1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 9C1 Police Car FOUND!!

Purchased from a collector in Maine after 21 years in storage.
For entertainment Purposes Only

[@nuclearblast119]

Ahhh!!! 🤗 The Ford Crown Victoria's RIVAL! The mighty Chevy Caprice! I 💕 them both! 👍😎💪

[@MopedCloyd]

Awesome find!! You said it right on the special 9C1 facts. The crank windows are super rare, so are the specific door panels. Not all 9C1 had rubber floor. That was optional. The wheels (N97) are police only. I own a 1996 9C1 and it was a school board car. Who knows why they needed a 260hp car for that :D You should put the Unity S6 light back on and enjoy this great car! Cheers from germany :)

[@HilltownCT]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge! Hopefully, your school board car saw gentle use. Do you know if the unity S6 lights are universal or do I need something specific?

[@MopedCloyd]

@@HilltownCT Yes, there are different rod lengths to different cars. I don't know the exact size, but I think ebay could help you. And as far as I know, there is left and right.

[@bradleysteeves3291]

great buy. I live in New Brunswick Canada, RCMP had lots, I used to see Maine Troopers driving these.. they all put those trim rings on the wheels. Great colour. Pays to look for these. never know where they show up. In Maine I saw a Blue 9c1 1980 Mailbu 350 for sale x Maine State Police.

[@Chicagoguy1984]

I had a 95 9C1 LT1 Ex-Tulsa PD car when I was in High School. TONS of good memories with my buddies in that car back then. Top speed is 150 ;)

[@shibe6808]

I own a 2014 caprice and I use it for high school, all my friends get spooked by it every time I pull into the parking lot

[@chev500l8]

Green hoses are high-temp heater hoses ( red are for extreme duty) a step up so they won’t blow out at sustained 115+

[@yteboyreynolds6461]

I just bought a 93 caprice with a 5.0 with 67000 miles just some sun fading but no rust, its for sale if u know anyone im in detroit but its my fourth i love these cars

[@MarkKelly1307]

Great find! Have you seen any of Vice Grip Garage's videos here on YT? He's a humorous, car nut that finds older vehicles and gets them up running and driving. A product he recommends, and that I have used myself, is the Berryman's B12 - a fuel system cleaner (like Seafoam I guess). Maybe give that a go too? Has worked for me on some of my vehicles with minor issues.

[@HilltownCT]

Hey my friend, long time no hear. Yeah, I get a kick out of Derek. He’s a knowledgeable “feller”. I’ve actually never used B12, but i think I’ll give that a go. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@josephbarr511]

Appears to be a non LSD behind that LT1. Optional for the 9C1

[@HilltownCT]

I’m surprised Maine ordered it that way.

[@coyleatkinson]

MSP test had the 1994 5.7 6C1 top speed of 143 mph in testing

[@96capricelt1tan]

Great car , Great engine ! bad design with the opti spark and water pump.

[@HilltownCT]

Yes, it is!

[@96capricelt1tan]

@@HilltownCT I had a 96 5.7 and had to replace the water pump after taking out the pump I’m like what the hell is that the spark plugs !? I said that’s ridiculous

[@illstatenolove]

Keep the original opti just change the cap and rotor.

[@stevebot]

WTF is up with MSP not specifying G80? A 3.08 rear? Really? A Roadmaster or Fleetwood with trailer equipment GU6 would walk on it to a buck fifteen.

[@HilltownCT]

I understood the 3.08, but I was very surprised by the open diff. I'd be curious to know why they ordered them that way.

[@addkas470]

Why they stop making caprice as this

[@chev500l8]

It’s a b*%#, but a tuneup can be done by the novice, shops used to charge like 800 bucks to wrench on the opti-spark system because a ton of labor is involved to keep it up to par.

[@pierredecine1936]

Opti-Spark is bizarre - haven't got to it yet on our '96 4.3 L LS ...

[@mylespollock700]

That's one nice Caprice. I have a 1996 Caprice 9C1 that I am restoring.

[@HilltownCT]

Nice man. I love the ‘96. They were the lowest production of the 94-96 cars too, I believe.

[@d-rell8135]

Just bought a 1995 9c1 and the interior looks just as clean as this one ..5.7 too and 3.73 gears

[@HilltownCT]

You found a gem! I actually like the 95 more than the 94. Have fun with it.

[@d-rell8135]

@@HilltownCT thanks man .

[@SIX4TALL]

I love the 94 I had 94 civilian and a 95 clone Impala Mann.i wouldn't mind a 94-96 caprice with the b4u code that's basically a 9c1 package

[@robertmacdonald4518]

I know where you got that car, i almost bought it . But my friend bought a 95 maine state cruiser was about mint, he paid around $3,800 and delivered . He quoted me 6k for this one. My friends was this clean with crank windows. And yes maine had trim rings . I remember when i was a kid. Put cold air intake and take those cats off and better mufflers and it will really perform will lift front left side up!

[@tieroneactual2228]

In 1994 the Ohio State Highway Patrol used LT-1 Caprices, and talking to one of the Troopers that had one said it was the first car they’ve had since the days of the 440 Plymouth’s that would actually spin the tires from a standing start. This particular guy started in 1968 & his first car he was assigned once he went to road patrol was a ‘69 Biscayne 2 Dr sedan with a 427. He did say it was a real torque monster to say the least!

[@HilltownCT]

The guys that drove those old sleds are fun to talk to, aren’t they? Mine is a non-posi car and it will spin the rear wheel for about as long as you want it to :-)

[@moonbeamskies3346]

Excellent video. I became a lifelong fan of these cars when I read an article in the Detroit News in 1992 about the current police cars from Chevrolet and Ford. The article said Ford's new 4.6 liter V8 was good but couldn't overcome the brute strength of the Chevy 5.7 liter V8.

[@HilltownCT]

Great comment. I drove many of the 4.6 cars and they were anemic to say the least. They didn't handle as well either. That's not to say the Caprice was super graceful :-)

[@moonbeamskies3346]

@@HilltownCT I wouldn't say the 4.6 liter Ford was slow. That engine was getting rave reviews in 1992 for being a modern design while Chevy was still using the old 70s era engines. But they had to admit head to head the big Chevy motor was faster!

[@nuclearblast119]

@@moonbeamskies3346 Stock absolutely!

[@PolizeiPaul]

Wow, That's only used 6 years! In my old hometown they used copcars about 20 years LOL, I recall a 1980's Dodge Diplomat, 3 1990 Chevy Caprices, and a 1990 Ford LTD still in use when I graduated in 2000. and later 1991-1994 Caprices used well into the 2000's.

[@HilltownCT]

Wow! I remember the Diplomats! You could practically jog next to them they were so slow :-)

[@markdouglas3077]

Is this vehicle for sale? I’m very much looking for a 9c1. Let me know if it is or if you know of another one. Thank you!

[@chev500l8]

If you had the cojohes one could be ringed out to a standing 151-53 mph, wouldn’t really want to push it past that( weight, suspension other components etc.) with trans upgrades and serious 💲💲tires, beef sway bars some wilwood brakes , 165 would be in reach.

[@susanzalewski996]

Factory speed limiter is set to 148.,single key is an option.

[@theoneandonly6431]

Had the same '94 9C1, but I always preferred the box '90 Caprice 9C1 I had at the same time because of it's looks and design, but the '94 was fast as hell!

[@AndersonMotorWorks]

A 90 9c1 caprice is hard to find

[@theoneandonly6431]

@@AndersonMotorWorks Yeah, it was well over 20 years ago I had them.

[@tdblackthorn2788]

Will GM ever bring back the 4th gen 9C1?

[@sackings9167]

I have the same exact car and I just Paid 1200 for a tune up because of the distributor and everything else

[@MintyFreshTurds]

My favorite part is the super rare crank windows!

I oned one a couple of years ago. Loved that thing...

[@midwestsavage00]

How’s its been sitting 21 years and has rust 😡

[@thomasgallegos2832]

I have gold 94 i bought in 2010. Immaculate condition then garage kept. Looked only a few yrs old. I need a new engine because it over heated at 75 and too late. Its still nice. I'm gonna restorea4.3 liter it again. I have power windows. I'll have to send you a picture.

[@HilltownCT]

Nice! Are you the 2nd owner?

[@eduardbruno9569]

Great car,I also have one in4.3 strong but smooth ride,thanks for vedeo

[@HilltownCT]

Thanks, enjoy your ride!

[@pfkinsey]

I have a '96 Caprice Classic civilian version with LT1 package. Original car with only 44,000 miles on the odometer. I looked at this car online several times, if I have the same car. The dealer, who was in Maine, passed and they parted out his inventory. If this is the car, he was asking $4,950 as I recall. Looks like you got a great 9C1. I had mine to a local show on Labor Day weekend and had a retired State Trooper approach me with his son. He was quite excited to see the LT1, said the Troopers loved them. He also said that the Fords that followed were not as fast. He just kind of shrugged off the Fords...

[@HilltownCT]

I bought it from that collection you’re referring to. I drove the Caprices and Fords new from that era, and the Fords were pitifully slow. They got a little better as time went on. I’d like to drive a new one to see how they are today.

[@pfkinsey]

@@HilltownCT I'd still like to get an '96 Impala SS, but the Caprice Classic was just too tempting a price for me to pass up. A good opp to use it for a step up to the Impala. Those Classics that I see now with the LT1 are asking in the $18M to $23M range. I paid way less than that, way less. Sorted out the usual things and it's like new. And, as you say, getting as rare as hen's teeth. It's a sleeper though. I've taken on a few sneering guys successfully.

[@HilltownCT]

@@pfkinsey Sounds like you found a nice one! I like Impala SS too.

[@brentmarsh1325]

Very nice find. great video showing the differences

[@HilltownCT]

Thanks.

[@Jay-ln6wm]

I still have my 94 9C1 LT1 dark blue unmarked caprice... Was my K9 car... still handles and drives as nice as day 1... gotta get it out more...

[@HilltownCT]

The dark blue would’ve been my first choice.

[@Jay-ln6wm]

I need to find new speaker covers for the back.. damn dog 😆.. didn't lock the rare gate and her paws went right through it lol

[@Jay-ln6wm]

I wish I could.put a picture up here... I sometimes park it behind my wives 69VW Camperbus.... hit the lights lol

[@peaceblessingsall3889]

What do I use to get the spot light out I have a 1996 bubble Caprice putting it together. Have a question the front fender wells in the front can I replace them they rusted out

[@HilltownCT]

My spotlight was held in by two screws outside behind the rubber seal. I would assume the fender wells are available aftermarket, but I haven’t looked.

[@peaceblessingsall3889]

@@HilltownCT Thanks 👊🏾👊🏾

[@peaceblessingsall3889]

@@HilltownCT ❤️

[@mikebegay6177]

Cop cars came with kn filters and the b4u had the cop suspension lt1

[@pierredecine1936]

Restoring/Tweaking a 1996 4.3L LS Taylor Plugs Wires from JEGS are excellent !

[@HilltownCT]

Thanks man. Enjoy the build.

[@thomasgallegos2832]

Yeah I have a chip in my ignition key and separate door key

[@Anthony0899]

No lie the 9c1 might be the best package in my eyes 💙🌍

[@thomasgallegos2832]

Oh my interior is immaculate except my dash cracked . Don't use armorall

[@HilltownCT]

Throw a shag rug cover up there and call it done :-)

[@jacedownes9553]

Do you still have this?

[@HilltownCT]

Yes

[@jacedownes9553]

That's awesome I have my home towns 95 9c1

[@jmoneysgarage1507]

Nice car. Still have it

[@HilltownCT]

Thanks, I do.

[@jmoneysgarage1507]

Wanna sell it?

[@HilltownCT]

@@jmoneysgarage1507 Not just yet.

[@jmoneysgarage1507]

Shoot me a price. ​@@HilltownCT

[@blackmambaz2850]

Nice Caprice I have a 94 it's not a 9c1 but I swapped a lt1 in it that has a mild cam and the supporting mods in it. I drove it with the stock lt1 for awhile and it's been my favorite car. You'll love that caprice they drive really good.

[@HilltownCT]

Thanks. It sounds like you have real sleeper!

[@blackmambaz2850]

@@HilltownCT no problem that's what I'm hoping for out of it but I need to get it tuned cause it keeps fouling the plugs out

[@egcoon2750]

Lol they put garden hoses under the hood

[@gabrielulibarri9950]

Those are the factory 9C1 "lifetime" silicone hoses. Not garden hoses lol

[@RivieraByBuick]

2:44 the commercial stated it was made from galvanized steel. 😁

[@darrenporsch]

Did you check the build tag for the g80 for a posi rear.

[@HilltownCT]

Surprisingly, it’s not.

[@darrenporsch]

@@HilltownCT really too bad you really kind of want that option. Do you know what gear ratio the rear end is. I think one of those codes might tell you but I'm not sure which one

[@HilltownCT]

@@darrenporsch Yeah, i believe it’s a 3:08..

[@MSX98FMDnB]

great car, love the 1991-1994 caprice; might be getting a 91 caprice in dark red

[@MrDatkidceddy]

The 9c6 which was the Taxi Package had a lot of similarities with the 9c1s. They had features that civilian Caprices didn’t have!!

[@HilltownCT]

I’ll have to check them out.