The Long Lost Chevrolet Biscayne
Before there was Cavalier, before Cobalt and the all new Cruze, there was Chevrolet’s first “entry level” vehicle – Biscayne.
According to Wikipedia: “the Biscayne was the least expensive model in the Chevrolet full-size car range. The absence of most exterior and fancy interior trimmings remained through the life of the series, as the slightly costlier Chevrolet Bel Air offered more interior and exterior trimmings at a price significantly lower than the mid-line Chevrolet Impala.”
“Biscaynes were produced primarily for the fleet market, though they were also available to the general public — particularly to those who wanted low-cost, no-frills transportation with the convenience, room and power of a full-size automobile.”
The description above is one of many reasons we feel safe in comparing Biscayne to Cavalier and Cobalt – those past “darlings” of rental car lots nationwide. Biscayne ceased US-based production in 1972, but continued on in Canada until 1975.
Generally speaking, Biscayne models were powered by a 3.9-liter V6 engine, with a 5.7-liter V8 option available through most dealerships.
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