1966 Biscayne

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GPster

Quote from: "tomslik"hmmm, 409's were available in 65...
Might have been a mis-understanding between the "Wantee" and the "Payee". GPster

sirstude

Quote from: "GPster"
Quote from: "tomslik"hmmm, 409's were available in 65...
Might have been a mis-understanding between the "Wantee" and the "Payee". GPster

Or too late in 1965, 409's were only available until the 396 came out.

Doug
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Grandadeo

Quote from: "GPster"
Quote from: "OldSub"That brings back memories of the '65 Impala I had in college.  Cast iron 396 instead of the Merlin...
When I was in High School one senior's father had promised him a new car if he graduated. Spring of '64 came and it looked like the father was going to have to make good on the deal. When he tried to order a '64 impala with a 409 he was told thaat it was too late because they were already accepting orders for the '65s. His boy told him he wanted a 2dr with the big engine (thinking 409) and he was disappointed when he got a Biscane 2dr sedan with a 396. He was a high school graduate and he knew that 409 was bigger than 396. GPster

Similar thing happened to a high school friend of mine.  I guess the year was '66.  He was too late when he tried to order a 350 HP Nova and had to settle for a 427/4 spd Biscayne.  That car was quite a ride.

Lee
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