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 1975 Caprice Convertible. Dressed in dark green with a nice
tan convertible top, a rebuilt engine with a mere 6000 miles on it,
loaded with power options such as power windows, power locks, AC,
plus more, and the final year for the convertible option. Lots of
paperwork is included with the purchase such as the original window
sticker, dealership brochure and original bill of sale.
Exterior
A tan canvas convertible top with a glass rear window covers the
top and presents with minor staining and soiling but no tears. With
the push of a switch the top moves up and down with ease. Dark
Green Metallic body panels being a respray of the original color
presents well with only minor inclusions and chips. A revised for
1975 grille is topped by a long flat hood and shows with very nice
chrome trimmings. This grille is flanked on both sides by dual
slightly swept back headlights and below a shiny chrome bumper
follows suit with the ends also sweeping toward the rear. 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
Dark Saddle 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 we see
dual rarely seen Dark Saddle sport cloth bench seats, a split
version upfront and a full rear bench floating in a sea of slightly
stained gold carpeting in good condition. The driver's lower
cushion has a significant tear and is exposing the foam padding
below. A saddle dash fronts the passengers and shows clean saddle
padded vinyl and some more wood applique panels. Gauges and warning
lights are all clean and working. An AutoGauge tachometer has been
added to the column to monitor rpm's. The factory AM/FM stereo is
in its correct location and below the dash in a consolette we see a
Sony AM/FM/CD player and a trio of Stewart Warner gauges.
Drivetrain
A 454ci V8, which has the correct build time and stamping code to
be original to the car but due to no vin stamping on the block so
we cannot confirm numbers matching, sits in the cavernous engine
bay. The engine was rebuilt in the late 1990's and has logged
approximately 6,000 miles. It has a single 4-barrel carburetor on
top and aluminum intake manifold along with chrome valve covers and
air cleaner assembly. A number matching TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission is behind the engine. Also noted is a 10-bolt 2.73
Positraction rear axle.
Undercarriage
Overall nice with undercoating and just slight areas of minor
surface rust, but we do note a previous repair at the front of the
drivers floor pan and a small spot of invasive rust on the
passengers front pan. All else is looking just great and we see
headers and dual Flowmaster 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
This car fired right up and took right off when we flipped into the
D position. It shifted smoothly and the 4-barrel gives it a kick
even though this car is big. The exhaust note was very akin to a
muscle car thanks to the headers and Flowmasters. Steering was
smooth, and it is a nice cruiser with all options functioning well
during our drive.
There is something about a full-sized drop top car that presents
nicely, it just looks like additional class. The Dark Saddle
accenting, wire wheel covers, and power top don't hurt the image
either. This car is a turnkey and have fun car, as it is ready to
go. A few faults, but certainly nothing to make it a game changer.
So, stop in and indulge yourself while still being sensible!
VIN DECODE
1N67Y5Y148777
1-Chevrolet
N-Caprice
67-2 Door Convertible
Y-454ci V8 4bbl LS4 215hp
5-1975
Y-Wilmington, DE Assy Plant
148777-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 75 1BN67-1975 Caprice Convertible
BDY Y079589-Wilmington Body #
TR 63R-Dark Saddle Sport Cloth
PNT 49L 19R-Dark Green Metallic, Black Top
11A-1st Week November Build
C60-Air Conditioning
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.
