The Biscayne was the Rodney Dangerfield (“I get no respect”) of Chevrolet cars. Produced from 1958 to 1975, it was Chevy’s entry-level full-size automobile that came with no frills and (usually) not much in the way of power. That may not be the case with this 1967 Biscayne, which sports a fresh 396 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed transmission. This Plain Jane sleeper is in Barberton, Ohio, and is available here on eBay, where the bidding stands at $19,350 with an unmet reserve.
In 1967, you could order the lowly Biscayne with any Chevy powertrain you wanted, so a 396/4-speed was an unlikely but possible combination. This vehicle decodes as having been built as a V8, with a 283 Turbo-Fire being the first step up from an inline-6. Whatever the case, we’re told this car’s 396 is “fresh” and has some mods, and it’s M21 Muncie tranny shifts as it should. A 12-bolt rear end is there and is what you’d want with the kind of torque this bruiser pulls.
We’re told there is no rust and the paint looks tidy, befitting a sleeper like this one. The interior may be original and is not perfect, with the driver’s seat back being suspect (also, the door panel has wear). Most everything works except for the wipers, speedometer, and radio (sounds like at least two causes).
With its 2-door posts and dog dish hub caps, this car probably excels at attracting no attention. But once you get into the gas, all bets may be off. Whether this car is original or not, that may not matter if your goal is to show off at Cars & Coffee or traffic lights.
Barberton Biscayne. Nice and plain.
The fresh motor, 4sp, and 3.42 positraction are sure to be a fun combination. Thanks Dixon ✍️
Nice car, nice power. Wonder what the selling price is going to be.
Guessing high bid will be in the neighborhood of $27,500 and not meet reserve.
Steve R
The auction ended on 6/1/2025 with a high bid of $19,850, which did not meet reserve.
Steve R
This would have been a nice ride to take to that West Point graduation speech last weekend.
In 1958 the Delray was the “entry level” and Biscayne the middle tier offering.
This Biscayne is right up my alley…though honestly, I probably say the same thing a dozen times weekly about featured cars here, so…
My 442 was in similar condition, minus the engine compartment is much cleaner in this 67, but it was the perfect project that I could drive and replace, refinish, etc, while still enjoying the car. Being in my late 40s, I still have a lot of energy, but not like in my 20s and 30s. But really, the main issue is time. Working fifty plus hours a week and between family obligations and a father who is in failing health, I just don’t have the time to dedicate to major restos. Cars like this, that you can improve upon little by little, are where it is at for me right now. This Biscayne is a great starting point – or just drive and enjoy. Curious to see what it goes for. I bet it is a blast to drive.
While production numbers of cars equipped this way are difficult to find, but had an option list a mile long. Apparently, according to “Chevy Facts”, the 427 was available for $316 over the standard 6, one site said the 427 was removed from full size cars in ’67 and only for Corvette(?), a 396 cost a measly $188, the 4 speed floor shift was $184, Powerglide was $195( not available on 427), an AM/FM radio, $147, P/S. $95, P/B $47, positraction, $44( recommended) and the biggie was A/C, at a whopping $435! Very few cars were ordered like this, but I’m sure someone in S.Cal walked into Dana Chevrolet, with the sole intent of walloping those pesky Mustangs and big block Darts. I read, this cars base price was about $2547. With options, maybe just under $3grand. For that, what junior got out of the dealer was a car that would do 0-60 in under 7 seconds and the 1/4 mile in about 15 flat at 91 mph. Didn’t take junior long to see it needed a bit more oomph, and the rest is history,,,
We have some rare survivors in my little town, a 70 Torino Cobra, 429, 4 speed drag pack with rear window louvers, shaker hood, magnums, orange/black interior, original owner, all original except the oil and filter, 12,000 original miles.
69 Charger R/T, Bronze/tan top/interior, 440 4 speed, buckets, console, original everything except maintenance items, 20,000 miles
67 Biscayne, 427/425 4 speed, light blue/blue interior, exactly like this one except for the paint. last time I saw it it had under10,000 miles.
There are others out there, be vigilant ad one might show up for you to grab up,
I’ll never understand why someone puts together a perfect sleeper like this and then plasters a big engine badge on the fender to give away the plot…
Add the rumbling exhaust to that wolf in sheeps clothing. A real sleeper runs in stealth mode. Quiet
Yeah – muffle the crap out of it, but have an exhaust cutout when needed.
no info on the motor. is it a real factory b/b or somebodies’ vision? wold be nict to know
In ’67 there was just one 427 available in the B body, the 385hp L36. Though the ’67 assembly manual illustrates a tri-power (L68?), it was cancelled long before actual production. However a specific hood then included w/option Z24 was to emulate that canceled 427. ’66, ’68 & ’69 were the 3 years when 2 427s were optional in full-size Chevy’s, the L36 & L72.
My first wheels back in 1973 was a 4 door 67 Imp. A 283 PG. Had power bench, tilt wheel, AC, power steering and brakes. Loaded like a Caprice but it was an Impala. Great car, my 16 year old butt couldn’t break it. Was $700 , don’t remember the mileage.
About this time the Oregon State cops used cars exactly like this. Only probably an automatic trans,
New York State Police bought 4-door Biscaynes in 1967 with 427’s and (unbelievably) 4-speed floor shifts for NYS Thruway patrol duties. It was the only year that they bought them. 428 Fords after that.
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Gene. Thanks. Wow
IDK about a sleeper but even sitting at a red-light it would be hard to hide the rumble of the Mighty 396.