Vehicle Description
1965 Chevrolet Biscayne Station Wagon
The first station wagons were built around 1910 by independent
manufacturers producing wooden custom bodies for the Ford Model T
chassis. They were originally called "depot hacks" because they
worked around train depots as hacks, (short for hackney carriage,
as taxi cabs were then known).
For consignment, a 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne station wagon in project
form with some extra interior parts and included. Rough around the
edges on the exterior and sporting severe invasive rust on the
frame, most would pass this example by, however they're rarely seen
and make for great restomod/pro touring cars. Open up a catalog,
scour the internet and let your imagination run wild. Road
Trip!
Exterior
A mix of epoxy primer and flat black covers the steel panels that
make up this car. Overall the body is straight and has well minded
gaps but there are signs of body repair and filler used throughout.
The dual headlight grille and bumpers are present and accounted for
albeit with a few dings, rust and overall wear. The sides have been
stripped of their trim and badging along with the windshield being
removed and the only chrome remaining is around the vent windows
and the driver's door handle. We note the rear side glass has been
paneled over creating a sedan delivery look, which in this writer's
option is just smashing. Bringing up the rear are dual taillight
openings, one on the rear quarter and the other on the tailgate.
14-inch steel wheels are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Inside, all of the door panels have been removed and the interior
seating is all original, utilizing heavily worn, torn and soiled
vinyl. The front bench, while original, shows severe wear, tearing
and soiling and the back bench is looking to have been piecemealed
together with a non matching lower cushion and as the front, is
also worn, soiled, and torn. The dash is all GM original from 1965
and is finished in with a padded vinyl top showing in multiple
colors. Bare steel with a mix of invasive and surface rust makes up
the flooring and in the very back it is covered with blue molded
plastic for the sides and the rear bench folds down to accommodate
more storage. Overall a worn interior leaving the only limit being
your imagination.
Drivetrain
A pop of the hood and we note an unrestored engine bay with the
factory 230ci inline 6-cylinder engine. It is topped with a single
1-barrel carburetor, and on back is a 3-speed manual transmission.
On the back, the rear axle is a 12-bolt designation. It is all
original and shows aging, overall patina and wear.
Undercarriage
Original and unrestored showing some surface rust, invasive rust
and patina for the flooring and supports. The frame, also covered
with surface rust and patina has succumbed to heavy invasive rust
in numerous areas and will need to either be repaired or replaced.
Drum brakes are attached fore and aft with an independent coil
sprung front suspension and a 4 link and coil spring arrangement in
the rear.
I remember going on road trips as a kid and my sister and I would
fight for who would get to stand on the hump and watch the world go
by. We'd pull over and mom and dad would have sandwiches for us,
and dad would pop the hood to cool her down, (this was a 60's
thing). Good times had and even with its faults and flaws this
wagon holds the potential to be something special. Be it your
classic family truckster or a full on modernized pro-touring street
beast...the choice is yours.
VIN DECODE
153355S196760
1-Chevrolet
53-Biscayne 6 Cylinder
35-4 Door Station Wagon
5-1965
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
196760-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
03D-4th Week March Build
ST 65 15435-1965 Biscayne 4 Door Station Wagon
BDY STL001303-Sequential Unit Number
TR 855-Turquoise Vinyl
PNT CC-Ermine White
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
