1979 Chevrolet Caprice from North America - Comments

The engine just kept shutting off after 1 hour. This was a former taxi and right before our family got it, a mechanic had worked on it.

This was my first love. The first I car I learned to drive.

It truly felt like you owned the road. Like a shark gliding through water. The front bench seat, seating three people, and the quality of the stock speakers, awesome.

However, I was only 17 at the time, and didn't know anything. Therefore I had never taken it to the shop, no oil changes, service or anything, and it being a former taxi, is the reason why it just kept shutting off after 1 hour of driving.

I was a fool for letting it go. I am definitely looking for another one, though it seems impossible to find one here in Toronto.

Your title about feeling like driving one is like being king of a castle is true. Keep looking, there's a lot of good deals to be had on these out there. The regular Caprice's are a lot better appointed than the taxi's as you probably know. You might want to get a coupe, I have an '87 Landau and it's been an excellent car.

You will have a hard time finding a two-door, but the four-door sedans are pretty common, especially from '87-'92. You must be pretty picky or looking for one for next to nothing if you can't find one...don't buy another ex-taxi though... once the cab operators are through with them they are usually not worth bothering with...

Thanks for the input. After reading about the 9C1, I am seriously considering getting one. The only one I'm able to find is 9hrs away from me, though I think it'll be worth it. Don't plan to use it as an every day car but just something to cruise in.

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I ended up getting the 9C1 89 Caprice. After having to explain to the girlfriend, and everybody else why I was intent on getting it, with the trouble of having it shipped here from the US (it was impossible to find one here in Canada) it was all worth it. Though there is a slight vacuum leak possibly causing the car to stall after heating up and putting it in reverse, the ride is as superb as I remember it. Its not just about getting to my destination, it truly is about the journey as well.

Not to mention, everybody that's been in it thinks definitely cool (it is in very good shape for its age)