1960 Chevrolet Biscayne
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne

A more conservative approach, with "jet smooth" lines, evident with the aircraft inspired side trim. Chevrolet changed much of the bodylines from the more wilder '59's. The new look for 1960 suited the glamorous top of the line Impala, as Chevrolet reshaped and separated the "bat wing" tail fins, and added 3 round tail lamps to the rear. The 1960 Chevrolet Impala also became the best-selling automobile in the US, and continued to hold that position for the next decade. Total Model production for the Chevy Impala in 1960 was around 511,925 produced. Of that 79,903 consisted of Convertibles. The Chevrolet Bel Air remained the mid-line option for the full sized line up and was offered in 4 different models including; Sport Sedan, Sport Coupe, 4-door Sedan and 2-door Sedan. The Biscayne was the lowest and most affordable priced of all the full-sized '60 Chevrolets. Although, for the first time in a thrift-priced series, you could get extra luxury features such as cigarette lighter, front arm rests, dual sun visors - at no extra cost. The '60 Chevy Biscayne was offered in a 4-door Sedan, 2-door Sedan and Utility Sedan.

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Specifications

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Biscayne Series 1100- Six-Cyl
11 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,316 3,500 lbs Note 1
11 11 2 dr Sedan - 6P $2,262 3,415 lbs
11 21 2 dr Utility Sedan - 6P $2,175 3,390 lbs
Brookwood Station Wagon Series 1100 - Six-Cyl
11 45 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P $2,756 3,990 lbs Note 1
11 35 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P $2,653 3,850 lbs Note 1
Biscayne Series 1200 - V-8
12 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,423 3,505 lbs Note 1
12 11 2 dr Sedan - 6P $2,369 3,425 lbs
12 21 2 dr Utility Sedan - 6P $2,282 3,395 lbs
Brookwood Station Wagon Series 1200 - V-8
12 45 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P $2,863 3,895 lbs Note 1
12 35 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P $2,760 3,845 lbs Note 1
Biscayne Fleetmaster Series 1300 - Six-Cyl
13 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,284 3,495 lbs Note 1
13 11 2 dr Sedan - 6P $2,230 3,410 lbs Note 1
Biscayne Fleetmaster Series 1400 - V-8
14 69 4 dr Sedan - 6P $2,391 3,500 lbs Note 1
14 11 2 dr Sedan - 6P $2,337 3,415 lbs
Notes: Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 497,048; Sport Coupe = 204,467; Sport Sedan = 169,016; 4dr Station Wagon = 198,066; Convertible = 79,903. Chevrolet did not offer a breakout of numbers by series, model or engine.

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Height Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Chevrolet 119 in 210.8 in 79.9 in 54-56 in 60 in 60 in 7.50 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon 119 in 210.8 in 79.9 in 56.3 in 60 in 60 in 8.00 x 14
   
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