By 1987, a decade had passed and the platform for the then down-sized full-size Chevrolets was still in use. The Impala name had been replaced by a variety of iterations of the Caprice, with the Caprice Classic being the mid-range model. This ’87 Caprice Classic looks to be in good survivor condition, though the seller appears to be in conflict about the mileage (giving both 60k and 80k readings for the odometer). Located in Edgemoor, North Carolina, this Chevy is available here on craigslist for $7,800 OBO. Another great tip from none other than T.J.!
The third generation of the original rear-wheel drive Caprice was built between 1977 and 1990. And it would continue to sell well, racking up nearly three million copies over the 14 years. The 1987 model year would be the last for the 2-door coupe like the seller’s car, which barely saw 3,100 units. The most common engine used was the 305 cubic inch V8 that produced 140 hp. Although the Caprice wasn’t the giant it had been in the 1970s, that wasn’t a lot of motor to get the job done. Wagons used the Oldsmobile 307 for some reason.
This ’87 Caprice Classic probably has an interesting story, but we don’t know much about it. It’s been garage-kept over the years and presents well with its black (?) paint and burgundy upholstery, neither of which looks to need any attention. The car comes with some maintenance receipts, so that may be able to help fill in the gaps for the past 36 years.
Though the car was produced through the 1990 model year, assemblies ceased at the end of calendar 1989. That gave the Chevy engineers time to rework the manufacturing plant in anticipation of the next iteration of the automobile that would run from 1991-96. Both the third and fourth generations of the Caprice saw a lot of use as fleet vehicles, especially those equipped as police cars. BTW, for this one, the seller is not interested in any trades but can provide delivery although we don’t know with what stipulations.
I didn’t think the 2 door coupe made it to the (mild) facelift, thought it was discontinued in the early 80’s. That’s the one thing I’ve learned today and this is a nice color combo.
It was discontinued after 1982 but reintroduced for 1984. It was discontinued againnperminantlybafter 1987.
Looks to have raised the price after his phone blew up non-stop, as 7800 would have been a steal.
Maybe T.J. asked for a cut!
87 last year of the 2 door, as what i recall they made only 1800
I love this car! My style, V-8 RWD 2-door full sized luxury car. This is the “Last” GM built “large” RWD 2-door V-8 automobile you could buy. All the other models/divisions stopped their RWD in 1985 and went to FWD in 1986. The only way you could get a GM built V-8 RWD 2-door full size vehicle was to buy a truck – starting in 1988. In 1987 though , you could have had this car, the last one. This car represents the “End” of an era – good luck. Nice article.
Love these big 2 door coupès. Buick LeSabre even more handsome. Credit to Dodge, Robert… the 300 line did allow some great RWD cruising for sometime now.
Those srt8 models really bark and snap through the autobox gears. One blew by me on the hwy other day. Really cool 😎
1996 was actually the end of the caprice and buick roadmaster full size V8 RWD cars,some models like the Buick Roadmaster and impala SS were LT1 powered.
Your chronology is almost, but not exactly, correct. “All” of the other GM divisions didn’t leave the B-body platform after 1985. Oldsmobile and Buick replaced the Delta 88 and LeSabre with a new H-body vehicle of the same name for ’86, but Pontiac didn’t replace the Parisienne with the H-body Bonneville until 1987.
By the way – aside from the classics, I’m sick of trucks. Build a nice big car and I’ll buy one!
R eal W heel D rive rather than the modern False wheel Drive you meen.
price is now $11,500
I just tried to open the ad, and it said deleted by author. It must’ve sold. I love these, and this one looks beautiful. I don’t remember seeing many coupes in the later years of that body style.
It’s in great shape,you could make great sleeper out of this car,maybe a 383 stroker or a 406 sbc.400-500hp.leave it like it is on the outside,even the wire wheel covers.
I saw one of these once in a rest area in Georgia and fell in love with it. Soon afterward I found a pristine one locally and bought it for $5000. Put dual exhaust and a set of Corvette rallys on it and it drew attention everywhere. No powerhouse for sure, but classy and comfortable.
I had one and I loved it. The color was called “Sparkling Claret”. Wish I never traded it in.
Perfect for a LS swap.
So rare I’d forgotten it ever existed, and only knew of it in the first place because I was a car brochure collector as a kid and there was one – *one* – picture of the 2 door in the ’87 brochure. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in real life.
I never paid a second thought to these long ago. I bought a clean sedan version in 1999 for 150.00. The cars brakes were metal to metal but otherwise the car was spotless. 87,000 miles then. Today it turned 260 thousand on a 150 mile trip today. These cars are great. Simple, ask for nothing. The biggest expense I did to mine was I had the ac completely updated and overhauled for a summer trip to Florida 4 years ago. Whoever gets this will be happy unless they expect more than the car can deliver. If you drive it normal take care of it, the car will never let you down. Slide into that comfy velour set, set the temp, turn on the tunes, drop the wheel, engage the cruise on 60 and float down the highway.