1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Duntov V8 Patrol Car Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review

[@IKhanNot]

'Dat sound. Now I want an all beef burger with real cheese and a strawberry milkshake for 25 cents and crank some Elvis tunes.

[@johnaldrich2074]

This car is awesome all around. The styling is iconic, the engine sounds great. And that classic GM horn at 3:33, so much better than the new ones.

[@davidshipulski4532]

Gotta love 50s horns. Sound so bold and better get out of my way!

[@IHeartMyLada]

I love these old beauties much more than today's cars. Most of today's cars have no character at all, you don't even have to drive them, computers and other electronic stuff do everything for you. Great vid, keep on the good work, Kyle!

[@shananagans5]

I agree 1,000%. All the new cars are beginning to look alike and it's only going to get worse as aerodynamics become a bigger factor in the designs. I would give up a little mileage in a heartbeat to bring some fun & style back to cars.

[@ssan3257]

shananagans5 Oh Yeah! I HATE the new cars with their complete lack of styling and now they are almost all that UGLY gray "color"! No color, no style. Why do people buy them?????

[@jimdayton8837]

+ssan3257 Some cars i wonder why haven't flopped eg: nissan juke.

[@jimdayton8837]

+IHeartMyLada So true! Cars used to have class and style, now all new cars look like angry jellybeans.

[@supertrinigamer]

I hate fu&ing friggin c&@£ new cars. They suck balls, have no style. Nowadays they just care about crappy "performance". How gay. I'd rather a slow arse car rather than some ugly ass lump.

[@CHUUMPASS]

i can't help but smile anytime i see classic American Iron

[@fortcrafterbossbehold9027]

Same!!! 90s Japanese minimalism mobiles and 50s-60s American Steel wheelers are my two equally most favorite categories of automobiles ever...

[@swabby429]

My father drove a 6-cylinder version of the 1959 Biscayne. It was part of the State of Nebraska motor pool for the State Department of Roads. At one time these Biscaynes were as common as dirt.

[@LegoLordVoldemort1]

This is like my dream car lol I can't see how people can't like classics like these. Keep up these classic reviews I love em. Thanks

[@henrynewton8809]

I owned a 59 with a 6 with manual trans. I drove it for about 6yrs in the late 60's and it was one of the best cars I ever owned.

[@rgrndu]

I love it when you do these old cars I've never heard of before. Very educational. Keep up the good work Kyle.

[@JerryNSretired]

My Dad had a '58 Ford Fairlane. When he brought it home from the Ford place (used car lot), he was so excited to get it, he didn't even look at the engine. When this shiny "new" Ford showed up, I was around 12 years, a total car nut, the first thing I wanted him to do was pop the hood. As the massive hood came up (from the front of the car as was the thing in the early 50's), Dad's also popped as the 312 Thunderbird Police Interceptor engine came into view. The air cleaner was massive, giving the engine a sense of size it didn't really have! As *I* jumped up and down with glee, Pop exclaimed, "OH MY GOSH, WHAT HAVE I GOT HERE!??". Turns out the car WAS supposed to be a police car. but was sold on the civilian market!

[@oscaris1ru12]

352 police interceptor, 335 horse w/ revised cruisomatic, a fast ride indeed

[@melrose9252]

oscaris1ru12 They offered a 361 in the police package in 58 as well.

[@scarbourgeoisie]

That would have been a very cool surprise.

[@redcat362]

My dad had a '59 Chevy station wagon. Probably a Impala. Those fins on the back are unforgettable.

[@jeremythompson9122]

Pretty sweet ride. Always really liked the 1959 GM lineup...especially the Pontiac's. 59 was the first year of both the 389 engine and Wide Track styling. Pontiac was dominating basically every type of racing at that time. But this is a sinister looking 59 Biscayne. And she sounds awesome

[@jackperry9369]

True that

[@VioletGiraffe]

Love the rear-end design.

[@jwyche]

This was a great video. Solid lifters ticking away up front and a ruppity, ruppity idle gets all my attention. Nicely done, Saabkyle 04!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Really love the style of the 59 Chevys! Very nice video Kyle! Hope to see more old cars in the future!

[@franknew9001]

This car reminds me of the cars that were used on the tv show called "Highway Patrol." This show ran from 1955 to 1959. The star of this show was actor Broderick Crawford, who played Can Mathews, the head of the Highway Patrol. I still watch Highway Patrol, as most of the episodes are on KZbin.

[@SSGTA440]

Fantastic....about 20 years ago, a friend of mine had a chance to buy an ex cop 59 Chev from Arizona....complete but rough...std trans, with the tri power 348...all original...he backed down due to the supposed rust issues....what an idiot...now, so much of the tin is available. The guy wanted 1500 bucks.... Hope the right guy picked it up!!

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Absolutely gorgeous, and so much more interesting than the loaded Impalas usually seen.

[@joemackey1950]

I've always preferred base model cars. Less things to go wrong and need repair. :)

[@humdidoadi]

beautiful car, esp. the colour makes the difference.. the horns really reminds me of the old days.

[@MrGusisawesome]

Fantastic styling! Crazy you found one considering how rare they are, Kyle. Well done!

[@theusdollar9042]

They don't make cars like that anymore.

[@tristanmathesonsinventory2443]

TheUSDollar correct absolutely 100% correct

[@rick7858]

god, i just love the first bit of the video where the car comes driving out of the showroom, that sound is just amazing!

[@Bossrich6287]

i remember,as a little boy,riding in these old cars,my baseball coach had a '64 chevy,he used as his work car...

[@TJC450]

i love that exhaust.

[@RetroVintageItems27]

The 1959-60 was always my favorite, even more than the 57. I'm surprised it has only 2 doors, for a cop car.

[@saabkyle04]

They came as both 2 and 4 door sedans. This is classified as a 2 door sedan with the tall roof and B-pillar :)

[@RetroVintageItems27]

***** I gotchya, though I was thinking it was weird it was a 2Dr, just because it was a police car..

[@saabkyle04]

Ben's Telephone Collection and Sundry Yeah I know what you mean, kind of like how some departments use mustangs and the like haha

[@fsnissen]

Two doors were very common as Highway Patrol pursuit cars back in the day. Lighter, cheaper and they were rarely used to transport prisoners.

[@RetroVintageItems27]

***** ***** Like the Orange County Police used 'stangs in the 80's.

[@MrStonemike]

First car was '59 Impala, 283 power pack, three speed ! Strong little small block car, wish I still had it !

[@jamess3069]

It is not a CB radio. CB means Citizens Band. That would be a Motorola Police Band radio in this car. The 2 way radio and whip antenna would have been installed after the police took delivery of the vehicle and not done at the factory. Also the flasher lights activated by the lighted pull switch would have also been installed after delivery of the police vehicle and would be used to activate the police emergency lights.

[@JR-es5zl]

The police radio head located below the dash is missing it’s speaker as well as the primary unit which was usually located in the trunk.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Thank you for doing another American classic. I love these cars.

[@Tick25]

that's my type of car.

[@marvinblankinchip2535]

CARS DIECAST Team25 ... Why?

[@tjfreak]

I'm 53..in the mid - late 60's the back end design of cars,positioning & shape of everything was like this thing - fascination with me..being a passenger in the front seat,no belt frequently all I had to do was look..I totally remember this car... 67 Catalinas & Bonnevilles stood out for some reason also

[@waynewright2886]

Speechless: a Damn 59 Classic!

[@duffgreen4811]

Man I'm exited. My Grandaddy has one (but it's and impala black convertible with red leather) and it's going to be my first car. Finding every thing I can on it and love that noise. Like if you love the amazingly amazing noise ;) :)

[@somebluntdude]

Duff Green you lucky fucker lol

[@devinjedimaster9947]

Take of it dude please your lucky as hell i'm only 18 almost 19 ( my bday is in march) and would do nearly anything to even take any of this classic cars for a quick ride.

[@fixman88]

Back in 1998 my uncle let me drive his 1960 Biscayne for a week while the radiator on my car was being fixed. He bought it from the original owner who he had known since he was little. it had an automatic transmission but manual steering and manual brakes, and it had a VERY powerful V8 engine in it. it attracted quite a bit of attention in the parking lot at the factory where I worked at the time. To date it is the oldest car I have ever driven.

[@youtubeblows]

I call big fat BS

[@xxitz_adianzxx823]

Duff Green men thats awesome i want to have a 1960 impala for my first one

[@troynov1965]

Thank you for not putting stupid modern wagon wheels on it !

[@swaggernaut]

Hey everybody, how's you goin' ? Nice car and sound! As a german car dealer, I can only say: V8 rules! Thumbs up for your great work!

[@jimdayton8837]

Such a nice car! I was surprised that it was a 2 door since it's a patrol car. Great review!

[@dttomsen971]

One of the best 59 Chevy's I've ever seen. But I'd think with the amount of impeccable detail and effort placed into it, that the Motorola 2-way radio (not a CB radio) would only be a prop and not a complete unit. There are no power/data cables coming out of the rear of the control head under the dash, they whip antenna is connected to nothing, and there is no trunk mounted transceiver.If you are looking for points on the fact this is a former patrol car, then finish the job :). I'll assume there is a siren and red bubble light somewhere?

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

Do you think a real patrol car would be painted in metallic? LOL

[@lordapophis5723]

I'm still watching this in 2017!

[@supreme2005]

Nothing sounds sweeter than a small-block Chevy. Oh the things I would do to own this car!

[@rkp115]

***** the 348 W motor was a big block motor listed as a 5.7 but the domed shaped combustion chambers & stroke made it a big block very different from todays SBC 5.7, 1st introduced in 58 it was commonly called a truck motor, but not so, the 348 was offered with Carter 4brl, a tri-power intake option (3x2's) or fuel injection also the big block 348 would accept 409 & 427 heads making it super nasty in the 6000 rpm & up range

[@neighborscomplaint]

Not a small block. It's a W block.

[@jmurray01]

Words cannot describe how beautiful that car is!!

[@sensei8621]

Back in the 60s my father built a drag car from a 59 Biscayne with the 348 cid engine. Raced throughout the Mid Atlantic...Delmar, Richmond, York, Capital, Cecil County, etc. Dominated his class

[@PassingLanePrivilege]

Beautiful sounding exhaust and an amazing rear end!

[@davidshipulski4532]

Wow! Sounds great. Thanks for the video! They are very good! Not annoying and demonstrates everything

[@b00rk]

That engine sound..

[@garybulwinkle82]

With the old cars you don't have to push in the clutch to start them!! Also, the hazards usually flash the blinkers, were as this example has auxiliary lamps behind the grill! Is that because it was law enforcement?

[@TimDaCorgi]

b00rk IKR

[@tonyg8362]

I’m building one right now, perfect design.

[@jamesfloyd1864]

I owned one for three years. I bought it from a guy in Bremerton, Washington that had just picked it up at an Oregon State vehicle auction in 1962. I knew it was a ex-cop car, but I didn't know at the time what had been done to it. All I knew was that it would out perform anything until the 409's and 426's came along. I paid $1200 for it and sold it for $1500 and thought I had cut a fat hog. I would give my 80 year old left nut to have it back today. It surprised so many "muscle cars" of the day, including a new Dodge 383 Washington State Patrol vehicle that didn't have a chance after about 125 mph. The Biscayne would top 135. If I had it today, I would probably still be getting into trouble with it. I never could keep my foot out of it.

[@LordTwaddle]

I want one of these so badly. Red body, white roof, matching interior and decent chrome wheels

[@SincerelyWX]

this is AWESOME!!!!!!

[@DroiderG]

who noticed how beautifully the birds sing?

[@paulsheehan5010]

In Canada, the Biscayne was also called a Pontiac Strato chief, which had a 261 c.i.d, which was a bored out 235 as well as other Chevy motors, this wasn't a wide tracking Catalina, which had Pontiac Motors.

[@miloslogic]

Love these classic American cars more than any other on the road(especially that sound of an old muscle car). It just gives me goose bumps and joy when I see it/hear it in person, even though I am from Europe. Sometimes I wish those kind of cars were made here as well. Anyway, great review as always Kayle, I really do mean it and I support everything you do whatever that is, because I know you are an honest and good person like you are. Wish you all the best!

[@CoyoteMan50]

Powerglide? Also known as the slushbox. lol Thanks for the memories. Love that 348!

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous '59 Patrol Car ! So cool with the 348 and 3 on the tree...

[@brdwonder]

All true. That 348 was the first Chevy big block. Dubuted in PU trucks and bigger trucks and some few cars In '58. Herkey big piece of cast iron. Truck engine? Yep! Low Rpm, High torque.....Later became 409, 396, 427, in the same block. Meanwhile, chevy smallblocks were Kicking ass! Started in '55 with the 265. 283 in '57, 327 in 58 or 59 but didn't get the press of the 409. Pretty much run rings around same big block car. Chevy smallblocks are still HOT now. Now we get over the yrs, 265, 283, 327, 305, 307, 350, 400 in many versions. Every one nasty in it's own way. 327 maybe the best, but a 4 bolt mainbearing 350 from the early 70's gets my vote. No muscle car for me, Got me a PU truck. Truck style, One bench seat cab, 8 foot cargo bed, first disc brakes in front, 7 leaf springs in the back. Walk away at 10,000 lb gvw. and tow 8,000 off a simple bumper hitch. Wasn't a slow PU off the showroom but over the yrs I kinda improved that thing a little. Cam, lifters, HD rockers, double spring Valves on the stock 194 heads, Street performer intake under a Carter 800 CFM Thermoquad carb. OK, Daily driver, around town stoplight to stoplight, 35 mph........9 mpg. On the highway at 70 mph loaded to 9,000 lb plus and or towing an 8,000 lb 35 ft 2 axle RV trailer.....13-17 mpg. Sounds crummy right?, Consider, Yer wimpy Prius gets say 40MPG. All U can make it weigh Is less than the dry weight of that PU. It can tow or haul about 7 of yer Hybrid cars and be more efficient. Miles per pound. Not to say everybody should drive a HD, fast car. No, there be a place for U and yer bitty tuna can car. If U buy a car for mileage first, I pity you. I keep cars long years. I buy what works, Usefullness trumps fuel cost every time. Ya, I got a "mileage car" It's a rotten little 70's import hatchback. Thinks it's a sportscar and it's not far wrong, 96 HP, 5 speed manual shift... Froggy little tuna can car. FUN to drive! Half an engine, 4 cyl, 27 MPG with my foot in the gas tank. Drove it 20 yrs. Ya, I'm old, drove the hot Chevy PU 20 yrs also. Miles and performance matter. The hatchback wouldn't do close to what the PU would. I have since bought something in between. Got me a "Wuss Wagon" in my old age. It's Red inside and out, SUV, Called midsise but larger than some. Red wagon, Not an any kind of a racecar. 1990 Toyota, 4 Runner. Equipped to be a "real" 4WD" with underbody skid plates and all that offroad crap. But it got the Pwr locks and windows and rear view mirros, All the candy that no true 4WD needs. A roiling contradiction. But it's comfortable with it's AC and the rest. Bought it cheap and gonna run the wheels offa it!

[@victordeming9068]

The first 327 was 62

[@fredhull5711]

brdwonder 396 is a Mk IV, not a W, or Mk I . Chevrolet has a lot of really confusing engine history, including 5 different 427s.

[@johnnyhawkins43]

Not the same blocks as 409 do some research,you cannot take a 348 and turn it into a 409 !!!!!!!!!!

[@johnnyhawkins43]

Buddy after reading all of your comment you don't know much about Chevy cars do you?

[@MR-je1jb]

@@johnnyhawkins43 I think you would be wrong. Both are W blocks. My father did it to the 348 in his 58 Impala back in the day.

[@ItsKingRabbit]

They need to make cars like this again:(

[@keitholiver7444]

Smooth styling

[@marajadeskywalker5992]

I soooo agree with you

[@cheffington999]

This has to be the best sounding 1950s engine

[@johnhudelson2652]

This car brings back memories of my dad's 1959 Biscayne, although his car had only the six cylinder engine.

[@at90percent]

I miss the accelerator pedal being attached to the floor. My 1970 BelAir had that too. More relaxing on the foot on long drives.

[@thatsInzeyne]

This is the type of V8's i love! The sound is amazing!

[@jimmycline4778]

This car looks menacing!! Even meaner with rear wheels hub caps but wider! Same steering wheel but smaller, they make them and they make the wheels too!

[@kjchicago1]

And what a nice-looking 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne!

[@evenberg8499]

..."with relatively light weight"... now that is an assertion which is prone to be discussed. ;) I love this make. Thank you for showing us this informative piece of art.

[@MrHeadbanger366]

I love those old police cars.

[@edwardpate6128]

Man my knee hurts just looking at that dogleg!

[@motorpickle6410]

You should start doing 0-60 tests. That would look great!

[@edwardpate6128]

She's real great my 348!

[@jspaceemperor420]

My Dream Car

[@scootergeorge9576]

Very nicely restored with one exception. The rear seat. The material is very wrinkled. I'm no expert having installed upholstery material on one car, my 1965 Mustang but it came out much better. Just a couple small puckers above the drive shaft tunnel.

[@bartpike441]

I am restoring an original 1967 Ford Custom police car right now would love more information on where to find equipment I want to turn it into a memorial car for fallen officers in Nashville Tennessee

[@SquillyMon]

Boy is that Nice... Prettiest Derriere that has ever existed on an Automobile I think and there have been some very nice ones over the years. Not sure "Massive" is very accurate for a 348 but anyway... So Nice...

[@timmitzlaff8960]

OMG what a sound. I love that thing.

[@HunterMann]

Such a well-done tour of this classic Biscayne! I think this video should be the template for most vintage car tours. HM, long time car commercial film crew worker & founder of Highway Cinema

[@JamesAdams-bd9df]

My dream car is a 59 or 60 full size Chevy with a W engine

[@YKXZWX]

Masterpiece. Absolutely amazing.

[@carlsapartments8931]

very important to do detailed and in depth view because either detailed or in depth alone would just not be enough!

[@hornetbrown]

What a gorgeous machine. Coupe police car? Must've been a detective's rig.

[@justinmyslive4108]

there's just something about the 59 Chevy's I just love

[@classiccars4172]

YES, THAT'S HISTORY!

[@Gwhitebeard]

The 348 was also available with the TurboGlide transmission... a 3 speed automatic meant to compete with fords cruisomatic 3 speed. They were grossly unreliable due to a weak housing and many actually were replaced by PowerGlides. However they were faster at acceleration, for a couple passes anyway.

[@garymartin7842]

I would take this Plain Jane Biscayne over any Impala, a real masterpiece.

[@PhalanxFire]

Sounded like solid lifters with the audio in the engine bay. I tried to research if the 348 had solids or not. No luck.

[@carguy1884]

Love classic American cars, better than classic foreign cars in my opinion...

[@jcooper_]

As a passionate European car lover, I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with you. Truly beautiful car, this.

[@carguy1884]

Jack Cooper Thanks a lot..

[@carthaginian7792]

my favourite years of cars. 1950s 60s 70s 80s and 90s

[@alexanderrahl482]

Of all your videos Kyle, and i've watched nearly all of them. I can't stop coming back to this one for some reason. But keep up the great work man, it's been a great ride so far. - A fellow North Carolinian.

[@nowitsabadtime]

Such a fun time back then for America! Several configurations of the same car; 2dr, 4 dr, wagon, El Camino, 2 dr hardtop, 4 dr hardtop!, convertible, different trim lines, etc. GM made it look so easy.

[@markg7030]

+nowitsabadtime ...And a sedan delivery.

[@arthurfox1629]

I have a '59 Biscayne two-door in the same condition except mine has the poor man's 6 cylinder with an automatic two speed power glide transmission. It is a pleasure to drive. Although, It gets a little Floaty when turning and cornering, like a boat on the water. There's about three to four inches of space between the seat and door which makes a great cup holder. I just wedge my Mickey Dee's cup in there and it never moves. In my opinion the '59 Biscayne was Chevrolet's best looking car.

[@GODBLESSAMERICAONE]

That's a Beaut!.. Wow... Brings us back... Good Luck, and God Bless... Love it...

[@NewBookz]

I learned something today, my '69 300 hp Nova SS had a 336 differential, maybe my top speed was 135 mph? Those bottom air vents let in a lot of air, plus the quarter vent windows, and 3 on the tree...beautiful.

[@ddog5858]

I always thought the economy models were more classy than the gaudy top of the line models.

[@carryclass]

this is one of your best most interesting videos. as always excellent detailed information thank you.

[@ristin59]

Beautiful car! Brings back some childhood memories, my dad had one of these cars.

[@gearshifterg9756]

The flashers were not optional, they were an aftermarket add on, the back up lamps are not in the rear bumper, they are in the tail pan, the brakes are power assisted? Where is the power booster? The vinyl floormat was not for the ease of cleaning, it was what came on all base models, the arm rest are not integrated, they are attached with fasteners, the interior is not similar to the Bel Air and Impala, it is EXACTLY the same as a Bel Air and Impala with less features, it is not a motorola CB radio, it is a 2 way radio with designated channels for law enforcement.

[@perseus32366]

Love these classic car vids. Keep them coming!

[@michaeldoster4847]

Beautiful Biscayne! Love the sound. Very addictive! Mirrored paint!

[@accobra62]

One of the coolest rides I've seen, and I am a Ford guy.

[@powderriver2424]

Duntov was ahead of his time.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Notice what a nice sound door makes, unlike later models from 70s/80s.

[@eangsyerbic6942]

My grandpa had a brown 59 Impala when he was 23 years old, it was a two door. It got in a car accident, my grandpa is ok by now.

[@maxima17]

I love late 50's cars aestetic ❤❤❤❤

[@DENIEL381]

BEAUTIFUL CAR........IT'S A SHAME THERE ALL GONE NOW.

[@MakkfejuHD]

This is my favourite car OF ALL TIME ! I need one soo hard :D

[@rjkeenan8955]

That's an oddly stunning car.