1961 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE CUSTOM 2-DOOR SEDAN

OVERVIEW

This 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne is powered by a LS1 5.7L V8 mated to a four-speed 4L60E automatic transmission with overdrive. Finished in Ravishing Red over a red leather and cloth interior, this classic is now offered by the selling dealer with maintenance records, invoices, upgrade manuals, restoration photos, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Underwent full restoration
• Performance-enhanced driveline
• Vintage Air A/C and heat
• Power steering and four-wheel disc brakes
• Upgraded suspension system  

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Illinois 

EXTERIOR

• Ravishing Red paint 
• Aftermarket halogen headlights 
• Wrap-around windshield
• Driver-side chrome mirror  
• Chrome bumpers 

Updates

• New glass and weatherstripping 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• Staggered-width US Mags wheels 
  • 17-inch front 
  • 18-inch rear 
• Staggered-width General G-Max radial tires 
  • 225/55 front 
  • 255/45 rear

INTERIOR

• Red leather and cloth upholstery 
• Split-bench 
• Aftermarket removable center console with storage and cupholders
• Vintage Air A/C and heater 
• Power steering
• Tilt steering column 
• Aftermarket steering wheel 
• Radio delete 
• JL Audio speakers 

Updates

• Dash has been painted satin red 
• Floor pan has been painted satin black 
• New
  • Carpet
  • Headliner
  • Visors
  • Door panels
  • Kick panels 
  • Seatbelts 
    • Front and rear 

INSTRUMENTS

• Dakota Digital gauges
  • 140-mph speedometer 
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure 
  • Temperature 
  • Voltage
  • Fuel 
• Odometer shows 7,940 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• LS1 5.7L V8
  • Fuel injection
  • Serpentine belt conversion
  • Aluminum radiator 
  • Aluminum oil pan 
  • Billet hood hinges 

Transmission

• Four-speed 4L60E automatic with overdrive 

Service History Highlights 

• Original engine and transmission have been replaced

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Nine-inch Ford rear end 
  • Open differential 
  • 3.36 gears
• Air-ride suspension system
• Two-inch drop spindles
• Front and rear sway bars 
• Rear panhard bar 
• RideTech Fox HQ shock absorbers 
• Wilwood power four-wheel disc brakes 
  • Six-piston front caliper
  • Four-piston rear caliper
  • Drilled and slotted rotors  
• Dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• Driveshaft has been rebuilt and balanced 
• Front suspension has been overhauled with new bushings and hardware installed 
• New lower ball joints
• Ride control has been reprogrammed
• Air compressor for air suspension has been rewired 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Driver-side inner fender lip has been bent in two places 
• Minor cosmetic blemishes as seen in the gallery 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Maintenance records 
• Invoices
• Upgrade manuals
• Restoration photos 

VIDEO 

• Seller has included multiple videos that offer a closer look at this vehicle, which can be seen below