The Chevrolet 210 (Two-Ten): 1953–1957
The 210, spelled Two-Ten, was Chevrolet's middle full-size trim in the 1950s, slotted above the basic 150 and below the top Bel Air. It shared its body with both, which means a 210 from the famous Tri-Five years (1955, 1956, 1957) looks like a Bel Air to most eyes and can be built into anything a Bel Air can, usually for less money to start. That value is exactly why the 210 is a hot-rod and restomod favorite today.
Chevrolet 210 — Generation by Generation
1953–1954
First Series
"The early six-cylinder Two-Ten"
The 210 nameplate arrived for 1953 as the mid-trim full-size Chevrolet, powered by the Blue Flame inline six with Powerglide or a manual. These pre-V8 cars are honest fifties cruisers and the affordable end of the early 210 market.
Key Changes
- → 210 (Two-Ten) trim introduced for 1953
- → Blue Flame inline-six power
- → Powerglide automatic available
- → Mid-trim between 150 and Bel Air
Specs
| Engine | 235 Blue Flame I6 |
| Trans | Manual, Powerglide |
| Position | Mid trim |
Chevrolet 210 for Sale — 1953–1954
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1954 Chevrolet 210
$20,995
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1954 Chevrolet 210
$43,995
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1953 Chevrolet 210
$15,995
1955–1957
Tri-Five
"Same body as the Bel Air, the small-block arrives"
The 1955 redesign brought the legendary Tri-Five styling and the new 265 small-block V8, growing to 283 with available fuel injection by 1957. The 210 wore less chrome than the Bel Air but used the identical body, so it is a sought-after base for builders who want a Tri-Five without paying Bel Air prices.
Key Changes
- → Tri-Five styling (1955-1957)
- → New 265 then 283 small-block V8
- → Fuel injection available in 1957
- → Same body as the Bel Air
Specs
| Engines | 235 I6, 265 / 283 V8 |
| Body | Shared with Bel Air |
| Years | Tri-Five 1955-57 |
Chevrolet 210 for Sale — 1955–1957
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1955 Chevrolet 210
$99,900
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1957 Chevrolet 210
$148,995
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1955 Chevrolet 210
$69,995
Legacy & Impact
The 210 is the smart-money way into a Tri-Five Chevrolet. The body is the same as the Bel Air, the small-block and big-block options are the same, and the trim difference is mostly brightwork you can add. Buy the cleanest, rust-free shell you can find and build it your way.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 210, or Two-Ten, was Chevrolet's mid-range full-size trim from 1953 to 1957, between the basic 150 and the top-line Bel Air. It shared the same body shell as both.
The 1955, 1956, and 1957 210 models are Tri-Five Chevrolets. Tri-Five refers to those three model years across the 150, 210, and Bel Air trims.
A 210 uses the same body, frame, and drivetrain options as the Bel Air but starts cheaper because it had less factory trim. That makes it a popular base for hot rods and restomods.
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