Elite Dealer

1964 Chevrolet Biscayne

Michigan

$20,495

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Biscayne

Year

1964

Mileage

90,000 miles

Exterior Color

Silver

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

Inline 6

Condition

Good

Description

1964 Chevy Biscayne inline 6.3 on the tree..great fun car 90k original Miles runs perfect no issues I just have no room an can't do what I want to the car new wheels an tires new tune up new full interior.. new custom console new shocks just a great car there has been body work from what I know minor car is great. condition: good cylinders: 6 cylinders fuel: gas odometer: 90000 paint color: silver title status: clean transmission: manual Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 **

Chevrolet Biscayne Buyer's Guide

Full guide

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

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$26,371

Avg. Asking Price

1958–1968

Year Range

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This car: $20,495

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

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Trim Tag Verification — Decode the trim tag for engine and transmission options — same process as any B-body Chevrolet.

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Cowl Rust — Inspect cowl area at base of windshield — structural rust here is expensive on the unibody platform.

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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.

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Engine Casting Numbers — On 409 or 427 cars, verify block casting numbers against documented references.

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Body Style — Confirm two-door vs four-door — two-door Biscaynes command premium for performance applications.

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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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