Chevrolet Biscayne 2nd generation
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Model years | 1959 to 1960 |
Class | Motor Car |
Assembly | United States, Canada |
Body style | two-/four-door sedan |
Engine | 235.5 cu in (3.9 L) |
Transmission | 3-speed manual |
Wheelbase | 119" (2,915 mm) |
Length | 210.9" (5,356 mm) |
Width | 79.6" (2,021 mm) |
The Chevrolet Biscayne 2nd generation was built for 2 years from 1959 to 1960.
History
The Completely redesigned the Chevrolets model year 1959. The much flatter bodies with a longer wheelbase had a grille over the entire vehicle width with integrated twin headlights and characteristic at the rear, wing- shaped tail fins, under which lenticular tail lights were arranged. The Del Ray was gone, and so the Biscayne series 1100 (six-cylinder) and 1200 (V8) was the entry-level model. For the two sedans of the previous year, there was now a two-door "Utility Sedan", a sedan without back seat, which served as a delivery van. The Brookwood was only six seats, but with either three or five doors. The engine range of the previous year was essentially taken over.
In 1960, there were significant stylistic changes to the body. New were the Fleet master series 1300 (six-cylinder) and 1400 (V8), two- or four-door sedans that had a slightly simpler features than the standard models and were intended for vehicle fleets. So, the upholstery was kept simpler, cigarette lighter, armrests in the doors and sun visor on the passenger side otherwise part of the standard equipment - were missing in these models. Many otherwise chrome plated parts were only painted on the Fleet master. The three-door Brookwood was cancelled again, but there was again a nine-seater.
