Vehicle Description
For a car that makes you want to get in and drive cross-country any
time, it's hard to beat a '50s Chevy with a small block under the
hood. This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne Restomod is an excellent example
of Chevy's 1-year-wonder, a body style that has a cult following
today due to its rarity and amazing design. Nicely restored with
some very welcomed upgrades, this 4-door is turn-key and ready to
cruise.
We'll resist the "American Graffiti" references for now, but this
is still one cool full-sized cruiser with lots of performance. Of
course, the bright red paint job adds to the '50s cool factor, and
it has been nicely rendered using modern paint technology, so the
shine is impressive. Perfect it is not, but this Biscayne was
restored to be driven, not to spend its life hiding in a garage.
The sheetmetal is in good shape and quite straight, emphasizing the
intricate contours of the rear quarters. Gaps are good all around
and the doors close with a reassuring solidity that only comes from
good base stock. We like the limited brightwork on the Biscayne
model, which lets the sheetmetal speak for itself, a factory look
that almost looks customized. However, it's important to note that
the original trim remains intact, including the dramatic stainless
side trim which has been neatly polished, and the enormous bumpers
and mesh grille that provide so much of the drama in this design.
We have hundreds of cars in the showroom, but somehow this red
Biscayne really stands out.
A pretty penny was spent on the vinyl-and-tweed red interior during
the restoration, which has a vintage look that seems right at home
in this 1958 Chevy. The seats feature good foam underneath, making
them all-day comfortable, and fresh red carpets brighten the cabin.
Crisply rendered tweed door panels have indented interior sections
and two-tone armrests for a custom look that's period-correct, and
the dash was painted red to match the bodywork and continue the
theme. The original gauges are still in place and are joined in the
dash by an attached A/C unit that has been upgraded with R134a
refrigerant and blows nice and cold. An aftermarket AM/FM/CD player
rests in the original dash slot, and the interior is capped-off by
a large red steering wheel with chrome Chevy horn ring. With this
being a four-door cruiser, the backseat wasn't ignored during the
restoration and barely looks used today, providing the same comfort
to the passengers that is afforded to the driver. The trunk is
impressively clean, with full carpeting, large mounted spare, and
enough room for anything you'd need on a road trip.
A lot of guys claim their cars can be driven anywhere, but this car
can actually deliver on the promise. With a swapped-in 350 V8 TBI
motor doing the heavy-lifting, worries of dependability should
quickly dissipate as it's one of the most reliable forms of
transportation that GM ever stamped their brand on. Dress-up pieces
like the chrome open-element air cleaner and orange valve covers
make this an engine bay you'll be proud to show, while functional
upgrades like a dual master cylinder and front discs, fresh shocks,
and a TH350 3-speed automatic make it a pleasure to drive. The
chassis is original and super sanitary, thanks to living many years
of its life in Oklahoma and Texas, and the original rear end still
takes care of delivering the power. Original-style manifolds feed a
dual exhaust system that hugs the X-frame and uses glasspack-style
mufflers for an awesome sound from the burly small block. Polished
American Racing wheels finish the period hot rod look, and wear
225/70/15 blackwall radials that really stuff the wheel wells.
A lot of time and money was spent on this car, creating something
unique without going over the top. With excellent workmanship and
plenty of room for travel companions, this Biscayne is ready to hit
the road and cruise. Call today!
