"Just because Biscayne is our lowest priced, bet you thought it might look a little bit frumpy. Well, look again and ask yourself how we can do it for this kind of money. Or, for that matter, why no one else does it for this kind of money."
In matte blue color, this Chevy Biscayne from Santa Clara might get lost in the shuffle elsewhere, but on the Cuban car market this car holds immense value, just because it is less vintage than any regular cacharro.
When new in 1969, the Chevrolet was good looking, but didn't stand out in any other way. It was plainly a very average car. The shift towards sportiness and flamboyant styling that had characterized GM's budget brand in the 1950s, was long forgotten, and replaced by stuffy characteristics such as reliability, low upkeep and a cushiony ride. Somehow, the roomy, comfortable Chevy was the period equivalent of today's Toyota Camry. Well, in case you’re wondering: we'd still rather take the Chevy...
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Haha, yes, I'd prefer the Biscayne as well! The Toyota is amazingly reliable, but those '69s were excellent vehicles. Could this have been original to the island as a diplomat's car? It looks like it has had the "Cuba treatment" of improvising repairs, parts, etc. I just discovered this site yesterday, and love the posts! I love countries that imported a ecclectic mix of vehicles and has a very unique population of automobiles. Many thanks for sharing these photos and descriptions!
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