Vehicle Description
The last of the full-sized GM luxury sedans are noteworthy for a
lot of reasons, and finding a car like this 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
Classic is none too easy today. Sure, plenty of Impala SS models
survived as collector cars, but when was the last time you saw a
Caprice this nice?
This is probably the most desirable of the big Caprice Classics,
mostly because it's a late production car with the open rear wheel
wells. Earlier cars with the pseudo skirts over the rear fenders
never quite looked right, but this full-sized cruiser has great
proportions. The dignified paint certainly helps, and it changes
from blue to gray to green depending on the light. It's mostly
original, suggesting a car that's led an easy life, and while it
does have some signs of use, it looks quite good today. The big
urethane bumper covers in particular are prone to cracking with
age, but these remain in great shape, with the rear bumper having
been repainted at some point but you'd never notice without us
telling you about it. The Caprice got plenty of chrome, too,
including a traditional grille with stand-up hood ornament up
front, a bright rub strip that surrounds the car's perimeter, and
shiny wheel arch moldings. The finishing touch is a simple
pinstripe on the body line just below the windows, adding a bit of
old-fashioned luxury.
Speaking of luxury, this is old school comfort when you open the
door. Big, spacious cloth bucket seats provide all-day comfort and
lots of room to stretch out on road trips. It's no surprise why
these were also a favorite of police departments for many years.
Even the instrument panel is massive, stretching � of the way
across the dashboard. The driver gets a basic set of instruments
that helpfully includes a temperature gauge in addition to the
usual speed and fuel level readings, and everything else is
logically arranged. Almost everything was standard, so you get
powerful A/C, power windows, locks, and seats, cruise control, and
a tilt steering column that was a relatively new addition to the
options list in 1993. Some burled walnut appliques on the dash and
door panels give it a warm, upscale look and as you'd expect, the
back seat is truly massive. It also includes the original
AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit that still sounds decent in the
hushed interior. The trunk is likewise gigantic and includes a few
spare parts as well as a spare tire and jack assembly.
V8 power should be expected in a full-sized luxury car, and this
Caprice uses a 305 cubic inch V8 to provide entertaining
motivation. There's plenty of room under the hood for easy service
access, and as a small block Chevy, it's one of the most reliable
machines on earth. It's quite nicely maintained and 100% stock, so
it runs superbly and never gets fussy, and you'll be pleased to
learn that it was owned by a professional mechanic who kept it in
top condition. It starts easily and idles smoothly with a muted hum
from the exhaust, which features a brand new catalytic converter.
The underside is shockingly clean and with a 700R4 4-speed
automatic transmission, it's a superlative highway cruiser. We'll
also admit that we love the look of those big 215/75/15 Michelin
blackwalls and wire wheel covers, giving it a purposeful look that
works well.
You won't find many full-sized Caprices nicer than this. At this
price, it's probably the most sheetmetal per dollar you'll find
anywhere. Call today!