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A 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne going out for a spin is not something you see every day. These cars turn heads and get a lot of thumbs up the moment they roll out of the garage. That’s certainly the case with this gorgeous red Chevy.
The two-door coupe-like sedan (that's what Chevrolet called it!) zips down the road with the confidence of a state leader surrounded by security, towing the invisible trailer of a vibrant drama. It's the sound of the V8 engine, mated to an automatic transmission.
1961 was the first model year for the third-generation Chevrolet Biscayne. Named after Biscayne Bay near Miami, Florida, the Biscayne was the least expensive model in Chevrolet's full-size lineup.
The Biscayne's V8 starts without a moment's hesitation, and all the car's electronics seem to work. But a test drive will tell.
The model sports bright red paint and chrome throughout. The paint job is far from perfect, as it has several spots and dents, especially on the roof. Rust is eating away at the side sills and there are spots on the chrome bumpers as well. But this is one of the lucky few Biscaynes that has been kept from rotting in some yard or barn.
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The Biscayne rides on 18-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels in a silver finish, wrapped in Nitto tires. Those wheels and exhaust catch the eye from the sides.
The 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne is far from perfect
The car features a full black leather interior. The seats show little to no wear after all those years on the road. The headliner was replaced at some point, but it's not exactly securely attached to the roof. The thin two-spoke steering wheel can be tilted for added driver comfort.
The horn is not in the steering wheel, but can be operated by a button under the dashboard. This is the most uncomfortable position anyone can have when sounding the horn in an emergency situation.
There is no power steering, but the car tracks straight; there is not much driver input needed when going on a straight road. However, drivers of the 1961 Chey recommend switching from manual to power brakes.
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The 63-year-old car has 25,938 miles (41,783 kilometers) on the odometer, but those numbers may not be accurate. At the end of the test drive, it was discovered that the speedometer was not working, so the odometer would not turn either.
I wonder how long it's been on the clock at 25,938 miles? That needs to be fixed before the car is sold. The 1961 Chevy Biscayne is for sale at Maple Motors. Anyone who wants to take it home will have to pay $24,900.
