de31168
Well Known Member
Hi all I have a question about my 1959 Chevy Biscayne. According to the site VIN decoder.. it is a V6 car, but the body style is a 1211. According to the 1959 Assembly Manual that indicates a V8 car. Also according to the 1959 Hard bound chevrolet dealer catalog the 1211 is a V8 and the 1111 is a V6. I'm confused as to why they dispute each other. The car had no engine, trans, or motor mounts when I got it so I don't know what the thing had.
Of note, in this Dealer catalog all the renderings (photos) and the Chevrolet Pictoral History (1958-1960) they show the biscayne script on the front fender above the trim piece. However, my current car, and the 4 door parts car I purchased, as well as numerous ones seen on ebay have the script on the quarter panels. Which is right? Does it matter between early and late production or possibly different plants?
Of note, in this Dealer catalog all the renderings (photos) and the Chevrolet Pictoral History (1958-1960) they show the biscayne script on the front fender above the trim piece. However, my current car, and the 4 door parts car I purchased, as well as numerous ones seen on ebay have the script on the quarter panels. Which is right? Does it matter between early and late production or possibly different plants?
