1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate 454

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    Wow, that is loaded! Looks like it about has it all but cruise control. Definitely has seen its fair share of California sun. :)

    If this wouldn't cost a fortune to get to TN, I would buy it.

    I hope someone don't buy it just for the 454.
     
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    This CE is very much at risk for a derby at that price, which would be a real shame. It's factory loaded, and with new paint, wood and dash, would be a stunner. (y)
     
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    I agree. If only it wouldn't cost me $2000 to get to east TN. lol.

    Where was this car in 2007 when I was looking to buy one when I paid $4000 for my '72 that has taken me 7 years to get running. lol.

    "Ken39" has been looking for a '74 Caprice Estate. I wonder if he is interested in it?
     
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    I sent him a PM about it.
     
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    This definitely won't last long at that price!
     
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    Wow this is a rare car, you never see 74 clamshells come up much anyway, and I might be wrong but I don't think I have ever seen a 74 454 come up ever. Pity this matching number car may end up as derby fodder though.
     
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    Yep, I'd like to have it myself, but as 72KingswoodEstate pointed out, shipping charges to Tennessee would be very high. Wish a SoCal forum member could save it.
     
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    Yeah, you do not see many '74 models, especially this nicely optioned. This one also appears to have the rare automatic climate control (note temperature sensor on passenger side of dash).

    I would surely love to save it, but again, shipping would be as much as the car.

    Anyone in CA want to bring it to TN if I buy/save it? ;)
     
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    Maybe I can come over and drive it back just for the adventure!:icon_drive:
     
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    Where is the temp sensor, Kingswood?

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    Hey, I am open to any collaborative efforts to save this Caprice Estate by forum members - seriously. Ideas? The entrance fee is not that high.
     
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    It is on the passenger side of the dash there - that little rectangle area. It looks like someone has removed the black cover, leaving only a hole there. It also appears someone has removed some of the wood-grain surround around it.

     
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    Is it supposed to look like this? (In between the passenger side wood grain a/c dash vents?)

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