My grandfather bought this Chevy in 1953 in Houston Texas.  I was 13 and remember it well.  He died and left the car to me in 1975.  I will pass this car on to my son when my time comes to graduate.

She is a 4 door, 210, sedan, with some Belaire chrome pieces added for the extra shine.  She was repainted in 1980 with paint from Chevrolet, Surf Green, Duco 1555, and a white top.  That makes the current paint job about 23 years old.  The bumpers were re-chromed at that time.  She still looks pretty good. 

The entire interior was redone in 1995, new carpet, seats, door panels, kick panels, rear package rack, and head liner in two tone imitation leather, light green and dark green.  I designed the interior myself.

The 235 solid lifter engine was replaced in the late 90’s with a 1962 Chevy truck engine (a re-built 235 with hydraulic lifters.)  Also changed to a 12 volt , dual point distributor system.  She has a 53 Corvette manifold with duals (long steel packs) that brings back the sounds of the 50’s.  The duals greatly enhanced her performance. 

She runs very well and turns the heads when we take her cruising. 

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