'64 Biscayne Wagon 4-spd with A/C
 

Someone who likes to preserve original cars should really buy this. I'd own it if I could afford it and had room. This car was sold at Mecum last year in Chicago for $8250. It has 3 miles on it since then. The ad says it's a 283 but it's a 250hp 327. Silver on Red. I don't have the VIN, but the cowl tag confirms the options. Rare as hens teeth!
A dealer has it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Chevro...53.m1438.l2649


Verne


Sorry, but it won't let me post photos.

Man! I gotta start attending Mecum.

I have a hard time believing the mileage is over 100K.

Original master cylinder

Plug wires are still run under the exhaust manifolds
Carpet wear
Steering wheel wear
Front seat wear

That silver is still original judging by the stains and dings but original silver faded away much faster than what it shows.


Verne

My first car was a 64 Chevy wagon...it didn't look like that...283 glide...burned more oil than gas:smirk:

Had a 64' wagon with a 283 and 3 speed with OD ...

If I remember correctly, from the factory in 1963 and 1964, Chevrolet full size cars had the checker flag "V" emblem on the fender indicated a 327. A 283 whould have had a plain "V" emblem. The 409 Cars had the checkered flag "V" emblem and a "409" call out above it. But that was when I was in High School and we were buying them for $500.00 used, and that was a long time ago.

Bill

That's correct, and this car has the correct 327 emblems on the fenders. The person who sold it at Mecum and this dealer just don't know the difference.


Verne

Rookies! It takes an Old Guy to remember the details. We were always looking for the 327 or 409 cars first and it was an easy way to tell them apart. If I had a choice, I personally liked the 63's better. We always carried an extra center support and a couple of U-Joints in the glove box "Just In Case".

Bill

----Verne,,,Am I correct thinking that 327/250HPs had the emblem shown on this wagon and 327/300s had a 327 number emblem above? I seem to remember that,, but I'm not sure......Bill S

Bill,
Both 327s got the same fender emblem. No 327 call-outs on '62-'64s. I confirmed the 250hp version on this wagon by a close look at the carb. It's a Carter WCFB (250hp only, although most were the Rochester 4GC) Also the 2 row radiator confirms 250hp. 300hp with A/C would have gotten the 340hp 409 radiator.


Verne

BTW: If anyone makes a deal on this wagon, I have a very nice set of extremely rare factory RPO N98 14x6JK chrome wheels for it. Right now they're mounted on repro Firestone F70-14 red lines. They would take the dogdish caps.


Verne

Relisted.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174262945952?ul_noapp=true


Verne

This cool car is back up for sale in the link below:

Link to 1964 Biscayne 327/4-sp Wagon auction

I did some digging and found the old Mecum pictures when the car sold for $8k, and while that was an awesome deal, the condition of the car looked considerably crappier...this seller really put in a TON of sweat equity to get the car into this condition. Borderline miraculous results, IMO. Pics are below for your viewing pleasure.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Ebay/i-Pj...0Wagon%204.png

https://photos.smugmug.com/Ebay/i-H4...0Wagon%202.png

https://photos.smugmug.com/Ebay/i-TP...0Wagon%201.png

https://photos.smugmug.com/Ebay/i-FM...0Wagon%203.png

Yep, I looked that up too. I was surprised to see how well the stains on the sides were removed. Some rust repair done also.


Verne

Back up for sale in the link below, with a higher price....

Interesting sales tactic that I see once in a while, but doesn't seem to be particularly effective. Still a cool car nonetheless.

Link to 1964 Biscayne Wagon auction

This one is still looking for a home...relisted in the link below.

Link to 1964 Biscayne 4-sp Wagon auction