Unlike most other Chevy Caprice wagons, this one was driven sparingly. With only seventeen thousand miles on the clock, this one is barely broken in. A true survivor of both the era and its intended familial transportation duties, this 1988 Chevy Caprice wagon still presents as new.
The Chevy Caprice wagon’s body is painted in Light Sapphire Blue that retains most of its original luster. It is accented with a dark blue double pinstripe. No nicks, dings, dents, or corrosion can be seen. Chrome bumpers and stainless trim are brilliant. Headlights and taillights both look fresh from the showroom. Painted steel wheels are topped by polished hubcaps and wrapped in radial whitewall tires.
The interior is an attractive light blue velour bench that is miraculously free of any stains. Carpets appear to be in fine nick as well. There is the rearward-facing “carbon monoxide” third seat hidden in the cargo area. This Chevy Caprice wagon is equipped with tilt wheel, cruise control, intermittent wipers, power windows and locks, power tailgate window, power steering, power brakes with front discs, automatic transmission, A/C, and an AM/FM radio. But the pièce de résistance is the two-way tailgate that opens flat like a pickup, or outward like an oversized door.
The engine bay of the Chevy Caprice looks to be quite original and well detailed. The original, numbers-matching 307 V8 is fed by a four-barrel carb and backed by a four-speed automatic transmission. It’s not the hottest drivetrain ever, but that wasn’t the point. It was reliable, it was smooth, and it was quiet. It was the luxo-barge of the suburban mom.
This Chevy Caprice wagon is sold complete with the original owner’s manual and invoice. No, it isn’t a hot rod, performance car, or exotic, but drive this to your next Cars and Coffee, or better yet Radwood, and you will draw a crowd you can’t believe. There is that much nostalgia for these, as so many of us grew up being shuttled about in them. If you weren’t driven around in one, you know someone who was.
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My Dad always drove a caprice classic until they changed to the rounded version of the car. UGLY. They were always a solid car just enough luxury and good runners.
My dad got a new Impala every 2 years as a company car from 1974-1982. I inherited the 1982. I can attest to the “solid car” claim.
Wow! I think the old Caprices were some of the best-riding, comfortable, strong and reliable cars ever made. I’d LOVE to have a new one, or one like this.
I had a 1979 Impala wagon, same body. Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, and Olds all had one where some were a few inches longer. They were a solid built chassis and were big sellers. Ford and GM battled for years for dominance in its market. It was a family buggy.
One of my bucket list cars to own is an ’89-’90 9C1 Caprice.
Ah, Dave Action is going for the police package!! Nice.
My buddy’s folks had a new 1963 Impala wagon. He found out that the wheels on the wagons are a wider reversed rim than the passenger car. Needless to say, it wasn’t long before he swapped the wheels of his 1960 Impala convertible with the the wider wheels unbeknownst to his parents! Those were the days!
The model years ’78 to’ 89 and the ones after those are said to be the absolute best ever 9C1 Police cars until about 1998 after that they went downhill
Nice looking wagon, clean. Will make some one a true family truckster. As the article stated, imagine the looks from today’s youngsters, “What is it?” It’s a blast from the past!
uite a long time ago, a decent level of American families possessed a station cart. Prior to the period of minivans and SUVs, the full-size station cart managed the family transportation grassland. In the event that you are of a specific age, there is a better than reasonable possibility you were transported about in one like this 1988 Chevy Caprice station cart (don’t feel awful – I experienced childhood in one ten years more seasoned than this). The full-size station cart could do everything. It could pull a gaggle of individuals, particularly scowling youngsters who needed to be dropped off a square from school to not be seen by their friends. It could pull astonishing burdens, tow trailers and boats, get a family across town or the nation over. It was the ideal outing vehicle, with space for the entire family and all their gear.
Not at all like most other Chevy Caprice carts, this one was driven sparingly. With just seventeen thousand miles on the clock, this one is scarcely broken in. A genuine overcomer of both the time and its expected familial transportation obligations, this 1988 Chevy Caprice cart actually presents as new.
The Chevy Caprice cart’s body is painted in Light Sapphire Blue that holds the vast majority of its unique radiance. It is emphasized with a dim blue twofold pinstripe. No scratches, dings, imprints, or erosion can be seen. Chrome guards and impeccable trim are splendid. Headlights and taillights both look straight from the display area. Painted steel wheels are topped by cleaned hubcaps and enclosed by outspread whitewall tires.
The inside is an alluring light blue velour seat that is marvelously liberated from any stains. Floor coverings give off an impression of being in fine scratch too. There is the aft confronting “carbon monoxide” third seat covered up in the payload region. This Chevy Caprice cart is furnished with slant wheel, voyage control, discontinuous wipers, power windows and locks, power back end window, power guiding, power brakes with front plates, programmed transmission, A/C, and an AM/FM radio. In any case, the masterpiece is the two-way back end that opens level like a pickup, or outward like a larger than average entryway.
The motor straight of the Chevy Caprice seems to be very unique and all around itemized. The first, numbers-coordinating with 307 V8 is taken care of by a four-barrel carb and sponsored by a four-speed programmed transmission. It’s not the most blazing drivetrain ever, but rather that wasn’t the point. It was solid, it was smooth, and it hushed up. It was the luxo-barge of the rural mother.
This Chevy Caprice cart is sold finished with the first proprietor’s manual and receipt. No, is anything but a speedster, execution vehicle, or extraordinary, yet drive this to your next Cars and Coffee, or even better Radwood, and you will draw a group you can’t accept. There is that much wistfulness for these, as so many of us grew up being transported about in them. On the off chance that you weren’t cruised all over in one, you know somebody who was.
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TonyAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 5:27 AM
My Dad consistently drove an eccentricity exemplary until they changed to the adjusted rendition of the vehicle. Terrible. They were consistently a strong vehicle barely enough extravagance and great sprinters.
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DeanAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 7:30 AM
My father got another Impala like clockwork as an organization vehicle from 1974-1982. I acquired the 1982. I can validate the “strong vehicle” guarantee.
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Ken ZwickerAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 5:30 AM
Amazing! I think the old Caprices were probably the best-riding, agreeable, solid and dependable vehicles at any point made. I’d LOVE to have another one, or one like this.
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GeorgeSAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 6:18 AM
I had a 1979 Impala cart, same body. Chevy, Buick, Pontiac, and Olds all had one where some were a couple of inches longer. They were a strong constructed skeleton and were huge merchants. Passage and GM struggled for quite a long time for strength in its market. It was a family carriage.
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Dave ActionAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 6:37 AM
One of my list of must-dos vehicles to possess is an ’89-’90 9C1 Caprice.
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Dan BerningAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 9:20 AM
Ok, Dave Action is going for the police bundle!! Pleasant.
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Larry H.APRIL 26, 2021 AT 7:14 AM
Pleasant looking cart, clean. Will make somebody a genuine family truckster. As the article expressed, envision the looks from the present young people, “What is it?” It’s an oldie but a goodie!
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JoeAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 7:16 AM
I invested a decent piece of energy in a 79 custom cruiser, 403ci. The carts are magnificent I’m especially attached to this body style (77 and up) my granddad had a 88 eccentricity exemplary vehicle. Stacked, landau rooftop rich seats. What a great vehicle.
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RCSBAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 7:32 AM
They could take and tow with appropriate choices. Extraordinary vehicles
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steveAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 7:41 AM
Decent !!!
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Mike HartmanAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 7:49 AM
I’ve claimed 50 carts since my initial one, a 64 Chevy Impala in 1975 that my significant other and I went on our wedding trip in. Had a white square body ’79 Caprice and 5 of the fat sways 91-96, a few malibus, 50’s carts in addition to other exemplary sways. Most were redone to publicize my business and they functioned admirably. Altho they get negative criticism from individuals who do not understand, It is cool to claim a cart these days. What’s more, kindly quit calling them trucksters.
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JoeAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 7:59 AM
I concur. The truckster was a Ford LTD cart. Clark dropped of a pleasant olds vista cruiser however.
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MikEAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 8:00 AM
We had the 2 row,the third line was an immense under floor stockpiling or is it stowage trunk. for all our outdoors gear,I rested in the manner back for 100s of miles on vehicle trips . We had a 77 impala 350 4 bl carb , did great consume outs my parent’s constantly exchanged vehicles at 90 k Miles for a 83 Malibu cart that was a pos most noticeably terrible vehicle he at any point claimed my fav is the 77 bonnevile safari 400 v8 tow a decent 1970s airstream
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Joe YomanAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 8:10 AM
These were incredible vehicles looking for an appropriate motor. Why the 140 HP 307 was utilized in the heavier more than 4000 LB carts and the a lot more grounded 170 HP 305 utilized in the lighter 3600 LB cars is one more silly GM secret that won’t ever be perceived.
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JoeAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 8:15 AM
The olds 403 was a drop motor. Utilized them in the trans ams. 180hp yet over 300lb ft of bend. The EPA made life hopeless for the producers during the 70s mid 80s. Yet, that undercarriage fits a great deal of choices. Or on the other hand you could run it with no guarantees or warm up the 5.0 a piece.
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PaulAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 8:59 AM
Last vehicle/cart family possessed before I set off for college, was a 1969 KIngswood 350/300 4bbl, which supplanted the 1963 Wagon (283) The Kingswood was still near and utilized as a hauler until 1988. I have a 1994 Buick Roadmaster Wagon I’ll never leave behind. (purchased “utilized” 2001 47,500 miles =$3.250)
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C8.RAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 9:44 AM
These are so elusive in the mid west. Between the rust and the Demo Derbies they got spent.
It is difficult to accept how well the Caprice sold in the last part of the 70’s and 80’s in the large numbers. It is astounding how much the market changed. We never could picture in those days no Caprice and few V8 motors.
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budlarAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 10:22 AM
Why keep a cart in a covering? It won’t ever be BJ material.
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PaulAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 10:42 AM
My folks had a 1986 Caprice Classic cart. It sure was a decent roadway cruiser.
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The Gentle GrizzlyAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 1:02 PM
The two entryway roadsters utilized an intriguing innovation for making those VERY sharp wraparound corners in the back window. Covered inside each corner was an exceptionally little width warmer like that in a broiler component. Simply far more modest in breadth. They’d heat them up hot, crease the glass, and shut off the component. The component was deserted in the glass.
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BlatherAPRIL 26, 2021 AT 1:07 PM
Everyone at some time drove those (station carts). I recall as a child when one of the instructor’s significant other carried a station cart to class and was showing us the electric lower window toward the back.
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I spent a good chunk of time in a 79 custom cruiser, 403ci. The wagons are awesome I’m particularly fond of this body style (77 and up) my grandfather had an 88 caprice classic sedan. Loaded, landau roof plush seats. What a nice car.
They could haul and tow with proper options. Great cars
Nice !!!
I’ve owned 50 wagons since my first one, a 64 Chevy Impala in 1975 that my wife and I went on our honeymoon in. Had a white square body ’79 Caprice and 5 of the fat wags 91-96, several malibus, 50’s wagons plus other classic wags. Most were customized to advertise my business and they worked really well. Altho they get a bad rap from people who have no clue, It is cool to own a wagon nowadays. And please stop calling them trucksters.
I agree. The truckster was a Ford LTD wagon. Clark dropped of a nice olds vista cruiser though.
We had the 2 row,the 3rd row was a huge under floor storage or is it stowage trunk. for all our camping gear,I slept in the way back for 100s of miles on car trips . We had a 77 impala 350 4 bl carb , did good burn outs my parent’s always traded cars in at 90 k Miles for a 83 Malibu wagon that was a pos worst car he ever owned my fav is the 77 bonnevile safari 400 v8 tow a nice 1970s airstream
These were great cars in search of a proper engine. Why the 140 HP 307 was used in the heavier over 4000 LB wagons and the much stronger 170 HP 305 used in the lighter 3600 LB sedans is yet another illogical GM mystery that will never be understood.
The olds 403 was a descent engine. Used them in the trans ams. 180hp but over 300lb ft of twist. The EPA made life miserable for the manufacturers in the 70s early 80s. But that chassis lends itself to a lot of options. Or you could run it as is or warm up the 5.0 a bit.
Last car/wagon family owned before I went to college, was a 1969 KIngswood 350/300 4bbl, which replaced the 1963 Wagon (283) The Kingswood was still around and used as a hauler until 1988. I have a 1994 Buick Roadmaster Wagon I’ll never part with. (bought “used” 2001 47,500 miles =$3.250)
These are so hard to find in the mid west. Between the rust and the Demo Derbies they got used up.
It is hard to believe how well the Caprice sold in the late 70’s and 80’s in the millions. It is amazing how much the market changed. We never could image back then no Caprice and few V8 engines.
Why keep a wagon in a wrapper? It will never be BJ material.
My parents had a 1986 Caprice Classic wagon. It sure was a nice highway cruiser.
The two door coupes used an interesting technology for making those VERY sharp wraparound corners in the back window. Buried inside each corner was a very small diameter heater similar to that in an oven element. Just far smaller in diameter. They’d heat them up very hot, fold the glass, and shut off the element. The element was abandoned in the glass.
Everybody at one time or another drove those (station wagons). I remember as a kid when one of the teacher’s husband brought a station wagon to school and was showing us the electric roll-down window in the back.
I had a 1980 Caprice Classic Landau 2 Dr. Red with red interior. 305 chevy.
I loved that car!!!! Drove beautifully and was extremely reliable.
Sure wish l had it today.