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1960 Chevrolet Biscayne

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$68,000

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Biscayne

Year

1960

VIN

AMSXT10018

Body Type

Wagon

Transmission

Manual

Engine

350

Description

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon Sedan Panel Delivery 350 engine brand new, fuel injected electronic ignition, 4-speed stick on the floor, Custom paint. Call for more info...
Trim: Panel Delivery
Body Style: Wagon
Doors: 2

Chevrolet Biscayne Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1958–1972
~2 min read
Updated Apr 2026
The Chevrolet Biscayne was the base-trim B-body that drag racers and performance buyers loved precisely because it had everything the muscle cars had under the hood and nothing they didn't need in the cabin. The original sleeper car.
This guide covers
✓ 7-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 4 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts
Read the Full Biscayne Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet Biscayne Market Overview

Based on 31 Chevrolet Biscayne listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

31
Listed Now
$26,371
Avg. Asking Price
1958–1968
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Above Average
This car: $68,000
Low: $5,995 High: $72,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 32%
Manual 39% ◄
Condition Distribution
Excellent 6%
Good 10%
Fair 6%
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Chevrolet Biscayne Buyer's Guide

Mike Sullivan here, and I want to talk about something the car hobby doesn't discuss enough: the performance value of the stripper. The Chevrolet Biscayne was Chevrolet's base-trim full-size car from 1958 through 1972 — fewer chrome pieces than the Bel Air, less interior finesse than the Impala, and a price tag that put it in reach of buyers who wanted real-world transportation rather than a rolling showroom piece.

The Biscayne's role in performance history comes from one simple fact: the engine options were identical to the Impala's. The buyer who ordered a Biscayne two-door with the available big-block V8 got the same mechanical package as the Impala SS buyer but paid less for the car, which meant they had more money for performance modifications. Drag racers understood this calculus immediately, and the Biscayne became the B-body of choice for the performance-oriented buyer who didn't care about chrome trim.

What to Check Before Buying

✓
Trim Tag Verification — Decode the trim tag for engine and transmission options — same process as any B-body Chevrolet.
✓
Cowl Rust — Inspect cowl area at base of windshield — structural rust here is expensive on the unibody platform.
✓
Fin Area Rust (1958–1960) — Check rear fin horizontal joints where water accumulates — common on the finned early cars.
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Trunk Floor — Probe trunk floor around spare tire well — rust perforation is common.
✓
Engine Casting Numbers — On 409 or 427 cars, verify block casting numbers against documented references.
✓
Body Style — Confirm two-door vs four-door — two-door Biscaynes command premium for performance applications.
✓
Transmission Condition — Test automatic transmission for smooth shifts — Powerglide or Turbo-Hydramatic rebuilds run $1,200–$2,000.

Common Issues

Same structural rust issues as all B-body Chevrolets: cowl area, lower quarter panels, trunk floor. Rear fin area rust on 1958–1960 cars from water accumulation in horizontal chrome trim. Fleet-car histories with deferred maintenance on working examples. 409 W-engine parts availability slightly more limited than the later Mark IV big-blocks. Worn Turbo-Hydramatic or Powerglide automatic transmissions on high-mileage cars.

What to Look For

Verify engine options via the trim tag — the same documentation standards apply as for any full-size Chevrolet. Check the cowl area, lower rear quarters, and trunk floor for rust — the B-body platform rusts in identical locations to the Impala. On 1958–1960 examples, inspect the rear fin area and trunk lid for rust, which accumulates in the horizontal trim joints. Verify the two-door sedan body (most desirable for performance buyers) vs. the more common four-door. On claimed 409 or 427 cars, verify engine casting numbers.

Price Guide

1958–1960 Biscayne two-door: $8,000–$18,000. 1961–1964 with inline-six: $5,000–$12,000. 1961–1964 documented 409ci: $22,000–$45,000. 1965–1969 with 396/427ci: $18,000–$38,000. Six-cylinder Biscaynes: $4,000–$10,000. Value proposition: big-block Biscaynes typically sell for 25–40% less than equivalent Impala SS examples.

Did You Know?

The Biscayne name was chosen to evoke the glamorous Biscayne Bay area of Miami — an irony given that the Biscayne was positioned as the no-frills fleet car of the Chevrolet lineup. NHRA drag racers specifically sought out Biscaynes because the lighter trim weight gave them a legal weight advantage over more heavily optioned Impalas. A Biscayne with a big-block was the original "Q-ship" — the unassuming exterior that could embarrass purpose-built sports cars.

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