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1969 Chevrolet Biscayne 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat (Brookwood)

Economy-focused Brookwood wagon with six-cylinder for maximum fuel efficiency
153369F055680
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat (Brookwood)
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Biscayne

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5336 Biscayne
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code F Flint, MI
Serial Number 055680 Unit #055680

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBiscayne
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat (Brookwood)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-barrel
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Rated HP36.04
Horsepower155@4200
Main Bearings7
Torque235@1600
Displacement250
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron

Dimensions

Production68700
Weight4003
Width79.8
Height55.9
Length217
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Wheelbase119

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire Size8.55 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Can-Am White, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, These are standard Chevrolet colors, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$3047.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/23

Body

Doors4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.