Great video. I'm from Adelaide Australia where these cars were made for export. Yes it based on our Holden Commodore but this format was also call a Caprice or Statesman depending on the model. The Commodore was the base models which look like the G8 models. Holden closed due to the parent company GM America pulling the plug putting 3000 Australians out of work just at 1 factory. Australia no longer has a motor industry due to the lack of support from the Australian government . Holden opened in 1948 and was Australia's top selling brand for over half its life competing against Australian made Fords, Toyotas, Mitsubishi, and Nissan with other companies for short periods. Australia did for many years export cars to many countries and also to parent companies countries like America, Japan and Germany. It is a shame we no long build cars in Australia.
Thank the then PM Abbott and his Treasurer Hockey for daring Holden, Ford and Toyota to leave. They had no interest in sustaining an Australian motor industry and supporting hard working Australians.
I have been oppressed with these PPV's for the last two weeks but they don't have much of a selection here in SoCal. I did Find a large inventory at a place in Illinois called Asia Motors. Great prices and communication, they even sent me pics under the car. (there's a bit of rust). I'm Not sure which 9C model it is but it almost has full interior and only 24k miles. I was thinking of flying out there and driving it back. 30 hour trip, you tell me. Is this car worth it?
Hey, thanks for checking out my auction results video on the Caprice PPV. I did that video as a way of tracking auction prices so I would know when a car with good value pops up . On my Caprice, I had two mechanical problems; one was a wobble in the crankshaft pulley. The pulley was replaced which fixed the problem. The second is a ticking sound from the cam lifters. Both of those issues are common to these cars and the mechanical parts for the repair are easy to get. The pulley takes 1-2 hours but the cam lifters is way more involved and big bucks. The real issue with these cars is cosmetic parts like headlights, fenders, hoods, interior parts.... Those are very expensive and because only 16K of these cars were imported from AUS, there isn't many in junk yards.
Hi guys! To be honest, i don't understand why these cars are so valuable. Almost no spare parts no repair shops no repair manuals for this. And for 7-9k we have a big selection of powerful RWD cars-BMW, Merc, Dodge, Chrysler. CVPI is a way more interesting-last body on frame, last America`s full-size RWD, and CVPI has a soul (sounds stupid i know)).
Great video. The chart at the end is the best. Gives everything all at once and makes it so easy to follow. Does this mean that more will be added to your fleet?
Hey John. Adding to the fleet? Naw, I'm flat out of car-money. Bummer too cause I it would be fun to pick up another Caprice or two. The prices are pretty good on these cars at this auction and that makes for an easy flip. But, alas, not for me at least at this time. I'll need to move out a car or two before I can buy another. :(
East Coast Classics I know exactly what you mean. I have been looking for one car in-particular and just having to wait it out. I have been working on some maintenance items on my cars. Everything keeps adding up like crazy. Lol. Looking forward to your next video.
9K, in australia you have to pay around 20K and thats at a auction as well, they never used to sell to the public, but some bright idea man said why not,they just have to register to buy thats it and thus the car yards and wholesales send there cars to auctions to sell them and still get there moneys worth, meaning they make a lot of profit, compared to when they never sold to the public and only to wholesalers and car yards, which brought them at such a low rate that every car yard would make at least 5K per car when sold ? ?
2011 pc3 8000. Is that about full market value or not on one of thou. Please let me know. I just dont see how they could fech that mutch i am new here. Please fill me in on this thanks for your time
Maybe in a future vid you could explain difference between 9C1 and 9C3. Only thing I see is that the 1 has a skinny shifter box that leaves space for police equipment between the seats.
Thanks so much for checking out my channel and for your comment. From my experience, I find the P71 to be a pretty easy car to work on. Basic and simple engineering, few electronics, hearty and robust running gear. The Caprice is a lightening bolt compared to the Crown Vic. But..., the engine has cylinder deactivation that goes back and requires a new cam and lifter. That's something that's starting to act-up on my Caprice. Otherwise, I hear from other Caprice owners that they're pretty long lasting cars. -Chris
Great video ! I found it very informative and useful . I already own a Caprice but looking at this video I believe I may get another . But it will definitely have to come the auction lol . Thanks and I sub because of your great video .
Hey, thanks so much and I appreciate the kind words. These Caprices are a hidden gem that not too many folks know about. In this video some of the Caprices were sold to a dealer in Florida so I'm thinking word is out on how great these cars are. Thanks again! -Chris
Is there a reason these were pulled from service with so few miles? Does DE have shorter normal service period? For many agencies the vehicles go 150k and any sold sooner are because their cost to operate, basically reliability, has gotten bad. Are Tthe Cam failures the reason?
Hey man, thanks for checking out my Caprice auction vid. Of the 10 Caprices that came through the State auctions here in Delaware, most were from the Dept of Justice. I have a hunch that they have a budget that allows for newer cars more often, thus dumping Caprices at such an early age. Also, one of those Caprices that had super low mileage, I think a white 9C1, was a high school Drivers Ed car. Apparently the State over ordered and send the extra Caprice to a high school for driver training. Also, from the State Troopers here that I've spoke with, they all love driving the Caprice, the power, handling... but they don't like working out of a Caprice. Long hours and a fairly cramped cockpit filled with police gear is a big issue. Plus one cop told me that getting into and out of the Caprice a bunch of times through out the shift slows him down and wear's him out. He said when he has a choice he prefers the Tahoe. -Chris
I find it amazing at the HUGE differences in auction prices for the 2011+ 9C1 Chevrolet Caprice PPV cars compared to similar-vintage P71 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. The Chevy patrol cars you showed were also in much better condition......perhaps because they may have been "detective" cars instead of marked squad cars.
Hey man, thanks for checking out my vid's! Here in Delaware, I'm finding at these auctions that Dodge Chargers are about double the cost of an equivalent P71 while a Caprice PPV is about double the cost of a Charger.
Yo Chris....the 2011 with 44k miles is my CAR!!!I. I just about freaked out when I saw it. I know its mine because mine came from De. Also the year, miles and the dent on passenger window pillar and the hole in the console. Also mark on dash where that sticker was on dash...just thought you would appreciate that..by the way, they cleaned it up good, fixed every dent but that one. Car is fun.
Hey man, thanks for checking out my Caprice video. Dude, that's crazy cool that I have video of your car at auction. Glad you're enjoying her too. I bought a black 9C3 in February at auction and have been loving her ever since. Folks just to know what these cars are. True hidden gems amongst car guys! I try to explain to folks that these Caprices are Corvettes disguised as four-door sedans. -Chris
Having a 2017 Corvette Stingray myself, I would say that your comparison is not all that far off. Take a look at the 2014 to 2017 Chevrolet SS (basically a much jazzier version of the Caprice). It is based upon the Holden Commodore, built in Australia - in the same plant - and is TRULY like a four-door Corvette. The Chevrolet SS had the 6.2L V8 engine (a detuned version of the one used in the Corvette Stingray) and was also available with a 6-speed MANUAL transmission. GM really put no effort into marketing the SS, though, and one could be purchased new for less than 45 grand!
I was surprised that only one of the 9C1 cars had holes in it. When I have seen ex-patrol cars, they had holes drilled all over the place for radio, lights, siren, dashcam etc.
Hey man, thanks for checking out my Caprice PPV auction video. And yeah, that first Caprice with the carpeting and center console is a factory option. These cars came in two difference models, a 9C1 with the vinyl flooring and the 9C3 which was also called the Detective model and has that center console that you saw.
Hey Kenny. Thanks man. Love the Vic's. I'm hoping to get my '06 CVPI back from vinyl wrapping in the next week or so. Can't wait. I feel like I'm in withdrawal without her! -Chris
JAY DIGGZ Hey man. Funny you asked about being in S. Jersey. I was there a few days ago. But really, I haven’t driven my Caprice is about a month. My dad borrowed the car and he hasn’t returned it yet. Been like 4 or 5 weeks. He keeps saying how much he enjoys it. So. Know he drives all over but not really sure where he’s been. -Chris
Bought a taurus interceptor from C.M. Just be ready to sink some $$$ after purchase. All they do is detail there cars to make them attractive....nothing else...your on your own....
Hey man, thanks for checking out my video and for your comment. The 9C1 cars are the standard police patrol cars with little wheel center caps, vinyl floors, vinyl back seat and a center console made to accommodate police equipment. The 9C3's are called the Detective cars and are outfitted with full wheel covers, carpeting, cloth seats and a civilian style center console. All 2011 Caprices had the 6.0 liter V8 while the other years had a choice of either the 6.0 liter or I believe a 3.6 V6. Hope that helps. -Chris
The 2011 to 2013 9C1 had the gear shift on the floor, but it was "offset" a bit to the left - looks very weird too - so as to accommodate the large center console for radio equipment, lighting switchgear, radar, plugs, etc. The 9C3 - from what I have seen - has the floor shifter in the center console just like a regular family car. In 2014, the 9C1 gear shifter was moved to the column (like a Crown Vic). They kept it that way all the up through the final 2017 model. I am not sure about the 9C3 after 2013, though.
Hey there Gary. Thanks for checking it out and yea, nearly all of the cars, including the Vic's are pretty clean at this auction. Some of the agencies that send there cars to this auction even get the cars detailed before hand. Prideful.
You Americans really amaze me that in this day and age you have google at your disposal, and yet you still have no clue about this car and ask EACH OTHER questions on a car that was built 15.000 klms away in Australia. They are tested till they break at the Lang Lang test track in Melbourne Victoria Australia. Look up Holden for fucks sake they have a 100 year history, who builds you chev Ss ? Not chev, HOLDEN!!
Also in australia you cant drive or test any of the cars they sell at auction, basically when the cars number in the austin comes up they drive inside or outside and you bid on it, if you have the contact to repair them, like paint and running gear possible problems, then your safe, but if you dont have any contacts in the panel industry or car painti9ng or mechanical industry you really have to be very careful, because just because the car has low miles say under 100,000 or miles for a 7 year old car, then you simply taking a risk, most times the police will fix and serve all their why chase and other cars when they need it and at the right time as well, so your safe there as far as serving issues but if it has been in a accident, i dont know if you can get the records over there but thats what you need to check, basically a paint thickness gauge, which tell you what the normal factory paint thickness would be and then you will notice the areas which have been repaired will have more thickness to the surface, thats the only way your going to know if the car is damaged before or if there's a record of repairs done to the outside of the car ?
WOW, great set of comments and thanks so much for sharing this. It's always fascinating to me how many different versions of the Holden Caprice were sent to different parts of the world. Also, I never knew there was a Grange model too. As for the price of gas here in the US, it's been below $3 for a few years now so I really don't pay much attention to it. There are some gas stations that charge 10-15 cents more per gallon so I do shop around but really, it's been so consistent and low for a long, long time. -Chris
No worries Chris, but think about it, do you really think if GAs was at near 6.00 per gallon would you be buying a V8, like most australians are paying right now, which is just under $1.50 per liter and a gallon is just over 4 lites, it makes my blood boil really ? also my SON has a 1987 VL Holden Ex police chaser car ,called a BT1 designation, all police packs had a BT1 from holden ,.not sure of the FORDS, but as far as holden they are called BT1, which has the 4.9V8 Hi comp motor, AUTO, LSD, trans cooler, and hi accuracy speedometer etc, they are worth around 30 to 40 K now in original unpainted and very good condition, also they did come out in a turbo six engines as well and canary yellow paint as well and also in the V8 versions as well. cheers :)
These are great everyday cars, man. I'm finding they are so easy to live with everyday. In fact, my wife enjoys driving it, my dad borrows the Caprice and my son wants it for his first car when he gets his license next year. It seems I'm the last in line to get behind the wheel.
The VA State Police have a few in bright red. They are 9C3 cars (full wheel covers, cloth upholstery, etc.). I don't know how long they will go before the auction them off, but I see two of them in Northern Virginia almost every day. From what I assume, they are 2014 or 2015 model year vehicles.
Thanks for checking out my Caprice auction video. And yeah, these Caprices are wildly quicker than a Vic. They have a 6 liter LS V8 with about 105 more horsepower and a six speed trans. But really, they're just way more refined than any Vic. Everything about the Caprice just feels newer and more modern. Now the Vic has plenty of great qualities and some are better than the Caprice, but in terms of performance, the Caprice just smokes the Vic. -Chris
The ONLY advantage to the Crown Vic is that it was a 'body on frame' design, while the Caprice PPV is a unibody. The Crown Vic is easier to repair after a mishap - but I still like the Caprice a lot better if I had to choose one over the other.
Thanks for the comment and for checking out my video. And I guess the answer is yes. These Caprices were only sold new, in the USA anyway, to law enforcement. They were made between '11 - '17 and something like 15K were imported from Aus. There are two versions, a 9C1 (patrol car) and 9C3 (detectives car) and they have two different engines, a 3.6 V6 and a 6.0 V8. -Chris
Hey man, thanks so much and I appreciate it. I've got some other PPV videos in my channel library so be sure to check them out and see if there's anything else in there that you like! -Chris
Yea, from time-to-time they have Chargers show up at the auction. I'm seeing them sell in the $5K - $6K range with 125K miles. Don't know if that's a good or bad price. -Chris
Yeah assuming I keep my Vic long enough I want to swap it to a 6.8 V10 and have the cam custom made, because while the 4.6 SOHC V8 lasts long and all, it makes absolutely terrible power. I mean, 250 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque for a V8 powered sedan? It's abysmal, and it has no right to be in a police "interceptor." Modern day 4 cylinders and 6 cylinders that are naturally aspirated make WAY more power than this thing, and heck the Modular isn't even that old even though it's based off this ancient design. The LS proves that you can make a powerful V8 that will last long.
Thanks man for the comment. When folks ask about my Caprice, I usually tell them that these cars are Corvettes dressed up as a four-door sedan. Really exciting cars to drive. -Chris
Thanks man. Yeah, that center console is one of the big differences between the 9C1 and 9C3 models. That and carpeting versus the vinyl flooring. Those two things really make a difference! -Chris
Man, thanks for checking out my Caprice video and for your comment. These cars are fantastic but with only 15K or so imported and spread out throughout the US, they don't show up often at auctions or even when they are in service. -Chris
Yea I seen a couple of them at some mom and pop dealerships but there expensive oud there the v6 I'm looking for the v8 the other thing they have the cop back seat
hey Chris, ive made a quick video about my car if you wanna check it out. Ive also got another video where i black out part of the grill. Im making another video right now for a bugcatcher hood scoop im making i think itll fit well with what im trying to do with the car.
Hey man, the bidding for these Caprices, Crown Vics and other cars that the State of Delaware sells is done online at US Gov Bid dot Com. I would recommend an inspection though of any cars that you might be interested. I've seen some cars that look good in photos but lousy in person and some K9 units that you can even smell before you even get close. -Chris
I'm with ya man. I love my Vic too. I feel like I'm going through withdrawal not having my Vic with me. I should get her back from being vinyl wrapped in a week or so and I can't wait! -Chris
Hey Dan B. That video footage is from the State surplus auction held in Delaware City every few weeks. Always lots of cars though not many deals sometimes. Occasionally they'll have some weird things to auction like construction equipment, surplus boats, canoe's and other park equipment and even unclaimed stolen merchandise. Thanks for checking out my video and subscribing! -Chris
Go to US Gov Bid dot Com and you'll see a listing of area government surplus auctions. The State of Delaware posts their auctions there, time, date and location. The bidding is online but you've got to do an inspection before considering bidding. There's some turds at the auction that you don't want to get stuck with. -Chris
Crazy right! Apparently that 40K mile Caprice was ordered in error and when it arrived the State gave it to the schools to use as a Drivers Ed car. Imagine that. A 355 horsepower, four-door Corvette as a learners car. -Chris
Great video. I'm from Adelaide Australia where these cars were made for export. Yes it based on our Holden Commodore but this format was also call a Caprice or Statesman depending on the model. The Commodore was the base models which look like the G8 models. Holden closed due to the parent company GM America pulling the plug putting 3000 Australians out of work just at 1 factory. Australia no longer has a motor industry due to the lack of support from the Australian government . Holden opened in 1948 and was Australia's top selling brand for over half its life competing against Australian made Fords, Toyotas, Mitsubishi, and Nissan with other companies for short periods. Australia did for many years export cars to many countries and also to parent companies countries like America, Japan and Germany. It is a shame we no long build cars in Australia.
Thank the then PM Abbott and his Treasurer Hockey for daring Holden, Ford and Toyota to leave. They had no interest in sustaining an Australian motor industry and supporting hard working Australians.
stephan burgess 3000? You should see how many workers GM put out of work here in the United States
I remember those Caprice classic from the 80s i love it.. AND this models 2012 or 2013 are so beautifull too.. 👍👍👍
Do u know if these Caprice' have the 6.0L 355hp V8's or the V6? Just curious. Enjoyed the vid. 😉👍👍✌️
I have been oppressed with these PPV's for the last two weeks but they don't have much of a selection here in SoCal. I did Find a large inventory at a place in Illinois called Asia Motors. Great prices and communication, they even sent me pics under the car. (there's a bit of rust). I'm Not sure which 9C model it is but it almost has full interior and only 24k miles. I was thinking of flying out there and driving it back. 30 hour trip, you tell me. Is this car worth it?
This was very helpful and informative. How has the Caprice performed since you purchased it and how expensive is it to maintain? Thanks!
Hey, thanks for checking out my auction results video on the Caprice PPV. I did that video as a way of tracking auction prices so I would know when a car with good value pops up . On my Caprice, I had two mechanical problems; one was a wobble in the crankshaft pulley. The pulley was replaced which fixed the problem. The second is a ticking sound from the cam lifters. Both of those issues are common to these cars and the mechanical parts for the repair are easy to get. The pulley takes 1-2 hours but the cam lifters is way more involved and big bucks. The real issue with these cars is cosmetic parts like headlights, fenders, hoods, interior parts.... Those are very expensive and because only 16K of these cars were imported from AUS, there isn't many in junk yards.
Hi guys! To be honest, i don't understand why these cars are so valuable. Almost no spare parts no repair shops no repair manuals for this. And for 7-9k we have a big selection of powerful RWD cars-BMW, Merc, Dodge, Chrysler. CVPI is a way more interesting-last body on frame, last America`s full-size RWD, and CVPI has a soul (sounds stupid i know)).
Do you have any more caprices ? Or how often do you see them? I would like to purchase one from you or from and auction
Great video. The chart at the end is the best. Gives everything all at once and makes it so easy to follow. Does this mean that more will be added to your fleet?
Hey John. Adding to the fleet? Naw, I'm flat out of car-money. Bummer too cause I it would be fun to pick up another Caprice or two. The prices are pretty good on these cars at this auction and that makes for an easy flip. But, alas, not for me at least at this time. I'll need to move out a car or two before I can buy another. :(
East Coast Classics I know exactly what you mean. I have been looking for one car in-particular and just having to wait it out. I have been working on some maintenance items on my cars. Everything keeps adding up like crazy. Lol. Looking forward to your next video.
I think I might want a caprice.
9K, in australia you have to pay around 20K and thats at a auction as well, they never used to sell to the public, but some bright idea man said why not,they just have to register to buy thats it and thus the car yards and wholesales send there cars to auctions to sell them and still get there moneys worth, meaning they make a lot of profit, compared to when they never sold to the public and only to wholesalers and car yards, which brought them at such a low rate that every car yard would make at least 5K per car when sold ? ?
My brother has a 2011 9C3 in "Red Hot", with the V8 - any idea of the # that were imported?
Thanks. Special caprice's.
Blue ones rock.
2011 pc3 8000. Is that about full market value or not on one of thou. Please let me know. I just dont see how they could fech that mutch i am new here. Please fill me in on this thanks for your time
Maybe in a future vid you could explain difference between 9C1 and 9C3. Only thing I see is that the 1 has a skinny shifter box that leaves space for police equipment between the seats.
Hey like your channel. How reliable are these chevy caprice PPV as compared to the Ford Crown vic P71. Just curious how durable these cars are.
Thanks so much for checking out my channel and for your comment. From my experience, I find the P71 to be a pretty easy car to work on. Basic and simple engineering, few electronics, hearty and robust running gear. The Caprice is a lightening bolt compared to the Crown Vic. But..., the engine has cylinder deactivation that goes back and requires a new cam and lifter. That's something that's starting to act-up on my Caprice. Otherwise, I hear from other Caprice owners that they're pretty long lasting cars. -Chris
Great video ! I found it very informative and useful . I already own a Caprice but looking at this video I believe I may get another . But it will definitely have to come the auction lol . Thanks and I sub because of your great video .
Hey, thanks so much and I appreciate the kind words. These Caprices are a hidden gem that not too many folks know about. In this video some of the Caprices were sold to a dealer in Florida so I'm thinking word is out on how great these cars are. Thanks again! -Chris
Had a 2013 for my njsp unit. Thing was fast as hell, had it for 3 yrs.
Very underrated
If you can get one with a good interior and mechanicals, the body is easy to fix......Cool
Great info I'm sure I'll be using it for my research
Is there a reason these were pulled from service with so few miles? Does DE have shorter normal service period? For many agencies the vehicles go 150k and any sold sooner are because their cost to operate, basically reliability, has gotten bad. Are Tthe Cam failures the reason?
Hey man, thanks for checking out my Caprice auction vid. Of the 10 Caprices that came through the State auctions here in Delaware, most were from the Dept of Justice. I have a hunch that they have a budget that allows for newer cars more often, thus dumping Caprices at such an early age. Also, one of those Caprices that had super low mileage, I think a white 9C1, was a high school Drivers Ed car. Apparently the State over ordered and send the extra Caprice to a high school for driver training. Also, from the State Troopers here that I've spoke with, they all love driving the Caprice, the power, handling... but they don't like working out of a Caprice. Long hours and a fairly cramped cockpit filled with police gear is a big issue. Plus one cop told me that getting into and out of the Caprice a bunch of times through out the shift slows him down and wear's him out. He said when he has a choice he prefers the Tahoe. -Chris
I can’t wait to get one 😍
I find it amazing at the HUGE differences in auction prices for the 2011+ 9C1 Chevrolet Caprice PPV cars compared to similar-vintage P71 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. The Chevy patrol cars you showed were also in much better condition......perhaps because they may have been "detective" cars instead of marked squad cars.
Hey man, thanks for checking out my vid's! Here in Delaware, I'm finding at these auctions that Dodge Chargers are about double the cost of an equivalent P71 while a Caprice PPV is about double the cost of a Charger.
Weird, huh? I wonder if it is different outside of Delaware.
Yo Chris....the 2011 with 44k miles is my CAR!!!I. I just about freaked out when I saw it. I know its mine because mine came from De. Also the year, miles and the dent on passenger window pillar and the hole in the console. Also mark on dash where that sticker was on dash...just thought you would appreciate that..by the way, they cleaned it up good, fixed every dent but that one. Car is fun.
Hey man, thanks for checking out my Caprice video. Dude, that's crazy cool that I have video of your car at auction. Glad you're enjoying her too. I bought a black 9C3 in February at auction and have been loving her ever since. Folks just to know what these cars are. True hidden gems amongst car guys! I try to explain to folks that these Caprices are Corvettes disguised as four-door sedans. -Chris
Having a 2017 Corvette Stingray myself, I would say that your comparison is not all that far off. Take a look at the 2014 to 2017 Chevrolet SS (basically a much jazzier version of the Caprice). It is based upon the Holden Commodore, built in Australia - in the same plant - and is TRULY like a four-door Corvette.
The Chevrolet SS had the 6.2L V8 engine (a detuned version of the one used in the Corvette Stingray) and was also available with a 6-speed MANUAL transmission. GM really put no effort into marketing the SS, though, and one could be purchased new for less than 45 grand!
I was surprised that only one of the 9C1 cars had holes in it. When I have seen ex-patrol cars, they had holes drilled all over the place for radio, lights, siren, dashcam etc.
Nice vid! Its cool seeing them at auction!
Hey man, thanks for checking out my video and for your comment. -Chris
Which Delaware auction can i find them?
Is that a factory console in the first caprice you showed the one with 94000 miles on it.
Hey man, thanks for checking out my Caprice PPV auction video. And yeah, that first Caprice with the carpeting and center console is a factory option. These cars came in two difference models, a 9C1 with the vinyl flooring and the 9C3 which was also called the Detective model and has that center console that you saw.
Love the caprice I wish Chevy put more detail on it as they did the 016’-018’ Impala
To bad u didnt list the hours for each car... More hours=more wear.. id rather have more miles than hours..Love the channel, just subbed.
Blue one was clean. I'd drive that any or the black ones
I have an 08 Cr vic pi with carpet 111k,1500 idle hrs and i love it,have about 5k in it with new tires.
Hey Kenny. Thanks man. Love the Vic's. I'm hoping to get my '06 CVPI back from vinyl wrapping in the next week or so. Can't wait. I feel like I'm in withdrawal without her! -Chris
Great video looking for one
You beautiful bastard. Very useful details and effort.
hey man do you cruise thru south jersey I see a nice caprice ppv riding around with delaware tags
JAY DIGGZ Hey man. Funny you asked about being in S. Jersey. I was there a few days ago. But really, I haven’t driven my Caprice is about a month. My dad borrowed the car and he hasn’t returned it yet. Been like 4 or 5 weeks. He keeps saying how much he enjoys it. So. Know he drives all over but not really sure where he’s been. -Chris
When I get me one I'm going to a lot called Chicago motors they they prices a lil higher for some but I wanna make sure it has no problems
Yea man. I've seen their ads on eBay and they seem to sell a lot of Caprices. I hear they're ease to work with too. -Chris
East Coast Classics yea I'm still having a hard choice weather I want a Caprice Tahoe PPV or an explorer I got a Vic already
Bought a taurus interceptor from C.M. Just be ready to sink some $$$ after purchase. All they do is detail there cars to make them attractive....nothing else...your on your own....
Would a usa Chevy dealership have parts or even work on this?
nope all sourced from australia and chevy doesnt keep parts for cars after theyre 8 years old
What's the difference between the 9C1 and 9C3? And do all of them have V8's?
Hey man, thanks for checking out my video and for your comment. The 9C1 cars are the standard police patrol cars with little wheel center caps, vinyl floors, vinyl back seat and a center console made to accommodate police equipment. The 9C3's are called the Detective cars and are outfitted with full wheel covers, carpeting, cloth seats and a civilian style center console. All 2011 Caprices had the 6.0 liter V8 while the other years had a choice of either the 6.0 liter or I believe a 3.6 V6. Hope that helps. -Chris
The 2011 to 2013 9C1 had the gear shift on the floor, but it was "offset" a bit to the left - looks very weird too - so as to accommodate the large center console for radio equipment, lighting switchgear, radar, plugs, etc.
The 9C3 - from what I have seen - has the floor shifter in the center console just like a regular family car.
In 2014, the 9C1 gear shifter was moved to the column (like a Crown Vic). They kept it that way all the up through the final 2017 model. I am not sure about the 9C3 after 2013, though.
East Coast Classics where can I find this auction ??
Nice cars but I'll stick with my 95 Chevy caprice 9c1
I guess they clean them up where you live!
Hey there Gary. Thanks for checking it out and yea, nearly all of the cars, including the Vic's are pretty clean at this auction. Some of the agencies that send there cars to this auction even get the cars detailed before hand. Prideful.
You Americans really amaze me that in this day and age you have google at your disposal, and yet you still have no clue about this car and ask EACH OTHER questions on a car that was built 15.000 klms away in Australia. They are tested till they break at the Lang Lang test track in Melbourne Victoria Australia. Look up Holden for fucks sake they have a 100 year history, who builds you chev Ss ? Not chev, HOLDEN!!
Captain Kaos what the FUCK is wrong with you.
Also in australia you cant drive or test any of the cars they sell at auction, basically when the cars number in the austin comes up they drive inside or outside and you bid on it, if you have the contact to repair them, like paint and running gear possible problems, then your safe, but if you dont have any contacts in the panel industry or car painti9ng or mechanical industry you really have to be very careful, because just because the car has low miles say under 100,000 or miles for a 7 year old car, then you simply taking a risk, most times the police will fix and serve all their why chase and other cars when they need it and at the right time as well, so your safe there as far as serving issues but if it has been in a accident, i dont know if you can get the records over there but thats what you need to check, basically a paint thickness gauge, which tell you what the normal factory paint thickness would be and then you will notice the areas which have been repaired will have more thickness to the surface, thats the only way your going to know if the car is damaged before or if there's a record of repairs done to the outside of the car ?
WOW, great set of comments and thanks so much for sharing this. It's always fascinating to me how many different versions of the Holden Caprice were sent to different parts of the world. Also, I never knew there was a Grange model too. As for the price of gas here in the US, it's been below $3 for a few years now so I really don't pay much attention to it. There are some gas stations that charge 10-15 cents more per gallon so I do shop around but really, it's been so consistent and low for a long, long time. -Chris
No worries Chris, but think about it, do you really think if GAs was at near 6.00 per gallon would you be buying a V8, like most australians are paying right now, which is just under $1.50 per liter and a gallon is just over 4 lites, it makes my blood boil really ? also my SON has a 1987 VL Holden Ex police chaser car ,called a BT1 designation, all police packs had a BT1 from holden ,.not sure of the FORDS, but as far as holden they are called BT1, which has the 4.9V8 Hi comp motor, AUTO, LSD, trans cooler, and hi accuracy speedometer etc, they are worth around 30 to 40 K now in original unpainted and very good condition, also they did come out in a turbo six engines as well and canary yellow paint as well and also in the V8 versions as well. cheers :)
If I ever have the money and if I can find a red 9C3, I'm getting it! They're so few and far between, though.
These are great everyday cars, man. I'm finding they are so easy to live with everyday. In fact, my wife enjoys driving it, my dad borrows the Caprice and my son wants it for his first car when he gets his license next year. It seems I'm the last in line to get behind the wheel.
That's why you gotta get to it before they do lol. Does it have smooth ride like the 80s and 90s ones?
The VA State Police have a few in bright red. They are 9C3 cars (full wheel covers, cloth upholstery, etc.). I don't know how long they will go before the auction them off, but I see two of them in Northern Virginia almost every day. From what I assume, they are 2014 or 2015 model year vehicles.
Are these cars faster than the crown vics?
Thanks for checking out my Caprice auction video. And yeah, these Caprices are wildly quicker than a Vic. They have a 6 liter LS V8 with about 105 more horsepower and a six speed trans. But really, they're just way more refined than any Vic. Everything about the Caprice just feels newer and more modern. Now the Vic has plenty of great qualities and some are better than the Caprice, but in terms of performance, the Caprice just smokes the Vic. -Chris
The ONLY advantage to the Crown Vic is that it was a 'body on frame' design, while the Caprice PPV is a unibody. The Crown Vic is easier to repair after a mishap - but I still like the Caprice a lot better if I had to choose one over the other.
Hello know any for sale
what's the name of the auction sir
Check out both GovDeals and PublicSurplus
what was the name of the auction place
USgovBid and GovDeals are two auction sites for State surplus auctions.
As far as used police vehicles go, a detective spec vehicle, which the 9ce is the better choice.
good channel!keep it up!
Thanks for the two comments and checking out my channel.
Do these Cars have police package also
Thanks for the comment and for checking out my video. And I guess the answer is yes. These Caprices were only sold new, in the USA anyway, to law enforcement. They were made between '11 - '17 and something like 15K were imported from Aus. There are two versions, a 9C1 (patrol car) and 9C3 (detectives car) and they have two different engines, a 3.6 V6 and a 6.0 V8. -Chris
East Coast Classics .....thank you
does anyone know how to find any auctions like this in arizona or neveda
Check out the latest video on my channel and I think you'll find it helpful in finding government surplus auctions and buying cars there too. -Chris
Very cool video!! Subscribed!!
Hey man, thanks so much and I appreciate it. I've got some other PPV videos in my channel library so be sure to check them out and see if there's anything else in there that you like! -Chris
They have any Dodge Magnum police packages?
Yea, from time-to-time they have Chargers show up at the auction. I'm seeing them sell in the $5K - $6K range with 125K miles. Don't know if that's a good or bad price. -Chris
You're probably looking at a V6 charger.
The real deal is the 5.7 RT Hemi
Yeah assuming I keep my Vic long enough I want to swap it to a 6.8 V10 and have the cam custom made, because while the 4.6 SOHC V8 lasts long and all, it makes absolutely terrible power. I mean, 250 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque for a V8 powered sedan? It's abysmal, and it has no right to be in a police "interceptor." Modern day 4 cylinders and 6 cylinders that are naturally aspirated make WAY more power than this thing, and heck the Modular isn't even that old even though it's based off this ancient design.
The LS proves that you can make a powerful V8 that will last long.
While so many guys love them 👑 Vic cop cars, this is truly a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Thanks man for the comment. When folks ask about my Caprice, I usually tell them that these cars are Corvettes dressed up as a four-door sedan. Really exciting cars to drive. -Chris
What motor is in those cars
L77 some have the v6 tho
Interesting. I can see some have the ugly police center console and some have a more normal looking one.
Thanks man. Yeah, that center console is one of the big differences between the 9C1 and 9C3 models. That and carpeting versus the vinyl flooring. Those two things really make a difference! -Chris
Very informative thanks.
Would have been nice to listen to some pleasant music 🎶 while u were showing the 🚓 videos.
I live in los Angeles and been looking for one they dont pop up out here that often
Man, thanks for checking out my Caprice video and for your comment. These cars are fantastic but with only 15K or so imported and spread out throughout the US, they don't show up often at auctions or even when they are in service. -Chris
Yea I seen a couple of them at some mom and pop dealerships but there expensive oud there the v6 I'm looking for the v8 the other thing they have the cop back seat
hey Chris, ive made a quick video about my car if you wanna check it out. Ive also got another video where i black out part of the grill. Im making another video right now for a bugcatcher hood scoop im making i think itll fit well with what im trying to do with the car.
Yea man, I'd love to see the car and what you're doing with her. Can you send me the link to the video or to your channel? -Chris
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Is there a link to bid available Or a phone number? I really would like to buy one.
Hey man, the bidding for these Caprices, Crown Vics and other cars that the State of Delaware sells is done online at US Gov Bid dot Com. I would recommend an inspection though of any cars that you might be interested. I've seen some cars that look good in photos but lousy in person and some K9 units that you can even smell before you even get close. -Chris
East Coast Classics thanks. I'll check it out.
Still love my CVPIs
I'm with ya man. I love my Vic too. I feel like I'm going through withdrawal not having my Vic with me. I should get her back from being vinyl wrapped in a week or so and I can't wait! -Chris
If i were you id import a 2016 caprice SS from the middle east
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They just ended production 2018 will be the last year also 2014 will be the cheapest year as there were too many problems and recalls to count
Wow, good to know. Thanks for sharing.
mace 2014 is actually one of the best years to buy I work on these cars every day
This is like my G8 the interier is like the same
I’m from Michigan this car u don’t see a lot the motor on this caprice ppv
I would like to buy cars like these, anyone can buy in this auctions? Thanks,
I'M IN NEWARK DE WHAT AUCTION WAS THIS ??
Hey Dan B. That video footage is from the State surplus auction held in Delaware City every few weeks. Always lots of cars though not many deals sometimes. Occasionally they'll have some weird things to auction like construction equipment, surplus boats, canoe's and other park equipment and even unclaimed stolen merchandise. Thanks for checking out my video and subscribing! -Chris
Dover delaware here. Any more info on this auction do you have a link?
Go to US Gov Bid dot Com and you'll see a listing of area government surplus auctions. The State of Delaware posts their auctions there, time, date and location. The bidding is online but you've got to do an inspection before considering bidding. There's some turds at the auction that you don't want to get stuck with. -Chris
these cars need to be brought to Russia. This is a great model that will be in demand.
Paid $20000usd for a 2015 caprice v8 v in 2018 in Australia at auction
No wonder there's no money in budgets. Left I g vehicles to auction at 40k miles. Waste.
Crazy right! Apparently that 40K mile Caprice was ordered in error and when it arrived the State gave it to the schools to use as a Drivers Ed car. Imagine that. A 355 horsepower, four-door Corvette as a learners car. -Chris
East Coast Classics omg lol driver ed car that's one ride I wouldn't have wanted to take lol. Great videos Chris. Keep it up.
way to expensive for cars so old. And basic looking
U always have a bad eye, who hurt u?
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