Biscayne

Possible Engine Swap? 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne

This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne is a tidy, driver-grade classic with a few cosmetic imperfections. It could be enjoyed immediately while its new owner ponders whether a motor transplant is in order. I must say a big thank you to… more»

Former Cop Car? 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne

Debuting in 1958 (and continuing through 1972), the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s least expensive full-size automobile. With the barest of creature comforts, the Biscayne was popular with fleet purchases, such as for taxi cabs and police cars. That would explain… more»

Future Drag Car? 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne

From 1959 to 1975, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. The car was popular for fleet purchases and the like. If you didn’t mind rubber floor coverings instead of carpeting, the Biscayne was your car. The seller’s ’62… more»

Loads of Patina! 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne

Chevrolet redesigned its automobile lineup in 1958, going for “bigger is better” and a shuffling of the nameplates. Things were looking up until a deep economic recession put the whammy on new car sales in ’58. And Chrysler’s success… more»

396 V8 Sleeper: 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne

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… more»

Well-Sorted 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Two-Door Sedan

I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that 1959 was the year in which American automotive design once-and-for-all reached its outer limits. Rocket shapes and motifs, fins as tall as the roof, grilles as intricate as an IKEA… more»

Bare Bones Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne

Although its name implies something swankier (like the bay in Florida), the Biscayne spent its 18 years in the Chevrolet portfolio at the bottom of the totem pole. Launched in 1958 when Chevy redesigned its automobiles, it remained below… more»

Project or Parts? $2,500 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne

This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne’s future is up in the air. It doesn’t make a positive first impression although, as we shall see, there could be more to this classic than meets the eye. Some will view it as an… more»

Clear Coat Clean: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne

You know, it’s amazing what a little clear coat will do for a worn finish. Take this 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedan for example. Originally sprayed in GM’s  “Magic Mirror” acrylic lacquer, it’s a long-lasting finish, but still, one… more»

Stash Of Over 20 Classic Chevrolets For Sale

When you run across a car collection, you’ll find that it often focuses on a type of car, a particular brand, or even a specific model. In the case of this assortment in Gretna, Nebraska, it’s comprised of 1961… more»

409 V8 Sleeper! 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne

Beginning in 1959, the Biscayne was Chevy’s entry-level, full-size car. It would remain in the GM division’s portfolio through the 1975 model year. Most were Plain Jane cars that were popular for fleet purchases or consumers who had no… more»

50 Years In The Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and they became bigger and bulkier in appearance than the Tri-Fives (1955-57) that preceded them. Sales would be off that year, perhaps due to the new styling but also because of a U.S…. more»

Last of a Dying Breed: 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

The Sedan Delivery dates back to the 1920s, but as a full-size offering from Chevrolet, 1960 was the last year. It essentially was a Biscayne 2-door station wagon with sheet metal where glass would otherwise have been on the… more»

Drop-Top Custom: 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne/Impala

Chevrolet redesigned its cars for the second year in a row in 1959 after seeing the success Chrysler was having with its “Forward Look”-winged wonders of 1957. The Impala became a series of its own in ’59 after being… more»

Back to Basics: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne

From 1959 through the mid-1970s, if you wanted a full-size, budget-minded car, the Biscayne led the way at Chevrolet. Rubber floor mats? Six-cylinder engine? 3-on-the-tree manual transmission? Yes, those all came standard on the bargain Biscayne. Including this 2-door… more»

LS1 Equipped! 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Sedan Delivery

1959 was just the second year for the Chevrolet Biscayne lineup, with one of the more unusual offerings being the Sedan Delivery model, a utilitarian vehicle that offered buyers nearly 100 cubic feet of usable cargo space.  I couldn’t… more»

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