I had a blue one.Bought it in 1977 from a younger guy that got it from an older woman from a small Ohio town.I paid $1100 for it and it drove like a new car.I drove it nearly every day for 8 years.I bought a manual and changed the distributor and has pump and valve covers( and other things)myself...and friends helped w the carrier bearing The neutral safety switch failed....it would start in any gear....o boy.Loved that car.After 8 years it literally fell apart.
First timer here. Gotta say, I love this production style. It is the automotive equivalent of "Shut Up And Play", a YT channel for guitarists. Such a pleasant departure from those who can't stop talking, or putting their mug in front of the camera way more than they need to. Great story behind this bottom-of-the-barrel Biscayne. Had no idea Chevrolets were assembled in Denmark, or anywhere in Europe for that matter. Off to see DoC's playlist, if there's more like this, I'm subbing!
In Canada, the Biscayne, was also called the Pontiac Stratochief, which had Chevy motors, and wasn't a wide tracking Catalina, that did have Pontiac motors.
I saw that video too, complex conversion job. This car i feel must be original, but i know about a 1960 bel air that needs full restoration that may be acandidate for some upgrades..
Your 55 Imperial video popped up this morning. Different style video layout, which i didnt think I'd like, but I judged too soon. Instantly hooked and have watched all your videos now. Your attention to detail or repair process speaks louder than words. Beautiful vehicles, nice shop, and tools!! Keep 'em coming👍
In 1974 (March-August) I owned a '60 Chevy BelAir that I "owned" for $40! This car sold for $1990 NEW! I kept the window sticker for YEARS! SADLY, as (owner #2) I was its LAST STOP! In Northern Minnesota, RUST IS "ULTIMATE EQUILIZER"!
@@sillyworm To me, it was a $40 car. No floors at all, an oil leaking, smoking, "283". and a badly slipping "PowerSLIDE" tranny. It steered like a WAR to make it go ANYWHERE near the direction I "suggested", the brakes were "hit-or-miss", the heater could NEVER overcome the drafts from the air flipping through the rusted floors, but the 2'X4' wedged across the sedan posts held the front seat in! SADLY, unlike Bob Seeger, I NEVER saw ANY "action" in the back seat (this PROBABLY would have FALLEN through the floor! My '60 BelAir was a HORRID, MISERABLE old "ride" (A VERY GENEROUS TERM), but I STILL REMEMBER IT FONDLY!
Wings! Right on! I’ve got a 59 Chev and a 59 Buick. Both are wing cars. The Chev is a gull wing and the Buick is a Delta wing. 57 Chevs and 57-58 Chrysler’s had fins. Most people, including car guys either don’t know there is a difference or get them confused.
They were all referred to as fins. Just? If it's horizontal or vertical? Some guy call them wings. Nothing wrong with that. Impala 4 door hardtop I bought in the 80s from the original owner. It's in pretty good shape and I've got 60 Bel-Air that on the rough side. But out of the three they're going to be in a 59 four-door I have that's the one I'm thinking of men do something with pretty soon.
Great to see folks in Europe like these cars 2. That's one text me back here and my dad used to drive a 60 Bel Air 4 door. Couple of them including an Impala hardtop. Got fifty-nine sedan but sold the old 59 wagon little while back. A lot of projects. Depending on where you're located it's probably like seeing a bunch of Volkswagens are Fiats laying around. More plentiful in the United States. But not something you see on corner
I bought a 60 Biscayne 2 dr in Virginia while stationed there in 1973 for $140.00. 235 powerglide. I drove it back to Ma. using a lot of oil. I pulled the head and replaced rings and rod bearings in the car and drove it a few more years
Amazing that some manufacturer still makes a fuel tank for a vehicle this old. Chevrolet does have a facility full of spare parts for their older models do they?
It’s always amazing that people back then wouldn’t spend the very little money to have power brakes, steering, etc. those cars didn’t drive very well with manual brakes and steering. Especially parallel parking downtown as was a daily routine back then.
In Canada, Pontiacs were rebadged Chevrolets, Strato Chief, was a Biscayne, Laurentian, was a Bel Air, and Parisienne was a Impala, Canadian Pontiacs didn't Pontiacs fame Wide Track Suspension, and weren't Catalinas.
Awesome car , great job ! I'm working on my LS swapped 60 Biscayne for the past 3yrs & can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel isn't the train I thought it was lol... check it out if you're interested over on my channel ☺
I had a blue one.Bought it in 1977 from a younger guy that got it from an older woman from a small Ohio town.I paid $1100 for it and it drove like a new car.I drove it nearly every day for 8 years.I bought a manual and changed the distributor and has pump and valve covers( and other things)myself...and friends helped w the carrier bearing The neutral safety switch failed....it would start in any gear....o boy.Loved that car.After 8 years it literally fell apart.
First timer here. Gotta say, I love this production style. It is the automotive equivalent of "Shut Up And Play", a YT channel for guitarists. Such a pleasant departure from those who can't stop talking, or putting their mug in front of the camera way more than they need to. Great story behind this bottom-of-the-barrel Biscayne. Had no idea Chevrolets were assembled in Denmark, or anywhere in Europe for that matter. Off to see DoC's playlist, if there's more like this, I'm subbing!
In Canada, the Biscayne, was also called the Pontiac Stratochief, which had Chevy motors, and wasn't a wide tracking Catalina, that did have Pontiac motors.
COLDWARMOTORS IS USING A 1960 BISCAYNE TO REBUILD A 1960 IMPALA, A "BISCALA"), WITH THE IMPALA'S 283 AND THE BISCAYNE'S THREE SPEED MANUAL.
I saw that video too, complex conversion job. This car i feel must be original, but i know about a 1960 bel air that needs full restoration that may be acandidate for some upgrades..
A fuel tank, is the stomach of a car.
Your 55 Imperial video popped up this morning. Different style video layout, which i didnt think I'd like, but I judged too soon. Instantly hooked and have watched all your videos now. Your attention to detail or repair process speaks louder than words. Beautiful vehicles, nice shop, and tools!! Keep 'em coming👍
In 1974 (March-August) I owned a '60 Chevy BelAir that I "owned" for $40! This car sold for $1990 NEW! I kept the window sticker for YEARS! SADLY, as (owner #2) I was its LAST STOP! In Northern Minnesota, RUST IS "ULTIMATE EQUILIZER"!
Look above..I bought my 60 Bel Air in 77.
@@sillyworm To me, it was a $40 car. No floors at all, an oil leaking, smoking, "283". and a badly slipping "PowerSLIDE" tranny. It steered like a WAR to make it go ANYWHERE near the direction I "suggested", the brakes were "hit-or-miss", the heater could NEVER overcome the drafts from the air flipping through the rusted floors, but the 2'X4' wedged across the sedan posts held the front seat in! SADLY, unlike Bob Seeger, I NEVER saw ANY "action" in the back seat (this PROBABLY would have FALLEN through the floor! My '60 BelAir was a HORRID, MISERABLE old "ride" (A VERY GENEROUS TERM), but I STILL REMEMBER IT FONDLY!
@@sillyworm These (RUSTED, HORRIBLY in Minnesota) had CLASSIC LINES! It IS AWFUL that these cars are ALMOST vanished from our lives!
Love that red color.
My first licensed car on the road was a 60 Chevy just like this one only a different color. Nice car to restore.
Neat Chev old car, good job on the work,
What a great clean rust-free '60 Chevy !
i love to hear that great sound
Wings! Right on! I’ve got a 59 Chev and a 59 Buick. Both are wing cars. The Chev is a gull wing and the Buick is a Delta wing. 57 Chevs and 57-58 Chrysler’s had fins. Most people, including car guys either don’t know there is a difference or get them confused.
They were all referred to as fins. Just? If it's horizontal or vertical? Some guy call them wings. Nothing wrong with that. Impala 4 door hardtop I bought in the 80s from the original owner. It's in pretty good shape and I've got 60 Bel-Air that on the rough side. But out of the three they're going to be in a 59 four-door I have that's the one I'm thinking of men do something with pretty soon.
good job on the work
Great to see folks in Europe like these cars 2. That's one text me back here and my dad used to drive a 60 Bel Air 4 door. Couple of them including an Impala hardtop. Got fifty-nine sedan but sold the old 59 wagon little while back. A lot of projects. Depending on where you're located it's probably like seeing a bunch of Volkswagens are Fiats laying around. More plentiful in the United States. But not something you see on corner
Had a 67 stripped down 4 Door Biscayne, 3 on the Colume. Great in Winter 😊
When all else fails bang on the dash...It works!😉
I approve this video since I myself am a 60 model.🍷😎👌
I bought a 60 Biscayne 2 dr in Virginia while stationed there in 1973 for $140.00. 235 powerglide. I drove it back to Ma. using a lot of oil. I pulled the head and replaced rings and rod bearings in the car and drove it a few more years
Hola gracias por estos vídeos 👍👍👍
I would have thought that a new battery and a new starter would have been the first order of business
Great looking Chevy!
Amazing that some manufacturer still makes a fuel tank for a vehicle this old. Chevrolet does have a facility full of spare parts for their older models do they?
I had the identical car except in blue. Only options were a radio and heater. You have a nicer horn ring. Where do you find these cars?
235, which on a Canadian Pontiacs was a 261, pales in comparison to Catalina's 389.
It’s always amazing that people back then wouldn’t spend the very little money to have power brakes, steering, etc. those cars didn’t drive very well with manual brakes and steering. Especially parallel parking downtown as was a daily routine back then.
backup lights don't work.
I'd get a trunk lid from a 1960 Impala, so that the car would have backup lights.
Do older car prefer water in the radiator over coolant?
In Canada, Pontiacs were rebadged Chevrolets, Strato Chief, was a Biscayne, Laurentian, was a Bel Air, and Parisienne was a Impala, Canadian Pontiacs didn't Pontiacs fame Wide Track Suspension, and weren't Catalinas.
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See you can't be a shade tree Mechanic on vehicles today 😊
Are you planning a tire upgrade?
That motor is remarkably quiet
Yes it is! I had one and it ran like a top and was very easy to work on.
Nice car, I noticed the metric speedometer. Was it sold new over in Europe?
Hey! Assembled in Denmark sold in Norway, as written in the description of this video, thanks for watching!
@@DaysofCars whoops, I forgot to read the description, great story on the car.
What is the car?
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne
1986 Toyota
So when bob seger tours Europe i understand that he rents this 60 chevy to get lucky in the backseat with groupies.😂
Awesome car , great job !
I'm working on my LS swapped 60 Biscayne for the past 3yrs & can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel isn't the train I thought it was lol... check it out if you're interested over on my channel ☺
Doesn’t baby deserve a new set of shoes(tires)?
A little narration would have been nice ..