1973 Chevrolet Impala 454

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    Nice looking car, what color is it?? :confused:
     
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    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    From the choices GM offered in 1973, I believe that would be Silver Metallic.

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    I dunno, it might be that naughty "taupe metallic"? :confused:
     
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    Wow stunning car! Cant see where it was a factory 454 or somebodies project car as there is no shot of the front lower guard. Great colour combo, why don't we ever see these colours come up as a Caprice? The wood would look great against a colour like this!

    OK here we go.... No full power tail gate option!!! Had to say it! This car is a lot of money (and probably worth it) but I would want the full power gate, and the third row for that!
     
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    This seller specializes in Chevy clamshells, so I expect it is an original 454.
     
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    That's handy to know, but no power gate hurts it for me unfortunately.
     
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    That is one sharp wagon!!
     
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    Not crazy about the late Eighties wheels, but that is fixable.
     
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    That is a great looking wagon!
     
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    Some of these colors are quite rare. Is it a coincidence that they listed "beige" as the first color? I think 90% of the Caprice Estate wagons were that color in '73. Even the ones in the '73 Chevy wagon brochure are beige, lol.

    There is that amazing "light copper metallic" color listed. Just try to find one in that color. I have NEVER seen one that color on another Caprice Estate wagon other than the one on the 1973 movie Dying Room Only that I mentioned on here before.

    Well it has the 3rd row seat, so it is 1/2 way there. LOL! :)

     
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    It looks very, very good. Still would like interior photos. :yup:
     
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    This is a beautiful car, only one thing missing to make it complete!
     
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    Damn, I sure love this car! Only thing I'd change is the '90s sawtooth wheels and go with a more appropriate wheel choice.
     
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