1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon

20k, 396, One Owner

6.5L 396cid V8

Automatic

166458J296591

Clear

Gasoline

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Vin # 166458J296591 Trim Tag Decoded: Body: 1968 4-door Custom Wagon 3-Seat (68-16645) Trim: Turquoise (845) Paint: Tripoli Turquoise (K) Assembly Plant: Janesville, Wisconsin (JAN) Evolve Motors and Chicago Car Club are pleased to present this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon! This is a car we’re excited to have. We were actually on the fence about even listing it for sale, because how often do you get the opportunity to own such a mint, original, well-documented big block wagon? Not often, that’s for sure. This car is a real crowd-pleaser; just about everybody that enters our showroom makes a beeline straight for the wagon without even glancing at the other cars, no matter if they’re a car-nut or not. This car is a true A-level survivor offered in completely original order with a known and well-documented history from new. The backstory of this wagon is as follows: The car was delivered new to Chevrolet GK of Downer’s Grove, IL, where it was then sold to a Mr. and Mrs. Young in early November of 1968. The car sat on the dealer’s lot for nearly a year before being sold at a hefty discount; manufacturer MSRP as optioned was $5,191, but the price the car actually sold for was just $3,400. At the time, an optioned-to-the-moon big-block wagon was a tough sell, as a wagon was more of a family-friendly, utility-only kind of vehicle. This one was likely a showroom display car, as it was loaded with just about every available option at the time, then cut loose at a discount to sell before the end of the model year. Mr. and Mrs. Young drove the car from November 1968 until the mid 1980s, when it went into storage under a car cover in their backyard barn. Mr. Young kept a handwritten log of fluid changes and mileage increments, with the final recording being an oil change in June 1980 at 18,222 miles. The car sat there in their backyard barn from the mid 1980s until early 2017, when we peeled back the car cover and pushed it out into the daylight. Mr. Young didn’t just keep handwritten recordings of mileage, he held onto every bit of the original paperwork he could. Included in the sale is the dealer window sticker with options list and build specs, the original title, Mr. Young’s check stub from the purchase, original Protecto Plate as well as a replacement (from when Mr. Young thought he had lost the original, later to be found), original owner’s manual, and the original Bill of Sale. Since taking possession of the car, we’ve gone through it and serviced where due. Services included a fluid flush, removal and refurbishment of original fuel cell, replacement of fuel sending unit, and replacement of distributor points. We have since began to rack up the mileage and man, this thing feels truly excellent on the road. Not only is it a tremendous head-turner, it feels every bit like a 20,000 mile car. It starts right up immediately, doesn’t smoke, idles smooth and quietly, shifts smoothly, brakes straight and effectively, and winds out without any sort of stuttering or hesitation. The Exterior: - Tripoli Turquoise is the perfect color for this car. Paint is 100% original, as confirmed with an Elcometer (digital paint gauge). There are absolutely no spots on this car that have been resprayed. Elcometer readings are between 2.4 and 3.2 on every inch of the car. - As paint is now 50 years old it’s not 100% perfect, but it’s pretty damn close. There is some minor spotting on the upper portion of the doors, as well as one light scratch on the driver’s door, which a close-up photo of is provided. The entire surface is smooth and light spots may be removed with wet sanding. We wanted to leave it as original as possible. Aside from that, imperfections are limited to a couple very minor chips on the lower front end, consistent with 20,000 miles of road use. - Chrome is like-new throughout. No damage, no oxidation. Mirror-like throughout. - Weatherstripping is excellent throughout. Not dry or weathered. - Vinyl “wood” siding is original and in phenomenal condition. Only one very light scuff on the vinyl siding, which is on the lower forward corner of the driver’s side. - No bubbling anywhere on the car. Not even at the lowest points of the corners or ahead of the rear wheels. - All pinch welds are clean and look like new - Panel fitment is perfect - Door checks feel like new - Hinges, pillars, and door jambs are spotless - Original T3 headlights The Interior: - Unrestored Turquoise interior is truly time-capsule level - Front seats wore a cloth cover since new and as a result, show as-new. No scratches, fading, scuffs, or wear of any sort. - Rear seats and third row are perfect as well - Photos may make the front and rear seats look to be slightly different tones of turquoise; they are absolutely the same color. We use an SLR camera and manual focus to take listing photos, and the lighting made the colors look slightly different. - Headliner is in perfect shape and holds nice and tight - Original rubber floormat set (also turquoise) is in great shape - Carpeting is as-new - Dash and all interior trim is as-new. No scuffs, warping, fading, or damage of any sort. - Everything functions as it should. All interior lights, radio and 8-track player, analog clock, gauges, lights, wipers, blower, defrost. Factory air conditioning is currently not functioning as the seal on the compressor has dried and the refrigerant has leaked out. We elected to leave it alone as it’s the original compressor. - Spare well and under rear seats is spotless. No rust, no bubbles, no dirt in any of the interior lower corners or jambs. - Roll-up windows track nice and easy like new Under the Hood / Under the Car: - Original drivetrain with just over 20k miles. Optioned with 325hp Turbo-Jet 396cid V8 and Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. - Original 4bbl carburetor - Original Harrison 3 core radiator and AC equipment including factory clamps - We’ve elected not to paint the engine to show just how original the car is. Still has the original GM belt on it. If the buyer would like us to disassemble and paint the engine to really bring it to the next level, we can absolutely do so. - Original wiring throughout - All plastic clips still intact - Assembly numbers still clearly legible drawn on underside of hood - Underbody is in great shape. Extremely dry and solid. Very light surface rust on suspension components as expected, but underneath the car is rock solid. Structurally excellent. Floors and frame rails are in great shape. No damage or modifications visible underneath. - Truly excellent on the road. No tendencies of concern whatsoever. This car runs and drives every bit as nice as it looks. The Final Assessment: This is a rare opportunity to own such a phenomenally well-preserved, well-optioned, and well-documented Caprice Estate Wagon. It is extemely rare to be optioned the way that it is. While yes the car does look fantastic in the photos, it is truly even more impressive in person. This car is undoubtedly one of the most impressive “survivors” we’ve ever seen. It is sure to make the next owner extremely happy, whether they plan to retire it to a collection or load up the kids and grand-kids and head to their lake house for the weekend. Buy with confidence folks, this 396 wagon is truly one in a million. Please reach out to Jake or Mike at Evolve Motors at 773-273-8257 with any further questions or requests. Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty: Evolve Motors does their best to accurately describe each and every car we sell. We do not make any warranties or representations whatsoever. All vehicles are sold "as is, where is". We encourage you to call to hear more details if you are interested. We are happy to walk you around every inch of the car! About Evolve Motors: We are here to answer any questions that you may have. We would love for you to come see the car in person but understand that many of our buyers are out of state or international. Please do not hesitate to call us and have one of our sales representatives do a walk around with you on the phone. It is our goal to do everything we can to make you comfortable with your purchase and to ensure that no questions are left unanswered and that you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. Evolve Motors is not a typical car dealership. Our qualified and experienced staff has carefully curated one of the finest selections of classic and collectible vehicles in the greater Chicago area. Our facility boasts a dedicated detail space, a mechanical service facility, and a complete body repair and restoration shop. Each vehicle is carefully inspected and serviced to ensure that it meets our highest standards. We are dedicated to enhancing every aspect of the customer experience, from the initial visit to long after the purchase of a vehicle or service. We are pleased to offer our clientele the best vehicles available at great prices. With consignment packages, financing options, and worldwide transportation solutions, we deliver our customers a full circle buying experience. We also provide top caliber mechanical and restoration services at exceptionally reasonable rates. Evolve Motors is family owned and operated and in its second generation of ownership. We pride ourselves on building long lasting relationships based on trust, loyalty and respect. We are passionate about our business and enjoying life; we believe that shines through in everything we do. We invite you to come explore the variety of automobiles we have thoughtfully selected for our inventory. We look forward to you becoming the next valued member of the Evolve Motors family. Call today! 773-267-2684 Evolve Motors a division of Albany inc. IS AN ACCREDITED BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEMBER. CALL 773-267-2684 WITH ANY QUESTIONS INTERNATIONAL CALLERS PLEASE CALL 773-267-2684 ***WE CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR CLASSIC OR COLLECTIBLE CAR. ASK ABOUT Evolve Motors CONSIGNMENT SERVICES*** WE SHIP WORLDWIDE! Terms and Conditions: Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order - Loan check from eBay Financing Center - Cash (in person) - Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping General Terms Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if youre not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBays User Agreement Evolve Motors reserves the right to, Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary. Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBays "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid. Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 prior to bidding. Buyers Inspection: Evolve Motors has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Evolve Motors welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturers warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available, e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashiers or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. Shipping & Delivery: All shipping charges are buyers responsibility. Evolve Motors will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3,000,000.00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Evolve Motors as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with Evolve Motors. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier, but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure. Finalizing your Purchase: Evolve Motors will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with Michael at Evolve Motors by e-mail or phone (773) 267-2684 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days, we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. In order to secure bid on vehicle, Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card, cash in person or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing, Buyer must send balance of funds by bank wire transfer, cash in person, bank certified funds to Seller. At time of sending initial deposit, Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore, before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer, all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller. Fees and Taxes All sales are subject to taxes which will vary based on the state in which you register. All sales are also subject to a $150 documentation fee for paperwork processing. ☎ Call or text "83979" to 773-273-8257 for more information