You’re not going to get more basic than a beige Biscayne. But hold on. This one doesn’t have the base Turbo-Thrift Six, it has the 325-horsepower Turbo-Jet 396 V8 under the hood. And you’d have to do some looking around to find one this meticulously restored. To say this Chevy is “showroom new” would not be an exaggeration. The seller says it’s never been in the rain under his watch and the only reason he’s selling is that a bucket list car (a Bubble Top) has come up for sale. Located in Springfield, Missouri, and for sale here on eBay, this spotless ’66 Biscayne had a top bid of $30,000 as of this writing, which is short of the reserve and there’s a BIN price of $45,000.
“Bank on good looks priced for a budget.” That’s how Chevrolet’s glossy color booklet in 1966 described the Biscayne, the entry-level full-sized model behind the Caprice, Impala, and Bel-Air. And a Cameo Beige 2-door sedan, like this one, is featured on the Biscayne page in the booklet. Perusing the photos shows a practically flawless car as rust, dents, and dings can’t be found and the paint is shiny and presents very well. The chrome and limited trim look good as does all the glass. The seller says the floor pans and trunk are “spotless and rust-free” as is the undercarriage. I remember ’65 Biscaynes only offered four of six taillights but had forgotten you didn’t get the full wraparound taillights on a ’66 Biscayne; I guess every penny counted.
Biscaynes only came in three interior color options in 1966: red, blue, and the fawn color like you see in this car. I have to agree with the seller that the interior is like stepping into a brand-new car. The seats, door panels, carpet, dash, headliner, tilt steering wheel, and dash look perfect. Chevy bragged about its new pattern cloth and vinyl trim seat fabric and it looks really attractive; it doesn’t shout low-budget to me.
And don’t worry about power windows, the old school roll-up crank windows “roll up and down easily and seal properly.” I’m not sure how many ’66 Biscaynes were ordered from the factory without a radio but with a tachometer, but that’s what we have here. And the seller states that the aftermarket AC blows ice cold.
Under that beige bonnet sits an extremely clean 396 V8 with a 4-bbl Quadrajet carb that’s mated to an automatic transmission. The mileage on the odometer reads 71,650 but can’t be confirmed. The seller shares that it runs strong and doesn’t leak, the entire suspension is new, including sway bars, and that the suspension parts and frame have been powder coated. So what do you think? I don’t always agree with how sellers describe the vehicles they’re trying to sell, but I can’t argue here when this seller says, “This is, without exaggeration, one of the nicest 1966 Biscaynes that you will see. It was professionally built by a man who paid excruciating attention to detail.”
How do I look up a certain car. Like a 1970 Plymouth barracuda
How do I look up a certain car. Like a 1970 Plymouth barracuda
If I looked it up
Up what’s the answer
How do I look up a certain car. Like a 1970 Plymouth barracuda
If I looked it up
Up what’s the answer
You go to the search bar at the top of the web page, and then you enter the name of the car your looking for three times…then hit enter.
People just don’t appreciate sarcasm as much today as when I was growing up.
I think you only get a list of Kansas cars when you do it that way.
Air is nice,heater is a must have:-)
I’m betting it has heat. Most of today’s aftermarket units have air and heat integrated into a single unit mounted under the dash, and I do see heater hoses that disappear under the fender, along with the AC lines, so I would say it does have heat!
Unless you live in Texas. Then, the opposite is true…
It may not have a 6-cylinder engine now, but it did when it was built. The “153” at the start of the VIN indicates it started out as a 6-cylinder Biscayne. The author states it’s a 325HP 396, which was the rating for a factory-installed 396 in 1966. However, the seller doesn’t specify the engine’s power. Given the rest of the build, I’d be surprised if it isn’t a lot stronger than 325HP.
Nice, Nice, Nice!
Doesnt mention what trans is in it.
Powerslide?
eBay ad says it’s a TH400
Perfect sleeper down to the hubcaps. Too bad its not a 4 speed. Not sure its worth the ask, but good luck. Nice to see an understated beauty like this. Good luck and happy motoring!
Cheers
GPC
What a beautiful PIECE of automotive HISTORY, if a little overpriced.
No radio, block-off plate, but there’s obviously an antenna on the RF fender???
Nice car, needs a M-22 though and, why did he waste his time and money on a 396 when he could’ve built a 454? Duh. Nice clone though, worth $25-30K all day long if it had a 4-speed.
It almost looks like an old Highway patrol car.
Not for me.
Imagine what this car would look like with a red interior. And imagine how much more the sale price would be. Nevertheless, it’s truly a beautiful car as is.