1996 Chevrolet Caprice

Classic Sedan

LT1 350 V8

Automatic

1G1BL52P2TR140941

Clear

Gasoline

RK Motors Charlotte 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US Phone : (704) 596-5211 Email : information@RKMotorsCharlotte.com 8,779 Actual Mile Caprice Classic 5.7 Liter LT1 4L60E 1996 was the end of the line for General Motors and their full size rear wheel drive sedans like this Caprice Classic. In typical GM fashion, just about the time they had perfected the recipe, they canceled the program, because these are great cars. With just 8,784 original miles, this 1996 Caprice Classic is the equivalent of an Impala SS, but much more unusual. And, of course, there’s always the fun involved in driving a car that can easily be mistaken for a police cruiser. Ordered new by an 86 year old lady and maintained until her recent death at age 102, this car carries all of the important options, including the 5.7-liter V8. Apparently she wanted an Impala SS, but didn’t want bucket seats and a console, so she scanned the order form and built her own version. Aside from the bench seat and a few trim differences, the only substantial difference between this car and an Impala SS is the wheels and tires. There are no details anywhere on how many cars like this were built, but you can bet it wasn’t many and the survival numbers must be extremely low. By 1996, the Caprice was an extremely nice car, and with hundreds of thousands built, it was one of the best-built vehicles in America. They survived millions of abusive miles at the hands of police officers and taxicab drivers, and still came back for more. As with all the low-mileage cars RK Motors Charlotte features, the highest praise we can give this one is that it is as-new in virtually every way. When we talk about restorations, they are inevitably better than new in every way, but original cars are special. There’s no bodywork required, no fresh paint on any of the panels, and everything fits the way it did when the guys at the factory put it together. The paint is amazingly nice, and white looks pretty darned good on this big cars body contrasting nicely with the black window treatments and stainless steel grille. And before you dismiss this one as a little old lady special that has been ‘parked by feel’ for years, take a look at the bumpers. Hardly a mark to be found except for a few specks of road rash, in fact, the front bumper wasn’t even drilled for a front license plate. And hailing from warm, sunny Knoxville, Tennessee, this car has never seen snow or salt and is as spotless underneath as it is up top. The Caprice Classic was available with a V6, but the top motor was the Corvette-derived 5.7 liter LT1, which, in this application made 260 horsepower. One look under the hood is all you’ll need to be convinced that this is a low-mileage original car. All the original equipment is intact, including the engine cover up top, which is often the first thing unscrupulous mechanics toss while doing maintenance work. The bottles for the radiator and windshield washer fluid (which are HUGE, by the way) are still clear and white, not yellowed and discolored by age and heat. The belts, hoses, plugs and wires are most likely still the original equipment. There’s simply nothing more reliable than a small block Chevy, and these LT1s routinely last longer than 250,000 miles before needing major service. In the case of this time capsule of a car, if it continues at the same rate it has been accumulating miles, will probably run for another 514 years. The transmission is GM’s rugged and dependable 4L60E 4-speed automatic, and it works perfectly. Out back a set of 2.93 gears on a limited slip differential help the Caprice deliver on its EPA estimated 26 MPG on the highway and make it a highly relaxed cruiser. Like the engine bay, everything is original and in remarkably good condition, from the floors and frame, to the suspension and brakes, which all feel like brand new. The original exhaust system has no leaks and has a healthy, albeit subdued; rumble that suggests some pretty serious blasting powder is available under the hood. This car does carry the optional $550 Sport Suspension, which upgraded the standard Caprice to Impala SS specifications for a little more precision on the road. The car currently wears aftermarket aluminum five spoke wheels that feature gunmetal gray paint, machined aluminum lips and 235/70/15 BF Goodrich Long Trail radials. However, if you’re a stickler for authenticity, the cars original aluminum alloy turbine wheels that came standard with the Special Value Caprice Sedan Package 3 are included with the sale. The main reason this car is a Caprice Classic and not an Impala SS is inside, where the original owner insisted on a leather-lined bench instead of the Impalas standard buckets. Nicely preserved and showing hardly any wear at all, this Caprices interior is a plush environment that has legroom galore. If you’re the sort of guy who complains about new cars being too small, well, here’s your ride. And all the power goodies are included, like power windows, locks, seats, as well as A/C and a moderately good factory stereo system. The gauges are a combination of analog and digital instruments that were cool in the 90s and still function well today. Wood trim is reasonably realistic looking, and covers parts of the dash and door panels to give the Caprice an upscale feel. This was, after all, Chevy’s top-of-the-line sedan. In back, there’s enough room for the starting front line of an NBA team to get comfortable, and it doesn’t look like anyone has ever spent any time back there; it’s new in every way. The same holds true for the trunk, which still carries all the original mats, nets, covers and a full-sized spare tire. Documentation is extensive, as the original owner wisely retained all the original paperwork. We have the original window sticker, 1996 Caprice brochure, order forms, invoice, receipts, owner’s manual, the folder with all the supplemental information from the dealer, including a cassette tape, the post-delivery satisfaction survey (never filled out), a thank-you letter from Beaty Chevrolet, the selling dealer, the GM Roadside Assistance plan booklet, and even the original temporary license tag. Wow! Look around these cars are incredibly hard to find and always in demand. In fact, I might be tempted to assign this one our desirable ‘will be gone in a week’ status; that’s how nice it is and how strong the market is. With all the hardware that makes an Impala SS so cool, plus the updated quarter panels and windows that got rid of the odd Caprice styling, it’s a slam-dunk. One owner, low mileage, and perfectly preserved, this is an essentially brand new 1996 Caprice Classic. There will never again be cars like this built anywhere in the world, and the ones that do exist have pretty much been driven into the ground. I’m confident that this one will go fast, so call today! FACTS & FIGURES Year : 1996 Mileage : 8779 VIN : 1G1BL52P2TR140941 Transmission Type : 4 Speed Automatic Type of Vehicle Title : Clear Engine : LT1 350 V8 Primary Color : White Interior Color : Gray About this auction & RK Motors Charlotte As the world rushes into hard assets ahead of collapsing paper money, sales of top notch classic cars are exploding. Remember, they aren't making anymore #1 condition 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertibles! In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find! Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms &conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Note that our cars are on display in our showroom, in national print ads, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time. RK Motors Charlotte sells 30-50 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. If you would like to make a sales visit or inspection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll at (440)313-8091 or (704)596-5211. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility. For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Jason Spruill, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Our retail showroom is located in sunny Charlotte, NC. We usually 150-200 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, our sister company, RK Motors Restoration is a full restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop, located in Mentor, Ohio. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. RKM restored cars have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, contact Joe Carroll at (704)596-5211. Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact Frank Carroll at: (704)596-5211. Frank's direct email address is: frank.carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com/testimonials.htm. 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