6T-FinSeeker 1,507 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) For sale on Craigslist: 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Door Sedan in Pottsboro, TX - $17,500 - Text or call: nine 03 eight 15 six 528 On 1/30, Seller reduced price to $16,500 Link: https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/d/pottsboro-1964-chevrolet-biscayne/7267292204.html Seller's Description: 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne 2-Door Sedan condition: good cylinders: 6 cylinders transmission: automatic odometer: 69099 title status: clean This is a 1964 Chevy Biscayne with 69,099 miles. This is a rust free Texas car in its original Desert Beige #22391 color. The car has had one driver quality repaint. The car had been in storage for 10+ years when I found it. This car is as original as it gets. It still wears all of its original window glass, T3 headlights, original interior, had original plug wires, etc. Equipped with the 230 CID Straight 6 cylinder engine and 2 speed Powerglide transmission. No power steering or power brakes. Runs and drives excellent. Service work I performed and I have all parts receipts: Spark plugs Vacuum advance unit Pertronix Electronic Ignition kit New plug wires (I still have the original) Distributor cap and rotor Carburetor kit Fuel filters All rubber fuel lines including 1-1/2" fuel fill hose Engine oil and filter Transmission fluid & filter changed twice Battery, cables, tray and hold down Radiator flush & fill. Radiator cap. Thermostat All new brakes Master and wheel cylinders 3 new brake hoses Spring kits Riveted shoes Repacked front wheel bearings & new seals Rear pinion seal & gear oil New tires Includes a new 3 core brass radiator for the car which is not yet installed. The factory 2 core works fine. Clear Texas Title in hand. $17,500.00 cash or wire transfer. Serious inquires only, low ball offers will be ignored. Car shown by appointment only. Email, text or call nine 03 eight 15 six 528. I will remove this ad when it sells. Edited February 3 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,507 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Additional Pictures: 6 Link to post Share on other sites
suchan 593 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 A nice clean car, but the price is pretty darn optimistic. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
JonW 53 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I love that kind of car, but don't care for that body style. It's a bit on the high side, but it would be hard to find a better example if that's the kind of thing you like. Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,507 Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 On 1/30, Seller reduced price to $16,500. Link to post Share on other sites
suchan 593 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 The seller picked up this car, probably for $5K (or less), cleaned it up, did a few days re-commissioning, and expects a big payday. After only a week, the price is dropped, but not much. I'm guessing the seller will be hearing crickets while potential buyers wait for next week's price drop. I've tried to sell a couple of cars that way, and it certainly hasn't worked for me. Nibbling at the asking price sends the message you're not serious about selling, or just don't know the market value. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GregLaR 2,831 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I saw this car at almost every intersection when I was a kid. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
George Smolinski 620 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Nibbling at the asking price sends the message you're not serious about selling, or just don't know the market value. I think there’s a lot of that right now, especially not knowing the market. Either that, or I’m too cheap to spend a few bucks. I’d buy this one in a heartbeat for 5 or 6 grand, about 10,000 less than what he’s asking. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
GregLaR 2,831 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) While I truly appreciate the originality of this car, there's no hiding the fact that it was Chevrolet's bargain basement full size offering for '64 with zero creature comforts, not even a meager 283 V-8, (with the possible exception of an AM radio as there is an antenna). After the first day behind the wheel I think the novelty would wear off pretty fast and leave one with a big dose of buyer's remorse while thinking about how much more car you could buy for $16,000. I'm with you George, at $5 or $6K I think the car would be worth owning with no regrets. Edited January 31 by GregLaR (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Fossil 585 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 If that car were brand new today would I pay the asking price for it? Not a chance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 1,254 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 6 hours ago, GregLaR said: While I truly appreciate the originality of this car, there's no hiding the fact that it was Chevrolet's bargain basement full size offering for '64 with zero creature comforts, not even a meager 283 V-8, (with the possible exception of an AM radio as there is an antenna). After the first day behind the wheel I think the novelty would wear off pretty fast and leave one with a big dose of buyer's remorse while thinking about how much more car you could buy for $16,000. I'm with you George, at $5 or $6K I think the car would be worth owning with no regrets. Chevy Fever strikes again. I would love to have that car, I think it's beautiful, but the bottom of the line full size model of the bottom of the line brand for GM shouldn't be worth more than the more upscale offerings of that year, particularly when it isn't factory equipped with the engine that made Chevy famous. Think of the '64 Buick Riviera you could buy for not much more than $16K. I want to say only nice things about this cool car - like I'm really glad it wasn't retrofitted with Chevy's famous engine that I mentioned - but the price is a distraction. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
George Smolinski 620 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 My wife owned a ‘66 Belair 2 door sedan in the ‘70’s. 283 Powerglide no PS, PB or any other options. Great car. In the early 2000’s, I owned the bottom of the line ‘66 Biscayne 2 door sedan. No PS, PB, not even a radio. It did have a couple nice features though: L72, M20, & 4:88’s. OK children, can you say RACE CAR? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
George Smolinski 620 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 5 hours ago, plymouthcranbrook said: And I suppose the miles went on a Quarter at a time? Past owner did drag race it, but it wasn’t just used like that. It was driven on the street. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TAKerry 981 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Nice car, same sentiments as above. I am surprised though at how basic/stripped down it is and that it has an automatic transmission. Link to post Share on other sites
6T-FinSeeker 1,507 Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 On 2/3, Seller deleted the Craigslist ad. Link to post Share on other sites
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