That doesn't surprise me Tim. Common for GM to offer old engines in the next year models until they have depleted stock. They did the same thing in 1965 with the SS Impalas, offering the 409 until mid January when stock ran out and they started offering the mark4 396 engines afterward.

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1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration