From the early 1970s, General Motors had begun getting out of the convertible business. Growing safety concerns had put a dent in their sales. For example, when the mid-size Chevelle was redesigned in 1973, no drop-top would be included…. more»
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Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Numbers-Matching 396! 1965 Chevrolet Caprice
1965 was a special time for Chevrolet, as this was the year the company began offering its Caprice. The debut car was introduced as a mid-year model in 1965 as a luxury trim package for the 4-door Impala, a… more»
Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Just Two Owners! 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was Chevy’s answer to Ford’s LTD. Both cars were introduced in 1965 as upgrades to the Impala and Galaxie 500, respectively. The Caprice would be a part of the downsizing of GMs full-size cars in 1977 and… more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
427 V8 Sleeper! 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965 as a combatant against Ford’s new luxury car, the LTD. The Caprice was to the Impala as the LTD was to the Galaxie 500, the same car with more creature comforts and sound… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
42k 1965 Chevrolet Caprice with a 396 and Factory Air
“One of the nicest examples of a first year Caprice I think you’ll find.” Based on the photos, I can’t argue with the seller on that statement. We’ve featured several ’65 Caprices on Barn Finds, but this is one… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
396-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Caprice
1965 was a banner year for Chevrolet in overall sales (2,383,504 cars sold, including 1,617,614 full-size models) and, in my opinion, styling. It also marked the first year Chevrolet strayed out of its lane to test the luxury car… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
Few things in the automotive world are an iron-clad certainty, but if there were one, I’d be willing to stick out my neck and say that we will never again see manufacturers producing new full-size station wagons. There is… more»
Apr 7, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
“Strato” Bucket Seats! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet went uptown with the addition of the Caprice in 1965 as Chevy challenged Ford’s new luxurious Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea of a plush family car appealed to buyers and the Caprice was promoted to series status in… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
396 Turbo-Jet V8! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Ford rolled out the LTD (a luxurious Galaxie 500) in 1965 hyping that the car rode quieter than a Rolls-Royce. Of course, Chevrolet would respond in kind with the Caprice, a gussied-up Impala. The Caprice would go on to… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
396 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
The Chevy Caprice was introduced in mid-1965 as a response to the success Ford was having with its new LTD. Whereas the LTD was a gussied up Galaxie 500, the Caprice was an Impala decked out like a Buick…. more»
Feb 20, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
454 V8 Power! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice debuted as a luxury version of the Impala in mid-1965. This was no doubt in response to the new Ford LTD which was a dressed-up Galaxie. The car proved to be popular and became its own series… more»
Jan 10, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Only 15k Miles?! 1974 Caprice Convertible
The era of the full-sized convertible may have come and gone, but if you enjoy the thought of piling four or more people in a comfortable top-down cruiser, check out this sweet Chevy! The 1974 Caprice Convertible in Mansfield,… more»
Dec 26, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Chicken Coop: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice
This is likely a one-of-a-kind vehicle. A 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, which may have previously been in police service, with a large chicken head and feathers added for promotional purposes. The car is said to be in good running order… more»
Nov 2, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rebuilt 427 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice debuted in mid-1965 as a direct competitor to the new Ford LTD. As the LTD was a gussied-up version of the Galaxie 500, the Caprice was a decked-out Impala. It would continue as Chevrolet’s top-line automobile… more»
Sep 13, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
427 V8 Power! 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was launched by Chevrolet in 1965 as a countermeasure to the successful Ford LTD. As the LTD was largely a fancy Galaxie 500, the same relationship existing between the Caprice and Impala. Both cars would be offered… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate 396 Project
For a time, Chevy would distinguish its line of station wagons by using names different from those of its sedan, hardtop, and convertible counterparts. In 1969, the Kingswood Estate would be the top-line wagon and was trimmed as the… more»
