1955 Chevrolet 210

Some cars are built to look fast. Others are built to back it up. This 1955 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan was engineered to do both, combining old-school drag strip attitude with serious big-block horsepower, proven performance components, and the comfort to take on a cross-country road trip. Finished in unmistakable 1970 AMC Big Bad Orange, this Tri-Five Chevy brings the kind of presence that commands attention before you ever turn the key. The radiused rear wheel openings, aggressive stance, 15-inch Gasser ET front wheels, and deep-dish slotted rear mags wrapped in Mickey Thompson ET Street tires give it a look straight out of drag racing's glory days. But underneath that vintage attitude is a meticulously engineered machine designed to deliver far more than good looks. THE HEART OF THE BEAST - 502 CUBIC INCHES OF BIG-BLOCK CHEVY POWER. Built by Dick Allen at Stroker Motors in Dallas, Texas, this 502 cubic-inch monster starts with a marine-based big-block Chevy and features a balanced steel crankshaft, forged connecting rods, forged pistons, and Edelbrock Performer aluminum cylinder heads. A custom-ground Lunati roller camshaft, COMP Cams roller lifters and stainless full-roller rockers, Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap intake, and 800 CFM Edelbrock carburetor complete the combination. MSD Pro-Billet ignition, an MSD 6A control box, ceramic-coated full-length headers, and a Carter high-output electric fuel pump keep this big block ready for action. And the numbers speak for themselves. DYNO-PROVEN 520 HORSEPOWER AND 590 LB-FT OF TORQUE! Even better, this engine was built with a pump-gas-friendly 10.5:1 compression ratio, delivering serious naturally aspirated performance without requiring a steady diet of race fuel. Backing the 502 is a Phoenix Transmission Products electronically controlled 4L80E automatic overdrive transmission with a standalone computer and a 2,6002,800 RPM lockup torque converter. This isn't some stripped-down race car that's miserable to drive on the street. The overdrive transmission gives this Chevy the ability to stretch its legs on the highway while keeping plenty of muscle on tap when it's time to get serious. Power travels through a custom heavy-duty driveshaft with 1350-series U-joints to a Ford 9-inch rear end equipped with Moser 31-spline billet axles, a Detroit Locker, and 3.70 gears. Adjustable CalTrac traction bars help put that big-block torque to the pavement. The chassis received just as much attention as the drivetrain. The frame was sandblasted and refinished, suspension components were rebuilt, and custom Detroit Spring front springs were installed to achieve the proper stance without sacrificing ride quality. Steering improvements include rebuilt components and 1957 Corvette 20:1 steering gears. Stopping power comes courtesy of Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation, featuring 12-inch slotted front rotors with dual-piston aluminum PBR calipers and rear disc brakes. A heavy-duty Hellwig front sway bar helps keep everything planted. THE BODY - CLASSIC '55 CHEVY WITH A PURPOSE. Starting with a solid, straight body, this Chevrolet underwent extensive metalwork before receiving its eye-catching Big Bad Orange finish by Jones Auto Body in Annetta, Texas. The body was stripped to bare metal, with replacement floors, trunk outer lip, and rear valance installed. The firewall, inner fenders, and radiator support were filled and smoothed for a clean, finished appearance. The body was removed from the frame, and all body mounts were replaced. The exterior was further refined with shaved side moldings, a nosed and decked body, hand-polished stainless trim, new tinted safety glass, fresh weatherstripping, and numerous new chrome components. Out back, a custom chrome-plated Nomad rear bumper adds another distinctive touch. Inside, the build takes a different approach than the typical bare-bones gasser. 1964 Impala SS front and rear seating has been fitted with fresh upholstery and foam, complemented