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1967 Chevrolet Caprice 2-Dr. Custom Coupe

The Caprice represented Chevrolet's luxury flagship, offering refined styling and premium appointments. This top-of-the-line model competed directly with Buick and Oldsmobile for upscale buyers.
166477U141134
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Custom Coupe
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1967 Chevrolet Caprice

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6647 Caprice
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code U Lordstown, OH
Serial Number 141134 Unit #141134

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice
Year1967
Body Style2-Dr. Custom Coupe
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 inches
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Displacement283
Compression9.25
Valve LiftersHydraulic
BlockCast alloy iron
Horsepower195@4800
Torque285@2800

Dimensions

Production124500
Weight3605
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Length213.2
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Height54.4

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.95
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.85
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment396 cu. in. V8 engine, Front disc rear drum brakes, Speed control device, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Air conditioning, 427 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Powerglide automatic transmission

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Bolero Red, Butternut Yellow, Capri Cream, Deepwater Blue Metallic, Emerald Turquoise Metallic, Ermine White, Granada Gold Metallic, Madeira Maroon Metallic, Marina Blue Metallic, Mountain Green Metallic, Nantucket Blue Metallic, Royal Plum Metallic, Sierra Fawn Metallic, Tahoe Turquoise Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$3078.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors2

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.