Used 1956 Chevrolet 210

1956 Chevrolet 210 Restomod – 5.7L V8, Tremec 6-Speed, California Car, Vintage Patina Originally a California car, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 has been tastefully upgraded into a reliable and fun-to-drive restomod while keeping its classic mid-century charm intact. The car wears its age proudly, with heavy patina across the trunk, tops of the fenders, hood, and parts of the roof and driver’s door. Below the beltline, the paint presents well, giving it that ideal blend of authentic vintage character and hot-rod attitude. Power comes from a 5.7L small-block V8 equipped with Edelbrock fuel injection, coated headers, a front drive system, and a MagnaFlow exhaust for a crisp, modern rumble. Cooling is handled by an electric fan, and shifting duties go to a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission, giving this ’56 a strong performance edge. The suspension setup includes tubular upper and lower front control arms with a traditional leaf spring rear, complemented by power steering for confident road manners. Braking is handled by a Wilwood master cylinder paired with GM calipers and drilled-and-slotted rotors for modern stopping performance. Staggered Billet Specialties wheels wrapped in low-profile tires complete the car’s purposeful stance, perfectly balancing old-school presence with contemporary handling. The patina blue and white exterior features solid floor and trunk pans, patina trim and brightwork, and very good T3 headlights and taillights. The glass is tinted and in great shape, with just the right touch of character on the bumpers to match the car’s overall vibe. Inside, the black and white stock-style interior keeps a period-correct feel with updated comfort. It features black weave carpet, a black-and-white vinyl and cloth bench seat, a nice headliner, and a retro sound system. Vintage Air air-conditioning and a cool shift knob make this restomod as enjoyable to drive as it is to look at. This ’56 Chevrolet 210 blends authentic California heritage, timeless patina, and well-executed modern upgrades into a truly distinctive restomod with a great stance and even better personality. DRIVETRAIN 5.7L small block V8 Edelbrock fuel injection Tremec 6 Speed Electric fan Front drive system Magna Flow Exhaust Coated Headers SUSPENSION Tubular upper and lower front control arms Leaf Spring rear suspension Power steering BRAKES Manual brakes Willwood master cylinder GM Calipers Drilled and slotted rotors WHEELS AND TIRES Billet Specialties Staggered Wheels Low Profile Tires EXTERIOR Patina Blue an White paint Solid floor and trunk pan Some rest on front and rear bumpers Patina trim and brightwork T3 headlights and taillights are very good Nice tinted glass INTERIOR Black and White stock style interior Black weave carpet Bench seat and upholstery black and white vinyl & cloth Nice headliner Retro sound system Vintage Air conditioning and controls Cool shift knob VIN DECODE V: V8 Engine B: 210 Post 56: Year O: Oakland Ca Unit # 074261 COWL TAG DECODE Style No. 56-1011: 1956 210 2-Door Sedan Body O: Oakland, California Uniit # 5853 Trim No. 564 1: Charcoal Cloth Paint No. 687A: Onyx Black ACC- EZ: Tinted Glass