Vehicle Description
1975 Chevrolet Caprice Convertible
The Caprice name was coined by Bob Lund (Chevrolet's General Sales
Manager) after a classy restaurant he frequented in New York City.
Others say the car was named after Caprice Chapman, daughter of
auto executive and influential Indy-car official James P.
Chapman.
For consignment gracing our halls here at Classic Auto Mall we have
a '75 Caprice convertible. Dressed in triple white, it presents
with low (61,459) original miles, is clean and well kept, and has
been in the same family since 1985.
Exterior
White as the driven snow a White canvas convertible top with a
glass rear window covers the top. With the push of a switch the top
moves up and down with ease. White body panels with some previous
repairs for rust are noted, and it appears as the rust is
returning, with paint flaking off and what was repainted is a
different white than the original respray. A long hood fronted by a
grille with chrome that also shows some dulling and rust in minor
form but seen throughout the chrome and badging. The long trunk
culminates at the back with triple taillights, and dual chrome
tipped exhaust sticking out below. Wire wheel covers in very nice
shape cover wheel on all 4 corners.
Interior
Whiter with stitched vinyl uppers and plastic lowers and just a
hint of wood applique for the door panels. These house the power
lock switches, power windows, and a remote toggle for the driver's
side mirror. Turning our attention to the passenger area, dual
white benches, a split version upfront and a full rear bench, float
in a sea of red carpeting in good condition. Accenting the seats
are red seat belts for all passengers. A red dash fronts the
passengers and shows clean red padded vinyl, and some more wood
applique panels. Gauges and warning lights are all clean and
working. Noted A/C and heat are in-operable. A few faults in the
red where something in a past life was stuck on then when it was
removed it took some of the top coating of the vinyl off.
Drivetrain
A 454ci V8 which has the correct build time to be original to the
car, but due to no vin stamping on the block so we cannot confirm
numbers matching. The engine appears in unrestored condition and
has plenty of patina, and some overall dirt. A single 4-barrel
carburetor is on top, and a numbers matching TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission is behind the engine. Also noted is a
10-bolt rear.
Undercarriage
Very clean with nice undercoating and just slight areas of minor
surface rust. The gas tank looks like new as does the dual exhaust.
We see independent coil springs upfront, and 4 link with coil
springs on the rear. Power disc brakes for the front and power
drums for the rear. Overall nice and clean underneath.
Drive-Ability
Starts right up and took right off when we flipped into the D
position. Shifted smoothly, and the 4-barrel gives it a kick even
though this car is big. Steering was smooth, and it is a nice
cruiser.
There is something about a white car that presents nicely, it just
looks like additional class. The red accenting, wire wheel covers,
and power top don't hurt the image either. This car is a turn key
and a have fun car, as it is ready to go. A few faults, but
certainly nothing to make it a game changer. I'll have mine in
white!
VIN Decode
1N67Y5Y137147
1-Chevrolet
N-Caprice Classic
67-Convertible
Y-454ci V8 4bbl 215hp
5-1975
Y-Wilmington, DE Assy Plant
137147-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST 75 1BN67-1975 Caprice Classic Convertible
BDY Y0396288-Wilmington Body #
TR 07W A52-White Bench Seat
PNT 11l,11R-White W/ White Top
10C-3rd Week October Build
C60-Air Conditioning
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.