1975 CHEVROLET IMPALA & CAPRICE GENERAL MOTORS AUTOMOBILE PROMO FILM 19964b
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This film presents Chevrolet’s 1975 Impala and Caprice as well as their various standard and additional features. The fifth generation of Impala’s were produced during the model years of 1971 to 1976 and were of GM’s top selling models throughout the 1970’s. The Caprice was produced from 1965 to 1996 model years and was considered the most popular American car in the 60’s and early 70’s. It is presented by Chevrolet and opens with a shot of the 1975 Impala (:07) which is a full-sized sedan. The camera moves around the vehicle (:29). A family opens the trunk of one (:44) to show the 18 cubic feet of storage space. The child climbs into the back seats as the interior of the vehicle is shown (:49). Molded full foam seats could be covered in cloth or vinyl (:54). The option of a 50/50 spilt seat with a reclining passenger seat is shown (1:01) as well as another option of six-way power seats (1:04). The carpeting is shown to be made with full cut pile nylon (1:08). Interior features include the instrument panel (1:14), inside hood release (1:24), soft rim steering wheel (1:29) and the anti-theft steering column (1:32). Available features for the interior include AM, AM/FM or AM/FM stereo radio and tape player (1:37) as well as air conditioning and comfort tilt steering (1:49). As the Impala rides by department stores, an Abercrombie & Fitch building is seen (2:04). The power flow through ventilation system is pointed to (2:09) as well as the energy absorbing bumpers (2:20). The car was constructed with steel side guard beams (2:23) and a steal cargo bulk head between the trunk and the rear seat (2:28). The double paneled construction of the vehicle is viewed (2:34). A female driver presses on the standard power front disk brakes (2:55). The Impala also came equipped with GM specification steel belted radial ply tires (3:04). A Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and 26-gallon fuel tank came standard on coupes and sedans (3:14). The Chevy Efficiency System for 1975 is broken down including the high energy ignition system (3:35), catalytic converter (3:49) and a new air induction system (4:03). The early fuel evaporation system enabled smoother warmups (4:09). Other additional features for the vehicle included the economizer gauge package (4:24) and cruise control (4:32). A diagram of the posit traction rear axel follows (4:41). The promotional film switches to the Caprice (4:54). This was equipped with additional sound insulation and interior lights (5:04). Styling of the exterior and the interior are shown (5:09). Both the Impala and Caprice’s wagon models are shown parked in grass (5:39). The wagons were available in either two or three seat models (5:43). The rear passenger area was able to be converted into a 100 cubic feet cargo area (5:54). The standard power rear window is shown (5:59) as well as the optional power tailgate which could be operated from the dash (6:02). Woodgrain vinyl paneling covers the Caprice Estate (6:45). Trailering components and a luggage rack were available at additional cost (6:25). The film wraps up as a succession of the models appears again (6:36) and it concludes on the Chevy logo (7:15).
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Love those cars from back then!
These were absolutely bullet proof land yachts, easy to repair and rode like a dream
Superfly misses the classic pimp mobiles 😥
My dad has bought a new Impala every 5 years since 1963. I remember the `68 station wagon and the huge front bumper of the `73 4-door and so on... He's turning 91 and said his current 2015 Impala should last him the rest of his life.
I rented an Impala about 6 years ago for a lengthy road trip, and was thoroughly impressed with its quiet and smooth ride. What surprised me was the acceleration performance, as it reminded me of the second-tiered muscle cars of the mid-to-late 1960s. I was astounded that such performance could be had from regular gasoline, with double the highway fuel economy mileage from I recall with the 1960s high performance cars.
My high school driver ed car was a brand new 75 Impala. Parallel park that on a snowy street, and you can parallel park anything.
This was my first car…I purchased it when I was 16. I drove it all throughout high school before leaving for the Navy after graduation. Being a teenager, I can say the back seat was much more warn in than the front. The trunk had plenty of room for a cooler, and the back seat was as big enough to lay two or three people comfortably. Thank you Chevrolet! Raven
We still have a 1976!
wonderful cars ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
A copper colored 1975 Impala was what our Drivers Ed department used when I was in high school back in 1975. Thanks for the memories.
Mine was a 1978 Dodge Monaco with an extra brake pedal for the training instructor.
I'm sold, and headed to my local Chevy dealer to pick up a woodgrain Caprice wagon in avocado green with chromed roofracks & crisp white walls
I love the looks of the 74-76 Impala & Caprice, namely the 74& 75 Impala sports coupe, not to mention the Caprice convertible, too cool!!!!
A good road car back in 75 as a little boy my family had impala/ Caprice chevelle Malibu Monte Carlo
Yes, yes, YES!!! Chevy Impala was my first car in the FREEDOM I obtain when I escaped 40 years ago from the communist paradise. It had vinyl seats which were solid frozen and terribly cold in Canadian winter of 1981. We got a loan of $2,000 at an interest rate of !!!! 21.25% !!!??? AND!!! We were able to pay it back within one year only. And I had that time two kids and work just for $8/hr!!!???
Mine was a '78 Ford LTD. Boy I miss the land yachts. Opening them up on Kansas farm roads was amazing.
Good car for people with dignity...
I consider 1975 to be the model year when cars started getting better after emissions and safety laws forced the automakers to put "band-aid" solutions on their cars starting in 1971. High Energy Ignition and the Catalytic Converter allowed the engines to be tuned to improve performance and economy compared to the previous years' models. There was still a long way to go before closed-loop fuel controls were introduced in 1981 and port fuel injection in 1985, but at least automakers found the on-ramp to building respectable cars in 1975.
Oh yes I recall these commercials
I can recommend the safety of this car.
In 1976 when I was 4 my mom was driving and I was asleep on the rear package tray when a car load of drunks rear ended us.
I flew around the inside of the car receiving barely a scratch.
I think you should probably chalk that up to the resilience of your young body. Not so much the safety of the car.
I won't argue the undeniable strength of a full frame chassis in comparison to the unibody construction of other vehicles. (known as uni-fold back in the day)
I doubt you can claim the car's safety was responsible for you receiving no injuries, when the lap belt wasn't in use.
🤣👍.
Me ponen a escojer entre un carro nuevo y entre este Impala,,sin dudarlo agarro este Impala,,a ojos cerrados,,
The red interior in the Caprice...absolutely classic option.
Caprice has an amazing body!
Big, comfortable, durable cars
I want it! I want it now! I need it!
That big block 350 was a beast. A boat that big needed every bit of that hp.
FYI, the 350 was a small block. The 454 was the big block.
Also gas use to cost less than trash...
This days saudian king wouldn't dare to afford..
@@asafgl4281 Today's big SUVs are not anymore fuel efficient, but handle like sh#t by comparison.
@@milfordcivic6755 The 454 V-8 was detuned compared to 1970 and 1971.
@@milfordcivic6755 1975 Chevrolet (USA) Impala Hardtop Coupe full range specs
12.2 mpg (U.S.) / 5.2 km/l, more data: 1975 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe 350 V-8 Turbo-Fire Hydra-Matic (aut. 3)
I hated 8 Track Tapes, you’d get in the middle of a good song and it would be interrupted in order to switch the continue the song. My dad loved it.
@2:02 Abercrombie and Fitch building back in the day
did anybody see that old Abrecrombie and Fitch store in the background at 2:03!
Nice car ,
Rare!
Me gusta el carro; un Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sport Sedan 1975; Orlando Acosta de 90 años de edad; residente en Maracaibo Estado Zulia Venezuela; cuándo ése carro llegue a mis manos para aprender a manejar y mantenerlo; no para tenerlo cómo carro por puesto, ni de taxi; tampoco para hacer viajes; cuando llegue a mis manos; le voy a colocar fuertes normas; saludos y buenas noches.
Last year for the Bel Air 4-Door Sedan in the United States but not Canada (replaced by the 1976 Impala S 4-Door Sedan).
Last year for the Impala Sport Coupe (no opera window).
Last year for the Caprice Classic Convertible.
Impala and Bel Air used the front clip from the 1974 Caprice Classic but with different grill.
Sales for 1975 model year for these big Chevrolets reached the lowest point after the oil embargo but recovered somewhat in 1976 and especially with downsized 1977 models.
Starting in the mid-1970s, sales of mid-sized cars really took off and hurt sales of full-sized cars (especially big 2-Door Coupes).
I also noticed the absence of the Bel Air.
@@OnkelPHMagee By 1975 the Bel Air was a fleet vehicle.
@@SpockvsMcCoy Yep, I had a buddy that had a '75 Bel-Air that originally belonged to the US Postal Inspection Service. So KIND OF a "Police Car" but without any performance enhancements or "police package" (just normal 350/ 3 Spd THM). It's not like Postal Inspectors are in a lot of high speed pursuits, LOL.
@@jamesslick4790 What color was that car?
@@SpockvsMcCoy Not officially but it was probably the case that if you tried to buy one the salesman would've worked really hard to upsell you to an Impala.
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In tune with the times man baby….In tune with the f’in Times.
The Grand Tour just did an American land yacht episode, driving them in the U.K. lol
My dad used to say 1975 was the worst year for cars in history....lol
Hmmmmm carborator.... i like it...
I would like a red convertible with white interior 71 of course.
It's a shame that it only shows the (ugly) 4-door pillared sedan. I'd like to have seen the 2 door coupe, not the custom. Interesting from a factual standpoint.
Yes, I should have a Chevrolet... where is it?
Questioning 2011: Can a recently evicted homeless family sleep and live in the full size Caprice with 4 doors..?
Yes, thats a full size car. And if thats a full size car, what about those embarrassing Mickey Mouse Cars on today’s streets?
We had this identical car when i was in jr high about 1985 i hated it so bad it was such a big ugly car we were poor
What happened to this company 😞
This was the final year for this body style. The 1976 Caprice and Impala were downsized.
No, the 1977 Caprice and Impala were downsized. The 1976 Impala had the same front clip with round headlights as the 1975 Caprice but with a different grill. The 1976 Caprice had a new front clip with rectangular headlights. 1975 was the last year for the Caprice Convertible...
@@SpockvsMcCoy ty
The mid to late 1970s were terrible years for GM cars. No power, no style, no handling, awful gas mileage. Its just a giant box that rolls like a boat.
Ugly cars 🚘. Raggedy American cars.
They were so long. Did people not have, garages back then?!
This thing would not fit! 😐
Big garages.
We used to easily fit out ‘69 Mercury station wagon in the garage with plenty of room to open the doors and tailgate.
I had a 1971 Buick Electra 225 that was 226 inches long (~5740 mm). The 1975 Chevrolet Caprice was "only" 223 inches long (~5,660 mm). My garage had more than enough room for the Buick, The Chevy would be "nothing" to park in there. If you REALLY wanted a long 70's car - The 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham was 231 inches long (~5860 mm).
Today’s cars are ugly... these cars have style! :-)
You're right, Preston. My aunt had a '71 Chevy, and it was too long to fit in her garage.
@@andyharman3022 You'll still find some half-height extensions to garages to fit the noses of cars that were longer-lower-wider than the norm when the garage was originally built.