076 Chevrolet Caprice Classic (3rd Gen) 4 door Sedan (1987) D 446 RBA
Chevrolet Caprice Classic (3rd Gen) (1977-90) Engine 305cu in (5000cc) V8
Registration Number D 446 RBA (Manchester)
CHEVROLET SET
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The third generation Caprice was launched for the 1977 model year, very much dowsized from the earlier generation cars, while increasing headroom, rear passenger leg space and boot capacity The Project was developed under the working title Project 77 and cost GM some $600 million The introduction of such a small full-size car was considered quite a risk for General Motors. To help ensure the car was a success, preview clinics were held by Chevrolet which returned very positive results and the 1977 car became the best selling car in the US, compared to the earlier Capricebeing only third best seller.The 1978 and 1979 model year cars had only minor revision with the front and rear being refreshed
The 1980 Caprice Classic saw its first major revision since the 1977 downsizing. To further improve the fuel economy of the car, efforts were made to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics. The Caprice received all new exterior sheet metal, without drastically changing the look of the car. To improve aerodynamics the hood was tapered lower, while the trunk area was higher. The grille was now an egg crate style while the tail-light panel featured three separate square lights per side. All the doors and components within were redesigned to be lighter, including the window crank mechanisms, Greater use of aluminum including in-bumper reinforcement and in-sedan/coupe radiators helped to further reduce the overall weight of the vehicle. 1980 models were approximately 100 pounds (45 kg) lighter than 1979 models.
1986 marked the first major exterior restyle since 1980. The front fascia was restyled to have a more aerodynamic look. . A new smaller sleeker grille with prominent vertical chrome divider bars replaced the egg-crate style used in 1985. The rear taillights were restyled to look more modern and detailed, but continued to have three lights per side. The sheet metal remained unchanged; however, the new front and rear restyles updated the appearance of the Caprice.
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Shot 01.07.2018 at the American Car Show, Tatton Park, Manchester Ref 135-076
076 Chevrolet Caprice Classic (3rd Gen) 4 door Sedan (1987) D 446 RBA
Chevrolet Caprice Classic (3rd Gen) (1977-90) Engine 305cu in (5000cc) V8
Registration Number D 446 RBA (Manchester)
CHEVROLET SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623638181561...
The third generation Caprice was launched for the 1977 model year, very much dowsized from the earlier generation cars, while increasing headroom, rear passenger leg space and boot capacity The Project was developed under the working title Project 77 and cost GM some $600 million The introduction of such a small full-size car was considered quite a risk for General Motors. To help ensure the car was a success, preview clinics were held by Chevrolet which returned very positive results and the 1977 car became the best selling car in the US, compared to the earlier Capricebeing only third best seller.The 1978 and 1979 model year cars had only minor revision with the front and rear being refreshed
The 1980 Caprice Classic saw its first major revision since the 1977 downsizing. To further improve the fuel economy of the car, efforts were made to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics. The Caprice received all new exterior sheet metal, without drastically changing the look of the car. To improve aerodynamics the hood was tapered lower, while the trunk area was higher. The grille was now an egg crate style while the tail-light panel featured three separate square lights per side. All the doors and components within were redesigned to be lighter, including the window crank mechanisms, Greater use of aluminum including in-bumper reinforcement and in-sedan/coupe radiators helped to further reduce the overall weight of the vehicle. 1980 models were approximately 100 pounds (45 kg) lighter than 1979 models.
1986 marked the first major exterior restyle since 1980. The front fascia was restyled to have a more aerodynamic look. . A new smaller sleeker grille with prominent vertical chrome divider bars replaced the egg-crate style used in 1985. The rear taillights were restyled to look more modern and detailed, but continued to have three lights per side. The sheet metal remained unchanged; however, the new front and rear restyles updated the appearance of the Caprice.
Diolch yn fawr am 66,298,736 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel
Thank you 66,298,736 amazing views, enjoy and stay safe
Shot 01.07.2018 at the American Car Show, Tatton Park, Manchester Ref 135-076