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1984 Caprice Estate "woody" Wagon 62k Original Miles, All Original, Gorgeous!!! on 2040-cars

Year:1984 Mileage:62400 Color: is incredible
Location:

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States

THIS IS THE KIND OF CAPRICE ESTATE WAGON COLLECTORS DREAM OF FINDING!

 

Please see all the pictures and video I have taken of this car at the links below.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoNQmejXYIY

 

http://s98.photobucket.com/user/colangp/library/1984%20Caprice%20Estate%20Wagon?sort=2&page=1

 

This amazing “survivor”, all original, numbers matching, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon WITH the 3rd row "Jump Seat" with less than 63,000 original miles on it has had "technically" a total of 3 owners in its 30 year pampered life, but really, I'm feel I'm the 2nd owner.  The car is an all original car from New Jersey.  The original owners had the car until 2013, gave it to their grandson who had it only a few months.  He didn't want it and decided to sell it to a gentleman that I bought it from, who only had it a couple months himself.  He just bought it to flip and make a little money I believe.  When I bought it, it was still registered in the grandson's name (the second owner).

 

Now, on to the description of this gorgeous vehicle.  This Caprice Estate was never smoked in, was sparingly driven (as I said, it currently has less than 63,000 original miles), lovingly cared for and always garaged since new.  Not only does it look virtually new, it drives like new!  The original owner’s manual is still in the glove box.  Included with the car is the original jack, jack instructions and a brand new full size spare tire.  I have tons of receipts from the original owner validating the mileage which shows all the items done to the car over the years and very recently.  More on that later.

 

This 1984 Caprice Estate is now being made available to some very lucky bidder.  The only reason I’m selling it is because I have my eye on another classic car I found.  If it doesn’t sell, I’m perfectly OK with hanging on to it.  I'm in no hurry to sell it at all.  I know what I have so I'm not willing to "give it away".

 

This Caprice Estate was never hit and everything is in excellent factory original condition, including the paint and the "wood" decals.  The car honestly looks like a two year old car.  All the power windows and locks, lights, turn signals, horn, cruise control, gauges, wipers (and squirters) and radio/cassette tape deck are in perfect working order.  Remember that door buzzer/dinger when you inserted the key?  Even THAT works perfectly!  No electrical issues at all.  The paint (which is 100% factory original, chrome bumpers (virtually showroom new original condition) chrome trim around the wheel wells, stainless trim and rubber trim are all in very good to excellent condition.  Roof rack is in like new condition.  No rust or pitting anywhere on any chrome surfaces.  This car handles beautifully and holds the road nice and straight at 40 MPH or 70 MPH.  No pulling at all and is very tight and responsive.  The car tracks straight when driving and braking.  The brakes work beautifully with no issues at all.  This Caprice rides on a new set of white wall all season radial tires mounted on the original factory wheels and original wire wheel covers to maintain its original factory look.  The exterior is incredible!  The ALL original cranberry color still shines like new!  It has a few tiny (and I mean TINY) nicks/blemishes here and there but from 3 feet away, they aren't noticeable.  The floors and frame as well as under the hood and cargo area and wheel wells are all solid and rust free with no signs of rust or rot anywhere.  Same for all the door jams and under the doors (see pictures).  NO RUST ANYWHERE!!  There is no way this car was ever driven in the winter.  There is just some light surface rust underneath the car, typical for the age of the car. Nothing at all to worry about.  All the glass is perfect.  No chips or cracks anywhere.  All the doors open and close effortlessly, just as new and all the door jams look new as well.  NO RUST anywhere here.

 

But that’s just the beginning!  The stunning interior is absolutely breathtaking and 98% original!  I had a new headliner and sun visors professionally installed ($750) using OEM matching color and material.  Looks awesome!  Nothing has been modified or “cut up” in any way.  It looks exactly as it did back in 1984 and looks brand new.  The upholstery, door panels, seat backs, carpet, headliner (no sagging, fading or rips), dash pad (no cracks or fading), chrome and stainless trim pieces are in excellent to near new condition.  This interior is, for all intensive purposes, in brand new original condition.  This Caprice Estate is equipped with the original AM/FM stereo/cassette with front and rear speakers (which works perfectly), power steering, power brakes, electric clock (which actually works and keeps PERFECT time, cigar lighter (works great).  The A/C blows cold with no issues.  The heat works great with no issues.

 

This Caprice has the original 305 V8 engine hooked to its original transmission with overdrive.  Both perform as new.  Absolutely no knocking, smoking or hesitation from the engine and the transmission shifts through the gears like a new car.  No slippage at all.  No leaks anywhere and no burning of any oil.  It’s very smooth with no issues.  I brought this car to the Woodward Dream Cruise last year and “cruised” in 2 hours straight of bumper to bumper traffic just idling in 85 degree heat and the car didn’t miss a beat.  No overheating and stayed in the “normal” temperature range the whole time.

 

This 1984 Caprice Estate Wagon was ordered with the following equipment.

 

VIN# 2G1AN35H7E9201681

 

305 CU V8 W/4 BBL CARB (RATED AT APPROX 150 HP)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AIR CONDITIONING

POWER STEERING

POWER BRAKES

RALLY GAUGE PACKAGE

CRUISE CONTROL

AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE WITH POWER ANTENNA

DUAL OUTSIDE ADJUSTABLE MIRRORS

SPLIT BENCH SEAT

ELECTRIC CLOCK

DELUXE CLOTH UPHOLSTERY

POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS

TILT WHEEL

DELUXE WIRE WHEEL COVERS

CORNERING LAMPS

MAP LAMP

LUGGAGE RACK

3RD ROW JUMP SEAT

 

Here are list of things I've done since owning the car and some recent things done by previous owner

 

·         New tires

·         New shocks

·         New battery

·         New headliner and sun visors

·         Newer alternator in 2012

·         All fluids changed (coolant, oil, transmission)

·         Professionally detailed

·         New rear bumper fillers purchased (included with sale)

·         New heater core and thermostat

·         New wiper motor

·         Tune up and carb. rebuild in 2012

·         New exhaust 2011

·         New radiator 2011

·         New brakes at 59000 miles (2009)

 

 

 

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THIS AMAZING 1984 CAPRICE ESTATE, WHICH WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING ENJOYMENT AND PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!

 

READY FOR SHOW OR GO!

 

NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!

 

BID WITH CONFIDENCE!

 

BID TO WIN!

 

This 1984 Caprice Estate has been lovingly cared for since new.  This is a vehicle that anyone would be proud of and this car is wonderful to drive.  It turns heads everywhere it goes.  I get more looks for this car than any other classic car I have owned and I have had quite a few.  It brings back so many memories for so many people.  It took me YEARS to find this car in this condition.  They simply don't exist anymore.

 

I see no reason why the winning bidder couldn’t fly in and drive this vehicle home to anywhere in the country.

 

As everybody knows, nothing is perfect.  The paint has a couple of small chips as I mentioned earlier (see pictures) here and there but are hardly noticeable, unless you get right up on the car.  There is one small ding on the right rear quarter panel which you really have to look for as well as a tiny ding on the hood.  Again, it’s hardly noticeable.  The rear bumper fillers need replacing.  I have already purchased the parts so they will be included with the sale of the car.  The front door arm rests are starting to "lift" a bit as  you can see in the pictures.  Power antenna doesn't work anymore but radio and tape deck work perfectly as well as all the speakers.

 

 

 

 

Terms of Sale:

 

BIDS ARE BINDING.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING.

 

A $500 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.  I WILL ACCEPT PAYPAL FOR THE DEPOSIT ONLY (OR CASHIERS CHECK).  THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF A CASH OR BANK CHECK (NO WIRE TRANSFERS) WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING SO PLEASE HAVE YOUR FINANCES IN ORDER BEFORE YOU BID.  ONCE THE CHECK CLEARS MY BANK, I WILL RELEASE IT FOR SHIPPING.

 

THIS VEHICLE IS FOR SALE LOCALLY AS WELL SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE BIDDING EARLY.

 

NO SCAMMERS PLEASE!  I HAVE BOUGHT AND SOLD MANY CARS ON EBAY IN THE PAST.  I KNOW ALL THE TRICKS SO DON’T EVEN TRY!

 

THE BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING CHARGES.  I CAN RECOMMEND A FEW VERY GOOD, REASONABLY PRICED SHIPPING COMPANIES IF YOU WISH.

 

I CAN TAKE ANY PHOTOS YOU WISH AND EMAIL THEM TO YOU.  JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE.  I AM A VERY GOOD EBAYER AND DON’T WISH TO HAVE MY REPUTATION TARNISHED IN ANY WAY.  I FEEL I HAVE DESCRIBED THIS VEHICLE AS HONESTLY AS I CAN TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 

 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT petercolangelo@hotmail.com  MY NAME IS PETE.

 

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!

 

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