Vehicle Description
Neatly bridging the gap between practicality and performance, this
somewhat unassuming 1971 Chevrolet Caprice sedan is the car you
hoped your dad would buy back in '71. You knew he needed lots of
space for the family, but with 454 cubic inches under the hood, it
was more than just a transportation appliance. Modernized,
upgraded, but not fully "Donk'd", this Caprice is a sweet big body
2-door with all the right looks and a lot of pop under the
hood.
The Caprice took over as the top-of-the-line from the Impala the
generation before, and 1971 marked a complete redesign to kick off
the brand new 2nd generation cars. As a result, this bright Pearl
White sedan has a long, low, sporting look that features bold,
Chrysler-like fuselage styling. Nicely restored to a high-quality
driver standard, this handsome car neatly does double duty as
comfortable and luxurious daily driver and surprisingly potent
muscle car. It was refinished a few years ago with upgraded Pearl
White paint (it was originally code 11 Antique White), although as
a popular car with its owner, it does have some signs of use. The
doors fit well and there are no indications of accident damage, and
you already know the survival rate of sedans like this is quite
low, so you probably won't see another one at local shows. The
chrome and stainless trim is probably original, from the
wrap-around front bumper to the rocker moldings, to the rear bumper
which features the Impala's triple taillights, and it's in good
condition for being more than 45 years old. The rear taillights and
side marker lights have been smoked for a cool look, and that
feature matches nicely with the black vinyl top and lower body
paint, providing a nice contrast to the white finish.
The Caprice's top-of-the-line status is most evident inside, where
you get room for six and big, comfortable seats that could be the
sofas in your grandmother's living room. Actually, it's more
updated than that, with upscale black cotton upholstery that looks
rather handsome and matches the door panels and large dash
perfectly. Options include factory A/C that's been upgraded to cold
R134a refrigerant, a sporty Grant steering wheel mounted on a tilt
column, and a set of four digital auxiliary gauges mounted under
the dash to help monitor the engine's vitals, flanked by a large
tachometer that keeps an eye on the revs. All the soft surfaces are
in very good condition, including the plush carpets below and the
taut headliner above. The gauges cover the basics in a wide, linear
instrument panel that's been backlit by cool blue lighting, and the
stereo system has been upgraded to a Kenwood AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit
neatly installed in the dash. In the back, you get incredible
stretch-out space for plenty of friends, which is perfect for road
trips, plus a gargantuan trunk that includes a 5th spare tire and
wheel combo, so a flat tire will never cramp your style.
The number '454' is magic to Chevy fans, and putting 454 cubic
inches of big block V8 in a full-sized sedan makes some interesting
things happen. With good horsepower and torque, it's potent enough
to surprise other drivers on the street, but it's also smooth and
unobtrusive when you just want to cruise. It happily eats up
hundreds of miles of interstate at a stretch, and at shows, watch
the crowd form when you unveil the bright Chevy Orange engine. It
runs beautifully and looks good in the stylish engine bay, with a
Cadillac-style air cleaner, M/T valve covers, and other accessories
that help maintain the luxury car persona. It's backed by a
heavy-duty TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and 10-bolt rear
end, so the hardware is there, and the upgraded dual exhaust system
with Flowmaster mufflers adds a throaty V8 sound. Flashy chrome REV
wheels look great and are wrapped in 235/70/15 Cooper Cobra
white-letter radials that enhance the sport-luxury car look.
Anything with a 454 is pretty cool, but a luxury car with 2-doors
and that kind of muscle is our kind of fun. Call today!