There are those who maintain that elegant travel flourished only in a bygone era.
Now comes the 1986 Caprice Classic Brougham, a plush new Chevrolet that renews the tradition whith impeccable style.
A new Caprice Classic Brougham Sedan joined the full size line-up.
Three other Classic models were offered:
Two-Door Sports Coupe, Four-Door Sedan and Four-Door Wagon,
plus a lower-priced Four-Door Caprice Sedan.
All models have the same, somewhat rounded front-end look this year.
That includes a new Grille and Bumper Filler Panel, Flush Mounted Crest, and new Bezels for Headlamps and Marker Lamps. Coupes and Sedans also had Restyled Tri-Section Taillamps in a Full Width End Panel, plus a new Filler Panel and Bumper Rub Strips.
Each Taillamp was split horizontally.
Base prices were $700 - $800 highter than in 1985. Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic was now optional with the Base 262 cu. in. (4.3-litter) V-6 Engine. The Diesel V-8 was dropped, but the 305 cu. in. (5.0-litter) gas V-8 remained optional (standard on Wagons).
Engines used a new Poly V Alternator Drive belt. Power Windows and Seat Controls moved to the top of New Front Door Armrest Extensions.
The new Brougham Sedan package included a Full Vinyl Roof, Cloth 55/45 Pillow-Style Front Seats with Center Armrests, Front-Door Dome/Map and Warning Lights, Bright Brushed Metal Center Pillar Applique, and 'Brougham'Identification.
Standard equiptment on the basic Caprice Sedan included a:
AM Radio, Power Brakes and Steering, Three-Speed Automatic Transmission, Full Wheel Covers, Folding Front Center Armrest, Cloth Bench Seats, Day/Night Mirror, Front Stabilizer Bar, Two-Speed Wiper/Washers, Bright Molding (Roof Drip, Windshield, Belt and Sill), and Lower Carpet Door Trim Panels.
Caprice Classic added a Quartz Clock, Cloth Insert Door Trim Panels, Dual-Note Horn, Wheel Opening and Bright Wide Lower Bodyside Moldings and Headlamps-On Buzzer.
Coupes and Sedans and Bumper Rub Strips. Wagons had a Power Tailgate Window, Heavy-Duty Suspension, and Overdrive Automatic Transmission.
Caprice and Pontiac's Parisenne were the last of the Traditional Rear-Drive Full-Size Family Sedans left in the GM lineup, regularly threatened with extinction but continued to find quite a few buyers.
| Series Model - 1B |
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| Body Style - N47 |
| Body Type & Seating - 2 Door Sports Coupe, 6 Pass. |
| Factory Price - $10,635 - $11,025 |
| Shipping Weight - 3411 - 3511 |
| Product Total - 9,869 |
| Series Model - 1B |
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| Body Style - N69 |
| Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Sedan, 6 Pass. |
| Factory Price - $10,795 - $11,085 |
| Shipping Weight - 3428 - 3528 |
| Product Total - 67,772 |
| Series Model - 1B |
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| Body Style - N69/B45 |
| Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Brougham, 6 Pass. |
| Factory Price - $11,429 - $11,819 |
| Shipping Weight - N/A |
| Product Total - 69,320 |
| Series Model - 1B |
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| Body Style - N69/B45 |
| Body Type & Seating - 4 Door LS Brougham, 6 Pass. |
| Factory Price - N/A |
| Shipping Weight - N/A |
| Product Total - 2,117 |
| Series Model - 1B |
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| Body Style - N35 |
| Body Type & Seating - 4 Door 3S Wagon , 8 Pass. |
| Factory Price - --- - $11,511 |
| Shipping Weight - --- - 3977 |
| Product Total - 45,183 |
Engine VIN Code - H Engine No. Cyl. Displacement: 305 Cu. In. Liter - 5.0 Engine Mfg. - Chevrolet |
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Carburetor Type - 4Bbl Horsepower @ rpm - 165@4200 Torque @ rpm (ft. lbs.)- 245@2400 Bore x Stroke (in.) - 3.74 x 3.48 Compression Ratio - 9.5:1 Oil Pressure @ 2000 rpm - 45 Five Main Bearings Hydraulic Valve Lifters |
Chassis Data
| Wheelbase - 116.0 in |
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| Overall Length - (Coupe) 212.8 in - (Sedan) 212.2 in - (Wagon) 215.1 in |
| Height - (Caprice) 56.4 in,(Wagon)58.2 in |
| Width - (Caprice) 75.4 in, (Wagon) 79.3 in |
| Front Tread - (Caprice) 61.7 in, (Wagon) 62.2 in |
| Rear Tread - (Caprice) 60.7 in, (Wagon) 64.1 in |
| Standard Tires - (Caprice) P205/75R15 SBR, (Wagon) P225/75R15 SBR |
TECHNICAL
| Transmission Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic standard on Caprice (1st)2.74:1, (2nd)1.57:1, (3rd)1.00:1, (Rev)2.07:1 Caprice w/V6-229 |
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| Four-Speed Automatic Transmission on Caprice (1st)3.06:1, (2nd)1.63:1, (3rd)1.00:1, (4th)0.77:1, (Rev)2.29:1 |
| Standard Final Drive Ratio Caprice V-6 - 2.56:1, Caprice V-8 - 2.73:1 |
| Steering Recirculating Ball |
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Front Suspension Unequal-Length Control Arms, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear Suspension Rigid Axle with Four Links, Control Arms, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Available |
| Brakes Front Disc, Rear Drum |
| Body Construction Seperate Body and Frame |
| Fuel Tank Caprice - 25 gal. Wagon - 22 gal. |
Drivetrain Options
| Engines 305 cu. in. 4Bbl V-8 Caprice Coupe/Sedan - $390 |
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| Transmission/Differential Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic Transmission - $175 |
| Limited-Slip Differential - $100 Suspension |
| Inflatable Rear Shock Asorbers - Wagon $64 Engine Block Heater - $20 |
| Engines | Ordering Code | Engine | 3-Speed | 4-Speed/OD |
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| 4.3 Liter EFI* V6 | LB4 | Standard1 | Standard | NA |
| 5.0 liter 4-Bbl V8+ | LG4 | Optional2 | NA | Standard |
| 5.0 Liter 4bbl V8 | LV2 | Standard3 | NA | Standard |
| The first symbol indicates country: 1=USA - 2=Canada |
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| The second symbol denotes manufacturer: G=General Motors |
| Symbol three indicates car make: 1=Chevroler - 7=GM of Canada |
| Symbols four is restraint system: A=non-passive B=automatic belts C=inflatable restraint |
| Symbol five is the car/line series: N=Caprice Classic |
| Symbols six and seven indicate body type: 47=2-dr. sports coupe 69=4-dr. notchback sedan 35=4-dr. station wagon |
| Symbol eight is the engine code: C=L4-98 2Bbl 4=L4-97 2Bbl d=l4 111 Diesel P=L4-121 FI R or 2=L4-151 FI X=V6-173 2Bbl S or W=V6-173 MFI G=H.O. V8-305 Fl K=V6-229 2Bbl Z=V6-262 FI H or Y=V8-305 4Bbl G=H.O. 305 4Bbl F=V8-305 TPI |
| Next comes a check digit. |
| Symbol ten indicates Model Year: G=1986 |
| Symbol eleven indicates Assembly Plant B=Baltimore J=Janesville, WI L=Van Nuys, CA N=Norwood, OH R=Arlington, TX T=Tarrytown, NY X=Fairfax, KS Y=Wilmington, DE 1=Oshawa, Ontario 6=Oklahoma City, OK 7=Lordstown, OH |
| The final six digits are the sequential serial number. Body Number Plates and engine identification code locations were simular to 1980 |
EXTERIOR COLORS
| White | Silver Metalic | Medium Gray Metalic | Black | Light Blue Metalic | Dark Blue Metalic |
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| Light Green Metalic | Yellow Beige | Light Brown Metalic | Medium Brown Metalic | Maroon Metalic | Dark Maroon Metalic |
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| Black/Medium Gray Metalic | Dark Blue Metalic/Light Blue Metalic | Light Brown Metalic/Medium Brown Metalic | Medium Gray Metalic/Silver Metalic | Dark Maroon Metalic/Maroon Metalic |
INTERIOR TRIMS
| Caprice Classic Brougham Sedan Standard Cloth 55/45 Seat* | Blue | Gray | Light Green | Maroon | Saddle |
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Caprice Classic Coupe & Sedan Standard Cloth Bench Seats Optional Cloth 50/50 Seat* | Blue | Gray | Light Green | Maroon | Saddle |
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Caprice Sedan Standard Cloth bench Seat Optional Vinyl Bench Seat | Blue | Gray | Light Green (cloth only) | Maroon | Saddle |
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Caprice Classic Wagon Optional Cloth Bench Seat Optional Cloth 50/50 Seat* Standard Vinyl Bench Seat Optional Vinyl 50/50 Seat* | Blue | Gray | Light Green (optional cloth only) | Maroon | Saddle |
CAPRICE CONVENIENCE APPEARANCE OPTIONS
| Option Packages (prices) |
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| Estate Equipment: Wagon - $307 |
| Landau Equiptment Pkg: Vinyl Roof, Sports Mirrors and Reveal Moldings: Caprice - $306 |
| Quiet Sound Group Base: Caprice - $66 |
COMFORT CONVENIENCE
| Air Conditioning - $750 Rear Defogger, Electric - $145 - $150 Cruise Control - $175 Tinted Glass - $115 |
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| Comfortilt Steering Wheel - $115 Power Door Locks - $130 - $180 Six Way Power Driver's Seat - $215 - $229 |
| Power Windows - $195 - $270 Power Trunk or Liftgate Release - $40 Power Tailgate lock: Wagon - $50 Gauge Pkg w/Trip Odometer - $64 Quartz Clockbase: Caprice - $39 Intermittent Wipers - $50 |
LIGHTING, HORNS & MIRRORS
| Halogen Headlamps - $25 Conering Lamps - $55 Aux. Lighting - $32 - $42 Drivers Remote Mirror - $23 Dual Remore Mirrors - $61 Dual Remote Sports Mirror - $91 (exc Caprice Landau) $30 Lighted Visor Mirror - $50 |
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ENTERTAINMENT
| Electronic -Tuning Seek/Scan AM/FM Stereo Radio - $158 w/Clock - $152 - 197 w/Cassette Clock and Seek/Scan - $284 - $319 Seek/Scan AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Cassette, Equalizer and Clock - $394 - $464 Extended Range Rear Speakers - $35 Power Antenna - $65 Radio Delete - $56 credit |
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EXTERIOR TRIM
| Vinyl Roof: Caprice Sedan - $185 Two-Tone Paint - $141 - $148 Bodyside Pin Striping - $39 - $57 Body Side Moldings - $55 Wheel Opening Moldings: Base Caprice - $30 Door Edge Guards - $15 - $25 Rear Window Air Deflector: Wagon - $40 Roof Carrier: Wagon - $105 - $110 Bumper Rub Strips - $66 Bumper Guards - $56 - $62 |
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INTERIOR TRIM/UPHOLSTERY
| Reclining Passenger Seatback - $45 Vinyl Bench Seat: Base Sedan - $28 Cloth Bench Seat Wagon - $28 Cloth 50/50 Seating Caprice - $195 - $225 Vinyl 50/50 Seating - $195 Delux Load-Floor Carpet: Wagon - $89 Delux Cargo Area Trim: Wagon - $129 Mats w/Carpet insert - Front $25, Rear $20 Delux Trunk Trim - $59 |
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WHEEL COVERS
| Sport Wheel Covers - $65 Wire Wheel Covers w/Locks- $199 Coupe/Sedan Tires - P205/75R15 SBR WSW - $66 P225/70R15 SBR WSW - $157 Wagon Tires P225/75R15 SBR WSW - $71 Puncture-Sealant Tires - $115 - $140 |
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Historical Footnote
Chevrolet claimed to have America's Fastest Car (Corvette),
Most Popular Car (Cavalier),
Most Popular Mid-and Full-Size Car (Celebrity & Caprice),
and Favorite Sporty 2 + 2 (Camaro).
