1959 Chevrolet Biscayne

In 1959 Chevrolet offered new radical designs with the '59 Bel Air, Impala and Biscayne. The "batwing fins" and "cats-eye" taillights were just a few of the new designs. The new '59s rode a 119-inch wheelbase and stretched about 2 inches wider and longer, and 150 pounds heavier than the previous year '58. The Impala was offered as a full series for '59 and included a 4 door Sedan, Sport Hardtop Coupe and Sedan, and Convertible.  The Impala ascended to the top of the line and the Bel Air became mid-range with the Biscayne behind. Production Numbers for the '59 Impala included around 473,000 car built.    

1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Biscayne Series 1100 - Six-Cyl
A	19	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,301	3,605 lbs	Note 1
A	11	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,247	3,535 lbs
A	21	2 dr Utility Sedan - 3P	$2,160	3,480 lbs
Brookwood Station Wagon Series 1100 - Six-Cyl
A	35	4 dr Brookwood - 6P	$2,638	3,965 lbs	Note 1
A	15	2 dr Brookwood - 6P	$2,571	3,870 lbs
Biscayne Series 1200 - V-8
B	19	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,419	3,600 lbs	Note 1
B	11	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,365	3,530 lbs
B	21	2 dr Utility Sedan - 3P	$2,278	3,490 lbs
Brookwood Station Wagon Series 1200 - V-8
B	35	4 dr Brookwood - 6P	$2,756	3,955 lbs	Note 1
B	15	2 dr Brookwood - 6P	$2,689	3,860 lbs

Notes: Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 525,461 ; 2dr Sedan = 281,924; Sport Coupe = 164,901; Sport Sedan = 182,520 ; 2dr Station Wagon = 20,760; 4dr Station Wagon = 188,623 ; Convertible = 72,765.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Height	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevrolet	119 in	210.9 in	79.9 in	54-56 in	60 in	60 in	7.50 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon	119 in	210.9 in	79.9 in	56.3 in	60 in	60 in	8.00 x 14