1959 CHEVROLET Biscayne- Oakland, CA

This old B Body is still a daily driver, a testament to how well engineered those old cars were. No one held onto their cars for more than 3 to 5 years back then, but the cars were capable of providing many more years of service. Back in the day, a new car was a status symbol with yearly style changes spurring new car sales. Nowadays we see the same mentality applied to constant software and technology upgrades that prompt computer buyers to constantly revamp their equipment.

The "V" on the nose indicates the presence of a 283 V-8 engine. The addition of the crossed flags emblem would mean the 348 was installed. The 348 was later enlarged into the legendary 409, but that's getting ahead of this story. 1959 was the first year for the shared platform called the B body. Pontiac, Olds and Buick all used the same chassis for their full sized cars which saved money. This model is likely a Biscayne because the trim only extends partway down the length of the car. The upscale Bel Air and Impala had full length trim.