Man digs 1957 Chevy wagon out of hiding for first drive before realizing he’s bought a ‘lemon’
- This four-door, powder blue 1957 Chevy 210 station wagon is a beaut
- Despite its good looks, things start to go wrong on its first drive
- The situation quickly escalates, going from bad to worse
Published on Oct 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 22, 2024 at 10:59 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
When a friend wants to offload a four-door, powder blue 1957 Chevy 210 station wagon ‘quickly’ – you go for it.
Its first drive is an eye-opener, however.
From initial signs of things going wrong, the situation quickly escalates.
The car enthusiast is forced to admit that the gasser is a ‘lemon’.
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The 1957 Chevy 210 station wagon
Mike Finnegan of Finnegan’s Garage alongside his friend, Joe, get the car out of storage to put it through its paces.
He purchased it quickly, planning to build a gasser.
However, while he’d noticed that the hood was held by a ratchet strap, and the rear brakes were possibly leaking – it had a functioning fuel system meaning that he didn’t expect this outing to go so ‘horribly wrong’.
As they set off, the station wagon’s old-school features and the need for minor adjustments including the steering and gear shifting meant the pair were in stitches.
After a brief stop for lunch, the car began to show signs of overheating and leaks – and Finnegan suspected a radiator issue.
However, things continued to go west as he realized the extent of the work needed.
As well as a new fuel system, braking system, seats, and tires, the radiator and floors needed to be repaired.
He quickly labels the car as ‘broken’.
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To try and remain optimistic, however, this ‘no-kill car shelter’ in Philadelphia takes broken down cars and turns them into ‘Mad Max’-style icons.
On a similar note with fewer wheels, these Indonesian enthusiasts crafted broken Vespas into stunning Mad Max-esque motorcycles.
Last but not least, this man sold his flooded and broken Lamborghini and then missed it so much that years later he decided to buy it back.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
