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1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series

The full-sized Chevrolet Biscayne was produced from 1958 through 1975. It was named after a show car displayed at the 1955 General Motors Motorama, which itself had been named after Biscayne Bay, near Miami, Florida. This continued Chevy's trend of naming vehicles after coastal cities or beaches, such as the Bel Air and the later Chevy Malibu.

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series photo
Series 1200 Sedan
Chassis #: 01111J189635
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Although the 1958 Biscayne was offered to the general public, it was primarily produced for the fleet market. Most were sold as affordable, no-frills transportation typically as a two- or four-door sedan, although a four-door station wagon was available between 1962 and 1968. Most were equipped with six-cylinder power through the late 1960s, but by the early 1970s, the V8 engine had become more popular.

The 1958 Biscayne rested on a 117.5-inch wheelbase and had an overall length of 209.1-inches and a width of 77.7-inches. The standard engine was the Blue Flame inline-6 displacing 235.5 cubic inches, with optional 283 and 348 CID V8s available. The standard transmission was a three-speed manual, with a four-speed manual and a two-speed Powerglide automatic available for an additional cost.

A redesign for 1959 gave the Biscayne an inch-and-a-half longer wheelbase that now measured 119 inches and a length of 210.9-inches. The new 'Slimline Design' styling theme embraced the wider (79.9-inches) platform which accommodated more interior and storage space. At the front was a new radiator grille flanked by dual round headlight resting above a narrow, wraparound bumper. In the back were cat's eye taillights, and a 'Spread Wing' (tailfin) styling treatment. The two-door sedan was listed at $2,250, the four-door sedan was priced at $2,300, and a two-door utility sedan at $2,160. The addition of the 'base' 283 CID eight-cylinder engine boosted the base price by approximately $110. Standard equipment included electric wipers, an oil bath air cleaner for V8s, and rear foam cushions.

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series photo
Series 1200 Sedan
Chassis #: 01111J189635
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Above the Biscayne were the Bel Air and the Impala, both with additional exterior trim, styling elements, and interior accouterments. The Bel Air was priced approximately $140 higher and the Impala approximately $300 higher than the Biscayne.

The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne
Moving even further downmarket, Chevrolet introduced a lower-priced, sparsely trimmed version of the Biscayne in 1960 dubbed the Fleetmaster. Designed for the fleet market, the Fleetmaster received a lower grade of upholstery and was devoid of many convenience items, including door armrests, a passenger-side sun visor, and a cigarette lighter. To help keep costs minimal, many parts were painted rather than chrome plated. The two-door Fleetmaster Sedan was priced at $2,230, and the sedan at $2,285.

Styling changes for 1960 included a new oval grille incorporating dual headlamps. Biscayne nameplates were positioned on the front fenders, just below the hood and before the front door. At the back, the 'Spread Wing' fin became more angular and slightly more restrained as the industry began moving away from this styling element.

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series photo
Series 1200 Sedan
Chassis #: 01111J189635
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Auction entries : 1
The two-door sedan was priced at $2,260, the sedan at $2,315, and the two-door Utility Sedan at $2,175. The Brookwood Station Wagons were styled and trimmed similarly to the Biscayne, with the six-passenger version listed at $2,650 and the nine-passenger version adding an additional $100.

The 235.5 CID Blue Flame I6 continued to use four main bearings, hydraulic valve lifters, a cast-iron block, overhead valves, and a Rochester two-barrel carburetor and delivered 135 horsepower at 4,000 RPM. The 283 CID overhead valve V8 had five main bearings and hydraulic valve lifters and delivered 170 horsepower (185 hp in other models) at 4,600 RPM. With higher compression and a four-barrel carburetor, the 283 CID V8 delivered 230 horsepower. The 348, depending on the compression and carburetor setup, delivered between 250 to 335 horsepower.

All-new styling arrived in 1961 with downsized bodies and a squarer and flatter theme. Many of the mechanical components were carried over, and the body style lineup remained unchanged. The updates would carry through, albeit with changes from year-to-year, through 1964. A larger and wider Biscayne arrived in 1965, powered by a new 250 CID inline 6. This generation of styling would continue through 1970, and the updates introduced in 1971 would continue through 1975, the final year of production.


by Daniel Vaughan | May 2022

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1960 Biscayne Series
$2,870-$22,745
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Series Price Range: $2,200 - $2,870

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 135.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 290.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 305.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 315.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 320.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 335.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 350.00hp
$2,150 - $2,760
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 135.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 170.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 305.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 320.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 335.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 340.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 350.00hp
$2,200 - $2,870

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