1976 Caprice Classic vs. 1976 Buick Electra Park Avenue

[@markrauson2050]

The old deuce and a quarter these cars will never be beat these cars are classics that stood the test of time as far as I'm concerned they still stand the test of time

[@bobleroy1924]

I went with the Electra Limited in 1976. Very happy

[@floridacarbuff]

Looks nice, I’m a big fan of Chevy Caprice!

[@RafaelSantos-vd6be]

GMC WAS PUTTING INYO DA CHEV CAPRICE A THIRD OF CADDY SINCE 1971 IF YOU TAKE NOTICE OF DA FRONT GRILLE I READ DAT IN A CAR MAGAZINE FROM DA 1970S. AND WELL BUICK AND OLDSMOBILES WERE IN DA CADDY CATAGORY AS WELL , BUT OLDS 98 WAS FIRST TO TRY OUT FOR CADDY A YEAR BEFORE AND BUICK WAS APSO JUST AS SMOOTH RIDE AND LIKE GOING FIRST CLASS WITHOUT PAYING DA FULL FARE.

[@alsim1098]

The first thing in this video is a picture of a silver Park Avenue. I owned one just like it with the same interior as the Park in the video. It was very smooth riding and comfortable. I made more than one winter trip from Michigan to Florida in it. I'd love to have one just like it with today's technology.

[@cluricaun78]

That was an amazing and well crafted video, thanks for posting it!

[@EliseuCaires]

MY GOD!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CAR, REALLY VERY BEAUTIFUL, EXCELLENT VIDEO YOUR CHANNEL DESERVED MY REGISTRATION.

[@fehlrock]

Id drive both or either every week 4 the rest of my life

[@mattbartolovich8228]

Same here! ! !

[@AJ67901]

carburetors, mechanical distributors, 20+ gallon gas tanks, 16mpg on a good day, no anti-lock breaks or air bags, ugly 5mph bumpers, neo-last flexible fender extensions to fit the bumpers. They look inviting and they were comfortable and easy to drive, but there were negatives that came along with them. I had a new '76 Buick Riviera, been there - done that.

[@markrauson2050]

We all use to call them boats on wheels those cars were real deal and serious

[@enerrivers4392]

The Caprice should have been compared to the Buick Lesabre, NOT the Electra.

[@enerrivers4392]

In l8 '75, I saved my $$$,& got my a deuce and a quarter(225)'76 landau coupe. I was able to order many options because of it being a 225. Astroroof, fiber optic lamp monitors, 60/40 power driver seat, light vanity, chrome Buick rims,but, I had problems with the original UNIROYALS, so, I switched to VOGUE TYRES from JR78-15 to LR70-15 they were expensive but, even with the factory smooth ride, it improved even further. Cornering Lamps & that molding the same as the 1 on video & it all added to just a tick over $9k. It had the limited slip but the laziest gear ever. I, drove up & down the east coast w/6ppl very comfortable on the vinyl seats. Mine was Pewter, maroon triple pin stripe & interior. The power trunk was as big as mine 1st studio apartment. Got it sold @ the 70k miles, because my mechanic told me hard core repairs were due. Never enjoyed a car like that again til '96 Caddy w/LT-1. again, missed those beautiful, awesome land yachts. No more 3 across in the front. Never again.

[@bobleroy1924]

They were comparing the top of the line that both companies offered

[@peterketchijian6989]

yes exactly, this is a wrong comparison

[@elaineewalt8137]

@@enerrivers4392 I have a '96 Fleetwood w/that engine! It's an Awesome ride! 👍😄💯

[@enerrivers4392]

@@elaineewalt8137 gr8 for hi way passing. No need to time it's performance with a calendar. Miss decent size V8s Naturally Aspirated.

[@briandziedzic420]

Very jealous i love both

[@artflorez1568]

Buick Electra all the way! It has elegant lines, and a very pretty front and rear. The interior was also much nicer.

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gustan los dos carros

[@richardbuick9029]

Nice video, great cars !

[@Lance2773]

That Buick was built on the same chassis and frame as the Cadillac. 127" wheelbase. The Chevy is a nice car but no comparison, in any way.

[@EbonyBunny1]

This Buick was a C-Body. Same as the Olds 98 & Caddy Deville/Calais, and very similar to the D-body Fleetwood Broughman. The 75 & 76 Buick Electra's were the largest hardtops GM ever made, and longer then both the Olds 98 & Caddy Deville/Calaisand, I think it was 1/10 inch shorter then a D-body Fleetwood Brougham.

[@peterketchijian6989]

@@EbonyBunny1 The 75 /76 fleetwoods kicked them both, being longer . cannot beat a Cadillac with a Buick. Cadillac is a presidential car, Buick never was.

[@wildcat64100]

I’m sure you didn’t mean for this to seem creepy, but with the ominous sound of the engines, the crickets, and your footsteps through the leaves, no narration or music, it kind of does. Especially the crickets.

[@omar559ee]

Hahaha, I need to watch it I guess.

[@stangslayerws6]

As a collector of 1976 Buick Electras, I'm curious if you know why this particular Buick has the bumper guard option on the rear bumper but not the front?

[@omar559ee]

I think I have the buildsheet, I will take a look maybe it says something

[@stangslayerws6]

@@omar559ee Cool. One of my 76 Electras has the option and the other doesn't. I much prefer them without like the front of your car but it is not as simple as unbolting the guards. The the rubber strip that runs the entire width of the bumper is a completely different part number between the 2 cars and finding one without the option has proved impossible. Like you, I was also missing the little chrome trim piece that mounts to the rear bumper filler like on the left rear of your Electra. Another nearly impossible part to find! Beautiful car!!!

[@markrauson2050]

Ain't nothing like a deuce and a quarter

[@davidrogers4527]

The Caprice compared with the Buick LeSabre, not the Electra.. Chevrolet didn't have a car in the Electra's category.

[@PEDALFEVER]

Maybe a cold start competition to see which one takes longer to start up?

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

that would probably be the Buick. typical Chevy just pump the living shit out of it and it probably start right up. the Buick I would say would probably take 2 cranks and 1 start and die then would probably idle up even smoother than the Chevy

[@dustinleonsky4513]

They don't MAKE them like this ANYMORE.

[@jacksonduval4995]

I like the Chevys more in this body style. In 77 I'm going with the buick

[@fleetwin1]

Not a real fair comparison...Just wondering where these beautiful cars have been hiding all these years!

[@gene978]

But how do they ride and which is quieter? I see the ‘76 Buick is using the ‘73 Cadillacs Steering wheel.

[@cluricaun78]

That's a sign that it has tilt and telescopic steering. :)

[@regvibe835]

The Caprice rides so smoothly i have a 76 Landau

[@jasonwilliams8187]

Thats the same steering wheel I have in my 71 deville

[@jasonwilliams8187]

Maybe they got them out of caddy's 71-73 junk draw lol

[@L4sleeko]

Pristine examples. Either way you’re going to be very comfortable ♥️

[@peterketchijian6989]

Cannot Compare a Chevrolet with a Buick, the result is obvious , Buick of course

[@donaldwebb36]

Looks like an old GM commercial.

[@mauriziomerli4470]

GMフルサイズは別名 “最後の恐竜”

[@elaineewalt8137]

You should see Buicks in 1958! 😄

[@badrobot4793]

Buick like a train

[@chauncey3759]

Electra hands down my pops had 76 limited.

[@mariogullette4795]

THE 76 BUICK PARK ELECTRA AVE IS BETTER & HAS MORE LUXURY & COMFORT THAN THE 76 CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC

[@EbonyBunny1]

The Buick was a C-body. Shared it with the Olds 98, Caddy Deville, and slightly longer D-body CAddy Fleetwood Broughham. The Caprice was a B-body, same as the Buick Lesabre, Olds 88, Pontiac Bonneville. But both the Buick and Chevy are very similar cars.

[@jokertrickster2522]

Какие красивые деревья в США. Не видать никакого уродского клонирования как в России. Где сплошные обрубки стоят.

[@jamesashley5324]

sell me the Buick

[@doncnunez6231]

Surprised both these car didn't wind up down south with 28 inch clown rims, extremely loud sound system, with tons of crushed velour purple interior and tons of fake Gold grillz and trim!!!

[@joshuagreen6346]

That Buick has a bigger engine and more horsepower. My father had the 225 2door. White with red vinyl top, White leather interior.

[@shawnmcculley2995]

Caprice was the cheapo luxury sedan.The Buick was wwaayyy fancier.

[@mariogullette4795]

IN 1976 I WOULD GM IN THIS ORDER 1.OLDSMOBILE 2. BUICK 3. CADDILAC. 4. PONTIAC 5. CHEVROLET AS FAR AS LUXURY SEDAN & COUPE!

[@fehlrock]

Sorry Caprice, you are Not a hardtop so... Back it up ! :(

[@omar559ee]

Hahaha, yeah the caprice is base nothing, even windows are manual.

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

Would prefer the Chevrolet. Both have horrible panel fit. Basically nice cars, but too big.

[@VintageVaughnVehiclces]

Don't ever drive those cars on ethanol contaminated gasoline that people put in their Echo EPA death bubble cars. You must always buy boat gasoline non-ethanol or any carbureted car with a metal gas tank and mechanical fuel pump otherwise you'll be replacing those pieces over and over and over

[@daltonhanleyjr4142]

I prefer the Sunoco 100LL aviation fuel myself