Although big cars aren't for *everyone,* I've come to believe that big cars like the Chevrolet Caprice was a car for anyone wanting something made in North America, preferably the USA, that's built for Americans, for *American* needs and wants. That's why I miss the big rear-wheel drive Caprice and Caprice Classic. I remember when this style Caprice was introduced. I liked it immediately. It was still old-school in its drivetrain layout, but its styling was up to date. A long overdue styling change. Even 25 yrs later, it still looks attractive, still looks contemporary. 🙂

@RivieraByBuick

Жыл бұрын

well.. f-150, Ram, Tahoe - are the same thing, just way more practical.

I miss the 90s

@Tbolt1000TForLife

7 жыл бұрын

Me too! I was a kid in the 90's!!!

@user-bv9cg2mf5r

5 жыл бұрын

How old you

@user-bv9cg2mf5r

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tbolt1000TForLife how old you back then? I born 90

@Tbolt1000TForLife

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-bv9cg2mf5r I was born in 1991. So I was 6 in 1997. I remember the years 1994 through 1999. I have a very good memory and lots of fond memories of my childhood!

@atomsmash100

4 жыл бұрын

It was the last good decade.

I wish cars still looked like this

@RivieraByBuick

Жыл бұрын

why? want one - buy one. There are plenty of these with less than 60k miles for less than 8k USD

@jorbjorb1

Жыл бұрын

@@RivieraByBuick I'm in Canada and don't really see them. I also prefer to have airbags in the vehicle.

@RivieraByBuick

Жыл бұрын

@@jorbjorb1 they do have airbag.

@carterclaire8862

10 ай бұрын

@@RivieraByBuickI own one. You can’t find these anymore bro, they’re either crusted rusted or dusted unfortunately took me 1.5 years just to find body parts to fix mine

@RivieraByBuick

10 ай бұрын

@@carterclaire8862 just open the internet bro. People buy and sell 1950s Mercedes SL in great condition and here u came to tell me its hard to buy a great low miles Bubble Caprice? Even in Europe right now there are some sub 100k km Caprices for sale.

Classic. American automakers need to go back to creating dependable vehicles like these. Not the trash that we make now like the Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Cruze.

@m7machines738

5 жыл бұрын

William Stonehocker both are crap

@jpartieda

4 жыл бұрын

@@m7machines738 LOL made me laugh

@abdullahal-shimri3091

Жыл бұрын

This is why I stick to trucks

@QuestionEverything3

Жыл бұрын

Nothing is built to last. They don't want you to own anything

We had a 1992 Caprice LTZ with the 5.7 liter engine. I learned to drive on that car. We sold it after my dad died. So many memories 💔

@user-eq6lu8fs5p

Жыл бұрын

Yeah its nostalgic

@M21L35

5 ай бұрын

ANY LTZ would be a rare find today!

I, like most people, detested those wheel spats at the rear but I now appreciate them! This car brought a lot of modern touches to an old school type of car car. A real pity Chevrolet didn't at least build them into the 2000s.

@noahh914

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought. It's the most modern looking 1970s car... Love those wheel arches

My nephew likes this promo video! It made him want a '91 Caprice!

@user-rv1xj2wo2s

Ай бұрын

Хороший вкус у вашего племянника. Привет из Росии🇷🇺. У нас в РФ своего автопрома вообще практически нет.

My '93 has the "round" back wheel openings (completely changed the whole look of the car). Mine has 343,xxx miles and burns no oil with the original engine which has never been rebuilt. The most extensive repairs have been a new timing chain and new intake manifold gaskets. Amazing car.

The U.S police force had these cars during the 90`s with a powerful 5,7 litre V8 corvette engine (9C1) then they were replaced with the Ford crown victoria 4,6 litre V8 (P71) Many policemen were sad during the exchange,cause the Caprice was one hell of a car.

@harysuper

10 жыл бұрын

If GM had just "face lifted" the B-Body caprice like ford did to the Crown Vic, It would have competed well with the Crown Vic. I don't know why GM had to stop making such a great car, they are just as contemporary as a late 00's Crown Vic in my opinion.

@silicon212

10 жыл бұрын

Harry Super GM shot themselves in the foot. I suppose you could say they were way ahead of their time. They canceled the Caprice and other B body cars because they thought the public wanted Tahoes instead - so that's what they did - the converted the Arlington plant where the Caprice was made into a Tahoe/Yukon plant and killed the Caprice. They thought the departments who bought the Caprice would buy Tahoes - that's now happening but only because Ford killed the 'Vic. The 'Vic is a good car too, not bad in the power department if you get one that's 2004 or newer. My '88 9C1 and my '05 P71 are closely matched power wise. I know the 'Tri-9' Caprice would smash either one.

@harysuper

10 жыл бұрын

silicon212 I totally agree! The Vic is a great car, sorry what I said earlier. The Caprice though is such a great car! I have a Roadmaster Estate, and ironically my family has an 01 and an 02 Tahoe. But had GM continued the B-Body, i bet it would have beat the crownvic in terms of sails. And My folks would still have their Tahoe's because they originally were made in Michigan.

@silicon212

7 жыл бұрын

Harrison S Yes, the only time Ford was able to outsell the Caprice to LE was when the Caprice was dropped. When available, the Caprice outsold the Vic by good margins. If the Caprice had continued production, that outlook would not have changed.

@PistonAvatarGuy

7 жыл бұрын

The Caprice was a pile of junk, that's why police forces stopped buying them. My local PD got rid of their Caprices years before they had planned to because it was cheaper to buy Crown Vics than it was to keep repairing the Caprices.

I am 9 years old and this is my dream car I love the caprice car and the wagon and it's 2014 and I want a 1991 caprice cool lol

@Chowbizful

9 жыл бұрын

the same when I was 14 yo :D

@jpartieda

4 жыл бұрын

Look around... U can probably find one pretty cheap. I always wanted one since I was 14 and I finally bought one this year :) . TBH way better car than I thought!

3:48 look at that soft suspension, the car bounces just from that.. that's something you don't see here in europe unfortunately, that and a couch for front seats, awesome stuff!

@xhonkeri4066

3 жыл бұрын

You guys ruined our car designs

This is a beautiful classic car commercial and it's so relaxing 😊.

I love these cars, however I love how this is marketed to grandparents.

One of the best cars ever made!

My Family had one of these! It just kept going and going and going! One hell of a car!

What a fantastic cars it's better than the 2000's model cars the cars of these days it has very bad and uncomfortable design

its a nice car. i love it. i have a white on and its 30 years old now and runs great.

No car promotions today will call you fat, but Chevy wasn't afraid to point it out in 1991. Good for them!

This car is so beautiful.. One day I'l have it in my garage, along with a 1990 Camaro Iroc-Z and a 1985 Ford Bronco.

Pathos, drink-spilling grand-children, confusion about new technology, soothing elevator music... they did a really good job aiming this commercial at the retired American! I can totally imagine a retired Hank Hill driving this car :D

@Remembering-rq6si

8 жыл бұрын

Toarcade I am sorry that your ego is so fragile. But you are still incorrect. Pathos refers to "an emotion of sympathy." For example your poignantly discursive drivel has aroused in my heart a certain degree of pathos for you. I realize your limitations and understand that autism is a cruel master.

@Remembering-rq6si

8 жыл бұрын

Toarcade Will you argue with the dictionary, idiot? www.thefreedictionary.com/pathos

@Remembering-rq6si

8 жыл бұрын

+Toarcade Hello, Idiot. Try deleting my new post, moron.

@calvinnickel9995

3 жыл бұрын

@ Remembering 1992 Nobody likes a pedantic twat.

@M21L35

5 ай бұрын

'Retired Americans'?....tell that to the thousands of officers, where the Caprice Classic populated police fleets across the country.

I can honestly say, this is one of the best made, most reliable, and easy to work on cars in the world. The hardest thing to do on it is change the spark plugs...but that's more of an inconvenience than anything. My '91 LTZ will probably outlive me...

@harysuper

9 жыл бұрын

They are definitely hard to get too. I changed the thermostat and also the distributer cables on my '93 Roadmaster wagon. And changing those took a few hours. The ends of the cables where the plugs go are hard to reach.

@mybigfatpolishlife

7 жыл бұрын

my cousins still drive my grandmas caprice around. that's saying something

@harysuper

7 жыл бұрын

They are great, I just did the spark plugs on mine. I also have a new gearbox, power steering pump, somewhat new shocks, and a new alternator. All I need now is a good alignment then ill be ready to go.

@PistonAvatarGuy

7 жыл бұрын

"They are definitely hard to get too." That's because they all went to the junkyard after a very short period of time.

I found my 95 chevy caprice 9c1 in 2020 neglected state and the guy selling it wanted $1200 but talked him down to $650. Now its in good hands and also a project car today.

great car made in USA.. when USA was a great country :-(

@andreafusco9416

5 жыл бұрын

zahrem0b Same for Italy

The reason they no longer make the large cars people want to buy is because the government stupidly allowed only SUVs to burn a decent amount of gas. So goodbye large cars.

Great review ! I still preferred the old Box Chevrolets which I grew up with and own today ( 2023 ) . The 1993 Caprice styling was more appealing than the 91/92 Caprice and the performance would dance circles around the Box Chevrolets .

I STILL remember the first time I ever sat in one!!!! It was at Tom Chevrolet on Route 1 (The Automile) in Norwood, MA on Saturday, March 24, 1990 (also the day that the last episode of ALF aired). That was also my first look at the then-new S-10 Blazer 4-door.

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

Quite informative!

I SO LOVE THE 1986-1996 CAPRICE CLASSICS I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A KID AROUND 6-7 YEARS OLD MY UNCLE HAD A 87-90 BROUGHAM FULL TOP IT WAS MEDIUM GREY DARK GREY WITH GREY CLOTH PLUSH SEATS I USED TO SIT IN THE BACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND MY MOM SAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WE USE TO GO TO THE LOCAL SUPER 1 FOOD STORE IT WAS ALL ORIGINAL MANN TILL THIS DAY I STILL REMINISCE ABOUT THE BOX CAPRICES I USE TO SEE AS A KID I HAVE OWNED 4 SO FAR TWO BOX STYLES AND 2 BUBBLE STYLE

I miss cars like this.

I remember when my father bought his in 1994. It was the LS with the 5.7. We thought it was a huge deal.....the sticker was $24K! He's like, OMG, what did I do! He kept it until he passed away in 2015. It gave him 21 years of good service.

It 2015 & my 91 can still roll with the best cars out here today I lov my white ghost

@kevinlofur8103

9 жыл бұрын

I had a 1995 Caprice Taxi when I lived in New York in 1998.

@Aojaimi

8 жыл бұрын

Specially the SS model it's still the best I ever drive

@markferrell3

7 жыл бұрын

Kevin Lofur someone stole it huh???

@kevinlofur8103

7 жыл бұрын

Hell no.

@markferrell3

7 жыл бұрын

Kevin Lofur i was just messing around man lol

the old good days

I had a 91 Caprice Classic station wagon I towed my boat and I went all over the place I miss it I should have never got rid of it

Chevrolet needs to start making cars that are distinctive American again, not to try to compete with European or Japanese cars. Full size, body on frame rwd and V8! Bring back the good real cars that lasts and are roomy and comfortable! I Daily my 91 Caprice in Finland and I love it in every way!

Just the way the scenery looked and how the caprices were in pristine shape on this video and the music makes me go in a daze just thinking back when I was 8 yrs old sitting in the back seat of my aunts husband 87-90 box caprice brougham two tone light grey and black color he use to take me and my mom to the super market I remember sitting on those grey suede plush seats I'll never forget that

I bought a 96 with the LT1 350. It had every option except leather. I loved it. Smooth ride, great in winter with posi and high ground clearance. The weak link was the interior, cheap looking Tupperware dash and door panels and lots of squeaks and rattles from those cheap bits. But otherwise it was great! Kept it 4 years and its still on the road, my friend bought it and still enjoys it. The only mechanical glitch in 94-96 was that the LT1 liked eating water pumps.

Our family bought a Classic exactly the same as the blue one featured in this video brand new. I ran it for 265k until we sold it. Let me tell you all the items that had to be replaced: Power brake booster, alternator, battery. A few pairs of brake rotors. End links, shocks. Das it. It was still running but had leaky valve seals (a common issue with high mileage). It had plenty of life - big reason was the engine saw 4000 rpm maybe 12 times in its life :) GM perfected the rear wheel drive family car with this one.

my grandfather owned a CAPRICE, 1991. man, it was b e autifull. and DAMN, it would fly.

@Remembering-rq6si

8 жыл бұрын

Really? WOW!! Email the networks so they can report this story on the nightly news.

@markferrell3

7 жыл бұрын

Remembering 1992 lmao

hey harryrez, you're not the only one, I like the 91-92 style better compared to the 93-96 style too, the wheel skirt adds more class to the bubble style I think, I wish they put the skirts on the 77-90 models like they did with the Pontiac Bonnevilles cause I've got a 89 Caprice and I think it would look better with it.

nice white walls and fender skirts, in 1991! I think it was a better car than the Crown Victoria.

I have an 86 but i really like the bubble body, especially the 91-92's i know im in the minority

When this Caprice first came out, I thought it was butt ugly. But now, I want one, especially with the 5.7 liter engine.

Had a 92 Caprice I think these have more personality than a row over civics or n Toyota's . I'll take the caprice any day good on gas. cheap to fix every one can work on will outlast ant new car of today mine lasted to 364000 miles still runs today sold it for 300..00 had for 10 years Maybe ugly but these were bullet proof hence that's why the police agency uses them. Get 30 mpg on highway and 21 in city on a 5.0l v-8 A crappy PT Cruiser only gets a combined mileage of 21. Bring the Caprice Back I would give this car 10 stars.

5:40 even when new they knew old people would own these cars

@fujifrontier

4 жыл бұрын

MentalMarshmellow 33 granny always knew best

Rest in peace Caprice 1966-1996.

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

1965-1996

A real american sedan with a big v8 engine and comfy seats that feel like a couch. Notice the sideskirts that mimmick 50s car styling. Now we have egg shaped cardboard boxes..

@Bartonovich52

2 жыл бұрын

This is more egg shaped than most cars today.

@Bartonovich52

2 жыл бұрын

Fried egg.

@charlesmoore2485

4 ай бұрын

Now a Buick is a Korean little puddle jumper or a bigger Chinese made thing that GM wants it’s owners to think they are driving an American built car , like their old riviera

Mr. Sterling sadly died in 2006.

They forgot to mention how easy it is to add some 26 inch wheels.

Never liked the rear quarter panel covering the rear tire on the 1991 and 1992 models. They changed it in 1993. Always liked the 1995 and 1996 SS model. The small window behind the rear door was restyled in 1995 as well.

@BornToBeFamed

7 жыл бұрын

ace frehley i agree never did like that ugly rear fender back there lol

@javierjimenez4911

4 жыл бұрын

@@BornToBeFamed that's not ugly bro that's a throw back to the 60 s and 50 s vehicles that's classic styling .

Caprice was born and grew in the USA and died in Australia by HOLDEN

I drove one for over 10 years. It was the best car i ever had.

@Remembering-rq6si

8 жыл бұрын

+AQUALIND Öhlinger Gerald You have my sympathies.

We bought ours new in 1991, and I use it has my daily driver. It only has 273,000 miles on the motor, and still rides like a cloud.

@markferrell3

7 жыл бұрын

Christopher Felt i doubt that

Old is gold

The SS version was a thing of beauty

This is a dream car of mine I hope to own someday!

The car that takes you into the twilight of your life...

my grandmother has a car like this. my cousins drive it to class at college. my dad named it helga.

Good job

Why can't they continue to build cars like this? :(

I'll never forget when it happened. At the time I was working at a Chevy dealership as a car detailer "I owned a 84 Impala at the time." and I walked in to the owner's office of the dealership and I told him that they were making a big mistake. Yes the re-design wasn't a hit. But, that only means that they could have redesigned it. When the 4 door Tahoe replaced these perhaps it didn't look like a bad bet but, when the great recession hit perhaps it wouldn't have been so bad for GM.

Just got this car, 1 owner original 78,000 miles. All grey half Landau top

A true 90s classic.

Honestly I never thought it was ugly

I can see a 70 year old man rolling up to the Sizzler for the early bird dinner. All in his stylish Caprice

That's alot of trunk space for sub woofer's :)

even though i prefer the impala, i must admit this was a great car for its time.

wow this thing really is fuel efficient!

ahead of its time

Still looks cool.

Remember when the 66 Caprice was new. They were a good looking ride ,imo.

8:34 look at that white rolls!

Im gonna get a pimped version of this whip

Damn that blue is sharp.

Beautiful car.

Ahh yes the 90' were definitely superior. even tho it is now the 2000's, this is still the car i want for my first car.

One of my favorite cars. What side is the gas tank in?

@luisvlogs5560

9 жыл бұрын

Behind the license plate

@jpartieda

4 жыл бұрын

Yup behind the license plate so both sides :)

Just bought a 91' Caprice Classic with the wheelspats, 250k miles. Exterior paint was sunbleached and interrior is decent. Was smoked in unfortunately. Wish my Caprice was as brand new looking as in the VHS Promo.. :( Oh well i'll get it close enough to brand new over time. I'm saving money to repaint the entire body Taxi Yellow to build a replica NYC Taxi. Entire paintjob is sanded down except bumpers so paintshop can finish up spots I couldn't get.

i want this car!

7.18 that face I died 😂

@tampar_jitak_salam_damai

10 ай бұрын

7:18

i love capris my brother had one in 1995 gold color.

Very nice car... my dream 😍

not just luxury....taxi luxury.

@MSX98FMDnB

3 жыл бұрын

woah taxi luxury

Almost every family owned one of these in Saudi Arabia back in the 90s

ah yes...nothing screams desiring & refined taste more than the 1991 Caprice by Chevrolet! prepare to make your buddies over at the country club jelous...lol, the jalopy of jalopies.

I love that old retiree sales pitch. Full size turd is what it is

My uncle bought a '91 new in 1995, gave it to me in 2006 and I drove it until 2012. It was my first car. Really do miss it.

love car!!

Carro muito bonito!!! Tenho 2 de polícia escala 1/18 da UT MODELS!!!

Man I want to import one of these over to the UK

My uncle insisted my aunt buy one brought it brand new they ended up using the house as collateral for the loan he wanted her to have a car with an airbag my aunt was ready to strangle him she said as they drove off the lot YOU REALIZED WHAT WE HAD TO DO TO GET THIS CAR AND HOW MUCH TROUBLE WERE IN

my grandparents would have loved this car

The Caprice used the same transmission that was carried in the Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Brougham in this body design. I have seen that transmission go out twice. One in Caprice and one in a Roadmaster.

Still got my 91 bubble 114k miles on motor.

I'm young, im born exactly some month before this caprice and i dream owning one, this is a cool granpa car, sadly in my country fuel e very expensive and a car like that will eat my wage in a week :(

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

I doubt you were. These were released in 1990.

Nice car

Getting rid of the B-body was GM's dick move of the 20th century.

I'm using the first kind of Internet,does anybody know if the $1000 cash back offer is still valid!?

I used to own a '91 Caprice Classic.

2:44نفس موتري بالزبط It's the same as my car❤

I have a 1992 Caprice

1:40 Damn, those headrests are waaay too low.