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1972 Chevrolet Caprice Chevy Immaculate Original Survivor 53,000 Miles Impala on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:53000 Color: appearance group including bumper guards
Location:

Gloversville, New York, United States

Gloversville, New York, United States
Advertising:

Here is an absolutely SPECTACULAR and incredible car!  This is a 1972 Chevrolet Caprice 4 door sedan with only 53,000 ORIGINAL MILES!  In my opinion, it would actually pass for half that many (25k to 30k)!  This Original Survivor is an unbelievable time capsule!  I acquired it from a family member of the original owner.  This family member had owned it for 32 years!  Car has always been pampered, garaged, and never driven in snow or ice.  All original body panels, floors, etc.  No patch panels, and not rusted out or bondoed.  Body is nice and straight.  Not full of door dings or "parking lot rash".  Ready to drive or take to cruise ins or shows.

Very striking in Sequoia Green  with black deluxe cloth interior, this Caprice is equipped as follows:

1.  400 Cubic Inch V8 engine

2.  3 speed automatic transmission.

3.  Power steering and power disc brakes

4.  AM radio

5.  Deluxe cloth and vinyl interior group and appearance group

6   Black Landau vinyl top

7.  Exterior appearance group including bumper guards, door edge guards, and factory fender skirts

8.  Air Conditioning (new compressor, and changed over to newer type refrigerant)

This beautiful Caprice is an un-restored original Survivor and looks great!  Nice and shiny, not faded or oxidized.  Chrome, emblems, and bright work are also bright and crisp.  This is one of the most original cars I have seen in awhile.  It has never been detailed or cleaned up under the hood or in the trunk!  Still looks great!  Underside of car is also nice and clean.  The interior is immaculate and original.  No cracks in dash or door panels.  Headliner and cloth on seats looks great!

As you would imagine, this car hits the road just great!  The engine and transmission are smooth and powerful.  Cruises effortlessly at highway speeds, with no problems or issues that I am aware of.  Only things that don't work are the clock and the AM radio.  Radio seems to come on, but I believe the speaker is blown.  I drove it on a 225 mile trip recently with no problems at all.  I would not be afraid to drive anywhere!  I have been getting between 14 and 17 MPG on Regular 87 Octane unleaded gasoline.

Car has 4 white wall radial tires with excellent tread.  Original spare is in trunk.  Also original mat and cardboard insert pieces. 

The best way I can describe this car is to imagine you have a time machine that could transport you back to late 1974 or early 1975.  It is like going to your Chevy dealer back then and buying a 2 or 3 year old well cared for car off the front line of his used car department!  Yes, before you moan and groan that it is a 4 door, I wish it was a 2 door too!  However, I would much rather have a virgin, un-molested, honest 4 door than a thrown together 2 door for much more money that is full of rust and bondo!  Great car for Survivor class at car shows or vintage car tours.  Remember, they are only original once!

Please call me with questions:

Landline   518-604-4050

Cell:          704-661-1326

NOTE:  I am at my summer home in the mountains of upstate New York.  Cell service can be spotty up here.  Best to call both and leave messages at both.  Or, feel free to message me through Ebay with your phone number, and I will be happy to call you back. 


Now for the rules:  IMPORTANT:  Please read and understand these rules BEFORE bidding.  They are part  of the listing terms and contract you are agreeing to when you bid.  Please DO NOT bid, then try to change them later.  That's not how it works.  If you have questions, please ask and get answers BEFORE you bid.  If you don't intend to abide by the rules, please look elsewhere.


1. Your bid is a contract! If you are the successful bidder, you are expected to pay! Please have all contingencies handled and your money in place BEFORE you bid! No retractions will be allowed, so be sure BEFORE you bid!


2. A NON-REFUNDABLE $1000 partial payment is due within 48 hours of auction's conclusion. This can be by bank wire transfer or cashiers check. Pay Pal is NOT acceptable for this.


3. Balance is due within 7 days of auction's close. This can be by bank wire transfer, cashiers check or cash in person. If you are paying balance upon pickup of car, it must be cash in person.


4. Car and title will not leave here until paid in full with cleared funds. If you are paying with ANY kind of check, it must clear MY bank before car or title will be released. No exceptions!


5. Car is sold strictly as-is at my premises with no guarantee or warranty of any kind.


6. Transportation is the buyer's responsibility. I will try to reasonably help and accommodate you any way I can, but it is still YOUR responsibility.


7. If you cannot pick up car immediately, that is fine, it can be left here for a reasonable period. However, it still must be paid for within the 7 days, and you should secure insurance as I cannot be responsible for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond my control or act of God.


9. Car is advertised locally for sale. If I find a buyer through that venue, I reserve the right to end auction early. Please call me at 704-661-1326 Cell or 518-604-4050 Landline  with any further questions about this. Again, best to call both and leave messages at both, or send me a message through Ebay messaging.


10. If you have been an Ebay member for less than a year and/or have less than 10 feedbacks, and/or have less than a 95% rating, you MUST contact me BEFORE you bid. Failure to do this may result in my cancelling your bid and blocking you from bidding on my items. I understand that new members can be great customers, but I must talk to you first. Thanks a lot.

I am sorry for all the rules, but it seems that 5% of difficult people spoil it for the 95% who are good. Thanks very much for l



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ABOUT ME:  I have been a collector and enthusiast of Postwar American cars for nearly 40 years!  I maintain a "rotating collection" of 6 to 10 such vehicles.  Sometimes I sell one out of the collection to make way for a new arrival.  I favor un-restored original "Survivor" cars from the late 1950s to mid 1970s. 

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