1957 Chevy 210 | A 16 Year Old Kids Dream Car 

Correction: the car that is in this video is not the "in between model" which is a 210 series. The one in this video is a 150 series which is the economy model also known as "the businessman coupe.

That might be the coolest 57 Chevy I've ever seen. So clean.

In '62, my neighbor had a black 57 Bel Air with a 4 speed, posi and Cragar wheels. He would patch-out and our jaws dropped. I was 13 and that sealed my desire to own one. When I turned 16 I bought my 57 Bel Air in perfect mint condition in high school. Currently, it is a frame--off restored car with B&M blown and injected, 4 speed, 12 bolt posi (4.10 gears) with High Tech Air Ride Suspension (Performance System and not air bags) with sway bars.

The car is a 150. It has the interior, steering wheel and exterior trim exclusive to a 150. The VIN tag on the drivers side door jam should confirm - the first four digits should read VA57 (V=V8, A=150 series, 57=model year). The 5th digit is the assembly plant. If the VIN reads VB57 it was originally a 210 model. If there is no V the car wasn't originally a V8 - it was a 6. Good story though!

I've seen many 57s of all calibers. This may be one of the best looking I've seen. The simplicity of the 210 combined with the color, stance and wheels is perfection.

i’m 16 and on god this my dream car 💯

Beautiful 150. So many were used up as work cars or raced, it's nice to see one restored.

I'm 48 years of age and a week last Sunday, I drove home my 57 Bel Air. A realisation of a 40 year dream that was even harder to achieve being in the UK but damn, do it whilst you can.

14 yrs old. My dream car too. I falling inlove with dis car

This '57 Chevy shows perfect why aera exact wheels are the most beautiful way to go with classic cars. I've to say, that the most classic cars with big rims can't beat the look with classic custom wheels in the sizes like on this '57 Chevy. 15" with 275/60 at the rear or something else like this is so cool, so beautiful... For example, 20" or more is looking goofy

In the same boat, dreamed of a ‘57 bel air from the first time I met her back when I was 6-7 yo. Picked up my ‘57 bel air today!!! It was my grandfathers first car, the one I fell in love with. I’m 27 now and it took a lot longer but I finally did it!! Love these cars and an awesome story!

I know this video is from a few years ago. But I had to correct you on your description of your friend’s 57 Chevy. You said it’s a 210. It’s actually a 150, the lowest of the trim available. You can tell by the spear on the outside, the interior, and the steering wheel doesn’t have a horn ring. The other thing that is cool about his car is it looks like it is actually a legendary Black Widow. They had the 327 fuel injection. They were known to be the one to beat in NASCAR. I have a 57 Chevy four door with 39,000 miles. Originally owned by a little old lady in Smithville, Missouri. I know you’ve probably already been told what I have here. But I had to share.

Awesome video. I just love the smooth cruise around town enjoying the ride. Thanks again Sean.

Lots of respect to you Shawn...a true car guy.

I love this.......one of my favs from your channel so far. It’s great stories that really make it cool

Shawn your enthusiasm and showcasing of bad ass cars is infectious ! That's why I love this channel and always look forward to what you have next in the queue. "Gangster" for life brother ! A big shout out to Dennis for making this video happen - love your car.

I’m not a major fan of American cars TBH but a low, black 1957 Chevrolet on those wheels is hard to beat! My dream car too when I was in my late teens. A long time ago!

When I was 15 I bought a showroom fresh 57 for $350 I paid for from throwing newspapers from my bicycle at 04:30 every day. Been trying to find another piece of my past ever since like that. Times were a LOT DIFFERENT back then.

Love it. Great cruiser. Simple and clean. Blast to drive. Again...another great video.

Your choice in the wheels spot on .a don't like how alot of people put on huge rims, thin tyre combos on classic car like this

Your right it’s simple and looks absolutely beautiful. Love the story behind it. Dennis has some cool rides. Another Great episode shawn. Catch you soon !!!!

What a FANTASTIC '57, it totally has the LOOK !

Iconic for sure💯 awesome feature and Dennis is the man!!😎

Shawn, it's nice to see regular street machines for cruisin' around. Just like the old 60's and '70's days without the heavy mods. Say Shawn, are you still looking for more show ideas? 1) How about a trip to Dynacorn to see how they make their new bodied '67 - '69 Camaro's - Firebird's, Mustang's, and the newly released '70 Challenger bodies etc. You could also ask them what car or truck bodies they plan on releasing in the future. 2) A trip to a hi-perf exhaust manufacturer like Flowmaster to show what's really involved in designing street and race mufflers 3) A tour to a custom billet wheel manufacturer on the creative process from their initial drawing concepts, cad programming, and on to the finished product. Keep those car vids coming. Later!

The interior is so clean. In my opinion the rim selection here is nice as well. Too many people out there throwing whatever kind of big set of rims on these cars making them look ugly. This set is perfect. Car looks great man!

Oh my God he spends more time talking about how much he loves the story he never gets around to the story, it probably last less time than his explanation of loving it so much

nice to see a classic like this with proper wheels and tires. The Chevelle had them too. The owner has good taste.

sweet jebus! i’m drooling over this baby

WOW, love it. perfect stance.

Tasteful as they come. Nice piece thanks for the share. 🍻

I have a 56 4 door 210. It was my grandfathers and he’s no longer here with us, but he knew I would take great care of it I surely have. It needs some work done to it. Has it since I was 18 and it is a blast to go cruising in it. And really the 4 door is not much longer or different from the 2 door. Unfortunately the original 265 grenaded on me on my way home. So it needs a new motor but I have in mind what it need because the car is far from matching lol. Pontiac rear end, hooker headers with purple hornies and a 4 barrel as well as a fiberglass front clip. So its certainly not factory but it doesn’t matter anymore and it’s ok. I still consider it grandpas car and keep his hat in the car with me at all times. The no power steering is certainly fun too.

Looks like a 57 version of my 56 150 utility sedan...except mine has blue flames and a 375hp Chevelle BBC, six speed and 69 Chevelle 12 bolt with Alston ladder bars. The story: assembled in Oakland CA for Pacific Bell Telrphone...army green with paint code "special" Bought at auction in 1966 by the shop that serviced it..I tried to buy it at that time. Fast forward to 1979 I found it at a neighbors house...he bought it from the shop and I talked him into selling it to me It's prowling the streets in Las Vegas now. Started has a six banger with 3 spd.manual and overdrive. I never replaced the rear cargo area with seats...plywood with carpet and quarter panels and backboard to match front seat....play pen for my kids eons ago....

I would love to see you review a vintage drag car! Something with some local race history would be badass. Love your channel! Keep it up..

I think the 150 and 210 is so much cooler than the Belair in the '57 Model. Love that car!

15 years old my dream car 🥺😍

Beautiful car!

Nice I luv the lines on it especially fins and back it look fierce luv it👍

A Great 👍 Cool 😎 57 Cheve Fantastic Car 🚗 !!!

Perfect

What A Nice Looking 1957 Chevy 210 and it gets good gas mileage and goes from 0-60

Yes this is 150.Beautiful car and very cool.

An American Icon! Gotta love the 57

That's a clean 150!

Didn't know they made the 57 with the 55 side trim. Cool

Best car by far that you have featured.The perfect '57, the stance, wheels, colour, interior, trick "57 factory Hi-Po parts including tin rocker covers, it just doesn't get any better. Why spend a million bucks?

Sweet and simple, really cool.

To always be around beautiful cars in California no less🙌. What a dream life. 🙏

Feel happy for you dude, keep up the good work ;-)

Beautiful. 57....... Who dont dream of one. Met guy traded for 57 flames painted on it. She was ruff. We thought we was it cruising around in it.

very clean

Very nice car!!

Love the basics

Interestingly I had a friend in WOLF LAKE HS, ( Indiana) who worked , owned, and serviced 57 Chevrolet’s ( he also worked at a Dealership apparently and was privy to lots of MACHINERY, OPTIONS, ETC)......1961-65........ very nice Cars around that time.

😮😍🥰❤️👌 Wonderful!! Perfect! I like it! 😊

Great car!

I'm fortunate enough to own three of my dream cars, a 72 C10, 95 240sx, and a 99 Civic, my current dream car is a 57 Belair but my ultimate dream car has been a Dodge Viper since I was about 8 years old

The character of the 210 trim is preferable in its simplicity. The ride height, rolling stock and 4sp bring it all together

The first car my cousin taught me to draw when I was 4years old .I 62 an it's still my favoret.👍

Hey Shawn! Bring us more gangster cars please! Best regards from Brazil man!!

my kink is day-2 (maybe day-3?) ...growing up in late 60's and 70's, this is exactly what you would have seen...tri-5 with corvette running gear...this one top of the line with ramjet and m20...the narrowed rear would have been seen as super serious equipment for the street...prob relocated leaf springs too. because there were a lot of them, back then, I kinda got snobby and hated on the tri-5, which was stupid because they really are a great street car...great basis for making it your own. so have come full circle to liking them again, esp the lower trim line coupes like this one. hard to believe that the psycho upholstery was how they came...I think its actually a 150 trim level but its great...just don't stare at it too long cause you will go crazy. Thx for the vid...great car. also, putting it in there for more cars like this...street cars of the 60's 70's...no electronics, no power ads.

guess its universally a 16 year old’s dream car cause I love it

Not sure if you remember the movie Hollywood Nights. There was a yellow 57Chevy🤤 . That’s when I first fell in love with them. The one your driving is oh so sweet!! Cool vid brother and what a great story!!

man I love these things

Love the channel !! Hope that you do Papa's 40's some day Cheers from San Clemente 😎

Hey another one of my favorites perfect

“It’s not modified, it’s not expensive “ Perspective is everything lol

I'm the proud owner of a black '57 210 that I built myself. I totally agree, its a bitchin' slice of an era gone by.

now that's the perfect 57

Love the look of this Chevy. Looks like it should have some 'shine in the trunk

I think that is rare about that car is the stock fuel injection. That year only the corvette and the Belair and a few other models had that option. That is a beautiful piece of machinery your friend has got there.

I've been a subscriber now for at least a year and just happened to see this by accident . Great car and story. I must make a correction, that side trim designates it as as a 150. 210 had the trim like the belair had minus the aluminum insert. I had a 210 in highschool. 1968. Whish I could find it. Did a search through a police officer. No luck and the DMV was no help at all. Do you have any suggestions.

Can't believe how straight those panels are, better than you would have gotten brand new

I wish denise was my friend...lol...nice video.

I’m telling you man I feel like the quality of these videos gets better each videos

Great video

I have the same story with my 77 coupe deville, but I bought it 6 years after I saw it when I was 15. I would see the old lady who owned it, pick up the grandaughter after high school, every time I would see it I would say I'm going to have one just like that. One day I was browsing on Craigslist in my area and chose to buy it for 4k the next day. The car is all original and all it needs is an fresh paintjob with some mild bodywork. Hopefully it'll be finished in 3 or 5 years

Like it cool car

The Bel Air is by far one of the best cars that was made by Chevrolet. It's a beautiful car.

That's cool man

Love that car just the way it is! Thanks man!

Dunno why it took me this long to see this episode. But its a great one. I dig the story too. My 16 yr old dream car was (and still is) a 66 Lincoln. It has to be the hardtop. The droptop is just sooo complicated and a maintenance nightmare from what I've been told and also what I've read. Midnight blue with light blue interior. But the 57 Chevy is an icon. A true American icon. I'm curious tho...has Dennis dine any other mods since this video first showed here on RU-vid.

That is a special model for the 150’s it’s called a “Black Widow”. Most all black widows had the 150 trim style with a fuel injection munze 4 speed and with heat and radio delete plates. Me and my father are building one now.

Love the stance, one of my favorites 1957 the year I was born.....yes indeed...another "bitchin bowtie"

I see a segment called Dennis’s rides.. hi Shawn!!!! Hope you’re well!!

Nice 57 chevyi like the stands

Dennis knows what he's doing with stance and look on old school themes. Shawn do you know what brand wheels those are? American racing Torq thrust D with a different darker metal color? Or something else?

i was this same kid my dream car still and when i was 16 was a chevy bel air 1953-58

Not a 210. The 210 had the Bell Aire side teim without the stainless insert. That has the 150 trim.

I've got too many dream cars. It's good and bad. I want them all but I've also got such a wide range of cars I want that if I can find just one I will be happy. Wide range higher chance of finding them rather than searching for one specific car and possibly never getting it.

My grandma had a 57 bel air

Much love from Brazil Shawn, when i go there wanna to meet you.

Denis knows how to build a car

That is a beautiful example of a 150, 2dr Chevy. If that be stock steering wheel it will say 150 in center. I would like to suggest a small factory upgrade and that be the two black rubber dagmars to the front bumper, just sayin'. Cheers Eh!

What’s size are the tires? That owner knows the perfect stance and wheel combos (with his Chevelle too). Thanks for sharing!

Will Dennis be placing a 12 bolt rearend in his 1957 Chevy in the future?

Really awesome it brings me back to the old days well at least how I could imagine them cuz I wasn't old enough to enjoy them yet hell I wasn't even born hahahahaha but from the stories I hear from all the old timers makes me want to blow the cobwebs off of some of the old hot rods and get them going

I'm 16, and I can confirm the title lmao.

What mufflers is Dennis running on that car? Sounds awesome.. my Chevelle has the 283 in it.. I'd love it to sound like that.

drivin' around with that rear axle is like a boxer training on a torn heavy bag that's been sewn back together with regular thread....just one hard punch

I mean Dennis is so lucky.