1985 Chevy Caprice Classic Wagon

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  • @nobodynothing9950
    @nobodynothing9950 3 місяці тому +5

    My mama had an early 80s Olds wagon, same body style. Light metallic blue color. Same wire spoke hubcaps. We had that car right many years. My brother and I grew up in it. I remember driving it after I got my driver's license. I was the younger brother btw. That car hauled our friends, cousins, football teammates, classmates on fieldtrips, you name it. lol!

  • @keneldred9030
    @keneldred9030 3 місяці тому +4

    These cars are a “true classic!!” I had the extreme privilege of owning a 1984 model, and I miss that car to this day! What a beauty!

  • @bapi6643
    @bapi6643 3 місяці тому +7

    I owned one of these back when my kids were young. Parking it was like mooring the Queen Mary, lol.

  • @alcerz984
    @alcerz984 2 місяці тому +3

    When cars were beautiful and full of beautiful details

  • @thebestisyettocome4114
    @thebestisyettocome4114 3 місяці тому +7

    1985 this Chevy was top of the line. Truly loved automotives. "THE HEARTBEAT OF AMERICA IS TODAY'S CHEVROLET"
    🇺🇸

  • @jbworkman2218
    @jbworkman2218 3 місяці тому +6

    Great car I would love to have one.

  • @rscamarolover
    @rscamarolover 2 місяці тому +1

    My dad had a few of these box wagons. Some of us still .ove station wagons, I own 2 magnum wagons right now. This car is a beauty, I almost died in a 90 caprice Brougham in 2005. I love the sedan version of these. Glad you are selling rear world cars

  • @robertcoren7318
    @robertcoren7318 3 місяці тому +6

    It’s hard to believe it’s got 89K miles. It’s so clean, esp. the engine bay. I had a smaller Chevy wagon I bought new in 1985, a Celebrity with that rear-facing back seat. My kids loved that car…to death! I really enjoyed driving it but it died with 125K miles.

  • @ngtflyer
    @ngtflyer 3 місяці тому +2

    My first car was a 1978 Chevy Impala 4 door in that sort of metallic pine green color. Green interior. AM radio, police car hubcaps because Dad was cheap! I wish I still had it, but that was so many years ago. The interior really didn't change much for over a decade! Same steering wheel, most of the dash, the radio cluster.. all the same. Mine had a single manual mirror and the same 305 small block motor. Super reliable and very very comfortable on the highway. Handled like a waterbed. Didn't care! With the Clarion radio upgrade, it was a favorite of friends and I to go to the movies on a Saturday! This video brings back some of those fond memories. Thank you!

  • @neilouellette3004
    @neilouellette3004 3 місяці тому +13

    These cars were bullet-proof.

  • @richardbailey202
    @richardbailey202 3 місяці тому +3

    It's a beauty, John. Your cars are always nice, and reasonably priced.

  • @t.b.g.504
    @t.b.g.504 3 місяці тому +3

    Mint and timeless.
    That nickel plated trim on the dashboard was a good modern update at the time.

  • @neilouellette3004
    @neilouellette3004 3 місяці тому +5

    I remember seeing these full size station wagons loaded w/a family and towing big travel trailers. Now you need a full size heavy duty to tow these trailers nowadays.

    • @jamesmisener3006
      @jamesmisener3006 3 місяці тому +1

      The 305 wasn't that good at towing but the same car ordered for towing had a bigger engine, stiffer suspension and I think a tweak to the transmission to. Correct me if I'm wrong on the tranny

    • @RustyZipper
      @RustyZipper 3 місяці тому +2

      I always laugh at the size of modern day “campers” literally nicer and cost darn near as much as my house. How much crap do you really need to camp for a weekend? It’s not you’re traveling for 6 months in Alaska 🤦‍♂️

  • @jamesmisener3006
    @jamesmisener3006 3 місяці тому +3

    I bet it's sold already. Real nice example. The weather stripping is not a bad job and they are all available. Power seat is pretty easy to fix as well. Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @richroj
    @richroj 3 місяці тому +2

    nice to see you again Pal, I love the wagons👍 and the sport mirrors and cornering lights

  • @franciscoruiz-delgado9811
    @franciscoruiz-delgado9811 Місяць тому +1

    A true classic from yesterday years ❤

  • @bufordknockle9385
    @bufordknockle9385 3 місяці тому +2

    My dad had 2 of these when I was growing up. A gray / silver 1984 and a , I can't spell the color beash. 1989.. great cars. Lots of memories there!

    • @novicefinger
      @novicefinger 2 місяці тому

      Beige

    • @bufordknockle9385
      @bufordknockle9385 2 місяці тому

      @@novicefinger hahaha 😂
      Thank you.. I do appreciate the response. I remember my dad washing his hubcaps in the dishwasher! Also him asking me not to tell mom.

  • @petercollingwood522
    @petercollingwood522 2 місяці тому +1

    I had an 84. It was cream with the identical interior to this. I wish I had never gotten rid of it. I agree, these just look better than the ones that followed.

  • @hueyprayii4534
    @hueyprayii4534 2 місяці тому +2

    The best example of the all American car. The Chevrolet station wagon. Very classic and this one has perfect color combination. Good looking body style too. Cheers 🥂 to brilliance. The station wagons are better than suv.

  • @danielulz1640
    @danielulz1640 3 місяці тому +2

    I had a 1985 Chevy wagon almost identically equipped. It had the same interior, but was the Estate version with fake wood in and out.

  • @RC-gf8cs
    @RC-gf8cs 2 місяці тому +1

    I had 78 caprice classic wagon for 15 yrs 83 got it..rear facin 3row back mini seat elec bak window.FRONT BENCH SEATS ( MY FAV KIND)..easy 2 work on .now hav 08 hyundai santa fe clutch 16.8 yrs now
    But wagon bes i ever had

  • @DavidLittle-y3e
    @DavidLittle-y3e 3 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful wagon ❤️❤️

  • @ZoomClassicCars
    @ZoomClassicCars 3 місяці тому +1

    Great Car John!

  • @milfordcivic6755
    @milfordcivic6755 3 місяці тому +3

    These were everywhere back in the day and nobody wanted them used. You could pick these up all day long for $1500-2000.

  • @howebrad4601
    @howebrad4601 2 місяці тому +1

    Sharp looking car!

  • @mytinplaterailway
    @mytinplaterailway 3 місяці тому +3

    Good value.

  • @stevenwilhite4026
    @stevenwilhite4026 2 місяці тому +2

    Didn’t minivans initially end the large wagons? After their popularity ended the sport utility took over

    • @orphancargarage5746
      @orphancargarage5746  2 місяці тому

      You're not wrong. The SUV was probably more the nail in the coffin.

  • @joeandrews3064
    @joeandrews3064 3 місяці тому +3

    the best one

  • @alcerz984
    @alcerz984 2 місяці тому +1

    Turnkey ignition. Nice.

  • @usarmy2k
    @usarmy2k 2 місяці тому +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @RichardFox-sg3ix
    @RichardFox-sg3ix 3 місяці тому +1

    How Much

  • @alcerz984
    @alcerz984 2 місяці тому +1

    I still dont understand the concept of not enjoying the car on the part of the previous owners. Now someone else has it.

  • @timshelby2324
    @timshelby2324 3 місяці тому +3

    I think the minivan killed the station wagon , then SUV's killed the minivan .

    • @orphancargarage5746
      @orphancargarage5746  2 місяці тому

      I don't disagree. I suppose the SUV was more the nail in the coffin.

  • @prevost8686
    @prevost8686 2 місяці тому +1

    GM has had paint problems for decades. They still can’t get white paint on a truck that won’t flake off in huge chunks 😂.

  • @louisrauzi3872
    @louisrauzi3872 2 місяці тому +1

    Bullet proof untill paint peals headliner sags dash cracks i60hp in 5,000 lb car. Bullet proof

  • @wmalden
    @wmalden 3 місяці тому +1

    Something suspect with the driver side front door. Very poor fitment.

    • @johnpartipilo1513
      @johnpartipilo1513 3 місяці тому

      Good eye! It's the first thing I noticed. The gap between the fender and the front of the door is too close, leaving a larger gap between it and the rear door.

  • @alangee79010
    @alangee79010 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice rides with a lame 305 v8.

    • @prevost8686
      @prevost8686 2 місяці тому +1

      They were a good engine for a family hauler of that era. Decent fuel economy and simple to repair.

    • @alangee79010
      @alangee79010 2 місяці тому +1

      @prevost8686 if you broke them in right and you could rely on them. My 85 Delta 88 would run like a striped ass ape. And I could get around 25 MPG if I was under 70 back in the 55 days.

    • @prevost8686
      @prevost8686 2 місяці тому +1

      @@alangee79010 My in-laws put over 200K on a 305 in a Caprice.

    • @alangee79010
      @alangee79010 2 місяці тому

      @prevost8686 did it smoke first start of the day? Oil on those 305s would settle on top of the motor after the 100K mark.

    • @prevost8686
      @prevost8686 2 місяці тому +1

      @@alangee79010 yes. He was a heavy diesel mechanic and worked 70hrs a week. Never had any time for his own stuff so maintenance was deferred many times