When did the Chevy Caprice go out of production?
The downsized 1977 and restyled 1991 models were awarded Motor Trend Car of the Year. Production ended in 1996.
When did the Caprice Classic come out in Australia?
From late 1975 to 1978 the Australian developed Statesman Caprice was marketed in South Africa as the Chevrolet Caprice Classic. The V8-engined Caprice Classic received full equipment, with reading lights, air conditioning, and imported leather upholstery.
What was the wheelbase of a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice?
The 1977 Caprice coupe and sedan were over 10 inches (250 mm) shorter while the wagon was 14 inches (360 mm) shorter. Wheelbases were reduced to 116 inches (2,900 mm) from 121.5 inches (3,090 mm) for coupes and sedans and 125 inches (3,200 mm) for wagons.
What kind of ventilation system does Caprice have?
Caprice coupes now came standard with the new Astro Ventilation system, which included extra vents in the dash, and the removal of vent (wing) windows.
Is the 1991-94 Mercury Capri a rare car?
Perrya shares his experience working on his own Mercury Capri. The 1991-94 Mercury Capri will be a rare car by 2020, 30 years after it was first made. Only 66,000 were made worldwide, and fewer than 40,000 still exist.
What causes a Capri to lose all power?
In some cars it does, but the Capri simply loses all power and you glide to a stop. The engine will suffer no damage. Put a new belt on and you’re good to go! Loose hose. In the turbo model, should your hoses become disconnected while driving, you will suddenly lose power with a “whoosh” sound, and the car will be hard to start.
What to do if your Capri has engine trouble?
When they encounter engine trouble, many Capri owners simply junk a perfectly good car because they are afraid they won’t be able to find parts, or because they don’t have the service manual. Actually, since the engine is a 1.6L Mazda DOHC which is still found in recent cars, parts are not hard to locate.
What to do if your 91 Capri misfires?
If you car misfires a bit upon starting after rain, that is a clue. Mine did that all the time but after driving for 5-10 minutes it ran fine. Also, buy a gas additive to remove water from the tank. Kim McDonald on July 12, 2020: Our 91 Capri, misfires.