Official intro ... 1989 Caprice Classic Brougham

[Guest]

"My world is changing" __ Faith Hill __ 'Where Are You Christmas?'


If it wasn't completely official yet, it became so 12/12/2012, when I put the license plates on it:

WELCOME to the family, 1989 Caprice Classic Brougham!

The same day, I put the keys for both of my Caprice Classics on the "'Caprice' w/CC emblem" key rings that a friend sent me. Now, I just need to give my 1989 Caprice Classic its 1st detail.... As I put on the plates, I was excited but still had a twinge of sadness, which probably will never completely go away.

This 1989 Caprice Classic just sort of fell into my lap. A friend & I went to look at it, figuring it would be nothing more than an exercise in determining what I would NOT want in an '89 CC. In fact, it was just the opposite. Looking it over, it became clear that it was in top mechanical shape with a few cosmetic issues ... & the price was good. The seller actually lowered it for me b/c he wanted me to have it given my "car history". Brought it home, with the help of the same friend, 10/26/2012.


1979 Caprice Classic & 1989 Caprice Classic plates; which season do you prefer?

I was able to make a bit more "connection" w/my newest acquisition b/c I found some original documentation in the 1989 Caprice Classic's glove compartment. The ones pictured (not including documentation w/names & addresses) are: "A service signals checklist for the car owner"; "GM Maintenance Schedule for Passenger Cars"; "1989 Warranty & Owners Assistance Information"; 1989 Caprice owners manual; "Used Vehicle Disclosure Label" (from 1993); "Vehicle Invoice" (1993); "Dealer Certification for Emission Control Equipment" (06/09/1989); Pre-Delivery inspection papers (1989); Burtness Chevrolet Inc (WI) "maintenance folio"....

This was taken just after the new wire wheels were installed:

3 of the entire family:

Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics
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"It's the right time to rock the night away" __ Bobby Helms __ 'Jingle Bell Rock'

 

[Duffey]

I prefer summer, but the plates look good on them all. Congrats on the latest addition to your "family".

 

[njean]

I prefer summer, but the plates look good on them all. Congrats on the latest addition to your "family".

OMG Mary, is that our 'chimp', sun bathing with you???? (That's how rumors get started you know.... :biggrin2

 

[njean]

Nice cars Cort! My fav is the wine colored one w/the black top!

 

[epstns]

Cort - Looks like you found another keeper! Which engine does this one have? Personally I prefer the V-8's, and the larger, the better.

It's good to hear from you here, too.

 

[neil]

cort what an amazing collection of cars you have,your one lucky guy,

 

[Guest]

I prefer summer, but the plates look good on them all. Congrats on the latest addition to your "family".

Thank you, Mary! I prefer summer, too.

Nice cars Cort! My fav is the wine colored one w/the black top!

Thank you! The wine colored one actually has a dark maroon top, but I know it looks black!

Looks like you found another keeper! Which engine does this one have? Personally I prefer the V-8's, and the larger, the better.

It's good to hear from you here, too.

Thanks ... I know I've been silent in various aspects. Looks like it'll continue to be that way for a while.....

And, yep, definitely a keeper ... I hope. It has the 305 V8 in it. Perfect ... gas mileage is pretty darn good, too.

cort what an amazing collection of cars you have,your one lucky guy,

Thank you, Neil. I admit ... I didn't feel all that lucky in mid-July 2012 when I had to sell 3 of the MCs I once owned..... *sighs* Still hurts.



Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics
CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"What I really need is an open road" __ Montgomery Gentry __ 'Speed'