1 of 20! 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne 409/400HP 4-Speed Test Drive

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THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY RARE AND COMPLETELY MATCHING NUMBERS!
This seductive 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne 409/400HP 4-spd is extremely rare and completely original matching numbers. In 1965, only 2,828 Chevrolet’s models were equipped with a 409 V8. Of those, 2,086 were the 340HP version and 742 were the 400HP version. This example is one of the 742 with 400HP. It’s estimated that only 20 Biscayne’s were built with a 409 V8 and only a few exist today. From the information gathered this car was ordered by a GM employee as a “special order” which was similar to a COPO. It was ordered with a Dunube Blue Metallic exterior and Fawn interior. It was also ordered as a Convenience Package delete car which eliminated the exterior mirrors and backup lights. A previous owner purchased the car in 1971 and parked it in 1975. During that time it was lightly “hot rodded” with hood pins, aftermarket gauges and air cleaner. After 35 years of ownership the previous owner sold the car on eBay to a gentleman named Paul Burt in 2006. The car was in very good original condition with 81,000 original miles. Photos of the car in its original state of condition at time of sale are included and presented in the photo gallery. The photos clearly document its originality which is worth its weight in gold. Paul sent the car to Steve Miller of Classic Restorations Plus of Rockford, IL in 2007 for a rotisserie nut and bolt restoration. Steve completed the car is roughly 8 months and the photos of the restoration are included. In later 2007, the car was shown at Chevy Vettefest where it was a Gold Spinner award winner. The award is not included. In February 2008, it was featured in Muscle Car Review magazine which is included. This car is a great example of authentic 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne 409/400HP 4-speed that is completely matching numbers. A list with a breakdown of all the numbers including photos is listed in the photo gallery. This is truly a “Blue Chip” investment no pun intended.
The exterior of this car is in beautiful condition and has a seductive look. It’s a total sleeper! It retains all the original sheet metal throughout. Only minor patch work was required to the hood where the hood pins were and to the lower rear quarters. The body is very straight and the hood, doors and trunk lid close like they should from a factory original car. The car was refinished in its original color of Dunube Blue Metallic which is stunning. This color changes depending on the lighting which really pops. The paint was recently detailed to a show quality shine. It has a new PPG Sunshade Solex front windshield. The vent glass, door glass, quarter glass and rear glass is in excellent original condition with factory “Safety Plate” stamps.
The interior of this car is also in beautiful condition throughout. It’s spacious and very comfortable. It was re-finished in its original Fawn color which is multi-colored. Everything in the interior is in working order with exception of the AM radio which lights up but doesn’t play. Even the heating system and engine cold light works! The trunk compartment was completely restored and looks very clean. It was re-finished with the correct style trunk splatter paint and outfitted with a correct style trunk mat.
The engine compartment is highly detailed throughout with many correct parts. The firewall, inner fenders and radiator support were re-finished in gloss black. The factory assembly line markings were added. The car is powered by its original matching numbers 409 V8 that was factory rated with 400HP. The engine was completely rebuilt and runs excellent with a capital E. This engine was factory built with 11:1 compression and solid lifter cam. The engine breathes through factory manifolds and a new stainless steel dual exhaust system that sound sweet. The engine is coupled to the original matching numbers Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. The transmission was completely rebuilt and shifts precisely through the gears. The clutch was also replaced and is smooth to operate. The power is transferred to the original matching 12-bolt open rear end with 3.31 gears.
The undercarriage is also highly detailed throughout with many correct parts. The frame and floors were re-finished in black.
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[@badgerbait8351]

That cold engine light brought back some great memories!!!

[@garyross1377]

My first car was a hand me down 4 door 1965 Biscayne that came with a 327, 2.02 heads, a 4bbl carb and a three on the tree shifter. The interior had police and taxi seats that could handle all beverage and body fluid issues a high schooler might encounter. My parents didn't order any high performance add ons but maybe the high altitude where it was delivered had something to do with that (7,000 feet). I went though many clutches and transmissions and the local home boy trans shop would throw in whatever gears they had laying around so the speedometer could not be trusted. Where the Impala had a tach, my Biscayne had a factory vacuum gauge. The factory AC was very cold. I did have a pushrod knock a hole in a rocker arm and get stuck there. It still ran but had a loud backfire. The pushrod didn't even touch the valve cover. I took the rocker arm with the pushrod wedged on it to the local Chevy parts counter and said, "I need a new one of these". Everybody in the shop came to look at it.

[@brenthill3241]

Was driven by a little ol lady only on Sundays. And these window vents. Did I tell ya about these window vents? I love these 13 minute videos that are really just commercials.

[@MSClassicCars]

We were selling the car, thats the point. Advertising it for sale. Thanks.

[@craigpennington1251]

A friend of mine had a 1965 Biscayne with a 283. We had a lot of fun in that car way back then.

[@mikechasse1016]

Loved watching that vacuum gauge when I was a kid!

[@jerrykorman7770]

If I win the lottery, this would be my dream car. Only changes I would make: a Silver Sport Tremec 6 speed, hydraulic clutch, and Wilwood four wheel disk brakes

[@bobsherman3407]

I like your additions! Also a Borla exhaust, K&N air induction, iridium spark plugs. Man, what a ride!

[@karstenramcke498]

Der absolute Traumwagen👍👍👍😊

[@Everette-wz8hj]

I'd like to see the rest of car. Outside inside underbody. Inside trunk

[@MSClassicCars]

We have a walk around of this car and have over 200 photos on our website. This car has been sold for several months now.

[@tonycolca2241]

The 400 hp 409 has 11 to1 compression in stock form may I ask what you are using for fuel?

[@davidszakacs6888]

Dang, that tach sure would be hard to watch!

[@M21L35]

My friend Jim owned this. Still can't believe Jim let it go....

[@jml251]

Did he buy this car as a daily driver or to drag on the weekend?

[@markengel4254]

You can drive it on “cold” and it was a green light when on , no warm up was necessary in normal driving

[@gene978]

Damn COLD Light lol. I remember waiting in the freezing cold with mom waiting for that light to go out. Meanwhile I suffered through the COLD and about 3 cigarettes.

[@bikdav]

I’ve gotten so use to temperature gauges. So, lights don’t help me anymore. I need to have advanced warning if something is going wrong.

[@koyokai91]

1 is at manipur(India) at manipur museum

[@ottertail1997]

It's a collector because I didn't make many of them. They're worth Much more now than they were when they were new

[@josedelao9124]

Where's the engine pictures.

[@MSClassicCars]

In the other video we had, and we had over 200 photos on our website. This car has been sold for a while now

[@garybergstrom3978]

I got $500 cash and I will take that headache off your hands 😜

[@joewebb4836]

add three zeros, one of 20.

[@8632tony]

No exterior view of the car? And it's eT cetera, not eK cetera.

[@amyh3223]

I noticed that. How he could he not show the outside

[@MSClassicCars]

Watch the other video presentation of this car, thanks. This was only for the mechanical presentation and driving video.

[@MSClassicCars]

@@amyh3223 Watch the other video presentation of this car, thanks. This was only for the mechanical presentation and driving video.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Yankee's are silly but he doesn't know ALOT about cars. I say cut him some slack he seems nice to me.

[@GregZentTrumpetMan]

Yeah, the 454 wasn’t king of v8’s, not even at GM. The Buick 455 was lightest and most torque.

[@mikiejr111]

Want to take a ride in my 66'IMPALA SS ZZ502/600HP..5SPD,3:42/ 12 bolt Moser,3"PYPES,4 LINK ALL HOTCHKIS SUSPENSION,BUILT FOR CRUISING,& 1st THROUGH 4th IS NO JOKE...Mine was missing original 327,had a piece of junk 350,,rotted out chassis,bondo everywhere,not anymore,all metal put back,Nice chassis from FRANKS CHEVELLES IN OHIO,&140K LATER MY BABY IS DONE.LOTS OF FUN,CLEANS UP AT SHOWS,,,,,,GLAD I DID IT FOR MYSELF,NO REGRETS,,,WHILE DOING IT I BOUGHT AN ALL ORIGINAL 65 GTO,AND A MUSEUM GRADE 73 STINGRAY,I AM MORE A PURIST NOW,NOTHING LIKE AN ORIGINAL ,,THIS 65 IS A SWEET RIDE,LOVE IT,,,IM GETTING OLDER NOW AND THE 3" EXHAUST CAN WEAR ME DOWN AFTER A WHILE,BUT WHEN CRUISING ON THE HIGWAY THAT 5TH GEAR makes it more enjoyable to be in,,CRUISING IN 5TH AT HIGHWAY SPEED NO DOWN SHIFT NEEDED,JUST KEEPS GAINING AND HANDLES GREAT, 245/17/50 FRNT BFG-G FORCE COMP 2 HAVE A MORE RIGID SIDEWALL. THAT HELPS WITH SWAY AND ROLL, 275/17/50 NITTO 555 IN REAR,sway bars,,105° and with 4 row aluminum Rad w/ stock BBC waterpump runs at 180° ALL DAY,HAD INTERIOR REDYED RED/ALLOY PEARL GRAY EXTERIOR.......WHEN I GO TO CAR SHOWS PEOPLE ARE ALL OVER IT,,,AND IM LOOKING AT ALL ORIGINAL 409's,,,58 through 70 are my favs,,,some old timers where i live have Bubble Tops,60,and 61,62,63,are all over the place,and mint.Last yr alot of Gassers started coming out,,,,one dude built Ford Falcon Gasser,Real nice,another did a 65 GTO Gasser,never seen one,,and there are a ton of tri 5's....Peace,keep doing what your doing,nice video

[@sgtyork9330]

Who cares about the guy driving the car? We needed to see the engine and a good walk around the four sides of the car.

[@MSClassicCars]

We have a walk around video of the car also, and over 200 photos on our website. This car has been sold. Thanks.

[@Everette-wz8hj]

And motor

[@noelwinslow6899]

i want this car so bad im weeping like a little girl, no fair. I will have a vintage Impala , please send my positive wishes, I need some cheering up, thanks, all the best.

[@michaeldelio1870]

Noel, if I ever win Powerball, I will track this car down, and ship it to you!

[@noelwinslow6899]

thats the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me....on youtube. thank you@@michaeldelio1870

[@georgelevin6134]

Need to take it to the track not public highways dude.

[@davidr5340]

Why would someone dog out a car and then ask you to pay high dollar for it ?

[@charledsalvato7592]

Please sell me your 64 Cadillac.

[@MSClassicCars]

We don't have any 1964 Cadillacs. We have a 74 available currently.

[@ottertail1997]

Low mileage. Only driven on Sunday, 1/4 mile at a time😂