The Chevrolet Brookwood was a station wagon option as part of the Biscayne Series. For 1961, Chevy Wagons are offered in 3 six-passenger and 3 nine-passenger models. There's up to 97.5cu. ft. for cargo, and every model gives you the convenience of four wide doors. A new concealed compartment under the rear platform gives additional stowage space in all models. The second seat in Chevy Wagons folds flush with the floor in a single motion. A substantially wider (over 9 inches) and taller tailgate opening makes it simpler to stow cargo, easier to enter the rear-facing third seat. Special concealed hinges counterbalance more of the tailgate weight, make it easier to open and close.
1961 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
3,530 lbs
Note 1
11
11
2 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,262
3,415 lbs
11
21
2 dr Utility Sedan- 3P
$2,175
3,390 lbs
Brookwood Station Wagon Series 1100 - Six-Cyl
11
45
4 dr - 9P
$2,756
3,900 lbs
Note 1
11
35
4 dr - 6P
$2,643
3,850 lbs
Biscayne Deluxe 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- 3P
$2,282
3,395 lbs
Brookwood Station Wagon Series
1200 - V-8
12
45
4 dr - 9P
$2,863
3,895 lbs
Note 1
12
35
4 dr - 6P
$2,760
3,845 lbs
Brookwood Fleetmaster Series
1300 - Six-Cyl
1369
1469
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,284
3,495 lbs
Note 1
1311
1411
2 dr Sedan- 6P
$2,230
3,410 lbs
Brookwood Fleetmaster Series
1400 - V-8
1369
1469
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,391
3,500 lbs
Note 1
1311
1411
2 dr Sedan- 6P
$2,337
3,415 lbs
Notes: 1. Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan
= 452,251, Sport Coupe = 177,969, Sport Sedan = 174,141,
4dr Station Wagon = 168,935, 2dr Sedan = 153,988, Convertible
= 64,624. There were 142 Super Sport models. No further breakout of models was recorded by Chevrolet.
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevrolet
119 in
209.3 in
78.4 in
55.5 in
60.3 in
59.3 in
7.50 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon
119 in
209.3 in
78.4 in
55.5 in
60.3 in
59.3 in
8.00 x 14
VIN Numbers
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate
on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher
Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional
information such as the body style number, the production sequence number,
the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.
First Symbol - Year
1 = 1961
Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Chevy II (4-cyl)
14 = Impala SS (V-8)
02 = Chevy II
15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl)
04 = Chevy II Nova
16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8)
05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl)
17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl)
06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl)
18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8)
07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl)
53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl)
08 = Corvette
54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8)
09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl)
55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl)
11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl)
56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8)
12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8)
57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl)
13 = Impala SS (6-cyl)
58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8)
Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
11 = 2dr Sedan
41 = 2dr Sedan
15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P)
45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P)
19 = 4dr Sedan
47 = 2dr Sport Coupe
27 = 2dr Sedan
49 = 4dr Sedan
35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P)
67 = 2dr Convertible
37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe
69 = 4dr Sedan
39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan
70 = Sedan Delivery
Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia
(L) Los Angeles, California
(B) Baltimore, Maryland
(N) Norwood, Ohio
(F) Flint, Michigan
(O) Oakland, California
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts
(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin
(T) Tarrytown, New York
(K) Kansas City, Missouri
(W) Willow Run, Michigan
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 100001
1961 Chevrolet Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor
on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right
hand cylinder head.
Letter Code
Engine
Horsepower
Torque
Transmission
Carburetor
A
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AE
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AF
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AG
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AJ
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AK
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AM
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AP
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AR
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AS
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AT
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
AZ
6-235
135
217
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
B
6-235
135
217
Powerglide
1 BC
BE
6-235
135
217
Powerglide
1 BC
BG
6-235
135
217
Powerglide
1 BC
BH
6-235
135
217
Powerglide
1 BC
C
8-283
170
275
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
CD
8-283
170
275
Overdrive
2 BC
CF
8-283
230
300
3-Speed Manual
4 BC
CG
8-283
230
300
Overdrive
4 BC
CL
8-283
170
275
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
CM
8-283
230
300
3-Speed Manual
4 BC
D
8-283
170
275
Powerglide
2 BC
DB
8-283
230
300
Powerglide
4 BC
DK
8-283
170
275
Powerglide
2 BC
DM
8-283
230
300
Powerglide
4 BC
E
8-283
170
275
Turboglide
2 BC
EB
8-283
230
300
Turboglide
4 BC
EG
8-283
170
275
Turboglide
2 BC
EJ
8-283
230
300
Turboglide
4 BC
F
8-348
250
355
3& 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
FA
8-348
280
355
3& 4-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
FH
8-348
350 * #
364
3& 4-Speed Manual
3 - 2 BC
FJ
8-348
340 * #
362
3& 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
FL
8-348
305 +
355
3& 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
GD
8-348
305 * +
355
3& 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
GE
8-348
250
355
Powerglide
4 BC
H
8-348
250
355
Turboglide
4 BC
HA
8-348
280
355
Turboglide
3 - 2 BC
Q
8-409
380
409
Manual
4 BC
QA
8-409
409
409
Manual
4 BC
Notes:
* High Lift Cam
+ High Performance
# Special High Performance
Transmission Codes
Transmission
Location
3-Speed Manual
Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed
Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Powerglide (Corvair)
On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide
Stamped on the bottom of oil pan
Plant and Type Designation Prefix
Plant
Transmission Type
W
Warner Gear
4-Speed
S
Saginaw
3-Speed, Overdrive*
C
Cleveland
Powerglide
B
Toledo
Powerglide (Corvair)
*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The
above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304
(S = Saginaw 3-Speed, 3 = March, 04 = 4th.)
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will
be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile,
and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped
on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp
on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high,
3 in. outboard of carrier.
Codes - Non-Locking
Codes - Locking
Ratio
Inspection Cover
AA, BA
AK, BK
3.55
12 Bolt
AB, BB
AM, BM,
3.36
10 Bolt
AW, BW
AX, BX
3.08
10 Bolt
FE, BE
FH, BH
3.70
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Paint Codes - Exterior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
923 - Roman Red
Lucite® Code - 2931LH
Dulux® Code - 93-93037H
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the
dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control
valve (Ranco Valve).
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