Photo: eBay seller carnuttravis
The Biscayne recipe didn't change for the 1961 model year, as Chevrolet aligned it with the full-size updates available on the other models but continued to position the car as a more affordable alternative to the Bel Air and the Impala.
The Biscayne remained a great way to get a taste of Chevy's full-size strategy without spending extra on an Impala.
The 1961 model year included two- and four-door sedans, as well as six- and nine-passenger station wagons. Chevrolet also launched a utility sedan, but few customers were interested in this body style.
The base engine was the same 235 as on the Impala, developing 135 horsepower for a decent grocery-getter output. The base V8 was the 283 with 170 horsepower, while customers interested in more power could order the 348 or the 409 with 360 horsepower.
The 1961 Biscayne in these photos left the factory with the lazy six-cylinder engine under the hood. It still has the same engine in charge of propelling the vehicle, and while it turns over by hand, it no longer starts and runs. The engine not being stuck is good news, but the 235 ci displacement is bad news for someone interested in more power.
We're not getting many details about this Biscayne, but the owner admits the car is rough. There's plenty of rust on it, but someone with the right skills could save it. The windshield is cracked, the seats are there but require massive work, the rust has invaded the floors and the lower quarters, and the driver's wing window exhibits problems that must be resolved urgently.
A 1961 Biscayne isn't a very common project, and while some parts would need to be replaced, finding them shouldn't be difficult, considering the number of full-size Chevys currently on sale. I'm not particularly excited with the six-cylinder engine under the hood, but you shouldn't ditch it if you want to keep it as original as possible. Otherwise, you can swap the six-cylinder unit with a more powerful mill – the 409 would be a fantastic choice, especially because it was the perfect engine for an Impala Super Sport. The 1961 model year was the first for the Impala SS, and the 409 was a great mill to fuel its performance appetite.
The Biscayne is more affordable than most people expected, so I believe the car won't remain available for long. eBay seller carnuttravis is ready to let the car go for only $2,000, and they also activated the Make Offer button for potential buyers with another deal in mind. The vehicle is parked in Riverdale, Nebraska, and considering it rolls freely, you should be able to take it on your trailer without much effort.
The 1961 model year included two- and four-door sedans, as well as six- and nine-passenger station wagons. Chevrolet also launched a utility sedan, but few customers were interested in this body style.
The base engine was the same 235 as on the Impala, developing 135 horsepower for a decent grocery-getter output. The base V8 was the 283 with 170 horsepower, while customers interested in more power could order the 348 or the 409 with 360 horsepower.
The 1961 Biscayne in these photos left the factory with the lazy six-cylinder engine under the hood. It still has the same engine in charge of propelling the vehicle, and while it turns over by hand, it no longer starts and runs. The engine not being stuck is good news, but the 235 ci displacement is bad news for someone interested in more power.
We're not getting many details about this Biscayne, but the owner admits the car is rough. There's plenty of rust on it, but someone with the right skills could save it. The windshield is cracked, the seats are there but require massive work, the rust has invaded the floors and the lower quarters, and the driver's wing window exhibits problems that must be resolved urgently.
A 1961 Biscayne isn't a very common project, and while some parts would need to be replaced, finding them shouldn't be difficult, considering the number of full-size Chevys currently on sale. I'm not particularly excited with the six-cylinder engine under the hood, but you shouldn't ditch it if you want to keep it as original as possible. Otherwise, you can swap the six-cylinder unit with a more powerful mill – the 409 would be a fantastic choice, especially because it was the perfect engine for an Impala Super Sport. The 1961 model year was the first for the Impala SS, and the 409 was a great mill to fuel its performance appetite.
The Biscayne is more affordable than most people expected, so I believe the car won't remain available for long. eBay seller carnuttravis is ready to let the car go for only $2,000, and they also activated the Make Offer button for potential buyers with another deal in mind. The vehicle is parked in Riverdale, Nebraska, and considering it rolls freely, you should be able to take it on your trailer without much effort.
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