Photo: eBay seller carnuttravis
Full-size cars were still selling like hotcakes in 1961, and the introduction of the bubble top, the Super Sport package, and the downsizing that Chevrolet introduced this year pushed the company's sales even higher.
This year, the GM brand sold over 1.2 million units, and the Impala was king of the castle with over 491,000 cars.
The Biscayne continued to be the more affordable way of getting a full-size Chevrolet, as it continued to share most of the engines and styling with the Impala. However, it lacked the premium touches and certain powerful configurations, but anyone who wanted the best Chevy could offer in 1961 had to pay extra and order an Impala.
The Biscayne in these photos is a survivor of the 1961 model year, though as anyone can tell with a glance at the images, the car needs help.
eBay seller carnuttravis says the car was originally purchased by a family that lived approximately 10 miles from their home. They drove it regularly but eventually parked it in a garage and forgot it existed. The Biscayne remained in storage until the family passed away, at which point they wanted the car but couldn't get it before it was sold as part of an estate. They eventually traced the buyer and managed to convince them to sell the car, so here they are, listing the Biscayne for someone willing to begin a complete restoration project.
I won't comment much on its condition because the seller did a good job to highlight the areas that need more attention – if only all car sellers did this – but it's obvious you'll have to put the Biscayne on a lift and spend a lot of time with undercarriage repairs. The front quarters will also need to be replaced, the windshield is cracked, and the frame is still in good shape.
The engine is a six-cylinder unit paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. However, the engine no longer starts but only turns over by hand, and this is good news for someone who doesn't mind a lazy straight-six and wants to retain the car's original configuration. However, the buyer can also drop the six-cylinder unit and install a more potent V8, especially considering the current engine doesn't start and would require additional investments.
The vehicle is selling at no reserve, and the starting bid is $100. I don't expect the car to remain available for long, but I hope it won't sell for parts, as 1961 Biscaynes are rare. The auction will end in six days, but you can contact the owner and arrange an in-person inspection if you believe it's worth a place in your garage. The car is parked in Riverdale, Nebraska.
The Biscayne continued to be the more affordable way of getting a full-size Chevrolet, as it continued to share most of the engines and styling with the Impala. However, it lacked the premium touches and certain powerful configurations, but anyone who wanted the best Chevy could offer in 1961 had to pay extra and order an Impala.
The Biscayne in these photos is a survivor of the 1961 model year, though as anyone can tell with a glance at the images, the car needs help.
eBay seller carnuttravis says the car was originally purchased by a family that lived approximately 10 miles from their home. They drove it regularly but eventually parked it in a garage and forgot it existed. The Biscayne remained in storage until the family passed away, at which point they wanted the car but couldn't get it before it was sold as part of an estate. They eventually traced the buyer and managed to convince them to sell the car, so here they are, listing the Biscayne for someone willing to begin a complete restoration project.
I won't comment much on its condition because the seller did a good job to highlight the areas that need more attention – if only all car sellers did this – but it's obvious you'll have to put the Biscayne on a lift and spend a lot of time with undercarriage repairs. The front quarters will also need to be replaced, the windshield is cracked, and the frame is still in good shape.
The engine is a six-cylinder unit paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. However, the engine no longer starts but only turns over by hand, and this is good news for someone who doesn't mind a lazy straight-six and wants to retain the car's original configuration. However, the buyer can also drop the six-cylinder unit and install a more potent V8, especially considering the current engine doesn't start and would require additional investments.
The vehicle is selling at no reserve, and the starting bid is $100. I don't expect the car to remain available for long, but I hope it won't sell for parts, as 1961 Biscaynes are rare. The auction will end in six days, but you can contact the owner and arrange an in-person inspection if you believe it's worth a place in your garage. The car is parked in Riverdale, Nebraska.
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