Gorgeous in Red Garnet
This first-generation 1954 Chevy 210 Handyman is finished in Medium Red Garnet, a paint job that was completed just three years ago and looks nothing short of amazing. The same can be said of the chrome bumpers, body trim and fender accents.
Those bumpers and body trim are new pieces, replaced under current ownership. The door handles are original, with locks and keys retained, but have been rechromed. As well, the windshield was tinted and shaded as part of the $1,200 replacement that included new seals.
Additional exterior highlights include the front Bow Tie emblem and Hood Bird ornament, Chevy fender badges, antenna, dual side mirrors, and dual exhaust outlets. A single LS1 5.7L V8 badge hints at what’s under the hood. Component condition is documented in the gallery and looks very good overall.
This four-door Handyman wagon rides on staggered American Racing Thrust wheels with a polished finish and killer deep dish outer lips. They measure 16” up front and 17” out back and are shod in Barum Bravuris rubber sized 215/55 all around.
Power disc brakes have been installed at all four corners with the fronts featuring drilled and slotted rotors. Out back, the split tailgate is shown partially, and fully, opened with condition of the support struts and latches highlighted. An exterior walk-around video provides further detail.
The owner notes a handful of minor dings and paint spots on the outside, with no major issues. The body is all-original, said to be in very good condition with no rust present.
Fresh, Modern, and Clean
Inside, the front and rear benches are finished in light gray upholstery with patterned inserts, a layout that extends to the door panels. This work, along with the new headliner, was performed by Romero’s Auto Upholstery in Georgia. Aside from minor scuffs along the bottom of the driver’s door, seats and door panels look to be in excellent condition.
The steel dashboard has been color-matched to the exterior and shows very well with equally pretty chrome across the top, central fascia, and glove box. A 15” Banjo wheel with a stitched rim sits on a chromed tilt-adjustable steering column as part of the power steering system.
It frames Dakota Digital VHX instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer, gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, coolant temperature, and voltage as well as a 7,000-rpm tachometer.
Further upgrades include HVAC from Southern Air, an aftermarket Chevy AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, LED lighting, electric windshield wipers, and 3-point seat belts.
Gray carpeting is protected by all-season floors front, rear, and in the cargo area, which also features a carpeted tailgate. Other highlights include front footwell speakers, a beige center stack with climate controls, manual window cranks, and the original VIN tag.
As seen in the gallery, the rear bench folds flat to open up the cargo hold. Also documented is the condition of the door frames and latches all around, which appear to be in excellent shape.
Noted issues include a driver-seat spring that is slightly weaker than the front passenger-side and door rubber that occasionally slips. Currently, this seal is removed from the driver’s side.
LS1 Power
June 2019 was when the owner embarked on the rebuild of this 1954 Chevy 210 Handyman as a full custom with an LS1 powertrain. Originally fitted to the C5 Corvette, this 5.7L V8 is paired with a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.
Upon purchase, the engine showed 80,000 miles and has since been overhauled with a new oil pan, headers, air conditioning compressor, alternator, fuel injectors, custom wiring harness, and more. The rear end is a 9” Ford Posi Traction 3.25 gear.
The engine and transmission work was performed by Modern Muscle of Moultrie, Georgia. Spracker Racing out of Mooresville, North Carolina, built the independent front suspension with the rear setup handled by Quick Performance in Des Moines, Iowa. Wiring harness and computer work were performed by PCI out of New Jersey.
Along with the no-expense-spared approach to these systems, the car was upgraded with a new aluminum radiator, power disc brakes at all four corners, and an all-new fuel system, including a gas tank, fuel sending unit, fuel pump, and regulator.
This car is used as a daily driver by the owner, who notes it is mechanically solid with a smooth ride. A road trip from Athens, Georgia, to Washington, DC, was recently completed.
All receipts and records associated with the build will accompany the sale. The most recent work included an oil change with a new K&N filter, spark plugs, fuel components, a master cylinder, a power steering pump, a power steering reservoir, and a brake booster installation.
Barn Find Beauty
Located in Good Hope, Georgia, this 1954 Chevrolet 210 Handyman has been with the current owner since November 2017. In that time 5,014 miles have been added to the motor, which had 80,000 miles on it when purchased.
This barn-find was purchased by the owner in November 2017 in Dallas, Texas, who notes it was originally a California car owned by the CEO of Braniff Airlines. That owner brought the car to Texas upon a work relocation.
The car was running and ready to drive upon purchase however, the owner drives their cars across the country attending shows. As a result, they chose to perform the spectacular custom build you see here with an LS1 V8.
It features a host of original parts like the body, seat frames, dashboard, and door handles, along with a tremendous array of brand-new, high-end components. Altogether, it is the perfect blend of old-school cool and serious modern performance.
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