1959 Chevrolet Biscayne classic car retro test drive with Samspace81

Cruising with Samspace81 in a vintage 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne sedan in Dallas, Texas. This '59 Chevy Biscayne is the plain jane sister to the 1959 Chevy Impala but has plenty of style & chrome. This is a fine classic car, always a Texas car. She spent most of her days in Amarillo. Features include updated power front disc brakes, the original 283 2bbl. V8, and power steering. Check out the Magic Mirror 2-tone Cameo Coral & Snowcrest white finish & chrome. Harley Earl and the GM design team were at their pinnacle during the 1959 model year. What style for a base sedan! Another slice of 1950s Americana today. Enjoy this 4K Ultra HD Sony ready collector car retro Dallas, Texas test drive video by Samspace81.
This auto was owned by my friend Bobby of www.bobzcarz.com/
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[@timwalcott6268]

No matter how many times I see this year and make and model I get goosebumps. Best looking cars of its time and still is a great representation of the great years of car building gone bye!

[@danlalonde2751]

My dad owned one when i was probably 14 years old or so . He bought it used but it was in great shape .It was a six cylinder with three on the tree. I used to like watching him shift it from 1st to 3rd.gear. It had original paint / green and white. How i wanted to drive that car.

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you sharing, Dan. I hope this video brought up some good memories.

[@arnoldberk7686]

A four door post Biscayne yet ! This is phenomenal. Manual radio too. This is one to be admired.

[@samspace81]

Such a clean doll

[@stephaniebarrett3989]

Fins! Love cars with fins! What a dash!

[@samspace81]

Indeed, thanks for watching & commenting

[@adn9122]

That sound, that vibe.. so cool!

[@samspace81]

So glad you enjoyed

[@robertdiamondoil2384]

Beautiful car love the cat eye tailights I had the straight 235 six engine belair great video

[@thespeez]

Was yours a PowerGlide or clutch?

[@robertdiamondoil2384]

thespeez power glide atomatic

[@ericbitzer5247]

I love the taillights on the 59 too. I wonder why the only had them that year?

[@samspace81]

You and me both, really appreciate you watching 👀

[@samspace81]

Wild years 57, 8, 9 all very different

[@LarryD766]

What a wonderful ride

[@whiderboss]

These kinds of cars are just pure gold, love em'!

[@samspace81]

Me too

[@OldNewSweetRides]

This car is absolutely stunning for 1959. No matter what it is, coupe, sedan, Impala, or Bel-Air, the Biscayne is still a good choice for classic enthusiasts and collectors! The ride was amazing!

[@samspace81]

Great 59

[@michaelcuff5780]

Man! Im havin a flashback! My uncle Matt had one of these. I remember sitting in the back with my crewcut and my black converse sneakers on a hot sunny day cruisin along by cooper river. Wow!

[@samspace81]

I love that Michael, thanks for sharing. Glad the video made you remember, thats awesome. Best part of making these videos. Sometimes I get folks in their 80s or 90s commenting. Nothing better.

[@efandmk3382]

Unlike today's cars, these cars typically only had a life span of about 80 K miles The average car on the road today is 12 years old. Then, the average car on the road was about 7 years old, and a 12 year old car was ANCIENT. I was born in 1963, and I can remember seeing a few of these still on the road when I was little, but not many, and they were all beaters.

[@samspace81]

SO true

[@imonittonite]

Awesome car. I took driver training in high school in a 1959 Biscayne.

[@eldoradony]

Beautiful restoration. Just needs one more detail: Turn the steering wheel so the horn is in the lower half, its upside down.

[@samspace81]

Easy enough. Thanks for checking it out and enjoy the channel! I just love old cars.

[@johnkrueger907]

Re: the horn ring, you are right on, good catch!

[@ralphterhune5537]

This car reminds me of the black '59 Impala Sport Sedan that my mom and dad owned back in the day. 348/ Turboglide equipped, if I remember correctly. Happy Times!

[@ZeeboLaywicker]

wish i owned it

[@hawaiifiles]

Beautiful car, great video. I wish cars were made this simple today without all of the computer crap. I also love chrome... even on this base model Chevy you got more chrome than most cars today. Gotta love that V8.

[@interstate80.]

You don’t get any real chrome on a new car

[@special_cars_germany]

Beautiful car, as it seems stock and unmolested. Also great filming , no annoying music and great catching of the sounds.

[@samspace81]

Thank you very much!

[@jimcole6423]

My neighbor had one of these when I was a kid. Black in color. Way Cool.

[@samspace81]

Love it, thanks for sharing

[@eddie054]

Excellent shape, original gauges, and generator? Wow. GM vehicles for 59-60 were sculptured art.

[@mykline1]

I had a 59 and BFF loved it. I always looked at the lights in the back as cat eyes.

[@samspace81]

Yes I love a 59

[@martinbeneteau309]

This '59 is beautiful! Not many vintage car owners would take the time to make a 4 door into such a showcase. I have a '59 Belair 4 door sedan in similar condition. I've heard many times that I have a beautiful car, to bad it's a 4 door. But I'm glad that I own a great example of the family car that the 4 doors represented.

[@samspace81]

Absolutely, well stated. Thanks martin for watching & commenting

[@Nebulasecura]

Nothing wrong with a 4 door. They look just as classy as 2 doors

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

I all ways love the key or no key option wish you could got them 😏

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you watching, love 59s - SAM

[@shedjammer87]

Just love the trunk and the almond shaped tail lights!!

[@samspace81]

My favorite as well, really appreciate you commenting & watching the Samspace81 videos

[@xfhghe]

That was my Dad's car. I grew up riding in it. He had manual spot light on the driver's side. 13 mpg and a very distinctive engine sound. The interior upholstery was of poor quality, but mechanically it was bullet proof. Never had to do anything except change oil and brake pads. Loads of room and a comfortable ride. Could accelerate too. It came with a bumper jack. Now try that with a modern car.

[@samspace81]

Thanks for sharing & watching Samspace81 👀 that was a super nice clean car inside and out

[@nastybastardatlive]

Chevrolets finest hour.

[@samspace81]

Absolutely

[@jimervin387]

If that car doesn't turn you into a 4 door sedan lover, nothing will. I'll always love the 2 dr. hardtop and ragtops the most but that 4 dr. cannot be denied a special place of admiration. That thing can move.

[@samspace81]

I think this car turned a lot of people into 4 on the door lovers! Thanks for the great comment Jim. Enjoy the channel.

[@mlm3531]

One of the cars I use to snicker and laugh at as a kid now turns my head in admiration.Love these old cars!

[@samspace81]

+ML M That's funny, everyone has similar sentiments! Me too my friend. Enjoy the channel, glad you enjoyed the video of this great '59!

[@cfgyvr6321]

How true! The 59 Chevy was a bit of an ugly duckling through the 60's. I do love the 59-60 chevy dash though. It is my fav old chevy dash. 61-62 was the worst.

[@marajadeskywalker5992]

I always liked these cars to be honest. Ever since I first got interested in cars when I was 14

[@Martin48964]

What a great car, eh? I have a 1959 Belair 4 door sedan. Watching this video makes me want to go out and drive her. Nothing more beautiful than a '59 Chevy! Mine is done in Aztec Copper with copper interior. Love your video, I'm hoping to make one myself soon. I noticed the horn ring right away, man you have to get that fixed! Take care of her, she really is beautiful Martin.

[@teppoerickson7062]

Thank you for posting this. Great video. My favorite parts are several....the sound of the V8, showing the dash layout, and close ups of the front and rear. Thanks.

[@samspace81]

Very happy to hear, Teppo! Thanks for your viewership and I hope it continues. That a fun car and good friend

[@pipeguy1958]

59 Chevys were always my favorite cars! Love the two-tone paint!!! Beautiful car!

[@samspace81]

They are becoming favorites of mine. Very popular nowadays too. Thanks for checking it out! Enjoy the channel.

[@odyssey3694]

Fantastic! Nicest '59 I have ever seen. Well done!

[@santiagorubio833]

Excelent and beautiful car. It drives so straight. Thank you for sharing this video

[@samspace81]

Thank you so much Santiago! I'm glad you noticed how good it drives. Be sure to subscribe to me and enjoy the channel.

[@doug9066]

This is a beautiful car, I wasn't born until 1967 but like these old cars which I like the cat eye taillight design on these. This car is even more beautiful being all stock including the hub caps.

[@samspace81]

I totally agree and appreciate your knowledge and comment

[@bozodog428]

Beautiful! The sound of those pipes is intoxicating!

[@samspace81]

Indeed!

[@lordapophis5723]

Beautiful old Chevy in great condition. Thanks Sam!

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you watching

[@ShiftyGuy777]

What a beautiful car. It's definitely one of my dream cars to own.

[@samspace81]

That was a memorable 59

[@thomashuteson6191]

Cool car. When i was a kid (im 66), no one wanted 4 doors. I had a 4 door 57 ford and loved it. Thanks for posting.

[@samspace81]

Pleasure, thank you

[@ddoyle11]

Absolutely beautiful machine. Thanks for sharing!

[@samspace81]

Thank you for checking it out! I'm glad you enjoyed the video & enjoy the channel.

[@Channel-cm7yc]

An era of American engineering that’s long gone. Thank you for sharing and keeping it alive! 👍👍

[@efandmk3382]

Thank goodness.

[@samspace81]

Memorable 59

[@CRUISOMATIC]

Nice to see people appreciating a 4 door, for a change. This is a true gem!

[@samspace81]

Yes! Thank you so much for checking it out Chris, enjoy the channel. I'm always trying to improve the videos. This car and video really did it for me.

[@sleepycatpictures1176]

Beautiful car and beautifully filmed. Thanks for sharing!

[@samspace81]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that, be sure to subscribe for more classic cars.

[@driediced5427]

What a beautiful car.

[@samspace81]

My friend Bobby's old 59, it was a special mom & pop car. Really appreciate your comments and viewership. SAM

[@archiebunker6059]

The AAA insurance sticker on the bumper is spot on, looks like a great cruiser , very very nice Chev, take good care of her👍👍👍

[@samspace81]

+Bernard 67 That AAA sticker is probably older than me! Glad you enjoyed the ride, thanks for the comment and enjoy the channel.

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

Beautiful car. Funny how vintage AM radios sound better than AM radios in newer cars. The one in my '09 sounds terrible.

[@samspace81]

True! Something I've noticed too. Enjoy the channel.

[@thespeez]

Manufacturers these days don't give a flying %$#@ about AM anymore!

[@davekana8388]

@@samspace81 tube technology! Does it take 20 seconds to warm up?

[@rikb6930]

Superb car and a really well made video too. Thank you :)

[@samspace81]

Thank you very much! I really enjoyed filming this '59 and putting the video together. I love old cars. Be sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven't.

[@rarevhsuploads4995]

Nice touch with the bottle of water. I like the way they did the two tone paint job on the 59' Chevy's & you highlighted the 'Magic Mirror' finish during the engine shot.

[@samspace81]

Thanks for the great comment and compliment. I appreciate that! My friend Bobby introduced the water bottle to the videos haha

[@tonycolca2241]

This is the second 59 chevy i have seen today in this very unusual color combination.

[@JimmyKraktov]

In my time I've owned a '58, '65, '66 & '67, all with 283/PowerGlide. Most reliable cars on the road. That '59 is a beauty :~)

[@samspace81]

Awesome! It really was a pretty thing, especially for a sedan. Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you are enjoying my channel like I do.

[@danielvergara2901]

Wow man this car is top beautiful as no other ! Many many many compliments .

[@samspace81]

Thanks for checking out this incredible Biscayne Daniel! You just don't find many original type cars in this kind of condition. Enjoy the channel.

[@emilioprogressive]

just wonderful!

[@robertellison1742]

The 59 sure had style!

[@samspace81]

Thanks Robert for watching

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

Beautiful I Just Love ❤ It. Thanks 😊

[@samspace81]

Thank you too!

[@rickh8993]

Wisconsin buddies drag race a pair of '59s...Impala and an El Camino, both refrigerator white and compete in Nostalgia Super Stock with many major wins between them. Impala has gold interior wrapped in clear plastic seat covers. El Camino has a red interior. Well known team out of Lancaster. Draws the crowds in the pits...

[@samspace81]

Great stuff thanks

[@ethanbridges9211]

An absolutely stunning car! Great video!! I would love to one day own a vintage retro car if I manage to afford one. Unfortunately due to many cars being decades old a lot of them require rust repairs which cost a lot from what I've heard. Also I live in the U.K so it would be quite a struggle to park large cars like this.

[@samspace81]

Appreciate your comment and viewership

[@dadsc10]

beautiful car , thanks for sharing :)

[@glpilpi6209]

Love this car , we will never see anything like it again . Corgi models brought a toy model version out in the UK when I was a kid , that's the closest most of us ever got to one .

[@samspace81]

Well stated, thanks for watching 👀

[@SteveHolsten]

It brings back memories Sam. I learned how to drive in a '59 El Camino.

[@samspace81]

+John Waters John I use to not like a 1959, but I've learned to appreciate them and I do now, rolling art for sure. Thanks for checking it out and enjoy the channel.

[@samspace81]

+Steve Holsten Awesome Steve! Thanks for sharing and taking a ride with me.

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@samspace81]

Great John. Fun video with my friend. Appreciate you watching Samspace81 👀

[@matrox]

Gee that sounds really swell!

[@FrankieNY59]

Beautiful car! Congrats for owning it. I have a '59 Impala, 2 door hardtop in Roman Red and I love it!! Eldoradony is right, the horn ring goes on the bottom. And although VERY close, you have 1960 hubcaps on her but only a true 59 buff like me would notice, lol. Enjoy it! She's a gem

[@uptoolate2793]

Oh yeah, you're right about the wheel covers. I noticed the horn ring. I couldn't drive that car with it upside down. Our 60 had 2 59 wheel covers and two 60 wheel covers. That drove me nuts as a kid. Dad's solution was to put the 59s on the driver's side. Lol

[@FrankieNY59]

@@uptoolate2793 that’s hilarious.

[@uptoolate2793]

And a slush-o-matic paired with a 283 in a bottom of the line Biscayne. Both were upgrades.

[@samspace81]

So true

[@G_Silent]

That engine is a beast

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

One great looking and running classic.

[@samspace81]

It truly was

[@lyonsculpture6577]

Fantastic video!👍🏻 I have this same car but in frost blue.

[@samspace81]

Wow sweet ride & appreciate you taking time to comment

[@edwintoys9073]

Amazing how i have this same model in diecast 1.18. amazing car

[@samspace81]

Love it great car

[@williamling9404]

Beauriful, beautiful car! My memory of my '59 Brookwood is that the horn ring was on the bottom of the steering wheel, however.

[@samspace81]

So funny we didn't cop to that! I was just with this gentleman yesterday shooting two new videos. Thanks for watching Samspace81

[@southbend3406]

Cool video! Love the sound of the dual exhaust.

[@samspace81]

Right on!

[@wagonmaster1974]

While it wasn't my first car, my first Chevrolet was a '59 Impala sport coupe. 283, 4V, three on the column with overdrive, power steering and power brakes. I really enjoyed that car.

[@samspace81]

Wonderful, cool first car! Thanks for sharing & watching Samspace81

[@yori4666]

My first car was a 59 Biscayne. Bought it in 1969. I loved that car and regret selling it every day. What's that? Why did I sell it? Got married. Wasn't my idea. Thanks for posting.

[@samspace81]

Thanks for sharing Roy. Enjoy the Samspace81 channel. I love these old cars & hearing people's stories.

[@Jelsick]

Flash back to when I was a kid back in the late 60,s early 70's. Beautiful car. Paint combo is perfect. Just discovered this channel. Subbed. Thanks!

[@samspace81]

I really appreciate the support! How did you discover me? Always curious. Thanks for the comment. I just love old cars and am fortunate enough to make a living working with them.

[@Jelsick]

I sub. Jay Leno's channel and one of your videos came up on the list after it was over.

[@murattaylan9602]

Beautiful car.🇺🇸❤

[@samspace81]

We agree!

[@user-sn4ev4tl7t]

GREAT SOUND!!

[@samspace81]

Thanks Jim

[@deanotune]

I think I just had a cargasim ! I am in Australia and I remember there was a 59 right hand drive belonging to a friend of mum and dad who took us kids for a ride in it. They picked me up from school one day and man - I was the king of the playground for a couple of days. Same colour as this one (it was 'Coral' here in Au ... not pink)

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you watching and sharing the memories

[@isbastardbunny]

Looks great. nice paint job . No modern cars come close to the big fin cars for the USA

[@samspace81]

Great old car, thanks for watching 👀

[@Armstrong.N]

My parents bought this exact car, same colors, in 1958. It was a beautiful car, but it was the "cursed" car. The first week they owned it the neighbor kids set their house on fire and our garage caught on fire. They all got out ok, and my mom had to jump in the new car in the burning garage to get it out. Then, she had to get our garden hose and put the flames out on it. It was involved in three rear ends at red lights, twice broadsided while parked (an old guy backed out of his driveway and went across six lanes to hit it while missing all the other cars, second time we were at church and someone parked on a steep hill and forgot to put their car emergency brake on and wham, our car was the only one hit on the entire street!). Last but not least, it was stolen while we were at church. When the police called to tell my dad it had been found he said, "KEEP IT!" I have never bought a maroon or red colored car in my life due to being completely freaked out by these events (ok, a little superstitious). But, it was still A GREAT CAR!

[@samspace81]

Wow what a story!

[@patricksterling7389]

Fantastic 😀

[@samspace81]

Appreciate that Patrick

[@87Wayne]

My first car a 1959 Chevy Impala. Only difference with this specimen is my Impala had a 283 four barrel with dual exhaust which was an option. This Biscayne is a fantastic example of these great cars.

[@samspace81]

Glad you enjoyed it Wayne, your's sounds sweet too, little more loaded ;)

[@87Wayne]

Thanks, It was my mothers car, my family purchased the car new. I used to have the window sticker. Believe it totaled out around $3100 but we got the car for around $2700 brand new !

[@DomMage64]

Nice car. My dad had one. I was 3.

[@samspace81]

Wonderful, a Biscayne 59? Thanks for watching & commenting - SAM

[@junsison3648]

This car is very stable while running even on the curve. It is recommended for family use.

[@denislesperance852]

With OEM parts, tires were undersized bias ply and dont last neither do the brakes for that matter... boulevard ride YES, safe roadholding, NO !

[@mr.mostwanted6389]

This car looks very awesome,i think this car may could be available in mafia 3,because this car looks awesome,very rare and comfortable in interior.

[@samspace81]

+Classic Gamer I could see an old school gangster / mob man cruising this old Chevrolet. This was your everyday man's car, a family or business ride! Thanks for checking it out.

[@bruceh92]

Perfect.

[@samspace81]

Thanks Bruce! That was a good friends car.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

All the '59 Chevy's are beautiful cars, even after almost 60 years. The Biscayne looks the neatest of all, with its minimal use of chrome trim and the taillight lenses without the chrome ribs. I would like to bring up this fact: Years ago, there was this public service announcement on TV in which four (or was it three?) young men steal a '59 Chevy after the owner left the keys in the ignition. The young men went on a joyride, during which they drove through a red light and a '64 Chevy collides with them, and one of them is carried out on a stretcher and loaded into an ambulance. Scary, wasn't it? I've been trying to find it, but so far no luck.

[@samspace81]

Appreciate your comment and viewership

[@Jhihmoac]

...Always liked both the '59 and '60 Chevy styling in their full sized cars... With the exception of Cadillac, GM was setting its mind on _"Phasin' out the Fin,"_ stating, _"We've got to have a 'less classic,' lighter, more futuristic design for next decade, and into the one after that!"_ By 1962, the Chevy division had done exactly that, as well as Pontiac... By the mid 60s, only Cadillac was romancing any type of "finnage" on their body styles...

[@samspace81]

Thank you

[@dedelabinouze5110]

Only Italians know how to build the sexiest cars they said. lol How wrong they are.

[@samspace81]

+Dédé LABINOUZE lol Bellisimo! Thanks for checking out the '59 Chevy and taking a ride with us. Enjoy the channel.

[@dedelabinouze5110]

samspace81 I am ^^

[@rockarocky1384]

Beautiful Gullwing ✨

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you watching

[@edwardlorenz3437]

ultra cleann perfecttttt

[@glenoneil3074]

Its a shame the fins were short lived ,my favorite year '59 she is a sharp looking car My father had a '60,my aunt and an uncle had '59's.One of these days .

[@douglassopa2544]

she is just to dam nice to put on the road .the god of classics she is. thanks fo da view,,

[@samspace81]

Thanks again sir! Always a pleasure :)

[@Davids-fb9ub]

7:13 drives by a ford with clear coat paint chipping off. Perfect illustration how durable cars were then than now. That's like an insult to today's cars cuz here you have a 58 year old car in perfect shape.

[@OldCarAlley]

Nice!

[@ericbitzer5247]

If only I could have a 59 Chevy and a 59 Les Paul guitar.

[@samspace81]

Amen to that. You need them in your life Eric.

[@ericbitzer5247]

@@samspace81 Love the 59 Chevy with the one year only taillights. And the way they did that body in general is just gorgeous. Maybe one day I can get one and the Les Paul. 59 Les Paul is now $400,000. Insane what anything cost these days.

[@carlosverlainemacedodias8497]

Muito bacana o vídeo!!! Parabéns.

[@samspace81]

Gracias!

[@collhandluke9491]

Przepiękny egzemplarz.

[@samspace81]

Thanks for checking it out, good friend Bobbys cars, very clean

[@collhandluke9491]

@@samspace81 Niech was Bóg pobłogosławi ;) życzę dalszych przepięknych egzemplarzy do kolejnych filmów. Greetings from Poland.

[@byzantinehousemissionary8625]

Very nice.

[@samspace81]

Appreciate your viewership

[@MrTheMiguelox]

Lovely car, but it is quite distracting the fact that the steering wheel is upside down. The horn ring is supposed to be in the bottom half of the steering (stock) in order not to block vision of the instruments.

[@samspace81]

Yes sir, I know it it bugs me too and will be corrected very easily. Thank you for checking it out and enjoy the channel! I love these old cars. This Biscayne is really a special one, just so nice and original. Extremely difficult to find like this

[@davekana8388]

Nice two tone!

[@samspace81]

Thanks for watching

[@bccev770]

We had these cars in Australia back in the day, the rear turn signals were fitted under the wings by GMH. Nicknamed Bomber lights.

[@samspace81]

Good stuff Ben! Never heard that term

[@v8cool231]

Yes I remember seeing them on that tragic scene in Madmax .

[@judgejudy7283]

And to believe that this was just a normal car back then and there were tons of them

[@samspace81]

Right? I think about that all the time. Posting a really cool video tomorrow - SAM

[@beefsoda1]

All the struggling car manufacturers have to do is make these again modern but shape the body and interior as close to the same as possible and they'll sell faster than any car ever has

[@samspace81]

Nope, will never happen again, wouldn't be the same. Appreciate you watching

[@earthstewardude]

I think GM could easily construct the dies to build retro cars of this model and year... I would buy one! I just love those old Chevys... My dad had one just like this one around 1963.

[@samspace81]

Buy an old original one now. Appreciate you 👀

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

We had a 59 Caddy and the tenant in our house bought one of these. Caddy cost $4500; this sold for around $2500.

[@samspace81]

Appreciate you Frank. Hope you are well. I appreciate your comments on these old cars