“One owner car all original 12,800 original miles car in perfect condition,” proclaims the seller of this 1967 Chevrolet Caprice. Hmm, only 12,800 miles, heh? Well, if that’s the case, this is quite the find, courtesy of Mitchell G. The proof is in the pudding, as it is said; is there any proof here (or pudding for that matter)? Let’s do a deep dive and find out. Lake-In-The-Hills, Illinois is where you’ll find this top drawer Chevrolet model, and it’s available here on eBay for a BIN price of $50,000 (yikes!) There is a make-an-offer option available too.
Exisistentially speaking, there’s nothing rare about a 1967 Chevrolet Caprice hardtop – this example is one of only 124K knocked out in ’67 – excluding station wagons. Yes, these are common cars; all ’67 Chevrolet B-bodies are rather common cars, with the exception of the SS 427. Offered in three body styles, a two or four-door hardtop, and a faux-wood paneled station wagon, the Caprice wasn’t much different from the mega-selling Impala. It was smaller things like trim, wheel covers, upholstery materials/patterns, and a mandatory V8 engine that set the two models apart. Agreed, this hardtop’s Ermine White lacquer finish and chrome are still strong, there’s no sign of rust and the overall exterior condition exhibits no indication of even minor crash damage.
Speaking of that mandatory V8, in this case, it’s the entry-level 195 gross HP, 283 CI V8, and it’s attached to a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. This version of Chevrolet’s legendary small block V8 is about as reliable as they come, and will adequately move this 3,900 lb. car, though something larger would be preferred. While the seller doesn’t elaborate on this Chevy’s running and driving characteristics, he does claim, “car in perfect condition everything looks brand.” What’s your thought on that engine compartment? It doesn’t look brand new to my eyes, and it makes me question the mileage claim.
The upholstery is a vinyl and cloth mashup finished in a shade known as “plum” and it is clearly showing some wear. That said, the rest of the interior environment, what can be seen of it, and the instrument panel in particular, are exceptionally clean for a 58-year-old car. This is an A/C equipped Caprice, but nothing is said regarding its functionality.
The seller refers to this Caprice as a “Collector’s Special,” but I would disagree with that description. I’ve owned a bunch of these ’65-’70 Chevrolet B-body cars (and still own one), and with minor exceptions, their “collectibility” is limited. They’re still very common today, though a 12K mile example, if that’s truly the case, would be exceptional. And there’s the rub, there’s no documentation authenticating the mileage claim. Oh, and a $50 large ask? Not in this world…talk among yourselves.
The only way that car is worth $50k is if there’s 2,000 twenties in the trunk.
The seller has 3 others 67 4 doors for sale that have similarly delusional prices attached.
The price on this car makes 68-70 Chargers and 356 Porsche’s seem reasonable.
Steve R
I have never seen a ’60’s era Detroit car that had failing seat covers in just 12K miles. Engine compartment looks like it has been used more than 12K miles as well. Still a cool ride but the price is out of realism.
Actually, not “cool” at all, lol.
It is hard to imagine so much wear on the front seat with only 12,000 miles, or the amount of rust in the door sills. Much more consistent with 121,000 miles.
Very nice Caprice but the price is too high.The engine compartment is ok but not for 12k miles.
Very nice Caprice but the price is too high.The engine compartment is ok but not for 12k miles. Would need to see documentaion and more info and more detailed pictures of the under side.
If you go to the ebay ad, linked above, there’s underside pictures. Shocks were replaced, the rear end cover is wet, and looks just as dirty as the engine. I don’t buy the 12k original miles for a second. The original spare is in the trunk, and looks quite worn. In 12,000 miles, was the spare used for most of that? The only nice option is the factory A/C, the 283 w/powerglide will be boring. Although the body is very nice, he is dreaming, and trying to fool someone. Buyer beware.
Ummm, no.
Nuf-sed
I don’t know what this car is worth, but it’s not worth $50,000. My guess is $15,000 maybe.
$15,000??? Yeah, you’re still dreaming…try MAYBE $5K and that is IF you can find anyone that even wants it, lol!!!
ahhmm, no MB, its not a Civic, or some thin skinned import POS.
hey peanuts :
its a 67 Caprice 4dht in excellent condition.
Despite what the write up says, it IS a rare find, especially in hard top, AC, etc.
Lets not devalue one of the most beautiful designs ever. A 67 Chevy Caprice/Impala almost as well built and sexy as they come.
All US made, complete.
It is easily worth over 20k.
The owner probably believes the miles are that low, hence the price tag.
They come down, its gonna take the right person, the right attitude..
clearly no-one in this ‘gallery’.
What, despite fact? 124,500 Caprice hardtops in ’67 isn’t rare. Take it further, 1.2 M full-size Chevy (B-bodies) in ’67, these are not rare cars. Equipped with an entry level 283 CI V8 engine and a two-speed automatic (that should have made a market exit two or three years earlier), is not rare.
Yes, it may be worth $20K, on a good day, but what the heck, that’s only a 150% gap. Better have lots of $$$ to go with that right attitude.
JO
You all think 50k for this Caprice is bad, click their other items for sale and have a look at the asking price of the crusty four door ’67 Impala they have for sale. Irrational or on some seriously out of this world dope…
Not even a 427 Caprice coupe is worth $50K.
Remove one decimal from the price, and add it to the mileage. erase the references to an “LS”, and we’d be approaching reality.
I think the seller fudged a zero – they meant to put $500,000.00
Another (IKWIG) “I know what I got” moment.
“…everything looks brand ” (new). These looked pretty beat up and worn when brand new, I guess?
I just bought a 65 Caprice (technically Impala) a couple weeks ago that is much cleaner, one 90-year old owner and $107k miles for less than half of this price. Same specs but much more reasonable and cleaner.
Nice looking exampl of a ’67-70 B Body. But $50K? Dream on.
$50k? Nope.
Bwaaaaahaaaaahaaahaaa!!!
I fantasize about winning the lottery…………..kinda like this guy.
For 50 large you could amuse me and put a set of matching tires on it?
I find only these rare “Plum” seats of any nostalgic collectability here.
lol !
Awe, don’t be so tough guys. We all know you have to get to the first 12k original miles to go past that. 12,000 original miles just mean they weren’t “fake miles” and leads the way to 112k, 212k, 312k miles and so on. Don’t you think that’s what the seller meant? And the $50k price tag, well sure, who wouldn’t want to set the price a little over book for some negotiating room?
Add a 1 in front of that 12,000. It may have been a gently used car but it’s been around the clock. Engine compartment, trunk, rust on the bottom of the doors, front seat, all scream 112,000. Maybe $8000.
My first car was a 67 Imp 4 door 283, PG. It was loaded, power bench seat, A/C, tilt wheel, a really nice ride even if it did have too many doors. This is a nice car but another example of how TV auctions have ruined the car hobby.
Priced for eternal ownership.
I want whatever the seller is on…
The mileage and price are obviously typos.
My 65 Impala with 200,000 miles looks better than this 112,000 tired old Chevy. Pass.
The asking price for this car is supernatural
nice :)
i was wondering who was gonna mention Supernatural, and yes, a good reason this has value. Like a 69 Charger.
If no one else caught your reference I did. Lol. 👍
I agree with the others here. I particularly like the 1967 Caprice, and a 283 automatic is fine with me. But this car, in this condition, is a $6,700 vehicle, all day long. It is worn. It is faded. The claimed mileage is a cruel joke. It’s a nice old Chevy which has survived relatively well: nothing more. No $50,000 common car should be needing work — but this one sure does. Use it the way it is, and it’s essentially a “beater” driver, nothing much better. My 1989 Grand Marquis looks a lot better than this, especially in the interior, and it has 390,000+ miles! By the way, the four doors ADD to this car’s appeal, for me. But I STILL don’t want it. Find one like it in a more appealing colour, all original, NEVER SMOKED IN, with less than 50K documented miles, and looking virtually “new”, inside and out and underneath; and even then we’d be talking $15-18K, and not any flaming $50K! Some 1973 very hard rock group on Columbia records in 1973 had an awful screamy hit record called “Dream On” (I know this, because my kids listened to it and I put ear-plugs in). That’s my message to this seller: DREAM ON, Buddy!
That would be Aerosmith x 4
Harrison Reed:
I’m not sure what you’re doing when you post comments but everyone of yours, every time, turns up in triplicate or quadruplicate and then I have to go in and delete the extras.
Hit the enter key ONCE. If it doesn’t post immediately, just wait it out, it will turn up; our server runs slow at certain times.
Thank you,
JO
It could very well have 12,000 “original” miles but I’m just wondering how many “unoriginal” miles it has.
50k wearing snow tires sporting rust on the pass side fender under the flags. dirty as sin and no big block oh and a 4dr maybe 7500 and that may be a stretch. ask in 1 hand and well you know what the other hand will get.
Another “expert” classic car seller. The only thing missing here is the Caprice sitting on a rented car trailer. The asking price is so ridiculous I doubt he gets anyone to bite, unless they want to laugh in his face. As far as this type of idiocy ruining the classic car market…yes, it is annoying, but have any of you Barn Find readers perused the website “Bring a Trailer” lately? There is plenty of stupidity going on there. I don’t know where folks are coming up with the exorbitant amounts of money to buy classic cars these days, or why they are paying overblown prices, but it is more common now than ever.
To your point JWK, Bring-a-Trailer and Barn Finds just report the news, we don’t write it. Actually, eBay, Autotrader, craigslist, pick your medium, simply feature the ads – they’re not telling people what or how to price. There are too many Johnny-Come-Latelys to the old car biz that are alchemists – they think they have gold when all they really have is lead – or rust.
The marketplace will ultimately dictate price. Yeah, some fools will get taken, but most people who understand this, those that comment here or on Bring-a-Trailer know what’s what and won’t get duped. I don’t understand the umbrage that some have over ridiculous pricing – no one’s obligated to pay or negotiate on an absurdly over-priced car that realistically, has little market value – just enjoy the show. And for those that get offended by outsized pricing, just skip over those posts and go to the next one. It’s kinda like TV, there is an on/off switch.
JO
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Thx,
JO
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