Stories like this are exceedingly rare and are real treasures. I enjoy watching this these kinds of videos more than anything else. I sure hope than one day Craig and myself can cruise around in the 57 & 65 knowing a lot of the history behind these two very special cars.
I wonder how many may still exist. I'm a bit wierd I suppose, but just imagine this car rolling off the assembly line 57 years ago along with thousands of others, many more flashy than this specimen, and here we are in 2023 pausing to adore and remember. Who but Almighty God could have known that this conservative, tasteful and dependable car could have been the one chosen to be protected and preserved as a genuine example of 1950's automotive styling. Truth be told, this 210 is a more honest and mainstream example of mid twentieth century transportation than most of the flashy restorations of the Bel Air hardtops and convertibles with mirror finish paint in eye grabbing two tones of the era, many of which have sprouted dual rear antennas and continental kits along with skirts. Beautiful for certain, but as a little boy who grew up and old with these Chevy's, I promise you the streets and driveways of America saw more that looked like this one. If this car could have bought a lottery ticket, it probably would have won.
Thank you for watching and the great comment, I still remember the day my Dad bought this car,he knew the Salesman and I went to school with his kids. My older brother was with us and got to sit in the front seat and my Dad let him shift the three on the tree a few times, I was in the back seat wishing I was shifting the 57. 💯🆒
@@rustedjunkgarage3316 My memories are of a 1955 Bel Air with as I recall a 283 V8, automatic. Bright yellow with white over the top. It had the same green as yours inside. My dad took me out in the country and let me start driving. I've always loved the big steering wheels in the tri-five Chevy's. My Dad bought ours off a guy he worked with. Find memories of a simpler and somehow better time.
You're killin' me with that sweet green 2dor 210. Mine had 283, 3 on the tree, same color. It was my transition from a 56 Victoria, 312, Fordomatic. Night to day.
@rustedjunkgarage3316 I owned 2 of them. My second was a handful. Tilt front-end, '63 409, 425hp, 4spd, 456 posi......very bare-bones, but fun to drive. In '65 it was sort of a celebrity in our small town. Fun could be had back then.
Nice car. You really should drive it more. I have a matching numbers 68 corvette that is all original. I drive it about a thousand miles a year and car shows. They are made to be enjoyed.
Great story and beautiful car I have a 55 Belair 2door post since highschool my first car. I bought it for $50 in 1969 drove it for 11 years everyday 1970-81 put it in storage from 1981-2015. I now drive it now when the weather is nice.. Wow original paint is really amazing and I luv your interior on your car thanks for posting............
@@rustedjunkgarage3316 Theres a few videos on my channel of my 55 one showing my current car and the other my 55 two years back and some others too ..I see you had 99 subs at the time so I couldnt help to be the 100 ,LOLL! Good Luck with that 57...
@Rusted Junk Garage thank you for sharing ! Got a 56 bel air I've had since high school (57 now) .... It's never been on the road since I got it .... time to get serious with it , lol . Gonna make it happen soon .....
It would be a crime if some modern bonehead got a hold of it, put a fuel injected LS motor in it, some crappy looking 20" wheels, a "modern" color, some disco/yuppie/hollywood steering wheel and a massive stereo with a truck full of speakers. All original stuff is so cool. I have an 86 Olds 442 and I like the stock/sleeper look with the stock chrome Olds rally wheels. SO many people put those God awful 22-26" wheels on them and a funky so far from stock paint job. An old car with original chrome, interior, mill, paint,etc is the coolest thing.
Wow! That has to be one of the best unrestored, untouched originals that I have ever seen! I wished the Classic Chevy Club International was still around, it would have been awesome to see this one take the gold award for unrestored original! We have about 10 Tri Fives in the family with 2 of them being owned since '61 and '63. My aunt, who was an elementary school teacher, purchased a red '56 150 business coupe and her son still owns it today! Your '57 sounds like a very familiar story! I love everything about your '57 and it is definitely in the right hands! As car owners/collectors we often end up as curators of these great historic time capsules. This one has a great story and sets the bar for historic time capsules! I am sub'd and look forward to following along! Best wishes on the car and the channel!
That is totally awesome. In my business I run into lots of old survivors, and I’ve observed that cars of the mid fifties to mid sixties have door hinges built to last. I always like opening and shutting the doors and they still work perfect 60 years later. (Wish I could say the same for myself 🤣). You didn’t say what was in the briefcase in the trunk, a million dollars for your sons to fight over?😂😂
Fantastic history! It's hard to believe how well preserved that 210 is! Beautiful car! I really do hope one or both of your boys will appreciate the history behind this car and keep that progressing!
is that 1011 or a 1011a car? on the firewall plate? mine is a 1011a a 210 delray clubcoupe most are strait 210s 1011 with no " a " its a standard interior package mine is copper with a white top 6 cyl with a 3 speed standard the interior has been replaced on your car /
What a beauty !! This was a great video !! Thanks for sharing.
@@brianquilty687 Thanks for the nice comment and taking the time to watch. 🫵🏼💯🆒
What a beauty, what a shape, what a condition ... a dream car, much much more worth than a new one.
That car is absolutely an incredible Time Capsule👍👀👍 Wow! Such a cool story and family history! Thanks for sharing that!
Thanks Kevin, glad you enjoyed it . 🫵🏼💯🆒🇺🇸
@@rustedjunkgarage3316 Yes great history!
How very cool, thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks for watching and the nice comment 🫵🏼💯🆒
Stories like this are exceedingly rare and are real treasures. I enjoy watching this these kinds of videos more than anything else. I sure hope than one day Craig and myself can cruise around in the 57 & 65 knowing a lot of the history behind these two very special cars.
Amazing !!!
I wonder how many may still exist. I'm a bit wierd I suppose, but just imagine this car rolling off the assembly line 57 years ago along with thousands of others, many more flashy than this specimen, and here we are in 2023 pausing to adore and remember. Who but Almighty God could have known that this conservative, tasteful and dependable car could have been the one chosen to be protected and preserved as a genuine example of 1950's automotive styling. Truth be told, this 210 is a more honest and mainstream example of mid twentieth century transportation than most of the flashy restorations of the Bel Air hardtops and convertibles with mirror finish paint in eye grabbing two tones of the era, many of which have sprouted dual rear antennas and continental kits along with skirts. Beautiful for certain, but as a little boy who grew up and old with these Chevy's, I promise you the streets and driveways of America saw more that looked like this one.
If this car could have bought a lottery ticket, it probably would have won.
Thank you for watching and the great comment, I still remember the day my Dad bought this car,he knew the Salesman and I went to school with his kids. My older brother was with us and got to sit in the front seat and my Dad let him shift the three on the tree a few times, I was in the back seat wishing I was shifting the 57. 💯🆒
@@rustedjunkgarage3316 My memories are of a 1955 Bel Air with as I recall a 283 V8, automatic. Bright yellow with white over the top. It had the same green as yours inside. My dad took me out in the country and let me start driving. I've always loved the big steering wheels in the tri-five Chevy's. My Dad bought ours off a guy he worked with. Find memories of a simpler and somehow better time.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful car....It's truly amazing!
Thanks for watching and the nice comment, I appreciate it.🫵🏼💯🆒
Congratulations for your Chevy 57, a Very Nice vehicle!!!
Thanks for watching and the great comments,,,I appreciate it very much. 🫵🏼💯
You're killin' me with that sweet green 2dor 210. Mine had 283, 3 on the tree, same color. It was my transition from a 56 Victoria, 312, Fordomatic. Night to day.
@@garyhull5617 Thanks for watching and the great comment, I wish mine had a 283 with the 3 speed. The Highland Green is a great color on the 57. 🫵🏼💯🆒
@rustedjunkgarage3316 I owned 2 of them. My second was a handful. Tilt front-end, '63 409, 425hp, 4spd, 456 posi......very bare-bones, but fun to drive. In '65 it was sort of a celebrity in our small town. Fun could be had back then.
@@garyhull5617 yup the good times back then, what small town was that ?
@@rustedjunkgarage3316 Vinton, Iowa......Half way between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.
@@garyhull5617 Wow, how cool, my Dad was from New Hampton Iowa.
Wow Steve, unbelievable that is sweet, you would be hard pressed to find another one like that, thanks for sharing, a treat for sure, catch you soon
Nice car. You really should drive it more. I have a matching numbers 68 corvette that is all original. I drive it about a thousand miles a year and car shows. They are made to be enjoyed.
@@TeresaBernierBernier Thanks for watching and the great comment.
@@TeresaBernierBernier Thanks for watching and the great comment. I appreciate it. 🫵🏼💯🆒
Great story and beautiful car I have a 55 Belair 2door post since highschool my first car. I bought it for $50 in 1969 drove it for 11 years everyday 1970-81 put it in storage from 1981-2015. I now drive it now when the weather is nice.. Wow original paint is really amazing and I luv your interior on your car thanks for posting............
Thank you for watching and the new sub, you should create a video of your 55 Belair, the story sounds real cool, would like to see it. 👍🤙
@@rustedjunkgarage3316 Theres a few videos on my channel of my 55 one showing my current car and the other my 55 two years back and some others too ..I see you had 99 subs at the time so I couldnt help to be the 100 ,LOLL! Good Luck with that 57...
What a great story ,,,and a beauty of a survivor !! Congratulations !!!!
Thanks Dan, I appreciate you taking the time to watch. 💯🆒
@Rusted Junk Garage thank you for sharing ! Got a 56 bel air I've had since high school (57 now) .... It's never been on the road since I got it .... time to get serious with it , lol . Gonna make it happen soon .....
Nice car, thanks for sharing
I appreciate you watching and the nice comment, Thanks 🫵🏼💯🆒
Special ride great story. Your aunt may have taught my uncle Frank at St Ed's
I love the way of explaing it!
🧠💭🙏👉💯🇩🇴
It would be a crime if some modern bonehead got a hold of it, put a fuel injected LS motor in it, some crappy looking 20" wheels, a "modern" color, some disco/yuppie/hollywood steering wheel and a massive stereo with a truck full of speakers. All original stuff is so cool. I have an 86 Olds 442 and I like the stock/sleeper look with the stock chrome Olds rally wheels. SO many people put those God awful 22-26" wheels on them and a funky so far from stock paint job. An old car with original chrome, interior, mill, paint,etc is the coolest thing.
As long as I am around that won’t happen, thanks for watching and the great comment.🫵🏼💯🆒
Wow! That has to be one of the best unrestored, untouched originals that I have ever seen! I wished the Classic Chevy Club International was still around, it would have been awesome to see this one take the gold award for unrestored original! We have about 10 Tri Fives in the family with 2 of them being owned since '61 and '63. My aunt, who was an elementary school teacher, purchased a red '56 150 business coupe and her son still owns it today! Your '57 sounds like a very familiar story! I love everything about your '57 and it is definitely in the right hands! As car owners/collectors we often end up as curators of these great historic time capsules. This one has a great story and sets the bar for historic time capsules! I am sub'd and look forward to following along! Best wishes on the car and the channel!
Thank you so much for the kind reply and the sub. Amazing there are similar stories on these Tri-Five’s. Happy New Year.
Very nice ride !
Yes it is a special 57, Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it. 🫵🏼🆒💯
Wow! Nice find!
Thanks for watching.👍
What a gem!
Thanks for watching and the nice comment.🫵🏼💯🆒
very nice you should be commended for preserving history although i would have done the interior as original
Nice! 😁
@@sirwm3107 Thanks for watching and the nice comment 👍
That is totally awesome. In my business I run into lots of old survivors, and I’ve observed that cars of the mid fifties to mid sixties have door hinges built to last. I always like opening and shutting the doors and they still work perfect 60 years later. (Wish I could say the same for myself 🤣). You didn’t say what was in the briefcase in the trunk, a million dollars for your sons to fight over?😂😂
Thanks, I just keep some car detail stuff, flashlight, small tool set , lead fuel additive and $250K in the suit cases. 🤣🤣🤙👍
@@rustedjunkgarage3316 lead fuel additive; that’s the ticket😉
Fantastic history! It's hard to believe how well preserved that 210 is! Beautiful car! I really do hope one or both of your boys will appreciate the history behind this car and keep that progressing!
Thanks Oly, I am very fortunate to own it. 👍
Mom had a "55 Chevy Model 150 with a slant 6 with a 3 speed column shift.
That would be a Kool one to have today, thanks for watching.💯🆒
@@rustedjunkgarage3316
A man purchased it in 1989 was going to restore it in California with the help of his son.
Sounds like those hood springs haven't been lubricated in 25 years too... lol.. very nice 57..
My first 3 cars were 57 Chevy’s...
Thanks for watching, its been a lot longer then 25 years since any lube has been put on them. 👍
Very cool story
Thanks for watching and the nice comment. 🫵🏼💯🆒
very beautiful 66 year old
Thank you for watching and the nice comment.🫵🏼💯🆒
is that 1011 or a 1011a car? on the firewall plate? mine is a 1011a a 210 delray clubcoupe
most are strait 210s 1011 with no " a " its a standard interior package mine is copper with a white top 6 cyl with a 3 speed standard
the interior has been replaced on your car
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It’s a 1011 car, Thanks for watching and the great comment. 🫵🏼💯🆒