Vehicle Description
1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham 4 Door 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 4 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 20oz carpeting.
For consignment, a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham, with a
title verified 59,281 actual miles. This may be how you rolled in
1989 or knew someone who did. Maybe it was your uncle or
grandfather, loyal to the GM crest, and moving from Caprice to
Caprice about every 10 years. This is a time when most cars were
still square and handsome and lofty. Get comfortable, it's really
your only option.
Exterior
Correct Medium Gray Metallic covers all the large straight steel
panels of this car. Nice trimmings all around in stainless steel
remain shiny and include the grille, front bumper, wheel well
molding, wide rocker trim, window surrounds and handles. Composite
headlights were still fairly new to the world and gave the car a
more modern look. 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. Four doors, a large trunk, correct badging, and
longhood and this would be the last year before it was replaced by
a more rounded aero design. Wire wheel covers 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.Incredibly well kept, the only imperfection we find on the
exterior is some scratching on the rocker panel trim, as if someone
took a wire brush to it.
Interior
Perfectly preserved gray 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. All four doors are in wonderful
shape. For the very clean dash front more wood applique, gray
panels and behind plastic clear covering the instrumentation with
the pure 80's font, 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. On the plush gray
carpeting sits a stitched velour 55/45 split bench in front,
heavily stuffed with a larger pulldown armrest in the center, and
in back a full comfortable bench in the same material. Above is a
foam formed headliner covered in gray fleece and all is well and
very clean for this interior.
Drivetrain
Under the insulated hood resides a 305ci V8 complete with EFI and a
200R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission with a 10 bolt 2.73
rear axle all factory correct and all very clean and mechanically
sound. Power brakes are onboard with front discs and rear
drums.
Undercarriage
Underneath we note surface rust on some heavy metal including the
driveshaft, suspension components, and axle, but the remainder is
remarkably clean. Suspension consists of coil springs upfront and a
4 link with coil springs on back. A single exhaust travels through
a stock style muffler before exiting underneath without fanfare and
after some corrugated turns in the tailpipe.
Drive-Ability
A like-new car experience right out of the time machine from 1989.
With a turn of the key the engine fired right up and idled
silently. It took off and drove like a dream, smooth tracking, soft
turns, and a Lazy-Boy like level of comfort. With the exception of
the power locks, all functions worked in this surviving American
commuter. 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.
You nearly cannot go wrong with this one, likely a "driven to
Church on Sundays" car and probably not at high speed! Excellent
overall condition, and well cared for by the long time one owner.
The roads were literally flooded with Caprices and their handsome
profile still piques interest today, like a graying fashion model
with classic lines and piercing eyes. This one brings back some
good times.
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
BU-Caprice Brougham
5-4 Door Sedan
1-Manual Belts
E-5.0L V8
7-Check Digit
K-1989
A-Atlanta, GA Assy Plant
150410-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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