Modified 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne

Description

Nineteen-fifty-nine marked another home run for Chevrolet Motor Division's styling department, featuring a new stream-lined body and a radically designed tail section inspired by the rocket age flanked by distinctive "cat's-eye" taillights. The 1959 Chevrolet full-size passenger car line-up consisted of four models: Biscayne, Brookwood station wagon, Bel Air, and the Impala. Back then, buyers had nine engine options, ranging from the thrifty 235 inline-six to the fire-breathing 348 Tri-power V8. 

Starting life equipped with the standard 235 inline-six, the current owner has given this 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne a thrilling transformation.  It now features a performance small block V8 engine rated at 550 horsepower mated to a modern five-speed manual transmission.  The Biscayne was treated to modern amenities such as air conditioning, power disc brakes, and a custom stereo system. Together, these upgrades breathe new life into the 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne, blending iconic 1950's styling with the precision of a modern power train. Whether cruising the boulevard or driving through the countryside, this tasteful Biscayne commands attention wherever it goes.  

Highlights

• Equipped with a 550 horsepower Shafiroff Racing 434 cu-in small block V8 engine topped with a 950 CFM Quick Fuel carburetor

• Tremec TKO 600 five-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter

• Equipped with Showwheel Streeter wheels wrapped in Nitto Extreme ZR tires

• AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges mounted in the factory dash 

• Sunpro Tachometer 

• Custom interior   

• Vintage Air air conditioning unit

• Global West suspension  

• Equipped with Custom Auto Sound Radio

• Reportedly just finished frame-on restoration 

• The chassis number (A59K179494) decodes as:

  • A - 1100 Biscayne, 235 cubic inch in-line six engine

  • 59 - 1959 model year

  • K - Kansas City, Missouri Assembly 

  • 179494 - Production sequence 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just 1,318 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features  

• Kick panel mounted custom speakers 

• Three-spoke steering wheel 

• Painless wiring harness 

• Black vinyl seats 

• MSD 6AL ignition control with rev limiter

• Ididit Tilt steering column  

• Holley fuel pressure regulator

• Hydraulic clutch 

• Aluminum radiator  

• Wilwood front disc brakes with four-piston calipers 

• Moser rear disc brakes

• CPP master cylinder and power brake booster 

• Moser 9 inch Limited slip differential with 373 gears 

• Trunk-mounted stainless steel fuel cell 

• Battery relocated to the trunk. 

Known Imperfections

• Minor paint imperfections noted in photos  

• Vin plate is difficult to read 

Included  

• Dyno sheet reporting 550 horsepower and 542 lb-ft of torque 

• Spare fiberglass hood 

• Build book outlining aftermarket parts installed

Ownership History  

The seller states the vehicle was purchased in 2012 out of Worcester, Massachusetts. At time of purchase the vehicle was running an in-line six-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission.