For Sale CHP 89 caprice

[smitty711]

looks really clean....not mine

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6192453810.html

 

[RyanZ71]

While I would love to get my hands on an 89 or 90 9C1 Caprice, I think that one is a wee bit out of reach at that price.

 

[RyanZ71]

What's with the "Do not drive in Overdrive" label?

 

[smitty711]

A lot of agencies during that time (at least in CA). Saved the transmission on city streets I was told. Not sure if the CHP actually had that or not.

 

[RyanZ71]

That would make sense for city driving, not having it go into OD all the time and causing wear and tear, but on the highway you needed that OD. Then in 91 with the Scud body GM put labels on the cluster "Use Overdrive for High Speed Pursuit". The 1989 & 1990 model 9C1s with the 5.7L fuel injected engine were only good to 115MPH due to drag, (190HP) But the Scud bodies from 1991-1993 with the same 5.7L 190HP were a bit more aerodynamic and could hit 130ish on a flat stretch.

 

[OSP959(R)]

I loved these cars. Between the Ford LTD / Victoria, the Diplomat, and the Caprice, the Caprice was fun to drive, and looked good too.

 

[RyanZ71]

Yes it did. Ever notice how the Caprices smelled like pancakes/maple syrup when you would run the heater? That was a strange thing about them that I loved.