Vehicle Description
1993 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4 Door Sedan
"Love it or hate it, you can't deny that the new Caprice Classic
makes eyeballs pop. Its shape marks a brave departure from the
boxy, staid lines of Chevys previously baked in GM's big car mold.
No stale air of same-o, same-o around this predator. No, the air
almost crackles within Chevy's tech center. It's electric with
debate: will the latest king size Caprice be found largely
capricious, unexpectedly capable, or truly classic?" Car and
Driver, Aug. 1990 on the release of the new 1991 Caprice
Classic
For consignment, a 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Classic with a title
verified 116,080 actual miles, owned by our consignor since 2005
when this puppy had just 58,000 miles and since then, has enjoyed
oil changes every 2,500 miles. It's a garage kept, adult owned
example of a once common car of which Chevrolet produced nearly
100,000 in 1993.
Exterior
Original paint graces this big car and it's known as Purple Pearl,
but it's nothing like Mopar's Plum Crazy, in fact it has more gray
tones to it and thus presents much more pedestrian. For a car that
had been traditionally square, the '93 is replete with rounded
edges, a tall egg shaped cabin, and body colored bumper covers.
What remains however is a formidable fascia, a wide grille, flanked
here with composite headlights in front of an enormous hood that
slopes slightly in front of a raked windshield, likely
outperforming its predecessor by bounds in the wind tunnel. Out
back, flush oval tail lights also act as the terminus for the large
panel of the trunk lid and a fixed rear quarter window extends the
greenhouse as silver trim and a pinstripe add more visual interest
to the profile. 15-inch wheels carry 215/75R15 tires and side sport
mirrors are color keyed to the body. Imperfections include some
scuffs, discoloration in the bumper fillers, and some blemishes in
the silver molding.
Interior
Burgundy appears in different shades and materials on the door
panels where a velour like insert tops the vinyl coated armrest
over a dark red carpeted low while faux burlwood trims the
switchgear panels, and all four doors are in very good condition.
The classic split bench in maroon velour shows only a slight patina
on the driver's side but in great shape everywhere else, including
the massive back bench. The steering wheel fronts more faux
burlwood on an expansive dashboard that houses a wide horizontal
speedometer flanked by idiot lights and vertical gauges for gas and
water temperature. To the right, a Delco AM/FM/Cassette radio is
over a simple A/C panel that is deemed the "climate control
center". Plush burgundy carpet below is in fine shape and the
padded velour headliner above also lacks notable damage or age.
Golfing or going on a long trip? The gargantuan trunk will
accommodate and do so dressed in gray flannel panels that finish
the space cleanly.
Drivetrain
Under the large hood is a driver quality, clean 5.0 liter V8, fuel
injected and backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
sending power to the 10 bolt axle out back. Power brakes do the
stopping and slowing job with discs in front and drums in the
back.
Undercarriage
For age and mileage, the underside is evidence of a car well cared
for and at the very least, garaged. Typical surface rust exits and
there's residual oil film on the front pans while some leakage is
noted by the rear pinion seal. But no major rust anywhere nor dirt
build up. The single exhaust enters a stock style muffler and
finally finds its way out at the right rear. Suspension consists of
coil springs in front and a 4 link with coil springs in the
rear.
Drive-Ability
There's room to stretch out in this Caprice and if you're a child
of the 90's, this will bring back some memories for sure! The V8
comes to life without issue and we roll this modern land yacht onto
the test loop where it performs well considering it weighs almost
4,000 pounds and is producing less than 200 horsepower. A true
cruiser, this car tracks straight and the 75 series tires absorb
any kind of road imperfection and turn-in, as expected, is a bit
lofty. We note the left rear power window is not working, but all
other functions work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
Though named "classic" Chevrolet had no intention of creating a
classic car in the mass produced Caprice. But time renders common
commuter cars classic when they disappear from the landscape, as
the Caprice has. They were used, and used up, as commuter cars are,
so finding a survivor in great shape is a bit like a needle in a
haystack. This smooth cruiser is ready for a new chapter of life
and stands as a running representative of a bygone era, even if the
90's seem like yesterday!
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
BL-Caprice Classic
5-4 Door Sedan
3-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
E-5.0L L03 V8
9-Check Digit
P-1993
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
142044-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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