In 1958, Chevrolet updated its model names, using proper names across the board. The replacement for the 150 was the Delray, a name that was formerly used on a fancy 210. The latter model became the Biscayne. Move up one and you’d have the Bel Air, which had existed for several years already. And a special-edition Bel Air—a name that would eventually become a million-seller—was the Impala. Go-fast types eschewed the style of the Impala and gravitated to the Delray, then added a fuel-injected 283 or the new big-block 348. This 1958 Chevrolet Delray two-door sedan listed on AutoHunter wears this attitude well. It’s powered by a rebuilt Super Turbo-Thrust 348 big-block backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in black over a black/teal/white vinyl and cloth interior, this Bow Tie comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
The original Silver Blue and Snowcrest White paint combination has been replaced by monotone black. Other exterior features include dual chrome side mirrors and chrome side trim. A set of 15-inch Cragar S/S wheels is wrapped in 215/75 Provider Entrada radials.
Vinyl and cloth seats in black/teal/white decorate the interior. Other interior features include a split-bench front seat, floor-mounted transmission shifter, lockable glove box, black steering wheel, and aftermarket stereo with AM/FM and cassette player.
Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer with gauges for the coolant temperature and fuel. Auxiliary gauges include a column-mounted tachometer and a cluster for oil pressure, temperature, and amperage mounted underneath the dashboard. The odometer currently reads 64,243, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The 348 was available in many states of tune, with this one being a Super Turbo-Thrust V8 with 280 horsepower thanks to three two-barrel carburetors and 9.5:1 compression. Backing the big-block is a four-speed Muncie manual transmission. The generator has been converted to an alternator, and a dual master cylinder has been installed.
The undercarriage features upgraded power front disc brakes and a dual exhaust system with Thrush mufflers.
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedan is a nice way to cruise in vintage style, as it features several upgrades that make going to a show (or looking for a potential victim) much more safe and reliable. Get on the ball, though, as the auction for this 1950s Bow Tie ends on Monday, April 28, 2025, at noon (PDT).
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