1968 Chevrolet Caprice (Impala) 396Cui 6.5L

For sale:

Chevrolet Caprice Custom Coupe 396 V-8 Turbo-Jet 325-hp Hydra-Matic

This is a unique opportunity to own a rare example of a V8 beauty from the late 60's. This car has features that were very advanced for its time, ncluding factory aircon, ower windows and electrically-operated seats. It also has very rare hide-away headlights, hich makes the front grille complete when the headlights are not in use. It is a fantastic testament to the engineering of the auto industry in the USA in the so-called "Yank Tank" era.

This Chevy is in very good condition, uns and drives well, nd is fully compliant for use on NZ roads.

There is a minor wiring issue with the stereo, ut otherwise everything works well.

Features include:-

· Factory A/C

· NZ Certified with LVV Plates and all compliance papers

· Comes with fresh warrant and Registration

· Sits on American Racing Torque Thrust2 18 and 20 inch rims

· Excellent condition inside and out

· Very straight body and immaculate original interior

· Hide-away headlights (electric)

· Electrically-adjustable seats

· GM Chevrolet Big-Block V8 396 Engine (6489 cm3 / 396 cui)

· 242.5 kW / 330 PS / 325 HP (SAE gross) (factory specs)

· 3 Speed Hydra-Matic gearbox

· 12 bolt posi rear axle

· Fibre-optic turn signal indicators on the front fenders and one on the rear deck

· Passed new Warrant 11.09.2015

· Brand New HEI Distributor with 8mm Leads

· Complete new shock absorbers, prings, new fuel lines, new front disc brakes, new rubber body mounts, new Steering lower ball joints and new wheel bearings.

· Brand new battery

Country of origin: USA

Make: Chevrolet (USA)

Model: Full-Size 07th generation 1965-1970

Sub-model: Caprice Hardtop Coupe 1966-1970

EEC segmentation: E (executive cars)

Sub-segment: S-C-L (luxury coupes)

Class: Full-size / executive car

Body style: Hardtop coupe

Doors: 2

Traction: RWD (rear-wheel drive)

Engine specifications

Engine manufacturer:

GM Chevrolet Big-Block V-8 396

Engine type:

Spark-ignition 4-stroke

Fuel type:

Petrol

Fuel system:

Carburettor

Charge system:

Naturally aspirated

Valves per cylinder:

2

Additional features:

Rochester 4-barrel

Cylinders alignment:

V 8

Displacement:

6489 cm3 / 396 cui

Horsepower gross:

242.5 kW / 330 PS / 325 HP (SAE gross)

Torque gross:

556 Nm / 410 ft-lb

Please feel free to contact me via mobile at any time for viewing, nd cash offers are welcome. +64212201205