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The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Chevrolet Caprice page on 24 June 2018, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
First generation (1966–1970)
The Caprice Estate, a new station wagon model with simulated woodgrain exterior trim was the first Chevrolet with such a design since its real woodie wagon was offered in 1954. All wagons included an all-vinyl upholstered two-row bench seat interior with an optional third rear-facing seat for two. The 283 cu in (4.6 L) V8 engine was standard for Caprice models with the 325 hp (242 kW) 396 cu in (6.5 L) "Turbo Jet" V8 optional. It was possible to have Regular Production Option (RPO) L72, a 425-hp big block V8 with solid lifters, special camshaft and carburetor, and 11 to 1 compression. An automatic transmission, power steering, white sidewall tires and a vinyl top (on the hardtops) were extra-cost options, but most were built with them. Additionally, air conditioning, power windows, Cruise-Master speed control, power seats, an automatic headlight dimmer (1965 only) and stereo radios were available.
The 1969 Caprice and other full-sized Chevrolets were restyled with new body lines and front bumpers that wrapped around the grille (again with optional concealed headlamps, for which washers could be added as a new "one year only" option) along with ventless front windows on all models. The 119-inch (3,023 mm) wheelbase, inner bodyshell and framework were carried over from the 1965 model. The station wagon was renamed the Kingswood Estate and continued to use exterior wood grain trim along with the interior trim of the Caprice sedans and coupes. Front seat headrests were now standard equipment to meet federal safety standards and the ignition switch moved from the dashboard to the steering column and also locked the steering wheel when the key was removed. This was part of a Federal mandate for the 1970 models, but introduced a year earlier on all General Motors cars except the Corvair.
Second generation (1971–1976)
The Caprice models were renamed to Caprice Classic for the 1973 model year. The Kingswood Estate model with simulated wood-grain body side trim was now named the Caprice Estate. The convertible was moved from the Impala to the Caprice lineup for the first time in 1973.
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1984 Photo ©2018 Bill Crittenden 2018 Woodstock on the Square Benefit Car Show View photo of 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Estate - 4.2MB |
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1984 Photo ©2018 Bill Crittenden 2018 Woodstock on the Square Benefit Car Show View photo of 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Estate - 3.8MB |
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1984 Photo ©2018 Bill Crittenden 2018 Woodstock on the Square Benefit Car Show View photo of 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Estate - 4.3MB |
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1984 Photo ©2018 Bill Crittenden 2018 Woodstock on the Square Benefit Car Show View photo of 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Estate - 3.3MB |
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1984 Photo ©2018 Bill Crittenden 2018 Woodstock on the Square Benefit Car Show View photo of 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Estate - 2.5MB |
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| 19 December 1973 | NHTSA Recall 73V250000 1974 Buick Century, 1974 Buick Electra, 1974 Buick Estate, 1974 Buick LeSabre, 1974 Buick Regal, 1974 Buick Riviera, 1974 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate, 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1974 Chevrolet El Camino, 1974 Chevrolet Impala, 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1974 GMC Sprint, 1974 Oldsmobile 88, 1974 Oldsmobile 98, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville, 1974 Pontiac Catalina, 1974 Pontiac Firebird, 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari, 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville, 1974 Pontiac Le Mans Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
