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1963 Chevrolet Biscayne Series

Chevrolet restyled its vehicles for 1963, with the Biscayne Series receiving updates to their grilles, bumpers, hoods, red deck, and side panels. The fenders in both the front and rear now had a V-shape. New full-length upper body moldings were added and Chevrolet badges were placed on the rear fenders. Small hubcaps became standard, adding another elegant design cue aimed at making the vehicle look even more luxurious. Inside, standard equipment included a heater and defroster, dual sun visors, front door armrests, vinyl embossed headliners, crank-operated venti-panels, directional signals, electric windshield wipers, an ashtray, and color-coordinated vinyl-coated rubber front covering. The front seats were foam cushioned and the interior was trimmed in cloth and leather-grained vinyls with full vinyl door panels.

The Biscayne was available as a two- or four-door sedan, or as a four-door station wagon with seating for six passengers. Pricing ranged from $2300 - $2700. Additional engine options and other optional equipment escalated those figures even further.

In total, Chevrolet sold around 185,500 examples of the Biscayne (not including station wagons). Around 37,000 were fitted with V8 engines, while the remaining 149,500 received six-cylinder engines. The six-cylinder, overhead valve engine has a cast-iron block, a displacement size of 230 cubic inches, and offered 140 horsepower. The 283 cubic-inch V8 engine delivered nearly 200 horsepower. Other V8 engines were available, with 340, 400, and 425 horsepower.

The 1963 Biscayne was Chevrolet's entry-level full-size. The Bel Air was priced and trimmed higher than the Biscayne, offering more standard amenities and brightwork. The top-of-the-line full-size Chevy for 1963 was the Impala offered solely with eight-cylinder power. The Biscayne and Bel Air came standard with the six. Approximately 354,100 examples (not including station wagons) were Bel Airs and around 832,600 were Impalas.

The Biscayne was part of Chevrolet's full-size passenger car lineup from 1958 to 1972 (the Canadian market received it until 1975). The 1963 model year was part of the 'third generation' of styling that had been introduced in 1961 and would continue through 1964.


By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2012

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1963 Biscayne Series
$2,800-$20,666
1963 Chevrolet Biscayne Series Price Range: $2,300 - $2,800

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
201,006
119.00 in.
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 170.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 305.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 305.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 340.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 340.00hp
8 cyl., 348.00 CID., 350.00hp
8 cyl., 341.90 CID., 350.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 360.00hp
$2,200 - $2,860
166,000
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 135.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 170.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 380.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 409.00hp
$2,325 - $2,835
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 340.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 400.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 425.00hp
8 cyl., 427.00 CID., 430.00hp
$2,300 - $2,800
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 340.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 400.00hp
8 cyl., 409.00 CID., 425.00hp
$2,400 - $2,770

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