1969 L72 Biscayne

[markjohnson]

It's pretty neat that the L-72 was an RPO in 1968 and 1969 while it was only available as a special order COPO in Chevelles and Camaros in '69. One of the best street engines ever available. I wonder how heavy one of those stripped-down '69 L-72 Biscaynes really weighed? It was probably not much heavier than a Rat-motored Chevelle loaded up with options.

[William]

There was a cherry, super low-mile Frost Green L72 'bisc in Milwaukee many years ago. Either sold or no longer does shows.

[napa68]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: William</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There was a cherry, super low-mile Frost Green L72 'bisc in Milwaukee many years ago. Either sold or no longer does shows. </div></div>

There is also a black 68 L72 Biscayne original owner in Milwaukee. Friend of a friends Father. Neat car with a killer story. Came from Braeger Chevy when he worked there.

[Keith Tedford]

I'll say amen to Mark's comments on the L72 engine. In about 200K miles ours got one valve spring, oil, filter, belts, a fan clutch, water pump and hoses. It wasn't babied but wasn't totally abused either. In the Chevelle parts book is a chart listing the weights of the various options. Tally up your options and then go to another chart to cross reference which springs to use. You can add a couple of hundred pounds by loading a Chevelle with all the goodies. It would be getting the weight up there with a stripped big car. I don't know how accurate the scales were but our Chevelle weighed 3700 with half a tank of gas.