Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller barrluma
Chevrolet's full-size lineup put the company back on the map in the late '50s, propelling the GM brand to the leading spot in the United States after years of Ford domination.
The full-size strategy worked like a charm for Chevrolet, with models like Bel Air, Impala, and Biscayne targeting and eventually capturing a huge market share in the home market.
All these models shared a common platform, most parts, and the engine lineup, eventually targeting different audiences. For example, Biscayne was the cheapest model in the full-size lineup, lacking the bells and whistles available on its more premium siblings.
The Biscayne still built a solid customer base in the United States, so it remains a highly desirable classic today. Many people restore the Biscayne to factory specifications, but most projects transform the project into an Impala clone for obvious reasons.
The 1962 Biscayne in these photos has a different goal in mind. It wants to be half-Chevrolet, half-Pontiac, as the powertrain has been tweaked for a Pontiac big-block unit.
The Biscayne rolled off the assembly lines with the famous Blue Flame six-cylinder engine. It wasn't the best choice for a full-size car, but it did its job just right for someone who wasn't interested in performance. eBay seller barrluma says the Blue Flame has been modified specifically to make room for a big block donated by Pontiac, though no further specifics were shared. An automatic gearbox has also replaced the factory manual transmission.
The car's condition is rough, to say the least. The body is rusty, and I'm certain the floors and the trunk pan exhibit a similar rough shape. The photos don't offer a thorough look under the carpets, but you can easily tell there's plenty of rust.
The seller says the car has no wheels and tires, but the buyer will get all the glass and trim. The vehicle has been parked for 40 years, so it makes sense not to expect anything in tip-top shape. The interior is rough and comes without many parts, including the seats. The steering wheel also appears to be missing, though the dash doesn't seem cut.
Finding a new owner for this rough Biscayne is an ambitious mission despite a very low starting price for the bidding. The owner hopes to get at least $500, as they haven't even configured a reserve. This means whoever sends a bid might take the car home unless someone submits a higher offer. The auction is scheduled to end in approximately four days.
If you want to see this Biscayne in person, you can do it in Wister, Oklahoma. Considering its shape and the engine conversion, you'll need a trailer to take it home, as this Biscayne shouldn't by any means be considered road-worthy.
All these models shared a common platform, most parts, and the engine lineup, eventually targeting different audiences. For example, Biscayne was the cheapest model in the full-size lineup, lacking the bells and whistles available on its more premium siblings.
The Biscayne still built a solid customer base in the United States, so it remains a highly desirable classic today. Many people restore the Biscayne to factory specifications, but most projects transform the project into an Impala clone for obvious reasons.
The 1962 Biscayne in these photos has a different goal in mind. It wants to be half-Chevrolet, half-Pontiac, as the powertrain has been tweaked for a Pontiac big-block unit.
The Biscayne rolled off the assembly lines with the famous Blue Flame six-cylinder engine. It wasn't the best choice for a full-size car, but it did its job just right for someone who wasn't interested in performance. eBay seller barrluma says the Blue Flame has been modified specifically to make room for a big block donated by Pontiac, though no further specifics were shared. An automatic gearbox has also replaced the factory manual transmission.
The car's condition is rough, to say the least. The body is rusty, and I'm certain the floors and the trunk pan exhibit a similar rough shape. The photos don't offer a thorough look under the carpets, but you can easily tell there's plenty of rust.
The seller says the car has no wheels and tires, but the buyer will get all the glass and trim. The vehicle has been parked for 40 years, so it makes sense not to expect anything in tip-top shape. The interior is rough and comes without many parts, including the seats. The steering wheel also appears to be missing, though the dash doesn't seem cut.
Finding a new owner for this rough Biscayne is an ambitious mission despite a very low starting price for the bidding. The owner hopes to get at least $500, as they haven't even configured a reserve. This means whoever sends a bid might take the car home unless someone submits a higher offer. The auction is scheduled to end in approximately four days.
If you want to see this Biscayne in person, you can do it in Wister, Oklahoma. Considering its shape and the engine conversion, you'll need a trailer to take it home, as this Biscayne shouldn't by any means be considered road-worthy.
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