A Caprice 78 was my first car to, I have it since I was 17 years, 17 years ago, and now its in process of restoration, I love that car!

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Cool! I wish I would've somehow kept my first car around. I often wonder what happened to it. I sold it to an older couple after a few years of ownership. I'm glad to hear you kept yours, probably means a lot to you personally. What needs done to your car?

@304Classics

Жыл бұрын

We don’t care 🎉

@rustinpeace770

2 ай бұрын

@@304ClassicsEverybody cares, nobody likes you. Tough guy being mean to people on the internet.

The B-Body had longevity and GM made millions of them over the years. Great video though and we all love that first car, don't we?

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

I had a much nicer first car than many, but even enthusiasts with junkers as their first cars seem to have great memories of them. I suppose it's FINALLY getting that sense of freedom away from the folks! And the B-Body was SO GOOD for GM!

Loved it Brad! Brought back lots of memories from a time when your parents pick your first car, but I had to shell out the $$ from my early farm jobs of baling hay, raising pigs for market, and weeding beans before the days of Killer Roundup. My first was a 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88. A boat for sure, but with 425 engine it could really move! At least mine was a 2 door coupe so still had a sporty look. I loved your comment about 'driving like a waterbed!' And the pics of your parents and you at 14- priceless!

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Jerry! In a lot of ways we had similar first cars- Big boats that thankfully had big engines. Although mine was about as sporty as a church service. Even had pews!

This is awesome. I like how you brought in so many of the original commercials, magazine write-ups, and other documentation for a true "period correct" feel to the review. At some point I'll do a similar vid about my 1986 Celebrity. A-Bodies for life!

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Spent a LOT of time on this one to capture that feel, glad you appreciated it. Would love to know more about the Celebrity...I feel like they get a bad rap. Def need to check out the rad cars on your channel. That Acura Legend with a ton of miles...I feel like there was one of those a recent Radwood LA, was that the same car?

The best jingle ever at 12:02: “Now it’s here, your reward, just lean back, now it’s yours!”

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

East Coast Classics there were so many good ads but that one was my favorite. Not only the cheese factor but how nonsensical it is the more you think about it! He gets a promotion and then immediately jumps into the new Caprice as if he was not only expecting a new car, but THAT one! So do all upper level managers in this company get Caprices immediately upon promotion??

@hullinger

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever I remember that commercial from your youth and I also recall thinking that a Caprice isn't what I would be wanting if promoted to VP. Not a knock on Caprice, just higher expectations, that's all. Your videos are seriously kick-ass and incredibly well thought out, put together and narrated. Just an outstanding job and I hope you feel good about them. It's always amazes me when videos like yours don't bring the views that they deserve. I'm hopeful the current view count doesn't discourage you from creating more great vids. Please keep them coming!!!

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@hullinger I'd love to see in the ad guy be like- "I'm super happy to be promoted and all, but could you have sprung for a BMW or something instead? It's the 80s and I'm not an old man!" LOL Thank you for the kind words! I'd love more views, but I'm also just getting started on consistent car content. Even though my channel's been around awhile, it's never been focused or marketed. Now that I'm focusing on a certain subject/brand, and plan on putting out videos at least twice a week consistently, I hope to see a steady rise over time. But I also realize it's a long steady road, and from everything I gather, good/steady content is really where you have to start!

I have a 78 bonnevlle brougham Ihave a 400 4,bbl This car runs and handles great And the ac actually runs great Just a refill of freon I give it 8out of 10

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! 400 4 barrel...Crate engine?

Still own my 79 belair, still love it.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

social kruption The Canadian model, cool! Wish they kept the Bel Air name for the US.

Another comment, if I may. My dad bought a 1977 Caprice Classic in 1978, off the lot; it was the family's first car. There are more pictures of that car than there are of me, but that's neither here nor there. Anyway, we had that car for 30 years, until 2008, when my dad got his new truck. When Ecology Auto Wrecking towed the car away, I couldn't hold back my tears. That was 30 years of family history literally rolling away. I'm the youngest of 3; all my brothers and I learned how to drive in that car.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, after all that time, why couldn't he keep the car? Was it a victim of cash for clunkers? I would've felt the same way.

Great 👍video ! My parents and I owned full-sized Chevrolet ,Oldsmobile and Pontiacs over the years. These GM B body cars were reliable and comfortable. Too this day ( 2021 ) I own a 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 which I enjoy driving over the modern vehicles of today.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that’s great to hear! Totally get it.

LOL, I love your observation about the fuel fill process! That is spot on. That was the hardest spring loaded plate lol! And I complicated the process by getting a locking gas cap. The pain!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

I found a locking gas cap wasnt necessary, as no one knew how to access it anyways!

@jeffpurtell5676

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever lol

Great video Brad! I especially like the Aaron Turner reference 😂 My first car was a 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathleen! You and like three other people who watched this will get that Turner one LOL I think I remember your first car...I have pretty vivid memories of what everyone in HS was driving at the time.

@kathleenjacobs968

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever I don't remember if it was the Marquis or Crown Victoria that I raced against Nate Collins on the bypass. 😂

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@kathleenjacobs968 I dont feel like I was there for that...And I was upset that I wasnt!

I miss my grey 84 caprice classic ❤️ wish I still had it till this day

Oh my gawd! I was 24 in 1997...lmao. Awesome vid.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

I love my 78 CC wagon and my 87 9c1

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Make Station Wagons Great Again awesome fleet! Love your channel name. I’ll take an honest wagon any day over a crossover!

Strong debut. Enjoyed this very much. 15 minutes? Seemed shorter. Loved the flow, use of old commercials and magazines (your Subscribe pointer is great!) worked nicely. And you're a natural on camera. Just like the cat! You and I bought our first cars the same year! Yeah, I was a later-bloomer when it came to owning wheels. My friends always drove. Or I drove my brother's car (sweet '79 Nova) or I took the bus. It was just never a goal for me. Until it was a necessity. Mine was a used rust-colored 1982 Toyota Tercel. Always threatening to fall apart but never did. I used it for work and to drive to NYC every month to hang with friends. Strangest part about that was driving along the highway and seeing newer, shinier cars abandoned in the gutter. But Etta just ignored them and got me through. I called her Etta. I miss Etta. Wow-Tangent! Anyway, entertaining review! Look forward to the next!

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Editing note- My first cut was 20 minutes! I cut out quite a bit to make it go by quicker. And weirdly, most car content/reviews I see nowadays are WAY longer than 15 minutes, and they're typically not edited much, if at all. 15 minutes was my maximum runtime goal. You can't beat a Toyota for reliability!

Love this car I have this now and this is my first car too And Im suprised about the gear Of this caprice coz it is in the steering wheel So its good for me and this the first time that I drive this kind of car

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Pretty awesome first car. What do you mean by the gear of the steering wheel?

Great video Buddy ! I owned a 1987 Chevy Caprice Classic sedan man I really loved that car , I owned it for more than 15 years after that I bought a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis . I owned the mercury for a long time as well . I now own a 1981 Oldsmobile Delta 88 as my summer car which is so similar to the Chevy . Stay Safe Bud ..

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sounds like you have a thing for big, RWD, American cruisers! I do too, this wasn't my last. Stay tuned/subscribe for my review of my 2007 Ford Crown Vic Interceptor! (Spoiler- It scores REALLY high).

@buckgonsalvez384

4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the reply Buddy ! I will certainly watch for it . I do love my American iron , I grew with these cars and I most certainly miss them . Stay Safe ..

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@buckgonsalvez384 You too!

My first car was a 1984 Honda Accord LX. 5 speed. Bought in 1991 when I turned 16. The funny part is there a guy I met through Radwood that has the EXACT car and he's selling it. I came close to buying it a few weeks ago, but just couldn't bring myself to pay the tariff he wants. He has it for sale in Seattle. The shipping cost from Seattle to Houston played a big part in taking it out of why I didn't want to buy it.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

My stepdad had one of those, and he still said it was the best car he ever owned! I test drove one recently and was floored at how good they still feel. But I hear ya on shipping...I've considered it a few times on some rare cars but always passed. A few grand or so seems to be the going rate, hard to justify that cost when you can just wait and one should pop up nearer to you. Plus I hate not being able to see the car in person first.

@brandonmorris2513

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever They really do drive nice, they were so far ahead of their time. I bet you've seen the guys car. It's a silver/blue color and he's posted it many times. Same color as mine, same EVERYTHING. It's crazy. If not for this C-19 stuff, I probably would bite the bullet and buy it, but I already have enough vehicles. But man.... to be able to have your first car love again. I'll never get that chance again.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@brandonmorris2513 Aw man, I feel ya! I dont know if I could turn down an exact replica of my first car either. The ACTUAL unicorn I'm forever looking for is my grandpas car...He had a 1992 Bonneville SSEi, green over tan. It's a bucket list car for me to own one just like it, and they are really hard to find these days!

This was my first car too when I got my drivers license in 1992. Mine was a '77 2dr (aero)coupe. It had the 305 V8. My Grandfather bought it new in the fall of 1976, and it became became our family car when he died in 1988. The car I thought I was destined to get handed to me was my Mom's ''81 Monte Carlo, but the Monte's engine was shot by 1990. I learned to drive on the Caprice. It stalled a lot, it was hard to get started because the engine would flood. I thought it was a boat, and I didn't appreciate it. I was embarrassed of it at high school. Until this day though FWD "smaller" cars have always felt inferior to me. I compare everything to the Caprice I learned to drive on. It was the car I was driving home from school in during the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993. We listened to NYC radio stations in New Jersey and since they were broadcast from the top of the WTC all the NYC station went out when the bombing occurred.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean...The first car is kind of the "yardstick" by which you measure all others. To this day I find myself loving the feel of big, substantial boats like the Caprice, so I get it. Great hearing those memories, thanks for sharing!

My family had an identical car to that new in 1979…same colour. It was a great car. I ended up getting a 1979 Malibu coupe as my first car. It was used but in mint condition from an older lady. That was my favourite car too. Looks like you scored a great deal with that ‘78 Caprice.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! At the time, I think 2200 bucks was pretty good for my very nice Caprice. Which was ALSO bought from an older person.

It was not my first car but this is the car I learned to drive on 1989 cprice estate wagon So because of that my next couples cars were arround the same category Fleetwood cadillac Lincoln town car The last one I owned 2009 grand Marquis And tail this day I thinking about getting one of these cars Thanks for this video a lot of memory for me

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks for watching! I know exactly what you mean...Because of my first car, Ill always have a soft spot for big V8 sedans. Stay tuned because there are quite a few more of them that I ended up owning over the years!

That's the handling you want now a days. I miss that floaty boat ride.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

I agree, even luxury sedans don’t quite ride the same as they used to!

Awesome review, I like the editing between old school TV ads and the dialog. The comparison to "today's standards" is 100% unfair unless you compare it to "today's classic car standards" or at least make it clear every time you compare. Caprice was definitely a luxury vehicle and sports cruiser (impala) it depends what model they got. Other than that you are in for a successful series. You provide great engagement and facts to the viewer. Great job!

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! As for comparing old cars to new...My scale was set up for modern used car buyers (as all the cars I've ever bought were used, and this is the first in a series of over twenty ownership reviews). So while not comparing to anything BRAND new, a lot of the other cars are much more modern (the bulk of them from the 90s). That said, there ARE checks and balances in my categories that would hurt the score of a new car. The "Purchase Price" category gives a score of a 1 for any car that costs $35k and up...That's the average price of a new car. The "Specialness" category is also where most new cars would falter. And the long term reliability of most brand new cars is going to be rough...Things are so complicated and difficult to replace compared to the old days, and that's something I def factor in to the "Reliabilty" category. In any case, thanks for your thoughts, and for watching!

@78beast

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever I see. Thanx for the clarification. Perhaps different wording or emphasis on the "old or used" car scoring should be noted. I know you said it at the start. I will watch your future videos. As I said before, you are going to be successful at it. You have great tone and energy and your editing rivals that of a TV show. In fact, I enjoyed it a lot more than Donut's! Thank you for being receptive to criticism, most people get angry.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@78beast I'm just getting started, so I love hearing what critiques folks have to say, good or bad. And thanks for the kind words!

When I was 16 I bought my first car for $1,150 off of craigslist. It was a 1990 caprice with a 305 cui tbi, I absolutely love the car. Nothing beats driving around a huge land yacht and rolling around on turns. An interesting highlight is strangling yourself if you open the door while buckled in (1990 was the only year with seatbelts mounted on the door). Other than that, I still have a blast in the thing.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I remember those door mounted belts on other cars I've owned, what a pain. Glad to hear you're still enjoying your Caprice!

I just sold an 83 that was all original. It looked exactly like that, color and all.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Can I ask how much it sold for?

@kanob6440

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Sure, I sold it for $4500

Caprice and impala Universe" on Facebook club would love to see more on the page

My favorite of my cars was a 1978 Caprice Classic. It had the F-41 Police/Sport suspension. It was VERY cool lol. It was loaded with options, was very quiet, smooth riding, but strangely "tossable."

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Oh what I would’ve given to have that f41 suspension on mine! It handled like a boat in a storm.

Oh yes the Chevy Caprice this was not my first car but my second and so I had an 1983 4 door 1984 Landau two-door 1986 four-door and 1974 2 door which I just currently got rid of and now I have a 1989 four-door so yes have an obsession for these cars. But thanks for sharing your history with this car

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Four Caprices...Yeah that qualifies as an obsession! Totally get it tho. Thanks for watching!

@natel2046

3 жыл бұрын

Actually 5 they're on my KZread channel if you're interested at looking at them

My first car is a 95 Nissan 240sx 👍🏽

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

gus parra lucky dog! Especially if it’s a stick. You still have it?

@gusparra4037

4 жыл бұрын

Brad Hansen haha yea it’s 5 speed and I still have it.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@gusparra4037 Wow, beautiful! One of the cleanest out there I bet. Wish my first car was capable of drifting...It just kind of wobbled along LOL. My second car (coming up next) was a bit different! I slid that thing sideways everywhere I could.

@gusparra4037

4 жыл бұрын

Brad Hansen can’t wait to see the next vid 😁👍🏽

Fun video, it wasn't my first car, but I have a B Body now in the form of a 1985 Pontiac Parisienne :)

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Cool! How do you like it? Curious if you think my review/ratings were fair.

@cluricaun78

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever I love my car, it's a fun and different experience compared to a modern vehicle. It's been super reliable, but never winter driven. Your review was fair (ish, lol) Would've been better to get a higher score, but that's cool.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@cluricaun78 Yeah this was a tough one...EMOTIONALLY I loved this car. But judging it objectively from a modern perspective was a lot tougher. The "Specialness" category is there to sort of even that out a bit. I'd love to drive one of these around again today. Any specific category you think I was too low/high?

I daily drive my 91 9c1

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! If I ever bought another one of these it would be a 1990 9c1. Future classic for sure.

beautiful car

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I miss it!

Good job!

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Excellent chevrolet caprice classic.I love USA classic cars.🇺🇸👍

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

It was a great car! America knows how to make terrific big classy cars like that one.

I have a 1969 Chevy caprice for my first car and I got my car when I was 13 I’m 14 now nicest part of my car I still get to feel The original luxury of a 1969 Chevy Caprice it’s all original

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, pretty similar to my story except you have an older/classier version! Glad to hear you enjoy it.

@Greasy_Rat_garage

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever thanks plus I have a 1965 ford galaxy my account photo is my car

Is it possible they changed the heavy duty suspension option code designation from year to year? I am seeing a car listed online and it notes it has heavy duty suspension option but notes it as F40?

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Slight difference- F40 was "heavy duty" whereas F41 was "handling." Both will firm up the ride and handling, but "heavy duty" was more for towing and "handling" included a rear sway bar and was better for corner carving. And of course there's also the "9C1" which indicates the police package that will also firm things up.

My first car was a 1974 Chevrolet Impala sedan in 1982 when I was 16,

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Massive cars! Great if you get in an accident as we are prone to do when young. That’s why my folks wanted me to have one of these. Love Van Cleef btw. He’s in some of my all time favorite westerns.

@official-billvancleef7128

3 жыл бұрын

Practical Car Guy yea, and thx he’s my uncle.

@bradparris99

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever It was a smart idea to put a teenager in a big army tank and if the teenager had the brains to wear the seat belts it was all the better. I buckled up in my Impala and all my friends in the car with me thought I was nuts. The car and the fact that I was wearing a seat belt saved me one night in a head on collision with a Cadillac. I walked away with only bruises from the belts which was far better than the unbelted other driver who had massive head and chest injuries.

My first car was a 1979 Firebird. It looked like Babe Ruth took a bat to the hood but looking back I wish I still had it. Oddly I do not recall struggling to start it like you described but it may be me being spoiled with all the EFI cars that came after it has helped me forget what it was like.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair to my old Caprice, starting it was worse in the cold midwest winters, especially because it was an outside-only car (no garage space for it). So that certainly didnt help things.

My favorite car forever

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, favorite car you've ever owned? Or fave car of all time?

I learned how to drive in my dad's 1977 Caprice Classic.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! An easy car to drive (except for parallel parking...)

@ShamelessMcBundy

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Oh, my dad never taught me to parallel park, lol. That's a skill I still have not mastered.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShamelessMcBundy even as a pro, it’s tough when the car is as long as one of these!

We have one of these in bronze with a beige vinyl top!

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I recently bought a 84 Buick LeSabre and I have to say it's loaded compared to your car and I have the Oldsmobile 307ci 5.0L V8 the choke on my carb acts awful cold starts ain't it's thing 😂 but I plan to delete the smog and possibly go EFI but until then I've been trying to get my carburator to work properly then ik it'll run no issues for a good hour long road trip it's already been on a car cruise and handled the slow moving line just fine and drove me home just fine it's been parked over 12yrs obviously allot has been replaced

Great video, Brad!! I loved the cat interaction!! My first car was a 2000 Dodge Neon and it was by far the worst car I have ever owned! Ha

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

For the record I took NO PART in that decision! What ended up happening to that car?

@srtme9846

2 жыл бұрын

I actually have a 2000 dodge neon now

I liked those actually all full size GMs but my first ride of freedom was my 1979 Olds Cutlass V 6 dark brown two tone tan interior P/S P/B A/C Stereo Single outside mirror bumper rub strips body side moldings rear glass defroster & cruise controll wire wheel covers not bad at all $ 2.600 .00 I over paid I wanted the car my dad said offer them 1600 and walk if they don’t bite but I wanted the fliver the guy gave me better steer tires and what he claimed was a new battery I ran that car 5 years had to replace every thing on it it was a mistake I learned the hard way Oh well my next one was a brand new 1990 GMC Sierra I earned it I deserved it I payed my dues I loved that GMC But in June of 94 I was making good money I got silly & foolish I went to Pontiac and traded for a new Trans AM off the show room floor what a blast ahh the memories

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

I think starting with cheap/not fancy cars makes you truly appreciate nicer ones later on in life!

@georgewilson1184

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Cool I like what you do

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgewilson1184 Thanks so much!

LOL, I am kicking myself that I didn't buy something like this in 1997 for $2000. Looks are subjective, so I vehemently disagree with the 5 out of 10 scoring....for me, looking through the eyes of when these were brand-spanking new, these were simply gorgeous, and to me, still are. We Americans are a rather disposable culture, which can be good and bad, and the general public seems to value the latest and greatest, but damn, I'd love to have your former Caprice! My first car was a Civic, which did turn me on to small Japanese cars, but my fondness for this car will never die. (I'd order a '77 with a 350 CI engine, full wheel covers, power windows, air, vinyl seats, and F41 suspension...painted blue, red or silver.)

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Looks are super subjective...My scale is pretty wide, lets say the most beautiful car in the world (like an Aston Martin) is a 10, and the ugliest (say, a Pontiac Aztek) is a 1...I think the Caprice is def somewhere in the middle. Still sharp, handsome cars though. As for the $2,000 in 1997...That's about what I bought mine for, around that time!

8:31 ...best part!

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

I had to hit the paws button on my review...

@Athena007

4 жыл бұрын

Brad Hansen 🤣

My 2nd car was a Blue 77 that I bought in 1984, my friends picked on me for having a Grandpa car until they realized Grandpa checked off the right options (F41 and 350 4 barrel) and the plushy seats.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, grandpa DID check off all the best options! Wish like hell mine had the F41, I've heard that makes a world of difference.

@anthonygreco12

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever I never got pulled over with that car, people moved out of the way on the highway, they thought it was a unmarked cop car

I've had mine for 10 years now I love it and your review was pretty good but I would not rate the car the same way you would rate it. I love my Caprice Classic. I bought it for $1,400 in 2009 and it's worth 8 to 10K now rebuilt transmission rebuilt engine majority of the parts replaced rides very good

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great to hear you’re keeping it going for years to come!

@jamalcole1985

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever right on. You still have yours?

I’m a proud owner of a 1988 caprice classic since 2003.......

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Looks good from your profile photo.

@CAPRICELOVER

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever a grettings from Spain........also I got a 1972 Cadillac eldorado coupe and a 1997 chevy lumina like daily driver( ex-USA Embassy fleet)

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@CAPRICELOVER Wow, those have to be super rare over there!

@CAPRICELOVER

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever yes......very exotic........but they are true cars.....

when my family immigrated to Vancouver Canada in 1986, our first family car was an American land yacht. I was little so still can't remember what car it was. Other than it was beige, bench seats, and shifter on the steering column, and it rode like a boat floating in the clouds. Wish I knew what it was, so I can look for one today.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

What you described could have been any number of American land yachts made from the era! Any family photos you could check ?

@willyhwang1059

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever yeah... i wish there were photos, unfortunately none to be found. Our second family vehicle was the first generation Dodge Caravan and that was what I drove once I got my license.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

@@willyhwang1059 Heh, I think everyone in our generation had at least one Caravan in the family! I know we had like four through the years.

@michaelwatson1505

Жыл бұрын

Just bought me a black 1985 caprice classic..she's sexy

The great part that people don't understand. These cars are better in reliability and anything built today. Today's cars suck.... And gas under the license plate was convenient you can go to either side of the pump. Wish they brought that feature back.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

They're definitely MUCH simpler in design and construction than any new cars. And good point about the gas nozzle in the center...My Corvette has that same feature and I love it!

@ralphabreu5022

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever They're better built than today's cars or SUV'S Today's cars suck and have no style

Tip. Buy smart. Get one that has been maintained and not abused. There are still decent originals out there, you just have to look and be patient. As far as reliability, they can be as reliable as Toyota's and beyond. If you don't do the work yourself, look for a mechanic that know's how to tune a carburetor-still a few out there-and you should have few if any starting issues. I knew a guy who had an '86 Caprice-305-that lasted over 300,000 miles with few issues until it snapped a rod. And this is only one personal example. I own an '83 Impala as a regular driver and if looked after, can theoretically last forever.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Great thoughts. As long as they don’t rust, and they’re taken care of, they can last pretty much forever.

My first car was a 1992 Oldsmobile 98 regency that I got for free from my grandfather

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like we had similar first cars, big GM boats!

@srtme9846

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever absolutely I’d choose these cars any day over what’s available now

As a lover of the 77-79 Caprice and Impala, I'm offended at your comments about these cars. You're making these cars out to be hard to start when in fact YOU simply don't know HOW to start a carburated engine. You don't sit there just grinding on the starter, or pumping the gas pedal while the starter is engaged. You have to set the choke on the carb first (even if you have an electronic choke) and then engage the starter. It should then start right up, even in cold temperatures. If you set the choke properly and it still won't easily start, the carb is out of adjustment. Those are facts. When started CORRECTLY, they fire up immediately. Here's a vid of one of my 79 Impalas with a properly tuned carb on it. Notice how easily it starts? It was 17 degrees out that morning. Notice how the idle increases all on it's own? That's the electronic choke properly doing it's thing. No sir, these cars ARE NOT hard at all to start. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f32BvMelndKYeZs.html

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip. I do remember that a mechanic friend and I spent some time adjusting/cleaning our carb, which helped. But it's still a pain to deal with compared to the fuel-injected cars that typically don't need any of that hassle. I definitely learned how to start the car the longer I owned it.

My first caprice are Chevrolet Caprice Classic 1976, 4 doors, my dads car and he died in 2019 and took over dads car and my first american car😀❤🇳🇴 Cute cat❤

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope you take care of your "inheritance," will mean a lot in the future I'm sure.

@Oyvind88

3 жыл бұрын

Yes of course and i am sure of that to😁😎

@bradparris99

2 жыл бұрын

@@Oyvind88 Good luck and enjoy the car. Be sure to buckle up your seat belts. As I know from real life experience, the seat belts are truly life savers.

@Oyvind88

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, seatbelts are allways important😁

@bradparris99

2 жыл бұрын

@@Oyvind88 Fortunately I was that odd 16 year old that had the sense to wear seat belts back then when hardly any one else buckled up.

The taxi is from my fahter

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, he was nice enough to let me feature it! Super rad.

RCF: Handling...... Me: Laughs in .72 lateral Gs... 😆😆😆😆😆😆

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

LOL sounds about right!

My caprice was a 1982 💔

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Why the broken heart?!

@moh466sam6

4 жыл бұрын

Practical Car Guy Because I really miss her now😅

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@moh466sam6 I know the feeling man...Still miss mine!

You are wrong about the safety of the b body Caprice I totaled a 1985 I was told that the impact of the collision was over 100 mph 7 people in car none were seat belted in and none of us in the Caprice were injured. I can't say the same for the people in the dodge caravan

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Woah, that’s incredible! I’m sure the weight and length of the Caprice helped...Caravans were small economy cars back then.

@bradparris99

2 жыл бұрын

I can believe your story. Thankfully in the head on collision I was involved with a Cadillac that hit me, I was buckled up and walked away with only bruises from the belts which was far better than the unbelted other driver who had massive head and chest injuries from the steering wheel.

That’s not a B Body. 1991-96 Imps and Caps were B Bodies. That sir is a G body.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, technically the B Body goes from 1926 all the way to 1996. G Bodies are completely different platform that was much smaller.

This is by far the worst review ever. Why would you even think to compare it by today's standards? Indeed, smoke signals and telegrams don't hold a candle to email or cell phones either. The mere fact you even see these cars on the road almost 45 years later is testament to how good and well built they were. If this were 1977 you would probably say a car from 1934 has low scores too.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

These reviews are for TODAY'S buyers, so I had to judge them by modern (ish) standards. Or at least, modern used car standards. The "specialness" category is a way to balance a lot of that out. And as I mentioned in my review, for the time, these were excellent machines. It'll make more sense when you see the other cars that I've owned and how I score them.

@dtb305

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Still makes no sense but whatever dude to each his own. There's no way a 40+ year old car can score anywhere near a new one so that makes the whole scoring worthless.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@dtb305 Not necessarily. I thought long and hard on how to set this up where it'd be pretty fair to all used cars, with checks and balances for the categories. For example, the "Purchase Price" category gives a score of a 1 for any car that costs $35k and up...That's the average price of a new car. And long term reliability of most cars is going to be rough...Things are so complicated and difficult to replace compared to the old days, and that's something I def factor in to the "Reliability" category.

@dtb305

4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Nope still is pointless. How about comparing a 1977 Caprice to a 1977 LTD or a 1977 Fury? That would equalize the playing field.

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

@@dtb305 That would be ideal (and from what I've heard, the Caprice would dominate those other cars). However, I didn't own those! This is a series reviewing all the cars I've owned, and comparing them to each other, so that a modern audience interested in a used car can help decide what's right for them. And I do find an opinion of a car can change vastly over time, which is why I'm limiting this to cars I've actually owned.

Hey there. You must not know to much about cars. You need to do your homework. The gas door should of cut your tougue out for downing One if the Greatest cars Built. Do you work on cars ? I bet you drive a Japanese car

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Currently I drive a Chevy and a Ford.

Slow and huge ???? You’re clearly clueless about the vehicles smh

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Compared to modern cars, yeah these aren’t the smallest or the quickest! But compared to the previous ten, these were indeed smaller and faster.

This video is pretty much just your opinions and not actual truths about these cars. People that don't know these cars are going to get the wrong impression about them. You should state that they're your opinions or remove it. Oh, and come on man, the license plate door spring is too strong for you? That's hilarious!!!. wuss, lol

@RetroCarsForever

4 жыл бұрын

Well, it's a review...So that usually means an opinion! (With some facts about the car put throughout). And as for my body strength...Did you SEE the picture of me when I was 14? Not exactly the model of strength!

My first car was a 1969 Pontiac executive. Big a a yacht but was fun.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually glad my first car was a land yacht...Something slow, steady, and safe!