Featured is the 1957 Chevrolet 210. The 210 was a mid range model in Chevrolet’s 1957 lineup. The 210 model was positioned between the base offering 150 and the upscale Bel Air.
The 1957 Chevrolet was the last year of the popular Tri-Five Chevy’s which spanned from the 1955 through the 1957 model years. The Chevrolet Tri-Five automobiles were designed under the watch of legendary auto designer Harley Earl. The engineering of these models was headed by Ed Cole. The Tri-Five Chevy’s came out with an all new more modern design described below.
1957 Chevy Styling
The Chevy 210 had all the classic 1957 styling. This included pronounced tailfins, chrome accents, and a distinctive grille. Chevrolet’s 1957 was truly unique and was enthusiastically accepted by the car buying public. What was it that made the 57 Chevy a head turner? The answer includes…The twin rockets on the hood trailed back along the hood which also includes the entire front end styling.
I regards to the 57 Chevy sweeping tailfins, they embodied the spirit of the jet age which was in many cases the overall theme of 1950’s car styling. Some automakers put more of this into their styling themes where others perhaps a bit less.
The 1957 Chevrolet 210 was offered as a 2-door or 4-door sedan, wagon, or hardtop, and offered a variety engines, including the famous small-block V8.
The Chevy 210 Compared to the Bel Air