Vehicle Description
This rotisserie-restored 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne is reportedly the
world's only 2-door Fleetmaster built and powered by the 409ci V8
engine. Only 142 factory 409 cars were produced in 1961, with most
being Impalas, Bel Airs or standard Biscaynes. This car is the only
documented 409 Biscayne Fleetmaster known and was ordered new by
drag racer Allen May at Capitol Chevrolet in Salem, OR. The order
for the car was approved by the Oregon Chevrolet Zone Office, which
issued a letter stating the car would be used for drag-racing
purposes only. This car has been an Oregon car since new and has
had the same owner since 1976. Features include the correct
409/360hp V8 engine backed by a T10 4-speed manual transmission
with the 3.36 posi-traction rear end. The correct components were
used throughout the restoration and the 409 features a new stock
exhaust system, radio and heater delete. Additionally, the interior
features new correct upholstery from SMS, new interior trim panels
and floor covering. The Biscayne features show-quality glass and
trim, the original rechromed bumpers and the original T3
headlights. It rides on the correct 14x6-inch 409 steel wheels with
stock poverty caps and bias-ply tires. The correct spare tire jack
and tool kit are included as well. The undercarriage and chassis
have been beautifully restored, and the body has been refinished in
the original Honduras Maroon paint. As a drag racer, the
Fleetmaster Biscayne was the 1962 Winternational Champion and the
1982 World Finals Champion. This car took Second Place at the Grand
National Roadster Show as well as the Outstanding Display Award,
and has been featured in Super Chevy magazine twice, as well as on
Torqtalk.com. Included in the sale are notarized testimonials from
past owners, a Letter of Authenticity from Verne Fantz Jr. at
Jersey Late Great Chevrolets, historical photos and a 5-page
appraisal from Chevrolet historian and former editor for Super
Chevy magazine Doug Marion. The Biscayne has 22,024 miles (mileage
not indicated on the title).
