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 The Impala name had been replaced by a variety of iterations of the Caprice, with the Caprice Classic being the… more»
Caprice Classic
May 15, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Road Trip Ready: 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
In the wake of changing dynamics in the gasoline supply chain, U.S. automakers began the process of downsizing some of their cars in the late 1970s. One of the first was the full-size Chevrolets which got smaller and lighter… more»
Apr 19, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Daily Driver: 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
In the 1970s, U.S.-made cars started going on diets. The Mustang “pony car” became the Mustang II sub-compact in 1974. The GM full-size cars shrank in 1977, followed by their intermediates in 1978. The big Chevrolets, for example, lost… more»
Aug 18, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon
This 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon is a vehicle that leaves me torn. That isn’t because there is anything wrong, but I struggle to determine its greatest attribute for potential buyers. I wonder whether its spotless presentation is… more»
Jun 13, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon
With a few notable exceptions, classic station wagons aren’t renowned for possessing muscle credentials. Their creators envisaged them as reliable family transport, and most served in that role perfectly. However, this 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon is a cut… more»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Confused Seller? 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible
It isn’t unusual for a classic car to cause its owner some confusion. However, they usually sort the issue before placing the vehicle on the market. That doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic… more»
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
When Smaller Is Bigger: 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
In the wake of the OPEC oil embargo of 1973, U.S. automakers began downsizing their mid-size and full-size cars to be more fuel-efficient. For the Chevrolet Impala and Classic, their turn came in 1977 when the cars got bigger… more»
