1994 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon

The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-sized automobile produced by Chevrolet in North America for the 1965 to 1996 model years. Full-size Chevrolet sales peaked in 1965 with over a million sold. It was the most popular American car in the sixties and early seventies, which, during its lifetime, included the Biscayne, Bel Air and Impala. Introduced in mid-1965 as a luxury trim package for the Impala four-door hardtop, Chevrolet offered a full line of Caprice models for the 1966 and subsequent model years, including a "formal hardtop" coupe and an Estate station wagon. The 1971 to 1976 models are the largest Chevrolets ever built. The downsized 1977 and restyled 1991 models were awarded Motor Trend Car of the Year. Production ended in 1996.

A well preserved in all of its 217 inches, this 55,075-mile Caprice Station Wagon from 1994 is taking up some serious space here in our hallowed halls of Classic Auto Mall. Overall, this car is in good condition, has a 260hp LT-1 engine, has all its factory installed options functional, and even has the original window sticker.

Exterior
In its aerodynamically designed form, this wagon is bathed in Medium Garnet Red and has the “woody” side panels. A chrome eggcrate grille is upfront, some integrated headlights and lower body matching bumper are seen. Then the long straight steel slabs take over and run rearward, making up the overall design and function of this car….to haul people and their stuff. Wood appliqué with a contrasting rounded over wood top edging covers the mid-section and shows almost no scratching of the appliqué. Above and below are more Garnet painted steel. A thin chrome trim separates the panels down low and covers the rockers too. Big panoramic tinted windows are all around and are flush with the door panels to save on that air disturbance. The top has a roof rack ribbing pressed into the steel, and perpendicular roof rack bars (so you can haul more stuff!). On the back a rounded rear glass opens in tandem with the dual swinging and opening lower gate to allow access to the rear storage area, complete with an additional bench seat. On all 4 corners are black painted steel wheels with shiny chrome wire caps and Hankook thin whitewall rubber.

Interior
Opening the doors and you can have a pick of your seat with 3 benches available. The front in Ruby Red cloth are overstuffed buckets, extra wide with a lowering and raising central arm rest or when up a seat for 1 more. The next row is a long bench for 3 more, and in back another flip up bench for an additional 2 adults or 3 kids. The third row can be completely flattened to give you about the cargo space of a small pickup truck, only with a roof over its bed. We see a retractable cargo cover for the third-row area to cover any valuables or ill-behaved children on a long trip. The burgundy vinyl dash with some wood appliqué on it sits up front, and doors utilize these materials as well. On the doors we note power windows, power locks, power seat, mirror power controls and embedded speakers. A full car climate control system is installed, and an AM/FM/Cassette is also noted within the dash. Maroon carpet, which is very clean covers all the floors and a maroon headliner is above nice and tight.

Drivetrain
Under the hood we see a 260hp 350ci LT-1 engine with electronic fuel injection and a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission bolted to the back. All is unrestored although mostly clean. A 10-bolt rear with 2.93 gears with optional Positraction is on to transfer the power to the ground.

Undercarriage
Underneath some surface rust and heavy corrosion covers the steel parts with a repair being noted on the frame in front of the driver's rear control arm. All appears structurally sound though despite the surface rust and corrosion. This car will require a new exhaust system from in front of the mufflers to the tail pipes as rust through is noted on these. Independent coil springs and power disc brakes are upfront, and on the back, trailing arm and coil springs as well as power drum brakes are on.

Drive-Ability
Hopping in it was like the Griswolds going for a road trip, save all the impending scripted disasters, this car fired right up, and drove like a dream. Plenty of acceleration, plenty of interior room for passengers or cargo, and a smooth driver and cruiser. It stopped on a dime, and all functions were working swimmingly.

Instead of that “toaster” or SUV, why not have a classic to haul around in with this overall well-kept 1994 Caprice. All 217 inches of it, all 350ci LT-1 performance of it, all seats and space to romp around in? Right here now at Classic Auto Mall.

VIN DECODE
1G1BL82P6RR147756
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
BL-Caprice Classic Wagon
8-4 Door Wagon
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
P-5.7L LT1 V8 260hp
6-Check Digit
R-1994
R-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
147756-Sequential Unit Number

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This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.