Vehicle Description
We all know the stories of the few factory cars that were truly
blacktop legends. These sleepers that were hidden in the factory
order sheets where only those who really know what to look for
could find a factory-built racecar for the streets. This 1968
Chevrolet Biscayne is part of that secret legacy. It has its
numbers-matching L72 427ci V8, a Muncie M21 four-on the-floor, and
the kind of restoration that takes it back to those first summer
nights when this established the new king of the boulevard.
Even without the motor, this car is pretty awesome. It's apparent
there was a ton spent on restoring it inside and out. So you get a
quality application of the factory-correct Tripoli Turquoise, good
sheetmetal, uniform gaps, and bright chrome bumpers that hug the
car's form. And the only real hint of this car's true nature are
the redline tires on Rally wheels. The '68 Biscayne was the perfect
place to have a speed demon in disguise. The front end was updated
to give it a more furrowed brow intimidating face; the sides have
stylish arches for a sporty profile; and the rear had a smooth
finish that could have been borrowed from NASCAR. But because this
was all in the base-level Biscayne package, no one gave it a second
glance in 1968. And that's the key to the car's usefulness and
rarity. After all, the Biscayne wasn't weighed down by its Impala
sibling's options or extra chrome, and the pillared two-door sedan
made for a stronger body. So while the L72 motor was an expensive
idea to the usual bare-bones Biscayne buyer, it really meant the
best engine in the lightest and strongest bundle. That's why this
was the same package that the guys a Baldwin Chevrolet discovered
to create the Baldwin-Motion Street Racers Special.
Inside is a highly correct interior that continues this car's
honest and time capsule appearance. The Biscayne offers plenty of
full-size comfort to carry family and friends across two rows of
wide benches. Everything feels thoughtful and fresh - from the
texture of the carpet to the sound of the ignition's key buzzer.
Even the Delco AM/FM radio cranks out the tunes! In fact, the only
real upgrades you're going to find in here is the very handy Sun
Super Tach, aux gauges hidden in the glovebox, and new floor mats
with the car's "Blue Thunder" nickname embroidered in them. And
pieces like the octane warning tag on the dash and the floor
shifter are exactly the kind of things that came on the very
special Biscaynes.
They knew this Chevy was going to be lifting its hood wherever it
parks, and so the engine bay was a key part of the full
restoration. The smooth inner fenders, glossy GM hoses, shinning
valve covers, and bold orange block are all part of sharp looking
package that is exactly how you want to show off the
numbers-matching L72 motor. This 427 cubic-inch big block was a
special performance motor with fortified internals. That's why this
could get the best cam timing and compression. Plus, this one also
has a big Holley four-barrel carburetor, GM winters aluminum
intake, and Hooker long tube headers feeding the dual exhaust. It
fires up with the quickness of a well-restored car, and you better
believe the rumble is awesomely mean. The Muncie M21 close-ratio
four-speed manual transmission puts you in firm control of all the
action, and the power brakes mean firm stopping with a vintage
feel. They didn't just give you fresher suspension components for
better confidence on the road. As you look through the
undercarriage photos, it reveals a comprehensive effort to recreate
factory markings and tags. This makes the kind of difference when
you want to go beyond car show parking lots and get onto concours
lawns.
The sale comes with some really great extras. For hardware, you get
the factory exhaust manifolds and a set of drag radials for the
rear. There's the right literature you want, including brochures,
color charts, warranty info, and the full owner's manual. Plus,
there are pieces that have the potential to be a foundation for
additional documentation on this car. It includes a magazine
article, reproduction window sticker, and Protect-o-Plate
information. It all adds up to an exceptionally special speedy
Chevy that has been restored to an outstanding standard, and it
even comes with plenty of the best stuff to use for multiple info
boards at the car shows. So yes, this one is ready for both show
and go. That's why you need to catch up to this blacktop burner
before it's gone. Call today!!!