Vehicle Description
Are you one of those people who likes being a little different than
everyone else? Someone who appreciates restrained beauty and an
honest presentation? Then perhaps this 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne
2-door sedan deserves a closer look. Low key and a little unusual,
it's not another Impala SS clone but rather a clean and somewhat
unusual classic Chevy with just the right appeal for a guy who is
sick of plain old Roman Red.
The white top and teal-blue paint looks pretty darned close to the
factory's code 965 White over Lagoon Aqua, which is what the car
was born with, and will truly stand out among all the red, white,
and black Chevys that you see at every show. Underneath that
handsome, driver-quality paint, you'll find some straight
sheetmetal that only serves to emphasize the clean, chiseled lines
of the freshened '64 Biscayne. These cars were particularly
attractive in profile, where the no-nonsense look and slightly
rounded rear window give it a look that's distinct from the Impala
hardtop. There are still those handsome Biscayne emblems on the
quarter panels, but as the base model, the Biscayne didn't get a
lot of shiny stuff and we have to admit we like the clean look. Of
course, there are two taillights per side, not three like the
Impala, and the classic '64 Chevy grille is one of the best-looking
details of the decade. Add in some shiny chrome bumpers, bright
side mirrors, and the fender-mounted antenna and you have a car
that stands out without making a big fuss about it.
The beautiful code 852 Aqua and White interior offers a variety of
textures and materials that should be busy but instead look
fantastic. Two-tone vinyl seating surfaces work with pleated door
panels to add even more interest everywhere you look, and the plush
carpet ties the whole cabin together. Instrumentation covers the
basics, and although all the gauges appear to be original, they've
held up incredibly well. There's also a large, ornate OEM steering
wheel that's pure 1964, and even the horn ring and center cap look
great. There's a shifter on the column that controls the TH350
3-speed automatic transmission below, and that alone gives the
interior a laid-back, right hand around your significant other
feel. The original AM radio still lives in the center of the dash,
so nothing looks too modern or out of place inside the dash, and
just underneath an aftermarket R134a A/C unit was discreetly
installed and is very effective. The spacious trunk is nicely
finished with black paint that shows off just how solid this car
really is, and it houses a full-size spare.
A 283 cubic inch V8 provides reliable, smooth power for the
easy-cruiser and delivers enough punch to make it fun to drive even
in traffic. The engine bay is accurately finished with fresh Chevy
Orange paint on the block, chrome valve covers, and a matching air
cleaner assembly that helps with the look. Aside from a few
dress-up parts, an aluminum radiator, and the Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor, it's not too far from the way it might have been
originally, and still carries cast iron exhaust manifolds. Power
steering and power front disc brakes are welcomed additions that
help this car drive great, and that modern compressor pumps cold
air throughout the cabin, The TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
is linked to the original rear end, so it's a pleasant highway car
and a newer Flowmaster dual exhaust system rumbles happily from
behind. I wouldn't call it restored underneath, but it's very solid
and it sits just right on 14-inch American Racing "Old-Style"
Torque Thrust wheels and staggered 215/70/14 front and 225/70/14
rear Hankook blackwall radials.
1964 Chevys are popular for a lot of reasons, but we think you'll
find this one is popular simply because it's not like all the
others. Call today!
