Surprised that someone would have ordered a Caprice with a 454 but not the air conditioning. From the days when you could order just about any combo you wanted.
@@billyjoejimbob56 maybe it was purchased in a cold zone? Back in the day summers were not as hot as today.. also I know some cars were made without heater if sent to hotter placed
Love, love, love the older Chevy's! What memories this brings back. When I was a kid growing up in the '70s, our next door neighbor had three teenage daughters and a 1969 Caprice. In 7th grade, I used to ride to school with them every morning in the Caprice listening to Zeppelin on the 8 track. All my buddies were jealous. I always thought it was because of the girls, but now that I think about it , it was probably because I didn't have to ride the bus and got to rock out on the way to school.....
Thank you Adam - and too you also - A happy Friday - as always, a big thank you for the cold start showing - love the friendly banter to the camera , it just works so well.
I love these start-up videos! The sounds brings back so many memories of working on cars with my dad in the 1960's and 70's. Cars were understandable then, as well as beautiful.
Adam, you have the absolute nicest cars. Love the fact that you started the Caprice with the "one pump" as they are supposed to be. You're an inspiration to all us car lovers. I've got my 71 Caprice tuned to factory specs and she sounds amazing. Thanks again.
Nothing makes me more upset than seeing people pump the throttle dozens of times to start an old car and then wonder why it’s flooded or runs rough on start up. Aaaaaaah, stop it !!
@@MrSpartanPaul You haven't owned very many older cars. This car was parked in a garage...a garage..why do yo think it started with one pump. Cars that are parked outside in the winter have to be pumped maybe 3 or 4 times on a freezing cold morning. Most of these videos you see don't deal with real life.
@@gregkurtz994 I’m not talking about 2 or 3 pumps, which also isn’t necessary if the accelerator pump is working. I’m talking about tapping the throttle like it’s a high hat symbol. I watch my friends and people on RUclips just dancing on the throttle like crazy and then (surprise!) it doesn’t start.
Indeed. Just imagine for a second what the rest of the world was driving in 1970. Most places didn't know what power steering was, much less A/T and A/C.
Nice engine/exhaust melody- beautiful car. A Caprice with a 454 was probably specially ordered through a dealer, or was ordered as a dealer demonstrator. Most had the 350. If it originally came from Michigan, it could have been ordered as a GM executive car, then sold through a dealer. In the end, it doesn't matter- awesome (and rare) car!
My neighbor had a 69 convertible with a 400 sbc, it moved that big car pretty well. It was a triple black car back before anyone called them triple black 😎
You're soooo fortunate to've latched onto this GEM! The only coup de grâce to surpass this primo example would be for there to be the 390-horse LS5 under the bonnet.
Chevy used to nail it with their cars. They were reliable, looked great, rode nicely. And they were a lot of car for the money. This Caprice is beautiful.
"Nothing like the sound of a big block in the morning". I imagine your neighbours say the same thing with some cuss words in the mix. But to my ears it is music. Cheers for your great videos, your collection is enviable.
Absolutely wonderful video, as always! The nylon upholstery in this vintage GM was superb. We had a '69 Caprice, and the seats were so comfortable. Breathes super well in both hot and cold.
We had one we bought used, two years old, with the 300 horse 350. My mom, until she passed, said it was the best car she ever had. I loved that car, and miss it dearly. PA road salt got the best of it in the early 80's....
My Grandparents had a green one of these with a 350. Same pillow material on the seats and woodgrain on the dash with shiny black knobs. It was still cherry when they traded it on an '83 Olds 88. They always took such great care of everything they had. Thanks for the flashback! Hope to see more of this beauty!
I’ve heard you talk about it many times, but What a nice interior compared to the 71 and later cars. I imagine several buyers back in the day were a bit let down by the look and feel of their new car if they traded in 69 or 70 model.
You take me back to my first car, a 1971 Chevelle. Gotta love the sound! It would start and run in any temperature, probably better than any of my recent fuel injected cars.
I love your collection of old cars! They are true Survivors that are never seen anymore! Old Camaros, Mustangs, etc are still everywhere, but not yours! An in depth video of the Monte Carlo would be great
Hey Adam beautiful caprice fully loaded with skirts and that Monte Carlo in that rear picture is a beautiful car also with skirts I hope you do a video on that car also. Thanks
I always liked the money Carlo with the fender skirts that was kind of rare my Dad's friend had a a 1968 Buick Skylark and it had fender skirts on it that really made that car look a lot nicer
Nice. Brings back memories. My grandpa bought a black 1965 V8 impala new here In Finland, which was more than rare here. He had it 10 years as a taxi in our very small few thousands people town. Kept it like new allways. All the old guys here still remember that one car.
Wow this brings back memories. I had a 1969 big block 396 Caprice. I got fast cold starts with 2 full pumps of the gas pedal and then hold the pedal down about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way while cranking. Thanks for showing this.
When I was a little kid (probably early 70’s) we passed a house on the way to church every Sunday morning that always had it’s garage door open and inside were a ‘69 full-size Chevy and a ‘70 full-size Chevy! Coming from a family that always bought well-worn used cars, I always remember thinking that guy was living the life! To this day, whenever I go back to my hometown and pass this house, that is still what I think about! Although now the other thing I think about is how that guy ever got two of these behemoths in what looks to be a pretty modest sized garage……😂
Very nice! I have never seen one with a 454. I bought a low mileage 1970 Impala in 1988 (2 dr, Green exterior, green vinyl roof & green interior) with the 350 ci - sticker on breather said 350ci/250hp, it was the 2 barrel version (from the manual, said there was a 350 4 barrel with 300hp (maybe higher compression?) a 400 with 290hp, etc. Loved it! Original bill of sale said $4400 Cdn. Drove it right across the country in 1990, not a hiccup. Great memories, thanks for the video.
@@dcformee123 < Standard engine on the Impala was a 250 cid 6 and the standard engine on the Caprice was a 350. The wagons came with a 350 as standard equipment as well. Caprice’s and wagons were probably more common with 400’s but the base 350 was the standard engine. The 454 was a available in all the big Chevy models
I felt myself having that itch, needing to hop in and kick it down.😂 The idea that carbs cannot run in the Winter, is definitely a misconception driven by those who never had a concept in upkeep. I don't know where you get all these wonderful cars but I'd kill just to have any one of them! For now, it's saving to get body work done on mine; so I can finally get it painted. And maybe... just maybe get it looking in as good of shape as one of yours.
The interesting thing: carbureted vehicles predominantly powered America, even the world,up through the early 90's. I worked at an independent shop during high school from about 95-97 and we were still seeing some carburetor work. Manufacturers had nearly 100 years of perfecting the carburetor to that point. As long as everything is in good repair, doesn't matter how cold it is outside. Infact I think carbureted cars start faster than EFI cars on cold days. We had a lot of carbureted cars in the family when I was growing up. I don't recall a single instance of carburetor problems causing a break down or causing a car not to start. People usually weren't on the side of the road with a "carburetor problem." A carburetor may get out of adjustment and rubber pieced get hard and cause poor running and drivability but not cause a car to just stop running.
Yeah dude I brought a 1966 Chrvy Caprice home here to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from southern California it had a racing tuned 396 ci engine, a barrel sized 4 bbl Holley Carb, and 3 speed auto Turbo Hydramatic transmission on the console ! Factory tachometer, console gage package AND idiot lights on the dash. That baby would scream when you kicked it down and that goddamn 4 barrel carb kicked in m. Also had factory dual exhaust system and factory COLD air conditioning !
One year later my cousin and I drove the Caprice straight through non stop 1,100 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. To Fort Lauderdale Florida in 23 hours! We burned Sunoco 93 Octane gas the whole way, average speed going south on I-95 averaging 70 mph to 75 mph.
I got pulled over in Atlanta, Georgia for going 84 in a 65 mph zone by a State Trooper and he let me off with a WARNING ! Also we had 1 ounce of weed in the passenger side front door pocket!
You offer some of the best cars ever. I simply love them. You may always drive one up to my house and take away my car. These are REAL cars. Love them.
The dual exhaust is wonderful. Beautiful engine. Started up fine. Don't think you even needed to crank for as long as you did, but I'm sure you know your car better than I do! Thanks for the video.
Your channel really is like stepping into a time machine the cars look like they came out of the showroom totally original and even your neighbourhood is right out of the 60s with those bungalows. These were the cars of my childhood real trip down memory lane . After this period it was all downhill your knowledge of American cars is second to none
Nice to exit a running vehicle without it telling you that there's no one in the driver's seat and that the car is running. As if we don't know. Closing in on 20K!
My parents had a 66 and a 69 Caprice both where small blocks. Both were beautiful cars you know what I remember the most. Body by Fisher on the door opening. At a car show when I see that I am 8 years old again.
Hey! Adam! I just wanted to say that i've been a subscribed member of your chanel, for a while right now and i must say that you have a collection of the best looking classic cars of all times. They sure look very epic and they are absolutely great. Especially, your collection of Mercury Marquis and your Ford Galaxies. These cars are a real gem. I'm 53 years old and i remember we use to have a similar car to your 1970 Chevy Caprice. In fact, it was a 1970 dark green Chevy Biscayne 4 doors, with a V-8 350. We also had a 1966 turquoise Chevy Biscayne 2 door, including a 327 ci. Thanks for your car chanel review and all the very best to you, Adam. Johnny, from Montréal, Canada.
Back when gas was free AND you got Green Stamps. When you knocked the idle down and walked back around to the back was when it was most obvious that it's a big block. Although the exhaust is well muffled and well managed, there were enough subsonics coming through that my desk was vibrating. That engine is no joke. Nice car. Thanks for your stewardship.
That is one GORGEOUS car! I love these Chevy Impala, Caprices. I'd prefer a coupe but, I wouldn't be ashamed to own this one! Very nice. Thanks for sharing!
in 1971 I took over a Company car, a 1970 Impala 4 dr HT in black, quite similar to the Caprice in this video. It had the 350, PG and Power Front drum Brakes. ( fleet spec ). Very pleasant car indeed !
yeah buddy! What a great car...Can't beat a 454 for sure. I remember when our parents drove home in our first "decent" car, a 69 Caprice coupe with the base 396 and hideaway headlights...Thought I had died and gone to heaven, sure wish we could have kept it...
My Dad bought a '69 Caprice. First new car he ever owned! We'd drive 450 miles to see my Grandparents each Summer in Buffalo NY, and the next morning he'd be out in the driveway handwashing the bugs and road grime off! Loved that car.
Adam, I’m not sure if the fiber type heat tube is available anymore, but I used the flexible metal type and painted it to look correct on a ‘70 Electra 225 convertible I had. Good luck and what a terrific collection!
Wow, cannot remember the last time I saw a 70 Impala or Caprice on the road or even at a show. She is a beauty - when I was a kid, my Uncle had one in white with the same blue interior. Enjoy it!
So the Ingersoll-Rand generators use a similar looking metal flex tube for their air box. I used that instead. I know it's not going to win a concouse d'elegance like your cars would, but from 5 feet back, it looks the part. Beautiful car and I miss that sound. wWen I was a kid growing up we had a neighbour a few doors down with a blue one like yours and I'd be lucky enough to hear it when walking to school.
Man oh man..... THAT is one beautiful looking ride!!! If it means anything, this is coming from a die hard blue oval guy, who's been turning wrenches for a living at various dealerships since 1994. I miss the days when GM had all four divisions, turning out some really iconic rides. Times sure have changed...
This brings a heady dose of nostalgia, a smile, because I grew up when this car was everywhere. Sure the air above cities was brown and hazy with raw leaded gasoline exhaust, but these big automobiles were solid, dependable, and would effortlessly turn rubber tires into smoke anytime, anywhere.
Adam, Thank you. As always I enjoyed what you bring to us! Regarding the manifold heat duct, I haven't seen the black version in a long time, so I'd say that's probably a day-one OEM piece. If it's it's a version of paper/cardboard then consider it's an asbestos product so be sure to exercise caution when touching it. You might consider replacing that with a modern aluminum piece and spray paint it with manifold heat resistant black paint. Do you know if 1970 was the first year that the COLD light was deleted?
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Love this 70 Caprice. Looking forward to a more in depth tour of it and it's story.
Any car that has survived the years in that condition has to have a story behind it. So many have met there fate in a salvage yard or a crusher.
Surprised that someone would have ordered a Caprice with a 454 but not the air conditioning. From the days when you could order just about any combo you wanted.
@@billyjoejimbob56 maybe it was purchased in a cold zone? Back in the day summers were not as hot as today.. also I know some cars were made without heater if sent to hotter placed
Everybody deserves the sound of a big block morning.. purrs like a kitten! 🐈 😎👍🏼
Mighty smooth.
Yes yes👌🏾
God help us when everything goes electric.... very sad what coming!
@@oscargeorge1 boy, you're so right about that!
She's so fine my 409
Love, love, love the older Chevy's! What memories this brings back. When I was a kid growing up in the '70s, our next door neighbor had three teenage daughters and a 1969 Caprice. In 7th grade, I used to ride to school with them every morning in the Caprice listening to Zeppelin on the 8 track. All my buddies were jealous. I always thought it was because of the girls, but now that I think about it , it was probably because I didn't have to ride the bus and got to rock out on the way to school.....
Thank you Adam - and too you also - A happy Friday - as always, a big thank you for the cold start showing - love the friendly banter to the camera , it just works so well.
I love these start-up videos! The sounds brings back so many memories of working on cars with my dad in the 1960's and 70's. Cars were understandable then, as well as beautiful.
How old is u
Adam, you have the absolute nicest cars. Love the fact that you started the Caprice with the "one pump" as they are supposed to be. You're an inspiration to all us car lovers. I've got my 71 Caprice tuned to factory specs and she sounds amazing. Thanks again.
Nothing makes me more upset than seeing people pump the throttle dozens of times to start an old car and then wonder why it’s flooded or runs rough on start up. Aaaaaaah, stop it !!
@@MrSpartanPaul I have to pump my Plymouth twice tho lol
Lol, 2 pumps on my 77 Chevy Caprice Landau Coupe as well
@@MrSpartanPaul You haven't owned very many older cars. This car was parked in a garage...a garage..why do yo think it started with one pump. Cars that are parked outside in the winter have to be pumped maybe 3 or 4 times on a freezing cold morning. Most of these videos you see don't deal with real life.
@@gregkurtz994 I’m not talking about 2 or 3 pumps, which also isn’t necessary if the accelerator pump is working. I’m talking about tapping the throttle like it’s a high hat symbol. I watch my friends and people on RUclips just dancing on the throttle like crazy and then (surprise!) it doesn’t start.
Lord have mercy, what a fine example of American engineering!
Indeed. Just imagine for a second what the rest of the world was driving in 1970. Most places didn't know what power steering was, much less A/T and A/C.
What a run Chevy had with the Impala for over a decade. An amazing model. And that big block....sweeeet.
@@audieconrad8995 The Caprice was nicer, though.
@@paulparoma yes of course. I was referring to the overall line as the Caprice was primarily an optioned up Impala.
@@audieconrad8995 That's right. Personally, I prefer the Buick and Olds lines, but the sound of that motor is divine.
This is one of my favorite cars in your collection.
I just don't see nearly as many of this model, although it's just about my favorite Impala/Caprice. Beautiful and beastly!!!!.
Nice engine/exhaust melody- beautiful car. A Caprice with a 454 was probably specially ordered through a dealer, or was ordered as a dealer demonstrator. Most had the 350. If it originally came from Michigan, it could have been ordered as a GM executive car, then sold through a dealer. In the end, it doesn't matter- awesome (and rare) car!
My neighbor had a 69 convertible with a 400 sbc, it moved that big car pretty well. It was a triple black car back before anyone called them triple black 😎
Many of the big Chevy’s had 400’s too.
It's a normal car nothing special happened here. Just check off 454 on the option form. Rare yes!
@@charlesprice7608 400 small block was not available from the factory until 1970, in 69 it could have been a 2 barrel 396 BB
ya usually the 350 2bbl
This channel is chock full of cars I never knew I loved! 🥰
Love it! Nice and simple, you can tell everything is hitting right and there are no vacuum leaks.
You're soooo fortunate to've latched onto this GEM! The only coup de grâce to surpass this primo example would be for there to be the 390-horse LS5 under the bonnet.
Very creative! “To’ve”
I’ve never seen that before
Chevy used to nail it with their cars. They were reliable, looked great, rode nicely. And they were a lot of car for the money. This Caprice is beautiful.
Chevy was the people's division of GM. But the Caprice was the Impala twin all gussied up.
"Nothing like the sound of a big block in the morning". I imagine your neighbours say the same thing with some cuss words in the mix. But to my ears it is music. Cheers for your great videos, your collection is enviable.
Haha. Well, I have mostly quiet mufflers on my cars.
Absolutely wonderful video, as always! The nylon upholstery in this vintage GM was superb. We had a '69 Caprice, and the seats were so comfortable. Breathes super well in both hot and cold.
My dad's very first brand new car was a 1970 Impala which he drove for years. What a great car it was.
We had one we bought used, two years old, with the 300 horse 350. My mom, until she passed, said it was the best car she ever had. I loved that car, and miss it dearly. PA road salt got the best of it in the early 80's....
Nice camera angle, almost feels like I'm driving it. That's a wow car, glad it's in your care
What a treasure. Beautiful car. Nice 👍
These cars rode fantastic! As long as the suspension was maintained.
My Grandparents had a green one of these with a 350. Same pillow material on the seats and woodgrain on the dash with shiny black knobs. It was still cherry when they traded it on an '83 Olds 88. They always took such great care of everything they had. Thanks for the flashback! Hope to see more of this beauty!
I’ve heard you talk about it many times, but What a nice interior compared to the 71 and later cars. I imagine several buyers back in the day were a bit let down by the look and feel of their new car if they traded in 69 or 70 model.
Agree
Those "Styrofoam" door panels were AWFUL. Dad got rid of his '75 a few years ago, there were holes where the styrofoam just disintegrated away.
Awesome sounding 454 engine on this 1970 caprice
Brought home a week ago today my FIRST car a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V....love that BIG block 460!
Enjoy! Fun car.
Thanks Adam! I been looking forward to this and subsequent feature for this beauty. Cheers man.
You take me back to my first car, a 1971 Chevelle. Gotta love the sound!
It would start and run in any temperature, probably better than any of my recent fuel injected cars.
Such a beautiful car. LOVE that sound at idle. Cant wait for the review!
I miss my 70 Impala 2 dr, yours so pretty
I love your collection of old cars! They are true Survivors that are never seen anymore! Old Camaros, Mustangs, etc are still everywhere, but not yours! An in depth video of the Monte Carlo would be great
You tease, Adam. Can't wait to see the full-length video.
Hey Adam beautiful caprice fully loaded with skirts and that Monte Carlo in that rear picture is a beautiful car also with skirts I hope you do a video on that car also. Thanks
I always liked the money Carlo with the fender skirts that was kind of rare my Dad's friend had a a 1968 Buick Skylark and it had fender skirts on it that really made that car look a lot nicer
I miss seeing these kinds of rides everywhere.
What a beautiful dashboard. All of your cars are awesome!!!!!!
I have always enjoyed all of your well tuned cars! Thanks
Nice. Brings back memories.
My grandpa bought a black 1965 V8 impala new here In Finland, which was more than rare here. He had it 10 years as a taxi in our very small few thousands people town. Kept it like new allways.
All the old guys here still remember that one car.
Much better looking without the exhaust tips,👍. Agree with another commenter that the sound of the door closing is amazing.
Nothing like having a beautiful ride that sounds cool
That is one gorgeous ride Adam!
Used to have two 71's and a 72' Monte Custom. Really looking forward to your presentation on that blue gem! 👌🏻
Such a beautiful Caprice!
As I've gotten older, I really can appreciate these cars.
Wow this brings back memories. I had a 1969 big block 396 Caprice. I got fast cold starts with 2 full pumps of the gas pedal and then hold the pedal down about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way while cranking. Thanks for showing this.
When I was a little kid (probably early 70’s) we passed a house on the way to church every Sunday morning that always had it’s garage door open and inside were a ‘69 full-size Chevy and a ‘70 full-size Chevy! Coming from a family that always bought well-worn used cars, I always remember thinking that guy was living the life!
To this day, whenever I go back to my hometown and pass this house, that is still what I think about! Although now the other thing I think about is how that guy ever got two of these behemoths in what looks to be a pretty modest sized garage……😂
Absolutely beautiful!!!
I remember that dash like it was yesterday when my parents drove home in our 69 Caprice coupe....What a great car
This is a very wonderful car very hard to find they're the best ones built
Very nice! I have never seen one with a 454.
I bought a low mileage 1970 Impala in 1988 (2 dr, Green exterior, green vinyl roof & green interior) with the 350 ci - sticker on breather said 350ci/250hp, it was the 2 barrel version (from the manual, said there was a 350 4 barrel with 300hp (maybe higher compression?) a 400 with 290hp, etc. Loved it! Original bill of sale said $4400 Cdn. Drove it right across the country in 1990, not a hiccup. Great memories, thanks for the video.
Standard engines on the Caprices were 400 on the Impalas it was a 350 but you could opt on either one for the big block 454 if you wanted it
L48 code 350, high compression, premium fuel, 300hp. You had 350 engine designed to burn regular fuel with low compression….
@@dcformee123 < Standard engine on the Impala was a 250 cid 6 and the standard engine on the Caprice was a 350. The wagons came with a 350 as standard equipment as well. Caprice’s and wagons were probably more common with 400’s but the base 350 was the standard engine. The 454 was a available in all the big Chevy models
I felt myself having that itch, needing to hop in and kick it down.😂
The idea that carbs cannot run in the Winter, is definitely a misconception driven by those who never had a concept in upkeep. I don't know where you get all these wonderful cars but I'd kill just to have any one of them! For now, it's saving to get body work done on mine; so I can finally get it painted. And maybe... just maybe get it looking in as good of shape as one of yours.
The interesting thing: carbureted vehicles predominantly powered America, even the world,up through the early 90's. I worked at an independent shop during high school from about 95-97 and we were still seeing some carburetor work. Manufacturers had nearly 100 years of perfecting the carburetor to that point. As long as everything is in good repair, doesn't matter how cold it is outside. Infact I think carbureted cars start faster than EFI cars on cold days. We had a lot of carbureted cars in the family when I was growing up. I don't recall a single instance of carburetor problems causing a break down or causing a car not to start. People usually weren't on the side of the road with a "carburetor problem." A carburetor may get out of adjustment and rubber pieced get hard and cause poor running and drivability but not cause a car to just stop running.
Yeah dude I brought a 1966 Chrvy Caprice home here to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from southern California it had a racing tuned 396 ci engine, a barrel sized 4 bbl Holley Carb, and 3 speed auto Turbo Hydramatic transmission on the console ! Factory tachometer, console gage package AND idiot lights on the dash. That baby would scream when you kicked it down and that goddamn 4 barrel carb kicked in m. Also had factory dual exhaust system and factory COLD air conditioning !
One year later my cousin and I drove the Caprice straight through non stop 1,100 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. To Fort Lauderdale Florida in 23 hours! We burned Sunoco 93 Octane gas the whole way, average speed going south on I-95 averaging 70 mph to 75 mph.
I got pulled over in Atlanta, Georgia for going 84 in a 65 mph zone by a State Trooper and he let me off with a WARNING ! Also we had 1 ounce of weed in the passenger side front door pocket!
That car used exactly one half quart of 10-40 oil going down and one half quart of 10-40 oil returning to Pittsburgh 2 weeks later !
Wooo! Sounds like 1200+ rpm @warm up😎 This is such a beautifully designed car and the only year for the face- and tail-lift
Beautiful car, I actually daily drive a 1970 caprice (350 4 barrel) and I find it’s much happier on a cold day then a hot day
You offer some of the best cars ever. I simply love them. You may always drive one up to my house and take away my car. These are REAL cars. Love them.
Extremely beautiful. And clean too.
Nice Caprice! I like the Monte Carlo in the garage too! I had a 75 Monte Carlo with a 400 small block when I was in high school. I loved that car.
What a beautiful machine . Takes me back to a better world . Thanks 👍
50+ years of Chevy's and I think the sound of the door shutting is my favorite part
The dual exhaust is wonderful. Beautiful engine. Started up fine. Don't think you even needed to crank for as long as you did, but I'm sure you know your car better than I do! Thanks for the video.
Your channel really is like stepping into a time machine the cars look like they came out of the showroom totally original and even your neighbourhood is right out of the 60s with those bungalows.
These were the cars of my childhood real trip down memory lane .
After this period it was all downhill your knowledge of American cars is second to none
I Love the sound of big blocks in the morning... it sounds like victory ....
This car practically looks like the day she rolled out of the assembly plant. Gorgeous.
Nice to exit a running vehicle without it telling you that there's no one in the driver's seat and that the car is running. As if we don't know. Closing in on 20K!
that is a nice ride there ,
I like those 1970 and older chevrolet cars ,
this one is a gem
You have two beautiful cars there classic I have a 72 Monte Carlo just like the one you have in your garage
My parents had a 66 and a 69 Caprice both where small blocks. Both were beautiful cars you know what I remember the most. Body by Fisher on the door opening. At a car show when I see that I am 8 years old again.
Sounds great - so smooth like you said!
Hey! Adam! I just wanted to say that i've been a subscribed member of your chanel, for a while right now and i must say that you have a collection of the best looking classic cars of all times. They sure look very epic and they are absolutely great. Especially, your collection of Mercury Marquis and your Ford Galaxies. These cars are a real gem. I'm 53 years old and i remember we use to have a similar car to your 1970 Chevy Caprice. In fact, it was a 1970 dark green Chevy Biscayne 4 doors, with a V-8 350. We also had a 1966 turquoise Chevy Biscayne 2 door, including a 327 ci. Thanks for your car chanel review and all the very best to you, Adam. Johnny, from Montréal, Canada.
Back when gas was free AND you got Green Stamps. When you knocked the idle down and walked back around to the back was when it was most obvious that it's a big block. Although the exhaust is well muffled and well managed, there were enough subsonics coming through that my desk was vibrating. That engine is no joke. Nice car. Thanks for your stewardship.
That is one GORGEOUS car! I love these Chevy Impala, Caprices. I'd prefer a coupe but, I wouldn't be ashamed to own this one! Very nice. Thanks for sharing!
Got to love the 8 MPG cars from that era,
Sweet ride!! Awesome looking paint!!
I had a 1970 impala 350. 300 hp turbo fire. Those cars were awsome hot rods !
in 1971 I took over a Company car, a 1970 Impala 4 dr HT in black, quite similar to the Caprice
in this video. It had the 350, PG and Power Front drum Brakes. ( fleet spec ). Very pleasant car indeed !
Sounds sweet 👌
That's a beautiful Chevy, can't wait for the full video.
Damn!! That 454 sounds amazingly smooth. The body looks pristine, Adam.
Show me more of the old Monte Carlo 🙏🏼
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Thanks for sharing this Bad Ass 454 with us, love it!
yeah buddy! What a great car...Can't beat a 454 for sure. I remember when our parents drove home in our first "decent" car, a 69 Caprice coupe with the base 396 and hideaway headlights...Thought I had died and gone to heaven, sure wish we could have kept it...
Nice to see another 70 sedan out there.
very cool, we had a '69 when I was a kid. thanks for posting Adam.
My Dad bought a '69 Caprice. First new car he ever owned! We'd drive 450 miles to see my Grandparents each Summer in Buffalo NY, and the next morning he'd be out in the driveway handwashing the bugs and road grime off! Loved that car.
This is one of those occasions where I wish there were multiple "like" buttons.
Great sounding car! I’m ready to test drive it 😃
I really enjoy your channel. I love these old cars you get. I subscribed and liked 😁👍
Gorgeous Paint Job!
Beautiful classic! Looks showroom clean. You just don't see 70 Caprices anywhere. Really nice!
It’s a tight automobile! I like that’s it’s a non A/C car.
I’m a Ford guy, but MAN that’s a beauty ❗️It’s really mint!
I love the Michigan morning start up of a big body American made car from the ‘70’s.
Adam, I’m not sure if the fiber type heat tube is available anymore, but I used the flexible metal type and painted it to look correct on a ‘70 Electra 225 convertible I had. Good luck and what a terrific collection!
Wow, cannot remember the last time I saw a 70 Impala or Caprice on the road or even at a show. She is a beauty - when I was a kid, my Uncle had one in white with the same blue interior. Enjoy it!
The 454 was rare even back then.
Nice car with big engine. Seems like the idle is set high even when warm.
2 step fast idle cam.
So the Ingersoll-Rand generators use a similar looking metal flex tube for their air box. I used that instead. I know it's not going to win a concouse d'elegance like your cars would, but from 5 feet back, it looks the part. Beautiful car and I miss that sound. wWen I was a kid growing up we had a neighbour a few doors down with a blue one like yours and I'd be lucky enough to hear it when walking to school.
I was kid like you too. I loved hearing neighbor's cars and those in traffic as well.
Wow! What a beautiful, classic Chevy Caprice!
Man oh man..... THAT is one beautiful looking ride!!! If it means anything, this is coming from a die hard blue oval guy, who's been turning wrenches for a living at various dealerships since 1994. I miss the days when GM had all four divisions, turning out some really iconic rides. Times sure have changed...
Five divisions! Well, six if you count Saturn 🧐. Seven if you count Geo.
@@RareClassicCars And eight if you count GMC.
This brings a heady dose of nostalgia, a smile, because I grew up when this car was everywhere. Sure the air above cities was brown and hazy with raw leaded gasoline exhaust, but these big automobiles were solid, dependable, and would effortlessly turn rubber tires into smoke anytime, anywhere.
It looks almost brand new. Very good
Back in the 70's, my aunt had the caprice coupe in dark green. It had such a smooth ride.
That paint job is perfect
Loved that era mid 60s to early 70s everybody had a Chevy
I'm subscribed! Best RUclips decision I ever made. Thanks Adam.
I grew up in a 69 Impala. Same body style and Interior. Only 350ci. Not 454. Rare and nice.👍😎
Adam, Thank you. As always I enjoyed what you bring to us!
Regarding the manifold heat duct, I haven't seen the black version in a long time, so I'd say that's probably a day-one OEM piece. If it's it's a version of paper/cardboard then consider it's an asbestos product so be sure to exercise caution when touching it. You might consider replacing that with a modern aluminum piece and spray paint it with manifold heat resistant black paint.
Do you know if 1970 was the first year that the COLD light was deleted?
…. And a 1972 Monte Carlo.
You lucky big block hound dog. 😄
Thanks for sharing.