1969 Chevrolet Caprice 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 3-Seat (Estate Wagon)
Flagship three-row Estate Wagon offering ultimate comfort and prestige for families
166469C014174
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 3-Seat (Estate Wagon)
Body
Southgate, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Caprice
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 6646 | Caprice |
| Year Code | 9 | 1969 |
| Plant Code | C | Southgate, CA |
| Serial Number | 014174 | Unit #014174 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 3-Seat (Estate Wagon)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine
327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine
396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-barrel
Compression11.0:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 11/32 inches
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Rated HP51.2
Compression9.0
BlockCast alloy iron
Displacement327
Torque325@2800
Horsepower235@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production166900
Weight4251
Width79.8
Wheelbase119
Length217
Height55.9
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.63
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.54
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire Size8.55 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Cooling16 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, Power brakes, Power steering, Air conditioning, Front disc rear drum brakes
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Can-Am White, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, These are standard Chevrolet colors, Tuxedo Black
Pricing
MSRP$3661.00
Other
B&s 4 & 3 1/4
Body
Doors4
Seating9
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.