Classic Chevy’s – The 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne and Delray Series

The 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne and Delray series were new for 1958 with Chevrolet offering elegance and luxury far beyond its price class! Both cars had that glamorous sports car look that were new on all 1958 Chevrolet sedans like the Delray and newly named Biscayne.

First produced in 1958 by General Motors the Chevrolet Biscayne was a mid priced car that in 1955, 1956 and 1957 was called the Two-Ten. Only two door and four door 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne sedans were produced. The 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne offered dual road lights, gull-wing fashioned rear fenders and new thin line pillar styling just like the more expensive Bel Air Impala and Bel Air models. There was no compromise with roominess with wide doors for easy in and out. Biscayne interiors had bright basket weaves and leather grain vinyl in shades that matched exterior color. The last Biscayne was produced in 1972.

The Delray was also a mid priced car in 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1957. Called the Two-Ten Delray Club Coupe, the Delray was just a higher priced Two-Ten two door sedan with upgraded interiors. The 1958 Chevrolet Delray was Chevy’s budget priced series for 1958 and for the first time the Delray name appeared in Chevy script along the quarter panels. One 1958 Chevrolet magazine ad stated – “Like going places in high style at low cost? Look no farther than the four door Delray.” Along with the four door sedan the 1958 Chevrolet Delray was offered in a two door sedan and two door utility sedan. The two door utility sedan was a business man’s coupe without a back seat for extra storage of products that were carried by traveling salesmen. 1958 was the last year for the Chevrolet Delray. The Chevrolet Biscayne took over as the budget priced series in 1959 when the Chevrolet Impala was elevated to top of the line status and the Chevrolet Bel Air became Chevy’s mid-priced car.

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