Vehicle Description
1990 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham Sedan
There are differing accounts of the origin of the Caprice name. One
states that it was coined by Bob Lund, Chevrolet's General Sales
Manager, after a classy restaurant he frequented in New York City.
Another says the car was named after Caprice Chapman, the daughter
of auto executive James P. Chapman. A new Brougham four-door sedan
joined the model line-up. Brougham models featured a 55/45 front
seat with armrest, and a new "pillow design" with velour fabrics.
Broughams featured woodgrain applique on its dash fascia, a dome
map light, front-door courtesy lights and 20 oz carpeting. Power
window controls for all models moved from the door panel to the
armrest for improved ergonomics.
For consignment, a 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham, which
was a 1 owner car until this year when our consignor purchased it
in its unmolested 79,104 title verified original mile, window
sticker retaining form. This example has F41 sport suspension, some
servicing to the power windows, power locks as well as the AC
system, and has an original interior. A beautiful example, straight
and true and in square and rectangle form.
Exterior
Correct Medium Gray Metallic covers all the large straight steel
panels of this car. Some orange peel can be seen, along with a
small bubbling however it's minimal. Nice trimmings all around in
stainless steel remain shiny and include the grille, front bumper,
wheel well molding, wide rocker trimmings, window surrounds and
handles. On top is a gray padded landau vinyl padded top complete
with the Brougham badge and fleur-de-lis insignia badge within the
padding on the C pillar. Nicely squared off long lines make up the
design of this example and these remain very straight and rust
free. 4 doors, a large trunk, correct badging, and long longhood
and this would be the last year before it was replaced by a more
rounded euro smaller aero design. Maybe the last of the Mohicans?
Wire wheels cover with thin white wall tires in 15-inch format
keptthis Caprice grounded and looking good. Wonderfully straight,
wonderfully gray, and wonderfully luxurious as one could get short
of a Cadillac, but at a fraction of the cost.
Interior
Perfectly preserved bray fuzzy velour is covering the door uppers,
which are loaded with conveniences like wood veneer, molded sharped
off panels and bump outs to those the actuators, toggles and
joysticks which operate the conveniences. For the very clean dash
front more wood applique, gray panels and behind plastic clear
covering the instrumentation with the optional gauge package are
all lined up in front of the driver. The factory wheel fronts this
clean dash and presents in gray as well. In the center is the
"climate center" as well as the factory AM/FM/Cassette radio with
an equalizer built in. Recently shampooed gray carpeting covers the
floors on which float multi paneled overstuffed buckets in front, a
larger armrest in the center, and in back a full comfortable bench.
Above is a tight fuzzy broadcloth gray headliner and all is well
and very clean for this interior.
Drivetrain
Under the insulated hood resides a 5.0 Liter V8 complete with EFI
and a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, (200R4 type), with
a 10 bolt 3.08 rear axle all factory correct and all very clean and
mechanically sound. This rear axle is a Performance option add-on
as per the window sticker.
Undercarriage
Underneath we note some slight surface rust on various parts and
the usual suspects, but all unremarkable as to any structural
issues. Road dirt and patina are here as well and we note this car
is equipped with the F41 sport suspension which is independent coil
springs upfront and a 4 link with coil springs on back. Power front
disc braking and power rear drum braking is seen and a clean rust
free stock exhaust is on and proudly displayed throughout the
undercarriage.
Drive-Ability
A like new car experience right out of the time machine from 1990.
With a turn of the key the engine fired right up and idled
silently. It took off and drove like a dream. Noted the power
windows worked flawlessly as did the power locks and a cold AC
which was recently upgraded was experienced. A good solid
driver.
You nearly cannot go wrong with this one, and as I see it this
example was a "driven to Church on Sundays car and it was not at
high speed!" Excellent overall condition, and well cared for by the
long time one owner.
1G1BU54E2LA102892
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
BU-Caprice Classic Brougham
5-4 Door Sedan
4-Manual Belts
E-5.0L V8
2-Check Digit
L-1990
A-Atlanta, GA Assy Plant
150778-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
