This 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic LS was the Last V8 Powered Full Frame American Sedan Built by GM
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- Опубликовано: 13 янв 2021
- These were not good years for GM. The accountants had run amok, and all the GM divisions suffered - a bunch of badge-engineered cars competing as much with each other as they did the competition. The styling was bland at best, and it was tough to tell one from another.
That styling similarity couldn't be said about the 1991 Caprice Classic, which replaced the very popular 1977-1990 model that also sat on the aged B-Platform. It utilized ultra rounded edges everywhere, and somewhat unappealing (at least to me) integrated skirts over the rear wheels. It was definitely controversial, and a redesign was rushed though 1n 1993 to make the styling more neutral, and to replace the anemic engine choices with more potent and modern V8s.
Love it or hate it, this Caprice, and its Cadillac, Buick and Oldsmobile counterparts, were the last body-on-frame GM cars made in the traditional American style. After 1996, if you wanted a GM full frame, you had to buy a truck.
Full review and test drive by Bill with Curious Cars. Vehicle for sale at www.AutohausFL.com, or at (239) 263-8500. 
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These videos are such a breath of fresh air. It does my heart good to know there are other people out their with nearly identical views of the world
I do not recognize anything about this world, currently.
@@curiouscars9282 That's what we all have in common (with you!)
@@curiouscars9282 Honestly, neither do I. I am of roughly similar age to you and work in the mental health field. I can tell you from firsthand experience people are all a bit (or more than a bit) nuts right now. I think that's what makes these old school cars so appealing. They harken back to a time where things were simpler. Anyway, I LOOOVE your videos and all of your charming digressions. Keep it up!
@@MM-zm1tr I'm in my twenties and I gravitate towards your generation's way of philosophy (to a degree). I have a photogenic memory and I'm stuck in the 90s and early 2000s when I was just a child. But even then, I'm fascinated by the late 60s-80s so much that I feel as though I need to return to a nostalgia that doesn't actually exist for me, lol. Wild, I know.
@@kaohsiung99 ….its just an amusing ( if unsettling) parallel reality. I just refuse to participate……look at the size of that cat!
…anyway, I’m of your generation so I understand.
“ yesterday video went on the 43 min, how ? Ooh look birds ! “ 😃
I'm pretty easy to distract, it turns out.
That made me laugh out loud
Yooooo😭😭😭😭this took me out
Yeah and rambling about the weather and wearing shorts 😆
@@curiouscars9282 that is what brings me back. That is as important as the back stories, and the view of some amazingly well kept vehicles.
Great video, I bought a 96 caprice just like this one as a 3 year old car, except it had the LT one but not the leather. Your description of the car sounded up perfectly. The Tupperware interior was a disgrace but despite having owned some far more expensive cars since then it was probably my favorite all-time car. It drove so smooth and quiet and the engine was just wonderful. You could go just as fast on a rough dirt road as on the freeway, the deep suspension travel and the tall tires were a golden combo. With its rear wheel drive, high ground clearance (for a sedan), posi traction and heavy trunk overhang it was even a great winter car.
Dont forget the Buick Roadmaster. It too, ended in 1996
Also, the venerable Cadillac Fleetwood was pulled from the market after 1996.
I have a 94 buick roadmaster. It has 297,000 miles and still drives.
When he reached 88 mph did he go into the past?
@@aarongranda7825
No, he just threw a rod
That would be a fun video for Curious Cars too do a video on...
Great videos Bill and hello from Buffalo, NY! Die-hard GM guy here.Count me in the minority but I love this last whale style and especially the wagons. It was sad though what happened with GM management around this time.
I love GM too. Not a huge fan of this Caprice, but I sure did love the Roadmasters.
I'm from Buffalo too! You won't find any that nice on the salty roads around here!😞
This was my first police cruiser at the beginning of my career in 1996. They were great the first year but after that the car literally disintegrated around you. In 1998 the NYPD went all Ford Crown Vic. Although the Fords weren't perfect they lasted a bit longer and took a beating. I don't think any Caprices left in the NYPD made it past 1999, (maybe 2001 if you were in a crap command with a fleet manager who didn't give a damn.)
You have to consider the NYPD factor also. In some Midwest PD it may have lasted longer lol. Eventually they gave us hybrids midway through my career. Total disaster; too small for two big guys with gun belts and vests etc.
NYPD literally runs their cruisers into the ground
@@garyblanchard1084 Yes they do.
Much prettier than the Crown Vic, I just LOVE those Caprices, all of them!!
lmao
As a Ford guy I have to disagree. But this Chevy is the last of the traditional GM land yachts and this one looks to be on great shape.
@@MisterMikeTexas We can't all agree, but to be honest; I also like the Crown Vics, mostly because GM made the stupid decision to discontinue those great full-frame cars...But my first choice will always be a GM car because of the styling and, in my opinion, better quality....
I had the LT1 Police issue Caprice, that car should not have been sold to the public. The power of that car was beyond belief. I had to practice parallel parking for weeks without spinning the tire, which freaked out people on the sidewalk. When the engine was hot, it started cruising by itself at 40-45 mph, I just touched the brake time-to-time to slow it down in LA traffic.
I haven't even watched it yet, just wondering what Dalton is gonna fuck up on this episode
Lol! Dalton seems to be in hot water most of the time...
He deserves everything that comes his way. He's a monster.
@@curiouscars9282 You should have some sort of Poscast/Radio show, Bill.. You're fans would love to hear your thoughts on a lot of different subjects, besides cars.. (Would love to hear what the HELL you have against birds..🤣) Give a podcast some thought.. 🏁🇺🇸🏁
As the mid 70s Caprice, this one returned with the three volume sedan design and totally downsized
My dad used to call Canadians the most " Fair to Middlin'" people on the planet..Not good, not bad.. but always ok... Lol .. Keeping them chipper evidently is quite an accomplishment 😂 Only you could keep my a.d.d riddled self focused on a video about a '94 Caprice.. Great stuff, Bill..
I love GM cars in this generation.
Me too !!!!!!
@@rosspbarnett458 Did you live in Flint?
@@davekostka7151 No, but i'm a life long GM guy !
Always love Bill's commentary!! I love it when he goes off topic!!!!
I was one of the weirdos that loved those cars. Especially the station wagon version. Wish I could have one today.
This video made me kind of emotional, Shes a true beauty, you don't see many vehicles like this on the road today. The big V8 body on frame RWD that was affordable for the average family, and was very spacious. Im 24, but i have a soft spot for old school huge sedans. One day i will buy one of these . Im already knowing that these will get more expensive as the years come by, since they are so valuable. Some of these sedans cost over $10000 and some are even $20000. The GM B Body sedans were amazing. Take me to the late 80s early 90s when a middle class life was affordable at my age and could buy a car.
I like these years too.., but you should drive a low mileage, mint condition, Caddy sedan Deville or Lincoln continental from 1970 -1976... 👍🇺🇸👍
@@2-strokeracer531 i do love the Lincoln Continentals from that era, and the Deville!
@@NFSMAN50 👍
I’m 52 so I was roughly your age at that time. Things were cheaper, yes but wages were also way less. 1989 I made 3.90 per hour. 1991 got my first real job making 17k per year with 4 year degree. It’s all relative. Success is mostly decided by your attitude and perseverance
Love the videos Bill. I'm a millennial who drove grandma's MINT 2001 Buick LeSabre for many years. Indestructible, beautiful boat of a car. Thanks for the absolutely hilarious comments . -Brian in Phoenix
Bill, I really enjoyed the history of GM and Chevrolet provided in this video. I did not know this car was based on the 1977 Chevrolet which was a great success as you indicated. My dad was a Chevrolet guy and had always bought Impala Custom Coupe’s but splurged on a Caprice in 1977. He loved that car. Thanks as always for your great reviews!
I wish they still made these cars they are amazingly fast and comfortable
As a Canadian, I find the 'Canadian' jokes hilarious.
Canadians have pretty good self-effacing humor. The largest amount of " Ethnic" jokes, where the people are the biggest purveyors? Norwegians & Polish folks
I like Rush!
@@olikat8 Canadians are just Americans who moved north lol
@@theschof96 Or yoopers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
I don't get it, why does he keep mentioning canadians on the back seats?
Bill - I noticed that you were accelerating to 90 mph on the onramp, but the traffic was still pulling away from you. So much for the leisurely pace of Florida.
People drive like lunatics here. Not sure why.
@@curiouscars9282 bill? It's because the average age of a typical florida resident is, Dead. They can't really see too good 😅
That's my experience here on the other side of FL in Jacksonville as well--as Bill mentioned in another video, they're all either doing under the limit or 105--no in-between! Makes lane changes interesting, especially on two wheels......
@@terrybeavan4264 being newish to florida from Buffalo, NY (far west part of NY state) i have found that people drive crazy here because many of the them are transplants for the North East coast. I think its the big crowded city attitude. Aggressive, pushy get out of my way attitude. Its crazy. If they drove like that in Buffalo the snow belt you’d be upside down in a ditch.
@@jayson657 Or New York State Police would facilitate the drivers license suspension.
Push it to 90 mph Bill...What I love about your videos is that you provide history for each vehicle and I just love it and I love your Corona Whiskey..
I've had my ppl up to 115 mph
So I guess the 95 Impala SS my wife ordered new and still owns is just a figment of our imagination; not to mention the 96 model year that followed as well.
Love your history lessons. Thank you
0:04 I wish there were Caprices made in 2004 too.
Their actually was caprices made in 2004 in Australia and new Zealand only
@@JKW4701 where the gm plattform in Australia even similar to the US platform, there was a holden caprice/ statesman but as i see, those are completely different concepts and are more similar to the Opel Omega of that time than any US cars, to say don't worry there are still caprices made in Australia and then seeing the result is kind of disappointing, they are completely different in my mind, it like cricket and baseball
Yea a cop car v6 an Ls 3or6.0 I think
@@johnnyblackking169
That 2014-2017 version is cool. I like the column shifter addition to make it old school. Discontinued sadly.
I loved the 43 minute video bill it was 43 minutes with a smile on my face! Thanks for that
Nice one, Bill! My grandfather has a 93 caprice wagon. Really smooth and comfortable.
They are that.
Just when I was starting to think Bill unanimously praises every car, this video drops. Faith restored!
Honestly, your videos are ridiculous and hilarious and people should really appreciate your genius.
Oh I just love these video's to bits! You're talking and these cars. I can watch all day!
One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE CARS! BEAUTIFUL!
Have only driven this once. Back in 1991 I had booked a Cadillac with AVIS in Palm Beach International Airport. They didn't have one, so they handed me the Caprice.
I drove a 1973 Cadillac Coupe dé Ville at home, so I wasn't pleased, but what could I do? I drove it down to Boynton - and right back to PBI first thing next morning.
It was like driving a waterbed. I don't know if they had put too cheap tires on it, but I didn't enjoy it.
After complayning AVIS handed me the new Town Car! Somebody later asked me in Miami where they had got that from. It turned out to be a lease car or something.
But - what a treat. I kept renting Town Cars from Hertz Rent-a-Car throughout the 1990's..
In Denmark this model Caprice has a better reputation for rust protection as the previous model had. It is essential here, as Mercedes will start showing rust before they are
three years old because of the climate.
Great cars! I own a 1994 model with the B4U option. Those we're the ultimate Caprice! 5.7 V8, sport suspension, and rear Posi-traction differential. Truly a wolf in sheep's clothing.
I never understood why Chevy and Ford stopped making full frame V8 RWD cars but I wish they would bring them back. Those LS caprice cars can do very good burnouts 😄
i hate how so few cars now and over the last 3 decades have been front wheel drive.
I absolutely love your narrative skills. Thanks for the education :)
Love your videos. Brings me back to the great times of the 70’s and 80’s. Keep up the good work.
"I'm going to try to get this video under 20 minutes" --> 25 minutes later "Thanks for watching!"
The lace alloy wheels on the Caprice really bring the bling but the finish and alignment on that dashboard look like it was engineered by Yugo.
@RickReviews The plastics were hard and cheaply manufactured. At least the odd discoloration of mid '70's-'80's was gone. Even the Fleetwood of this generation (in my opinion, the best looking) had issues with underwhelming engineering.
Then there's optispark...
In 2009 I got a 91 Caprice Classic for a daily driver in Finland with 170000miles and when I sold it in October 2020 it had 220000miles, It was the best car I have ever owned! It was depenable, durable, comfortable, had ok fuel economy for what it was, had ok torque and I payed 4300€ for it and sold it for 3000€. I love the design of these beached whales, It looks so much better than the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis I drive now.
You have so much knowledge of the automotive world. Thanks Bill!
Hey Bill excellent video, I love it when you have the older North American made cars, the old lugsobarges as you put it lol I would really like to see some more Chrysler 300 doesn't matter what year I just love those cars.
I love my 94 Caprice...I'm in Michigan the land of salt and rot so I sacrificed power for a rust free car and found a 4.3 V8 purple pearl metallic which is a rare color...a swap in the future is definitely in the plan but I love the fuel economy it gets and how quiet it is...im only in my 40s so I don't have sensitive elderly ears yet but I absolutely love this car so much I want another...they are addicting once you drive one let me tell ya!
Absolutely correct about it being a great interstate cruiser! I did a trip from northern Ohio to southern Florida and back to Ohio again and it was one of the best road trip cars I have ever driven.
We never had these full sized sedans in Europe, I'm jealous because I love these cars so much. I know that a lot of people say that american cars are shit but I don't care, I'll love them no matter what
This was my second patrol can when I was with LASD.... I loved it. It was like patrolling in a Cadillac.
Bill bought this one at auction from the NYPD Blue props department
😆 ikr
Great history as usual. It was ‘94 when they got the more powerful engine. It made 260hp vs 180 for 91-93, both with the 5.7 and identical MPGs.
The first Gen II LT1small block was the '92 Corvette. New for '93 Z28 and Trans Am CF4 cars were next, minus 25 HP. Full sized Caprice, Roadmaster, and Fleetwood cars followed in '94 minus another 15 HP. Even at 260 HP, these engines were light years ahead of tired detuned smog motor that the Gen I small block had become.
My favorite car.over 3000 miles & well taken care of repairs & tune ups, running new.good vedeo.
I always prefer the look of the Caprice over the Crown Victoria even in this body style.
Love your videos, Bill!
Thanks!
love your videos from Sparta Greece
Bill- you are a very interesting man. I like your style. You mentioned that 'Caprice' died with this car - but it didn't. GM in Australia (Holden) (which has now gone to God) built Caprices- Statesman Caprice's until 2017. They were rebadged as Chevies or Pontiacs- and exported to the States. They even made a Police Car version which I see on You Tube from time to time. They were all LS powered - either 6.0 litre or the 6.2 LS3 and quite luxurious. They were Holdens and when you bought one you could order either the Chev Bow Tie or the Holden badge. I have the 'Ute' version which is built on the Statesman Caprice wheelbase/unibody chassis. Just thought you might like to know.
Im 34 and living in Puerto Rico now since 2003. I remember the cars my dad used to bring home when we lived in New England. All the cars were used, but he had a talent to choose cars. I miss the greatness of historic American cars.
I had never heard of this engine until today!
Love the Sliverado. 230K, more power to you, built Chevy tough. Easy milestone. Love the add=on doo dads. Love your vehicles, thanks for all the history, your videos are like a history lesson, although, this time I'm captivated.
LOL on the old slippers! Also, like an old wallet. Just fits on your pocket. Perfectly. Dammit. should have hit reply to your post.
The 94-96 LT1 9c1's were awesome cars. They were such a hit, Police Dept's keep them going far longer than other cars, because they were so loved. They outperformed the crown vic in every test they did.
Ah My Covid relieve channel surpasses as usual.
Very kind - thanks.
The engine was a 5.7 LT not an LS. This engine was available in the Roadmaster in 95 and 96. This was the last version of the gen 1 small block produced by Chevrolet, which was a slightly detuned Corvette/Camaro engine. Underrated at 260 hp it was quite a quick car and with some dyno time it was easily good for 300 hp at the wheels. I had a 96’ SS, it was a pleasure to drive and was extremely fast for the day, especially after the tune. It may look like a grandpa car but it goes like a corvette and handled excellent in SS trim.
I always liked the 74 best.this reminds me of my 94 lesabre custom.nice car overall.have a good weekend bill.
Full size, RWD, V8. What's not to love! That was also the last of the fullsize wagons...
Also, the skirt made it more sleek in my opinion, I like they kept it on wagons
The skirt was a love or hate thing - can't say I loved it on the sedan, but it looked ok on the wagon.
What's not to love? The goddamn distributor that they installed behind the water pump!!!
@@jacktorse2145 Yep, and the questionable 4L60e
The wagons were gorgeous !
This guy is really good I wish he would do the last olds custom cruiser
Hey Bill, love the videos and your description of them. The webpage though keeps sending me to a safe site.
Thanks for letting me know - tried updating it to a different address.
Grew up in Saudi Arabia and this generation was known as the Saboona ( Soap ) due to the shape 🤣.
Dad's friend owned one that was light blue exterior and Navy interior .
Loved riding in it and comparing it to Dad's 86 Grey Caprice Classic .
Good times indeed .
Thanks for the nostalgia trip
Man, what I learned from this video was the 1991 vs 1993 redesign. I never noticed the differences in the rear wheel wells prior to now.
Are u blind
I can testify to the crash worthiness of these. My partner and I were in a **huge accident** when we were driving an unmarked with lights and sirens going. Got t-boned by a FedEx truck. Both of us walked away while the car got bayonetted.
Damn. Glad you were OK, and kudos to the big Chevy.
this man giving us the weather update in every video......
I dont know what its called Bill although I was once again reminded of how you step back on using for reference moments in your videos of similar model vehicles when filming and I thought again on how you could use still frame shots of what it is for those who are less informed lets say, then when you popped the hood of this fine Caprice you said it bro, do that if and when you have the patience, personally I know exactly what your goin on about anyways. This is much like a full length movie for me so I'll just press play and see whats under the hood and interior. Oh and if you get a hold of that baby, you know what to do.
Feeling Chipper today bill!!
I actually like this car a lot. Much more than anything made today.
Looking forward to your next work mate..😀
Hi Bill, I noticed on the drive that the water temperature needle did not move, was it broken? I just purchased a 94 that I love but I noticed the needle moves very slowly, was thinking about changing thermostat, or is this normal for these cars to have a lazy temperature gauge ?
A real car
Not today's plastic fantastic car's and definitely not an SUV.
my first car was a 1974 chevy caprice that belonged to my great grandmother. We had it repainted, new seats, tinted window, and repaired the A/C. That was a good highway car..
Hey Bill glad the weather is to your liking! Long may it last.
Long it will not. It'll be hot before we know it.
Wow if that's not a story of passion and drive I don't know what is. Huge respect for mr. Durant.
I own the impala version of this car. These cars are notorious for the doors cracking around where the door pull is. All those plastics crack really easily. I love the car for its simplicity. I love that you can pull into a gas pump and fill it up on either side. Classic industries make a steel gas tank for it when that plastic one starts cracking.
I really like the caprices. The Box caprice and the bubble. I have a 1991 Caprice that I absolutely love. And I like that it has those fenderskirts and the old school speedometer and so :)
This is a beautiful car. Very aerodynamic and space aged
Bill… I love your videos. You are always very entertaining. I would love to hear more stories about your years in the car business. I’m sure you have fantastic stories to tell. Also, I don’t think we have ever seen your face in a video before unless I missed it.
Hi Rick. You're very kind, and I appreciate the support. I think there's an Autohaus of Naples video out there with me in it, but I was very drunk at the time.
@@curiouscars9282 🇺🇸🤣🇺🇸
@@curiouscars9282
Bill? Drunk? Nooooooooooo!
I work on a ferry in Norway and during the summers there's alot of old american cars cruising. Love it. There were some russians who had travelled from the eastern part of Russia to Norway in one of these. They loved the car, and told me they couldn't have asked for a better car to do a roadtrip in.
greetings from 12 Harrington st Dublin great show
Handsome styling, undeniably. Current interiors are no better.
Brother..this car is sharp..I like the color and everything..my goal is to purchase one of this style 1991 - 1994 styles..I just love these body styles..very clean
The 94 was the worst offering in the bubble caprice, defective wiring and poor build quality the only thing that kept it from being a complete failure was the SS model.
Man, the Super Sport in black looked so sweet. They even put gigantic rims on it for the time. I think they were 17s. So cool.
@@rudolphguarnacci197 After over 20 Years of driving the Caprice as a Taxi I learned about the poor construction of the front corners of the frame rails failing after bumping into and going over curbs , Luckily it did not happen to me but dozens of other drivers i knew. The main wiring harness was unprotected in the drivers side footwell and shorted out after the insulation wore through and then there was the 4.3 V8 not V6 that was actually a better engine, this was a turd of a motor that made a Two ton Caprice a Hazard to drive in the Concrete Jungle where your life depended on merging into traffic that is more like vehicular warfare!
LS trim and 4.3L engine are base trim, along with all the plastic. I would have bought the LT1, but the color and wheels on yours look great!
Always good vids
Great video, good looking bubba chevy.
I guess I’m one of the 4 people who preferred the look of this model with the mock fender skirts.
Well, that makes two of us, then, so, together we make up half of that number then, haha
Out of all caprices my first one was a 89 box I love them but the 94 lt1 350 g80 ratio is my dream car besides the 86-88 Monte Carlo ss
are the used 5.7 cop car versions reliable ??
22:16 You sure about that? I would much rather drive this car over any modern plastic shtbox car or truck that GM puts out today for a wide variety of reasons.
I have a 94 caprice with the lt1 im building right now these cars are awesome
My favorite classic car 👍💛
Crown Victoria was body on frame until 2011
Nice review. Telling it like it is.... Auto Haus won't be able to give that thing away. LOL
I drove for seven years a NY taxi car just like that! Let me tell you was glorious!!!
I "did" 7 years in Florida - and produced 7 tankers of sweat! If you're idea of fun is sitting inside with the AC blowing, the blinds tightly shut, and getting fat snacking while watching TV, it's perfect for you. Sitting at the pool under the swaying palms and going to Disney is fine for a vacation. Living there, especially if you don't have the moolah for a upscale area, sucks. Nice car by the way. I had an '86 Buick Custom Regal with an old-school V8. It was powerful and rode like a Caddy.
No, spending last February with a snowblower in suburban Chicago sucks. You don’t know what sucks means.
@@davidvicari5139 Hey, if you like that hot weather, all the best to you. With my particular conditions, heat and humidity make me feel lousy. I moved into a place where the snow get shoveled to my doorstep and, honestly, here on LI, there's not a whole lot of snow storms. I prefer to bundle-up and have seasons. You can put on more clothes to make you warm, but in oppressive hot weather, you can only take so much off without getting arrested! LOL Good luck to you.
This guy is funny he reminds of a neighbor we had my dad use to call him Bitchin Bill.😂😂😂
gotta love the weather forecast all the time!
I remember when this body style first came out with the rear fender skirts people hated it as compared to the previous model it replaced. This newer model really did improve sales.
The coolant temperature gauge stuck on cold entire drive cycle.
@ThaKronDon Yes I concur. My caprice the cluster solder needed repair very dim mileage readout. Plus half the gauges are no accurate at all.
Oh dear Billy you make your adoring Auntie so happy!
Omg love these cars it does 80mph like nothing definitely on my bucket list