Lighted Selector - Safety Switch
Rear axle: Quite Hypoid Axle 3.55 to 1 Ratio
BODY:
Material: Uni-Steel Body by Fisher
Grille: Full Width Lattice
Lights Front/Rear: T3 Sealed beam / Left Taillight Filler Cap, Backup
Mirrors: Rearview inside & out
Paint Type/Color: Lacquer / India Ivory - Twilight Turquoise
Painter: John Mangiapane (Show Car Restorations)
Chrome & Polish: Astro Plating / G.E. Antique Creations
INTERIOR:
Upholstery/Color: All Vinyl / Color -Keyed Turquoise
Upholsterer: Cars / Thee Top Shop / Show Car
Seats: Foam rubber cushions with center fold backrests
Instruments: Speedometer - Engine temperature - Gas Gauge - Warning lights
Sound: A.M. Pushbutton with rear seat speaker
Air Conditioning: Crank operated windows and ventiplanes
Steering Wheel: Two spoke full circle horn ring
Wiring: 12 Volt - Electric Clock, Cigarette lighter
Other features: Traffic Light Viewer, Oilbath, E-Z Eye Glass, Windshield Washer, Under Hood Light.
The 1956 Chevrolet 210 Del Ray was a special 2 Door utility focused 2 door sedan or coupe within the mid tier 210 series.
Originally named after a Detroit neighborhood. It featured heavy-duty vinyl interior trim designed for extra durability, and typically came equipped with a 265 cubic-inch V8 or inline-six engine.
Overview and History:
Origin:
Debuted as a trim option in 1954 before becoming a distinct model within the Chevrolet 210 lineup.
Interior:
Celebrated for its specialized, durable all-vinyl upholstery tailored for car owners wanting a rugged yet stylish cabin.
Body Style:
Offered exclusively as a 2-door club coupe / sedan post.
Performance and Specs:
Engine: Standard options included inline-six engines or the popular 265 ci V8.
Transmission:
Paired with manual options or automatic transmissions like a 2-speed Powerglide.
Brakes/Handling:
Factory builds featured standard all-around drum brakes and independent front suspension.
One of the USA's most recognized classic cars ever, the Two-Ten series, introduced for the 1953 model year, replaced the Styleline DeLuxe series.
It was actually the best-selling Chevrolet model during 1953-54, offering a balance of style and luxury appointments unavailable in the base 150 series, but was less costly than the top-of-the-line Bel Air. Two-Tens offered the widest choice of body styles for 1953, including a convertible, Sport Coupe hardtop, two- and four-door sedans and four-door station wagons.
As the American public began to prefer posh to economy, the Bel Air began to outsell the lesser series, including both 150 and 210 models. As a partial answer to this, Chevrolet re-introduced the Two-Ten Sport Coupe hardtop in the middle of the 1955 model year, and also added a four-door Two-Ten hardtop Sport Sedan for 1956. Neither achieved the sales of their Bel Air counterparts, however, since they were only about $100 cheaper than the Bel Airs, which provided some more luxury and premium exterior trim.
However, well maintained and preserved rare Two-Ten models such as this particular example do have similar appeal, especially the convertible (very rare), the Del Ray Club Coupe and 2 Door Sedan with its upgraded vinyl interior, and of course these 2 Door Sport Coupe hardtops of 1953 and 1955-57.
This particular 1956 Chevrolet 210 Del Ray 2 Door Sedan example was recently restored with absolutely no expense spared and with only a few miles on the build since its restoration.
In summary this must be one of the finest examples anywhere of a fully operational 1956 Chevrolet Two Ten Del Ray 2 Door Sedan which still has a classic original Bel Air look - a wonderful example of one of America's favorite 1950's classic car.
