1976 Chevrolet Caprice Estate

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    I'm thinking this is a "before" photo maybe when the current owner bought it. Note that it is very clean and the tailgate wood grain and surround molding are not degraded. The license plate number is also different. Sad that this very rare wagon was allowed to deteriorate like that.

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    Looks like von zipper is an eyewear "youth lifestyles" company. Curious choice for a promotional vehicle given the apparent target market would have no memory of such cars. Real shame this wagon was not kept up.

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    Wagon is close to me. Like to look at it out of curiosity.

    $4500 he is out to lunch.
     
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    Agreed price too high for the condition. Let us know if you look at it.
     
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    Looks like a $2500-$3000 wagon to me.
     
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    As advertised. Not sure how the Mercedes convert is at all relevant.

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    What engine does this look like?
     
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    I spoke to him a few days ago and he said it has a 400-4 Barrel
     
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    Too bad it's not the 454 - still a desirable wagon - more pics would be nice.
     
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    I got a bunch of pictures from him this morning. $1500-2000 car...and thats pushing it.
     
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    Good looking inside.

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    I'll bump yet again. :rofl: I say under valued at $3500.

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    Not under valued....VERY rusty body. He sent me a pile of disappointing pictures.
     

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