Budget, Luxury, & Performance All in One: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396 4-speed!

[@IndridCool54]

My dad had a 1966 Caprice 396. It was a turbo 400, not a cool 4 spd., but it did have a 4.10 posi and would absolutely launch! I was 15 when he bought it and I did get to drive it. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

You too! What a small world! A lot of somebodies dads had big block 4 speed Caprices with 4.10’s and 4.56’s. Maybe some uncles. Or the neighbor. “Special orders”, they say. They must have grew on trees, or maybe it was just a very large family. And Kurt Cobain was a cast member in Glee. Someone on social media told me that too.

[@STR8SIXER292]

@@Atomwaffen-y3swhat an annoying reply…

[@gordocarbo]

@@STR8SIXER292 Sad that even car channels have become a dumping ground for misery

[@6mtzhp55]

​@@gordocarboIt's just projected negativity driven by jealousy. Healthy people can feel good about people sharing their automotive memories and don't get too wound up about verifying the vin plate and paperwork stack. I'm sure I've thumbs up'd a tall tale or two over the years, but I'm not verifying sellers for RM Sotheby's so no matter.

[@gene978]

The Talent to be able to Restore a car with such detail like this 396 Caprice. Never-mind having the $$$ to do it too. Beauty

[@richard169]

These seemingly mundane automobiles become fascinating in your videos.

[@johnh1932]

I remember these new. Absolutely gorgeous and fun to drive.

[@DSP1968]

A very unique car - I’m glad you featured it.

[@kencassidy6677]

Great narration! I worked for the Ford Motor Company for 46 years and enjoy all of the 'insider' information offered on these videos; especially a look into the GM and Chrysler competition.

[@jimtrucksis1505]

Only one guy in the world rebuilds Chevy B bodies to that level…great job Leigh!

[@robertclark9]

My next door neighbor in 1966 had two Caprice big block (396) cars. One was a Burgundy color, and the other a turquoise. Both two door cars. He worked at GM and his wife was a school teacher in town. They used one to pull their airstream trailer every July. Both cars were loaded with the console, gauge package, and both had parchment interior.

[@alanblanes2876]

They must have been ravishing...

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

Of course. There were many neighbors, dads and uncles who had them. They like grew on trees, or maybe it was just the same person!

[@gordocarbo]

Love that guage package/console, wanna find one and put it in my 67 El. Coolest gauge pack ever

[@eggbirdtherooster]

That black ‘66 Caprice with those wheels looks so stunning and bad-ass! Wow..

[@oswegodrews2321]

Anyone who owned one of these 66's would love to have it back! The one-year-only tail lights make it easy to tell the 1966's from any other year. What a great looking car it is.

[@rodneygolden2796]

Conjures up a memory of being picked up from our Parochial school by one of my 5th grade classmate's Mom, and riding home in their family's '66 Caprice coupe one afternoon, oh ... roughly during the spring of '68. That was a VERY impressive automobile, fully loaded to include the power windows package. Meticulously maintained along with cropped lawn competitions between our families. Cropped lawn, a Caprice in the driveway, and an over-the- top Mom housekeeper at home. Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end as the song says. As always THANKS for the memories, with a Bob Hope twist!🎉

[@dansmusic5749]

I had a ’66 Impala with 283 and 3 on-the-tree. It was a black 2 door hardtop. It ran and shifted like butter. The three speed column set up would always be my choice. It provided what I would call “ drive personality" in the way the car felt when driven. It is nothing like anything available today. It increases charm by multiples. You can see how attractive the steering wheel is on the ’65 pictured. These cars were so smooth.

[@2cartalkers]

This car and the 1966 Pontiac GTO = Pure Auto Heaven!

[@bw6078]

Absolutely love the1966 Caprice.

[@DalyTheThird]

I have one. 327/275hp automatic. I totally agree with you.

[@darrencucinella7815]

My family had 2 65 Biscaynes when I got my license. Both 4 doors with 230 turbo thrift engines. One with a 2 speed power glide and the other a 3 speed on the column. I pretty much learned about driving and auto repair/maintenance between those two cars. I still love these cars.

[@craigbenz4835]

My third and fourth cars were pretty much the same thing, but Bel Airs. The third was a two-door with a 230 and three-on-the-tree, and the fourth was a four-door with a 230 and powerglide. Both were sedans.

[@michaelkehm3663]

My friend had a 1966 Caprice 2 door he acquired in 1973 with 40,000 miles. White, blue satin cloth bench seat with stratoback bench seat, fold down center arm rest power assisted. Had the 396 and a wide ratio 4 speed with 3:31 12 bolt posi. AM/FM plus power windows. Ran good for a big car. Of course being 20 years old, he ditched the whitewalls and wire wheel covers for Cragar wheels. Beautiful cruiser!

[@fomfom9779]

Thanks again for bringing back memories, of my early years of car ownership. My very first car was a used 1965 Impala four door hardtop sedan (327/powerglide). Years later, I purchased a 1966 Caprice two door, in blue with the black top, as a snow car. Didn't want to expose my good car to the salt etc on the KC streets. A couple of years and 10K miles later, I moved to warmer climes and sold the Caprice for exactly what I originally bought it for. I had all but forgotten about that car. Thanks again.

[@jerrycomo2736]

I subscribe to your videos because they are well edited, informative, and no BS. I block videos if the presenter is trying to be clever, funny, snarky, or just weird. Don't change a thing.

[@MarinCipollina]

Thanks for this one, Adam. That's a great example of a 1966 Chevrolet Caprice you discovered with a 396.

[@pjesf]

I much preferred the “bar” tail lights of the 66. My Grandfather had one - he was Chevy while my Dad was Ford/Mercury so as a kid I recognized all the trim levels, model similarities, etc for all 3 brands. Good times

[@steveweiman4708]

Only detail you missed here: to include an example of Caprice optioned with floor console and full gauges. One of the best flowing dash to console designs of the era - just beautiful! Restored example featured here looks magnificent w/no vinyl top and solid white. Full compliment of chrome surrounding the side glass opening frames is stunning. So well done GM! Thanks for the video of an often overlooked model........ :)

[@solemandd67]

That particular layout is epically elegant. It was used in a popular '66 Caprice magazine advertisement with the instrument panel photo taken from between the bucket seats and over the console. 🩵

[@joes7968]

Thanks Adam for the long loving look at that incredible Caprice! An absolutely beautiful restoration. I always look forward to your presentations and informative overviews.

[@charleshaggard4341]

My Dad worked at a small town Chevy dealership in those days and I would ride my bike down and hang out after school and during the summers. The first Caprice that I remember was on "showday" for the 65 model year and it was a 4dr white with black top that had the 396 engine.and tubo transmission. The 66 I remember was a 2 door Astec bronze with cream colored top and had Astro bucket seats with console with a gauges on it and a 396 with a turbo trans. I think about that car a lot since I have never seen another Caprice with bucket seats. I think I am remembering this correctly in my mid 70s. Thanks for the videos since I was a bowtie man back in those days.

[@2001rams]

With that formal roofline the Caprice is a fantastic looking car. I always thought that the interior of the 66 Caprice was also special with the button pattern, especially on the bucket seats. The contour and the looks of these seats were one of my two favorite (also loved the bucket seat interior of the 64 Ford Galaxie 500 XL). Great car and great video.

[@Carguy442]

I saw the first 65 Caprice 4 door hardtop at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1965. I think it was a medium blue with the black vinyl top. I saved its brochure for many years. When the 66 Chevys were introduced that September, my Dad took me to our local dealer where I saw the new Caprice 2 door hardtop, bronze with the light tan vinyl roof. A married couple had just bought it. Then the next spring I fell in love with a 66 Caprice 2 door at the same dealer. It was fawn tan with the light tan vinyl roof and tan cloth interior. It had the factory wire wheel covers, a/c, power windows. It was a beautiful car and it's sticker was around $3700. I kept asking my Dad to buy it, but that didn't happen, lol. I wish that I could find one in that color combo today.

[@christophercordray9529]

I have a soft spot for the LTD as my grandfather had a 67 LTD coupe. It was green with a black vinyl top. They lived in Detroit off Vernor and would take me to Farmer Jacks’s and Kresge’s. Great memories for a bygone era.

[@aprilsf2410]

14:39 I enjoyed your comments about Detroit and Farmer Jack’s (“Bushel and Case Prices!”) and S.S. Kresge. I lived in Detroit in the 1970s through the 80s and lived on Glynn Court in the Boston-Edison Historic District. My apartment building was across the street from Stanley S. Kresge’s estate, a beautiful and half-block long home. Originally from Pontiac, MI, my father and his older brother both worked at Pontiac Motor Division (skilled tradesmen - die makers). They both drove Pontiacs religiously until my uncle purchased a 1966 Caprice two-door. It was a beautiful car!

[@jrgrissinger]

Thanks Adam! I have a '66 Caprice 2 door, 396 4 speed. Great car.

[@eggbirdtherooster]

The black one in this video looks so stunning and bad-ass with those wheels! Wow.. How does yours look? Any pics of it somewhere? 😀

[@guyb7005]

Gorgeous car!! 65-75 was an unbeatable decade

[@PaulieB1965]

An older gent I know has a ‘66 Biscayne with the 427 and a ‘65 with the 396. Two sleepers 😎

[@chrisjeffries2322]

💋

[@Decanochev]

This has to be one of my favorite videos of yours! Always loved the 66 Impala / Caprice. We had a beautiful 66 Bel Aire back in the day. Loved it!!

[@drippinglass]

😎👍 Nice 396 4 speed!

[@cdstoc]

The story of how the Caprice was named reminds me of the way the Mercedes name came to be. Fun!

[@lonwaslien104]

Dad had a ‘66 Caprice 2dr. Dk blue sans vinyl roof. 283 no ac window sticker $3400. It was beautiful!

[@leugbol]

Was 16 in 1977. My first car was a '66 LTD; 352 4bbl, C4 trans, fully loaded including factory 8 track! Wish I still had it!

[@Sid-jx4gl]

Mine same motor same trans only galaxy

[@paulcheek5711]

looks big and beautiful even in a picture

[@Flies2FLL]

1966 was indeed a very good year. I was born 22 days in, and my parents finally brought me home from the hospital 10 days later in a 1965 Impala fastback two door coupe in white. Dad traded his '63 split window Corvette for the Impala since he knew the Corvette wouldn't work for a family of three; I later told him that was not correct and would have loved staring up at the rear split window as a baby in a bassinet. And I sure as hell would loved it 16 years later when I got my first driver's license if he had kept the car!

[@garysarratt1]

This is so familiar; my neighbor had a 66 Impala 2D with 386/4sp. The only one I was ever familiar with; he was an older farmer, in a community of farmers who typically didn’t buy cars like that. He only had 2 kids though, so there’s that. Enjoyed your presentation!

[@barriobajaj]

Can't forget the 1966 Caprice Estate wagon.

[@ayresjim]

Caprice in name only. It had the Impala interior and none of the other unique features. We had one, a 396, and it was bulletproof.

[@misterhipster9509]

Had a 67 Impala convertible in the day, liked the 66 better, seemed to have the quality edge. Recently acquired a restored 67 convert/red/black bucket interior/4sp after a 25 year search. The old 396/325 is still a spirited performer.

[@DanielLopez-tb2fl]

That roofline was. GREAT . Al. Midon

[@h.paulsprojects3061]

That is one beautiful automobile...

[@arevee9429]

'65's and 66's were good years. '61 was also pretty spectacular with those slender pillars and bubble-shaped windows. A 4-speed and big block on a sedan? Those were the days. The 3 tail lights on the '65 looked better than the single on the '66, IMO.

[@johnlandacre767]

Chevys of this era were truly special, and have maintained their great looks even after more than a half century. It’s a shame we can’t get cars like this today that look terrific and go terrifically as well, at a price that’s affordable.

[@saturnarmy3636]

There were also two new Caprice wagons in 1966. New options available were Comfortron climate control, tilt/telescopic steering wheel (1966 full-size models only, dropped for 1967 and after) full instrumentation on the Caprice Coupe console if you ordered bucket seats. I think 4x power bucket seats were a first for 1966 Chevys also.

[@gene978]

I love the Caprice Styling especially on the 1971 & 1972 Model with the skirts. Classed it up a lot.

[@TomSnyder-gx5ru]

I agree, although I prefer the styling of the '71 - best looking Caprice of all Caprices I think!

[@kevingeraci2290]

Evening orchid color on that 1965 actually came from the Corvair group at the time...

[@seeburg10]

My Pop had a burgundy ‘65 Caprice 396 4-door hardtop with the turbo 400, black vinyl roof, a/c, power seats and 4 speaker multiplex stereo with the balance, fade, bass and treble knobs under the dash. It was a big step up in luxury from his ‘64 Impala and the gas station guys would always geek out when they opened the hood to check the oil.

[@georgethomas276]

I never paid attention to classic Caprices until this video. Man, were they gorgeous. I would agree that the 1965 is a stunner, but the '66 is as you said, "elegant".

[@howebrad4601]

Once again Adam spends time and energy videoing the lowly chevrolet and the run of the mill ferrari next to it sits ignored. Love it!

[@jamesengland7461]

Wow- thicker steel, frame reinforcement and a stronger crossbar just for a trim package? That's a lot of engineering.

[@danielulz1640]

Basically the convertible frame.

[@markg7030]

That's how you move up to Caddy territory or on par with Buick and Olds.

[@radggs6961]

Bean counter's day off.

[@keithstudly6071]

@@danielulz1640 I suspect that's right. Stock car racers used to use the convertible frames when the built their racers. I think the police specials were on the convertible frame as well.

[@danielulz1640]

I believe that you are correct. I know for a fact that 1964 Ford Intercepter sedans were built on a convertible frame. ​@@keithstudly6071

[@garyruark9506]

My aunt and uncle had one new. Dark green with a black vinyl roof and black interior coupe. Had a 396. They sold it to my cousin in early 70s. By that time they had switched to Oldsmobiles. It was a nice car and didn't rust. Nice video.

[@daveallen8824]

In 1966 I was a junior in high school and like to race slot cars. The gentleman who owned the racetrack bought a new car that year - it was Impala wagon with a 427.

[@matrox]

IN 66' I was in elementary school and was into slot cars, we also had Aurora HO scale cars and an IDEAL Motorific Giant Detroit Torture track. The Torture track came with a 57' Chevy BelAir and a 64' Impala. The Aurora track came with a 60' Corvette and a 59' TBird.

[@ricardoflot2787]

I had a 66 Impala SS, and I always wanted one of these, but I could never get my hands one! I eventually did get a 1965 Ford Galaxy, which I REALLY LOVED, and I got it for a SONG, put 72 Lincoln Continental Mark VI seats in it, and MAN, I was COOL! I also found out why Fords had a BETTER ride because their coil springs were beefier and longer!

[@gracelandone]

A great uncle bought a new Caprice in ‘66, black vinyl top over white. I was too young to know anything about power, but to my family from the backwoods of Eastern Oklahoma, this car was as luxurious as we imagined a Cadillac to be.

[@gregt8638]

Interesting tidbit: when the Caprice option came out on the '65 sedan, they were all white with a black top and a silver blue interior for the first few thousand made. It also featured additional foam in the seats, over and above the Impalas. And as you said stiffer framing. And as you said, the '66 Coupe was an absolutely gorgeous car! Another great video down memory lane. Thank you so much!

[@steveflor9942]

I worked on so many of these back in the day..... never saw a factory tachometer. Cool!

[@mammothscott1455]

The 65s had a vacuum gauge in the right pod, at least the SS as it had a clock in the console.

[@DaveSoCal]

Mom and dad in ‘65 bought a new dk blue w/lt blue int 2dr white top convertible just prior to us driving across country. 283/p-glide no a/c. Gramma couldn’t be outdone so she bought a ‘66 4dr HT 327 ! Neighbor had a 68 Impala medium blue SS427/4spd, his mother a 68 Caprice 2dr 427/auto gold/gold black? Vinyl top. YUP POPULAR CARS

[@brt987train]

I really love this show. I remember my father coming home, with a 66 Caprice. It was yellow, black vinyl top black interior with the button tuck. 327 under the hood. Double black pinstripes painted on. Those full dome wheel covers. Just a gorgeous car. I'm pretty sure it was a turbo hydramatic 3-speed. On the column. As I got older and got my own car out of 67 Cutlass Supreme. Although that was a mid-sized I think it was probably close in size to the Caprice. Anyway I enjoyed the video.

[@davearmstrong8994]

I had 70 Caprice estate wagon very nice mild engine hopup dull exhaust crager wheels an original led sled great highway car run way over speed limit it was a hand full to stop at that speed wish I had it today loved that car.!

[@Primus54]

I vividly remember the ‘65 & ‘66 Impalas and direct competitor Galaxie 500s seemingly everywhere during my youth (I was 10 & 11 at the time). As another commenter mentioned, during the summer you’d regularly see these land cruisers (and their station wagon brothers) towing boats and campers.

[@randyluca6339]

My parents bought a used 65 white Caprice in 1966, with the oh so comfortable blue satin interior and had the 327 engine. That car was a looker with the spinner hubcaps. It was a great drive in movie car with being so comfortable. My dad later traded it in for a blue with black vinyl top 1969 Chevelle Malibu. Good times growing up back then. Love the white 66 story with the 4 speed.

[@johncaballero8013]

Such a beautiful machine! I remember riding in a ‘66 Caprice as a young boy. It belonged to a cousin in my family. The car was only a couple years old and still had a faint new car smell. Was very comfortable and plenty of horsepower.

[@solemandd67]

The '66 Caprice 2 door hardtop is a handsome car. I'd love to see one in Evening Orchid, with a Black vinyl top and White bucket seat and console interior. My late partner loved cars like I do. His baby sister allowed him to name her youngest daughter, his niece. He named her Caprice Nicole. Thanks for posting this educational video. 👍🏾

[@madmike2624]

Outstanding once again with the homerun content, Adam! Bravo!!!~

[@CadyCTSlover]

Wow that's really interesting about the overspray on the exhaust manifolds and bypass hose, small details from the production line that would otherwise be forgotten. Love the 1965 and 1966 Impala/Caprice.

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

Indeed 1966 was a special year ! The year i was born !

[@randyfitz8310]

I knew the original owner of a ‘65 Caprice 396 sedan, white with black roof & interior. She drove it for the rest of her life. I do not know what became of the car. That white coupe is the best restoration I’ve seen!

[@davehunt6176]

The ‘66 with strato-buckets in aqua fabric was peak Chevrolet. My dad had a ‘67 Caprice wagon, but the wagons had Impala interiors. I was sooooo disappointed.

[@gordocarbo]

Love those! Had a 67 Caprice my grandfather bought new, rode around in it as a kid, got it from him late 80s. What a highway cruiser! Since new that 4 seasons air never worked right .in/out of the dealer all the time Remember my gramma yelling "Good Gravy!" when it was hot out and ac wouldnt come on. lol

[@markdc1145]

The '66 Caprice had class! 👌

[@rafranks1410]

Excellent video Adam. Thank you.

[@lenclayton1100]

I turned 16 in 1973 and my aunt and uncle both were executives within GM they had bought one of the 1966 caprice's that was built to be a show cars but was never used at the car shows,2 door black with red buckets with the full console and gauge package,the car had a/c,power windows,and every other option,didn't have the 396 it had a 327/275hp engine with a power glide,had the wire wheel hub caps,which I still have those,,kept it a couple years sold it and bought a 1970 hemi road runner,

[@thomastoler2397]

Another superb presentation

[@jimmysexton4201]

I absolutely love the taillights on the 65!!!

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Nice ride!

[@jetsons101]

Great watch. Always wanted a 65 or 66 Chevy Biscayne 2 door post with no options except a 427 4-speed and full gages. Maybe someday..........

[@gavinmclaren9416]

What a beauty! I think if I had a time machine and were looking for a versatile family car in 1966, I would pick the Caprice coupe, with 396 and turbo 400. Lots of style, quality, power, and smoothness. And lots of interior room and a big trunk. Very hard to beat for the price!

[@robh.5242]

We had a 1964 Impala followed by the beautiful 1971 Caprice. I get heavy Buick vibes from the front end of the 1966 Caprice while its taillights show up on the 1973 Buick Century Regal. I can’t wait for you to delve into the 1968 Caprice as that year seemed to be an important turning point in styling with the hide-a-way headlights and wipers, etc. Thanks, Adam!

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

I really liked the Body Style of the 65/66, a real improvement over all those Prior to it. The 66 and 67 Chevelle and Canadian Beaumont are also one of my Favorites Privacy in the Rear Seat was Always Welcome.... Underhood, that Single Master Cylinder sent a Shiver up/down my Spine. I remember that in my 66 Ford, and my Dad's 66 Dodge. I still shake my Head about the Idea of a Powerglide behind any Engine, let alone a Big Block...

[@johntamlyn6383]

Good looking overall styling and the interior too, funny how in the sixties they could manage without endless black plastic! I love the naming story also.

[@RamblinTed]

I had a 66 Impala four door hardtop back in 1986. Great car, wish I’d kept it.

[@garymarkey2746]

Used to deliver newspapers in friends dads 68’ Caprice wagon. It had a 396 turbojet.

[@gordocarbo]

Sat and esp Sunday you needed someone to drive you those papers were huge Wasnt happening on a bicycle

[@randyniemi4963]

I was the second owner of a '66 Caprice, which I got in 1967. Gold with a black vinyl roof and a fawn interior. 327 with 275 HP. Great car, but blew the engine at 97,000 miles. Got a rebuilt 327 installed. Put another 10000 miles on it, and traded tin on a 1973 Cutlass Supreme.

[@markwagner4909]

I have loved all the caprices I’ve owned over the years 1 wagon (79) 1 couple (73) 2 convertibles (73 and 75)

[@jamesmcintire3800]

I have a 66 Ford LTD that I’ve had for many years that is just such a super nice car. I have the 352 V8 automatic 4-door hardtop

[@dwi189]

My Dad had a 1965 Impala 4 door hardtop. Light yellow with white painted roof. 283 with 3 speed manual. He put over 100,000 miles on it before trading it in, in 1973. He later wished that he had kept that car.

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Too bad I cannot walk into a dealership now and buy one. Thanks for a great video!

[@jerrystaley1563]

During our senior year in high school, my best friend's dad special ordered a 1965 navy blue Impala 2-dr HT with a 396 and 3-speed column shift transmission. I was always amazed that his dad would start off and almost immediately shift it into 3rd. I don't think he hardly ever used 2nd gear. I guess that he just didn't like to shift gears...

[@Cadillac61]

You said it was amazing for Chevy to get approval for the roofline, you forget that Chevrolet was what Toyota is today. Chevy was basically refused nothing in those days when the impala alone outsold anything made today in a single lineup.

[@UberLummox]

Has 2 '61 Cadillacs. Love that year.

[@ClemsonTiger75]

I had a 1966 Caprice, but it was a 4-door 350ci automatic. I actually loved that car. I think this was my 2nd car Gray with Black interior (cloth seats).

[@Pauley_in_GP]

Good video on a wonderful car. That black 66 coupe is stunning. IMHO, it was the gentleman's Super Sport.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

I like that they finally put a tach where you could see it, instead of just throwing it on the floor. Lol!

[@gp01gt]

I heard another reason the Caprice was introduced was that GM began requiring executives to use vehicles made by the division they worked for. Since high-ranking Chevrolet employees could no longer drive or ride in Cadillac or Buick company cars, they decided to introduce a more luxurious model above the Impala.

[@magnetocheck]

Great episode. Thans!

[@travislostaglia8861]

If was alive then and had the money for 1966 I would have bought a 1966 Galaxie 7 liter black with blue interior a 4 speed and a 3.50 traction lock rear axle

[@louislepage5111]

My father's friend had one of these in burgundy, black top and interior 4spd and a 396 😊

[@morthedgebuckle227]

Always felt the 1963,1969, and 1970 were the nicest looking Chevys. 1966 was nice too. Tony Baretta's car.

[@jamesaandf]

I hooked a friend up, in 1982, with a 396 Caprice coupe with bucket seats and console. Automatic and AC, but don’t recall which one. Same color beige as the one in the video but his had a black vinyl roof. I bought a ‘65 Imperial Crown 4 door from the same guy, that’s how I knew about the Caprice. The Caprice would probably bring more today but it was tinny compared to the Imperial.

[@allenkranawetter9482]

Beautiful

[@pizza2437]

Muscle Car of the Week featured a 4-door Pontiac with a 421 engine and 4 speed a few years ago. Pretty sick.

[@ACF6180T]

Very nice 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Hardtop Coupe. The only thing that was lacking on this luxury Caprice was A/C I'm quite surprised that was not ordered on this top of the line model. I remember the following year my mother bought a 1967 Caprice 4 door hardtop with a vinyl top, 327 C.I. engine, & automatic trans. along with A/C this was my favourite Caprice of the 60' as far as body styles, & you got love the roof line of the Caprice 2 doors well into the 80's IMHO.