Photo: Classic Cars of SC
Chevrolet's full-size strategy was flawless in 1958, and sales went so well that the company managed to secure the number one sales spot from rival Ford.
Biscayne and Impala were two new nameplates that helped push Chevy's full-size sales to new heights. The Impala launched as the top-of-the-line Bel Air, while the Biscayne, also using the X-frame, joined the full-size race to as a 210 successor.
The Biscayne could be had in two- and four-door sedan configurations, but the Brookwood station wagons, available with enough room for six or nine passengers, proved particularly successful, too.
The engine options were borrowed from the Bel Air, with the 235 six-cylinder as the base unit. With 145 horsepower, the straight-six was a good choice for someone who wanted the Biscayne for non-thrilling driving to the supermarket. The more powerful options included the 283, with 185 horsepower, and the 348, whose top output reached 315 horsepower.
The two-door sedan in these photos is a junkyard survivor that has already completed the first step in its ambitious adventure to return to the road. Posted on eBay by Classic Cars of SC, which regularly finds junkyard gems worth saving, the Biscayne has recently received a complete repaint and is getting ready for the next stage of the restoration.
The car wears a dual-tone gray and red finish. It just got back from the paint shop, now becoming a roller looking for a new home to receive the rest of the restoration work.
It's not an easy project. The vehicle doesn't sport an interior, an engine, or a transmission, though finding the missing parts shouldn't be difficult. The Biscayne shared most parts with Chevy's other full-size models, and considering the number of rusty 1958 Impalas and Bel Airs already on sale, building a complete package is doable.
The undercarriage looks solid, but you'll still have to deal with occasional rust, so despite the Biscayne wearing a fresh coat of paint, the metalwork isn't over.
While it's unclear what engine was originally in charge of propelling this Biscayne, a 348 would fit a restored model like a glove, assuming you can find one at the right price. The 348 is a highly desirable block for restored Impalas, and their price is typically high, making it a difficult buy for anything other than Chevy's top-of-the-range full-size model.
Hopefully, the Biscayne won't end up getting a straight-six, despite the 235 remaining the most convenient option for someone interested in an easy restoration.
Meanwhile, you can get the roller for $7,000, and considering the car has already completed a big stage of the restoration, the price seems fair. You'll have to drive your trailer to Gray Court, South Carolina, to take this Biscayne home.
The Biscayne could be had in two- and four-door sedan configurations, but the Brookwood station wagons, available with enough room for six or nine passengers, proved particularly successful, too.
The engine options were borrowed from the Bel Air, with the 235 six-cylinder as the base unit. With 145 horsepower, the straight-six was a good choice for someone who wanted the Biscayne for non-thrilling driving to the supermarket. The more powerful options included the 283, with 185 horsepower, and the 348, whose top output reached 315 horsepower.
The two-door sedan in these photos is a junkyard survivor that has already completed the first step in its ambitious adventure to return to the road. Posted on eBay by Classic Cars of SC, which regularly finds junkyard gems worth saving, the Biscayne has recently received a complete repaint and is getting ready for the next stage of the restoration.
The car wears a dual-tone gray and red finish. It just got back from the paint shop, now becoming a roller looking for a new home to receive the rest of the restoration work.
It's not an easy project. The vehicle doesn't sport an interior, an engine, or a transmission, though finding the missing parts shouldn't be difficult. The Biscayne shared most parts with Chevy's other full-size models, and considering the number of rusty 1958 Impalas and Bel Airs already on sale, building a complete package is doable.
The undercarriage looks solid, but you'll still have to deal with occasional rust, so despite the Biscayne wearing a fresh coat of paint, the metalwork isn't over.
While it's unclear what engine was originally in charge of propelling this Biscayne, a 348 would fit a restored model like a glove, assuming you can find one at the right price. The 348 is a highly desirable block for restored Impalas, and their price is typically high, making it a difficult buy for anything other than Chevy's top-of-the-range full-size model.
Hopefully, the Biscayne won't end up getting a straight-six, despite the 235 remaining the most convenient option for someone interested in an easy restoration.
Meanwhile, you can get the roller for $7,000, and considering the car has already completed a big stage of the restoration, the price seems fair. You'll have to drive your trailer to Gray Court, South Carolina, to take this Biscayne home.
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