Chevrolet Delray

Chevrolet Delray
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet (General Motors)
Assembly	Oakland Assembly, Oakland, California North Tarrytown Assembly, Tarrytown, New York Flint Assembly, Flint, Michigan Norwood Assembly, Norwood, Ohio St. Louis Assembly, St. Louis, Missouri Arlington Assembly, Arlington, Texas Oshawa Assembly, Oshawa, Ontario Canada
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size
Layout	FR layout

First generation
1954 Chevrolet 210 club coupe ad
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet 210 Delray Chevrolet Delray Club Coupe 210 club coupe
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door sedan
Platform	GM A body
Powertrain
Engine	235.5 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame I6
Transmission	3-speed manual 2-speed powerglide auto
Dimensions
Wheelbase	115 in (2,900 mm)
Length	197.5 in (5,020 mm) (1950–1952); 196.5"(1954)
Curb weight	3,345 lb (1,517 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	1953 Chevrolet 210 Deluxe club coupe

Second generation
1955 Chevy Delray
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet 210 Delray
Model years	1955–1957
Assembly	Caracas, Venezuela Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Arlington, Texas
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size
Body style	2-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM A body
Related	Chevrolet 210 Chevrolet 150 Chevrolet Nomad
Powertrain
Engine	215.5 cu in (3.5 L) I6 235.5 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 283 cu in (4.6 L) V8 (1957)
Transmission	3-speed manual 2-speed Powerglide auto. 3-speed Turboglide auto.
Dimensions
Wheelbase	115 in (2,900 mm)
Length	195.6 in (4,970 mm)

Third generation
1958 Chevrolet Delray 4-door sedan
Overview
Model years	1958
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size
Body style	2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door sedan delivery
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM B platform
Related	1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
Powertrain
Engine	235 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame I6 283 cu in (4.6 L) Turbo Fire V8 348 cu in (5.7 L) W-series Turbo Thrust V8
Transmission	3-speed (close-ratio) manual 3-speed overdrive manual Turboglide auto. 2-speed Powerglide auto. (Corvette-type)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	120.5 in (3,060 mm)
Length	209.1 in (5,310 mm)
Width	77.7 in (1,970 mm)
Height	57 in (1,400 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet 150

The Chevrolet Delray, named after Delray Beach, Florida, debuted in 1954 as an optional trim level on two-door models of Chevrolet's mid-range 210 series of full-size car. In 1958, it became a distinct series of its own at the bottom of Chevy's lineup (replacing the discontinued 150), and added a four-door sedan, and sedan delivery, but it only remained in production for that model year.

The first year for Delray was the final year for the 1949-1954 style Chevys. For 1954 the 210 series was shortened considerably, losing its hardtop coupe and convertible but adding the Del Ray club coupe.

The chassis and mechanical parts were common with the rest of the passenger car range, and the overall appearance was the same as the rest of the range. Front suspension was independent, named "knee-action". This year marked the end of the "Blue Flame" straight-six engine as the top engine before the introduction of the small block V8 in 1955; and 1954 was also the last year for six-volt electrical systems in Chevrolet vehicles.

Two engines were used in the 1954 model year, with the more powerful Blue Flame unit used with the Powerglide automatic transmission. All 210s had a three-speed synchromesh manual transmission as standard, with two optional transmissions. All engines were of an 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.

For the Tri-Five years the Delray was essentially an interior option package for the plain 210 sedan. It featured an upgraded vinyl upholstery with "waffle-like" pleating, color-keyed to the exterior, along with carpeting and other minor upgrades.

The 1955 model year marked the introduction of a new chassis and the debut of the Chevrolet's well-received small block V8. The center door frame was strengthened for more safety. Brakes were 11-inch (280 mm) drums. A 210 buyer was free to choose any Chevy powertrain option. The ammeter and oil pressure gauges were changed to warning lights.

Engine choices remained the same except for higher hp ratings. The 265³ V8 could now be had in three different configurations. The I6 had a new unified build no matter the transmission.