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The Chevrolet 210 or Two-Ten is a midrange car from Chevrolet that was marketed from 1953 until 1957. It took its name by shortening the production series number 2100 by one digit in order to capitalize on the 1950s trend toward numerical auto names. The numerical designation "210" was also sporadically used in company literature. It replaced the Styleline DeLuxe model available in previous years. The 210 was discontinued after the 1957 model year to be replaced by the Biscayne.

Chevrolet 210
1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten 4-Door Sedan
Overview
ManufacturerChevrolet (General Motors)
Production1953–1957
Assembly(main plant)
Flint Assembly, Flint, Michigan
(branch assembly)
Oakland Assembly, Oakland, California
North Tarrytown Assembly, Tarrytown, New York
Norwood Assembly, Norwood, Ohio
St. Louis Assembly, St. Louis, Missouri
Arlington Assembly, Arlington, Texas
Oshawa Assembly, Oshawa, Ontario Canada
Body and chassis
LayoutFR layout
PlatformA-body
RelatedChevrolet 150
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Deluxe
SuccessorChevrolet Biscayne

History


The Two-Ten series, introduced for the 1953 model year, replaced the Styleline DeLuxe series. It was actually the best-selling Chevrolet model during 1953 and 54, offering a balance of style and luxury appointments unavailable in the base 150 series, but was less costly than the glitzy Bel Air. Two-Tens offered the widest choice of body styles for 1953, including a convertible, Sport Coupe hardtop, two- and four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons.

As the American public began to prefer posh to economy, the Bel Air began to outsell the lesser series, including both 150 and 210 models. As a partial answer to this, Chevrolet re-introduced the Two-Ten Sport Coupe hardtop in the middle of the 1955 model year, and also added a four-door Two-Ten hardtop Sport Sedan for 1956. Neither achieved the sales of their Bel Air counterparts, however, since they were only about $100.00 cheaper than the Bel Airs, which provided more luxury and premium exterior trim.

Unlike the 150 series, Two-Tens were always available with the same luxury options as the Bel Air, including the Powerglide automatic transmission, power window lifts and seat adjuster. The Two-Ten Townsman was the top station wagon model offered in 1953, but the Townsman was moved up to the Bel Air series for 1954, only to return to the Two-Ten for 1955. The lower-priced Handyman station wagon, a four-door model in 1953–54, became a two-door for 1955–57. Both were joined by a nine-passenger Beauville four-door wagon in 1956–57.


First generation (1953–1954)


First generation
1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten 4-Door Sedan
Overview
Production1953–1954
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
2-door coupe
2-door hardtop
4-door wagon
2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine235 cu in (3.9 L) OHV I6
Transmission3-speed manual[1]
2-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase115 in (2,921 mm)
Length195.5 in (4,966 mm) [1]
Width75 in (1,905 mm)

1953–1954 models


First years for the Two-Ten. These model years are essentially the same except for minor front and rear trim items, and of course the reduced model offering in 1954. Turn signal indicators on 1953 dashboards were white, green in 1954.


Powertrains

Two engines were used in each of the 1953-54 model years, the more powerful Blue Flame unit used with the Powerglide automatic transmission. All Two-Tens had a three-speed Synchromesh manual transmission as standard, with two optional transmissions (see below). All engines are of the overhead valve (OHV) design. They are commonly referred to as "Stovebolt Sixes" because of the large slotted-head screws used to fasten the valve cover and pushrod covers to the block. 1954 was the last year for 6 volt electrical systems in Chevrolet vehicles.


Transmissions


Second generation (1955–1957)


Second generation
1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten 2-Door Sedan
Overview
Production1955–1957
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
2-door coupe
2-door hardtop
4-door hardtop (1956–57)
2-door wagon
4-door wagon
Powertrain
Engine235 cu in (3.9 L) OHV I6
265 cu in (4.3 L) OHV V8
283 cu in (4.6 L) OHV V8
Transmission3-speed manual
2-speed automatic

1955


The 1955 model year marks the introduction of a new chassis and the debut of the small block V8. The center door frame was beefed up for more safety.[2] Brakes were 11-inch (280 mm) drums.[2] The Two-Ten buyer was free to choose any powertrain option available. The ammeter and oil pressure gauges were changed to warning lights.

This was not the first Chevrolet to have a V8 engine installed. The first Chevrolet with a V8 engine was introduced in 1917 called the Series D which was built for two years, and was manufactured before Chevrolet joined General Motors.


Engines


Transmissions


1956


Engine choices remain the same except they were now rated with higher power output. The 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 was available in three versions. The I6 had a new unified build no matter the transmission.


Engines


Transmissions


1957


New for 1957 was the optional 283 cu in (4.6 L) small-block V8 engine. There were three versions of this engine with conventional carburetors, as well as a fuel injected option.

The Two-Ten shared the wedge-shaped side trim with the Bel Air, but unlike the Bel Air (which had the wedge filled with an aluminum trim panel) the Two-Ten's wedge was painted either body color, or top color with the optional two-tone paint package. "Chevrolet" in script was mounted inside the wedge.


Engines


Transmissions


Today


Today, the Bel Air series of Chevrolets from 1953 to 1957 are far and away the most desirable models for collectors. However, Two-Ten models do have appeal, especially the 1953 convertible (very rare), the Del Ray Club Coupe with its upgraded vinyl interior, and the Sport Coupe hardtops of 1953 and 1955-57. Other models are less valuable, but again, can be purchased for less money than Bel Airs, for Chevrolet collectors on a budget. Unlike the One-Fifty series, Two-Tens do sport a fair amount of chrome trim and de luxe interior appointments, making them attractive and comfortable.


See also



References


  1. Flory, J. "Kelly", Jr. (2008). American Cars, 1946–1959: Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
  2. "Directory Index: Chevrolet/1955_Chevrolet/1955_Chevrolet_Prestige_Brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2012-05-31.

На других языках

[de] Chevrolet Deluxe

Der Chevrolet Deluxe war ein PKW der oberen Mittelklasse, der in den Modelljahren 1949 bis 1952[Anm. 1] von Chevrolet in den USA als Nachfolger des Fleetmaster gebaut wurde. Ab 1953 hieß die Serie Chevrolet Deluxe 210, von 1955 bis 1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten.
- [en] Chevrolet 210

[fr] Chevrolet 210

La Chevrolet Two-Ten était une berline de milieu de gamme produite par la marque Chevrolet de 1953 à 1957 pendant deux générations et remplacée en 1958 par la Biscayne. Elle fut la meilleure vente de Chevrolet entre 1953 et 1954 en faisant le lien entre l'austère 150 et la dispendieuse Bel Air. Dès son lancement en 1953, elle offrit un choix de carrosseries inconnu à l'époque: berline deux et quatre portes, berline deux portes sans montants (Sport Coupe Hardtop) et break quatre portes (Townsman). Tous ces modèles n'étaient disponibles qu'en six cylindres Blue Flame (3,9L) avec boîte de vitesses manuelle trois rapports avec ou sans overdrive, ou avec une boîte de vitesses automatique Powerglide à deux rapports. Le contexte économique de ce milieu des années 1950 aux États-Unis fit que le public plébiscita la Bel Air, obligeant Chevrolet à reconsidérer la gamme 210 avec le renouvellement de 1955 en lui donnant accès à l'ensemble des options de cette dernière, jusqu'à proposer une version quatre portes sans montants (4 door Hardtop Sport Sedan) ainsi que les nouveaux moteurs V8 Small Block Turbo-Fire (4,3L puis 4,6L à injection). Chevrolet proposa même en option pour l'année 1957 la très décriée (et abandonnée dès 1961) boîte de vitesses à variation continue Turboglide.

[it] Chevrolet Deluxe

La Deluxe è un'autovettura full-size prodotta dalla Chevrolet dal 1949 al 1957. Dal 1953 al 1955 il nome cambiò in Deluxe 210, mentre dal 1955 al 1957 la denominazione della vettura fu Two-Ten.

[ru] Chevrolet 210

Chevrolet 210 («Two-Ten») — это американский легковой автомобиль, выпускавшийся Chevrolet с 1953 по 1957 год. Он сменил собой модель Styleline DeLuxe. В 1957 году модель 210 была заменена на Biscayne.


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