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America’s Top 10: the bestselling vehicles in the United States

July 7, 2021 admin

If America’s favorite flavor is vanilla, it’s a preference that can be seen in its 10 most popular vehicles. With the first half of the year now in the history books, it’s interesting to note that while the Pandemic changed much in Americans’ lives, it did little to change their automotive preferences.

Toyota nabbed four of the ten most popular vehicles, Honda two. Nissan, GM, Ford and Stellantis round out the list. Notably, the list mirrors the current new car market, with cars accounting for 30% of the slots, with the remainder consisting of trucks and SUVs.

10. Toyota Highlander: 144,380 units

Now in its fourth generation, the Toyota Highlander continues to please with its practicality, comfortable nature, impressive safety, and frugality with fuel. Boring? Perhaps. But it excites those who needs a stellar family hauler. Prices start at $35,085.

9. Honda Civic: 152,956 units

A perennial favorite now in its 10^th generation, the newest version reached dealer showrooms in June. The combination of clearance pricing on the old Civic and the arrival of a new model contributed to a 19.6% sales increase. Prices start at $21,700.

8. Toyota Corolla: 155,531 units

Given that the Corolla sedan and hatchback’s sales rose nearly 42% this year, Toyota’s decision to continue producing passenger cars when Detroit automakers dropped them seems like a winning idea. Prices start at $20,025.

7. Toyota Camry: 177,671 units

It’s no surprise that the Camry remains America’s most popular passenger car, a position it’s held since 1997 – with the exception of 2001. Sales rose 41% this year, a gift handed to them by GM, Ford and Chrysler. Prices start at $25,045.

6. Nissan Rogue: 182,289 units

When it comes to nomenclature, there’s nothing rogue about the redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue. Yet its boxy new wardrobe, roomy cabin, and vast range of capabilities make it far more competitive. No wonder sales rose 70% this year. Prices start at $25,850.

5. Honda CR-V: 213,199 units

The CR-V has long proven adept at serving middle America on its virtues: a spacious cabin, lot of space to stash stuff, great fuel economy and the choice of a turbocharged or hybrid driveline. Demand rose 54% in 2021. Prices start at $25,350.

4. Toyota RAV4: 221,195 units

With the addition of a plug-in hybrid model, the Toyota RAV4 remains the most popular crossover SUV in the country, with year over year sales up 20.6%. Credit its dynamic design, which is no longer a stylistic sleep aid. Prices start at $26,250.

3. Chevrolet Silverado: 286,410 units

If there’s any sign that the Silverado’s redesign missed the mark, it can be seen in its decline to third place behind its competitors from Ram and Ford. Sales were up 8.3%, although light-duty model demand rose only 3%. Prices start at $29,300.

2. Ram Pickup: 313,068 units

Boldly styled with a sophisticated well-thought out cabin, Ram pickup sales have risen 27.5% this year on the strength of a constant flow of special edition models, including the new high-performance TRX edition. Prices start at $33,250.

1. Ford F-Series: 362,032 units

Entering the year with an all-new look, a new hybrid model, in addition to its high-performance and forthcoming all-electric variants, the F-150 remains America’s best-selling vehicle for 39 consecutive years for good reason. Yet microchip shortages has contributed to a 1.5% sales decline this year, with Ram outselling it in the second quarter. Prices start at $29,290.

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Chevrolet Charging into Electric Aftermarket with K5 Blazer Conversion for SEMA Show

October 30, 2020 admin

Chevrolet will showcase a 1977 K5 Blazer converted to all-electric propulsion at SEMA360.

Crate engines have been wildly popular for decades with car enthusiasts, giving them a way to beef up stock vehicles. Chevrolet has a long history of offering these powerplants, but now is honoring that tradition with a modern twist: eCrates.

In fact, some of those doing electric conversions are using old EV1 motors, General Motors’ long-dead first attempt at electric vehicles. However, there are several options available for those looking to get the instant torque only an electric motor can provide while keeping those vehicles on the greener side.

At this year’s virtual SEMA show, called SEMA360, Chevy will be showing what it thinks can be done with their eCrate motors by revealing a 1977 K5 Blazer that has been converted to an all-electric powertrain. The setup used in the K5 Blazer-E should be available from the company sometime next year, pushing aside the aforementioned EV1-powered conversions.

(Chevrolet teases 2022 Bolt EV makeover — and new Bolt EV.)

“As GM introduces a new fleet of electric vehicles, it creates an exciting opportunity to bring EV technology to the aftermarket,” said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance and Motorsports.

The K5 Blazer-E uses a Bolt EV electric motor, delivering 200 hp, paired with a Chevrolet Performance electronically controlled 4-speed automatic.

“Our vision is to offer a comprehensive line of Connect and Cruise systems from Chevrolet Performance – delivering a solution for every customer ranging from LSX V-8s to eCrate conversions,” Campbell said.

The K5 conversion uses a 60-kWh battery pack sitting the cargo area behind the driver and front-seat passenger to provide the power for a 200-horsepower electric motor as well as all of the necessary power inverters, converters and additional equipment needed to make it a fully functional 33-year-old vehicle — with an electric powertrain.

This isn’t the brand’s first foray into the eCrate conversion segment. It’s already done two other vehicles: an eCOPO Camaro in 2018 and an E-10 pickup last year. The efforts acted as development projects for the brand’s Electric Connect and Cruise electric vehicles. The converted vehicles also attracted plenty of attention.

“Minutes after Chevrolet showed the E-10 concept, customers started calling to ask how soon they could build their EV project,” said Russ O’Blenes, Chevrolet director of engineering, Performance and Racing, in a statement.

(Chevy squeezes 21 more miles out of Bolt battery for 2020.)

Power for the K5 Blazer-E is supplied by a 400-volt Bolt EV battery pack with 60 kilowatt-hours of usable energy installed in the cargo area.

Often vehicles SEMA are wild takes on the original machine, but the goal of the K5 conversion is to make it look as close to normal as possible. However, the upgrades are the latest technology offered by Chevy with 90% of the new parts coming from the Bolt EV.

Obviously, the first thing that had to go was the K5’s 175-hp 400 cubic-inch V-8, three-speed automatic, fuel system and exhaust. Aside from the previously mentioned 200-hp electric motor, Chevrolet Performance installed an electronically controlled four-speed automatic. The rest of the Blazer drivetrain is original, including the transfer case, driveshaft and axles.

The battery pack providing the juice to the system is a 400-volt Bolt EV battery pack. The system uses so many of the Bolt’s components, it retains many of the benefits of the system, such as shock protection, battery heating and cooling, battery-overcharge protection and even regenerative braking, GM engineers added.

Anticipating demand for these conversions, Chevy created a certification program for dealers and aftermarket companies. Performance vehicle stalwart Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is piloting the training and certification program. As part of that, they will get the tools and equipment needed to work with high-voltage systems and charging stations used by the vehicles, GM officials said.

The K5 Blazer-E gets special badging.

“The K5 Blazer-E demonstrates what is possible for customers who want to convert their vintage truck to a daily driver with the instant torque and unique driving experience of an EV. For customers who want more extreme performance, the modular eCrate system will have virtually limitless applications,” O’Blenes said.

(GM EV program charging ahead despite pandemic.)

As the program moves forward, GM will find ways to incorporate its Ultium batteries and supporting technology, the company noted. In addition to the K5 conversion, the brand is showing off several Tahoe and Suburban aftermarket performance parts at the show.

Joseph Szczesny contributed to this story.

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Junkyard Find: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic LS Brougham

June 22, 2020 admin

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These late Box Caprices have become very tough to find in junkyards, so I decided to document this picked-over example in Colorado before they’re all gone forever.

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<img data-attachment-id="1725182" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham/18-1989-chevrolet-caprice-in-colorado-junkyard-photo-by-murilee-martin/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/18-1989-Chevrolet-Caprice-in-Colorado-junkyard-photo-by-Murilee-Martin.jpg" data-orig-size="3000,1688" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – emblem" data-image-description="

” data-medium-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-19.jpg” data-large-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-2.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1725182″ src=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-2.jpg” alt=”1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – emblem – ©2020 Murilee Martin – The Truth About Cars” width=”610″ height=”343″ srcset=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-2.jpg 610w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-18.jpg 75w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-19.jpg 450w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-20.jpg 768w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-21.jpg 120w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-22.jpg 800w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”>For the final couple of Box Caprice years, the top-of-the-line Caprice Classic was the LS Brougham Sedan. MSRP on this car started at $16,835, or about $35,650 in 2020 dollars. Chrysler wanted $18,345 for a rear-wheel-drive Fifth Avenue sedan that year, and it was smaller and less powerful (though plusher) than the Caprice Classic LS Brougham. The Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX went for $16,767 in 1989 and still had 20 fewer horsepower than the Chevy.

<img data-attachment-id="1725174" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham/11-1989-chevrolet-caprice-in-colorado-junkyard-photo-by-murilee-martin/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/11-1989-Chevrolet-Caprice-in-Colorado-junkyard-photo-by-Murilee-Martin.jpg" data-orig-size="3000,1688" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – engine" data-image-description="

” data-medium-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-24.jpg” data-large-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-3.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1725174″ src=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-3.jpg” alt=”1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – engine – ©2020 Murilee Martin – The Truth About Cars” width=”610″ height=”343″ srcset=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-3.jpg 610w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-23.jpg 75w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-24.jpg 450w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-25.jpg 768w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-26.jpg 120w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-27.jpg 800w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”>The only engine available in the civilian 1989 Caprice Classic was this fuel-injected 305-cubic-inch (5.0-liter) small-block, rated at 170 horsepower (fleet buyers could still get the 4.3-liter V6). The General had finally gotten around to fixing small-block rear main seal and valve-cover oil leaks a few years earlier, so these engines no longer dripped (as much) on your garage floor.

<img data-attachment-id="1725186" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham/23-1989-chevrolet-caprice-in-colorado-junkyard-photo-by-murilee-martin/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/23-1989-Chevrolet-Caprice-in-Colorado-junkyard-photo-by-Murilee-Martin.jpg" data-orig-size="3000,1688" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – padded roof" data-image-description="

” data-medium-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-29.jpg” data-large-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-4.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1725186″ src=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-4.jpg” alt=”1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – padded roof – ©2020 Murilee Martin – The Truth About Cars” width=”610″ height=”343″ srcset=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-4.jpg 610w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-28.jpg 75w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-29.jpg 450w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-30.jpg 768w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-31.jpg 120w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-32.jpg 800w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”>The Brougham LS came with this padded “landau-style rear roof treatment” as standard equipment. This one hasn’t peeled quite as much as most vinyl car roofs do in Colorado.

<img data-attachment-id="1725184" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham/19-1989-chevrolet-caprice-in-colorado-junkyard-photo-by-murilee-martin/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/19-1989-Chevrolet-Caprice-in-Colorado-junkyard-photo-by-Murilee-Martin.jpg" data-orig-size="3000,1688" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – interior" data-image-description="

” data-medium-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-34.jpg” data-large-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-5.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1725184″ src=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-5.jpg” alt=”1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – interior – ©2020 Murilee Martin – The Truth About Cars” width=”610″ height=”343″ srcset=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-5.jpg 610w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-33.jpg 75w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-34.jpg 450w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-35.jpg 768w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-36.jpg 120w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-37.jpg 800w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”>Inside, the optional leather interior.

<img data-attachment-id="1725176" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham/12-1989-chevrolet-caprice-in-colorado-junkyard-photo-by-murilee-martin/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/12-1989-Chevrolet-Caprice-in-Colorado-junkyard-photo-by-Murilee-Martin.jpg" data-orig-size="3000,1688" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – LH front view" data-image-description="

” data-medium-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-39.jpg” data-large-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-6.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1725176″ src=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-6.jpg” alt=”1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – LH front view – ©2020 Murilee Martin – The Truth About Cars” width=”610″ height=”343″ srcset=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-6.jpg 610w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-38.jpg 75w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-39.jpg 450w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-40.jpg 768w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-41.jpg 120w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-42.jpg 800w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”>A junkyard shopper grabbed much of the front and front-left bodywork, which indicates that there’s at least one Caprice Classic getting fixed up near Colorado Springs.

<img data-attachment-id="1725168" data-permalink="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham/04-1989-chevrolet-caprice-in-colorado-junkyard-photo-by-murilee-martin/" data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/04-1989-Chevrolet-Caprice-in-Colorado-junkyard-photo-by-Murilee-Martin.jpg" data-orig-size="3000,1688" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="04 – 1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – photo by Murilee Martin" data-image-description="

” data-medium-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-44.jpg” data-large-file=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-7.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1725168″ src=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-7.jpg” alt=”1989 Chevrolet Caprice in Colorado junkyard – air freshener – ©2020 Murilee Martin – The Truth About Cars” width=”610″ height=”343″ srcset=”http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-7.jpg 610w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-43.jpg 75w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-44.jpg 450w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-45.jpg 768w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-46.jpg 120w, http://offroadtrucksxtreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/junkyard-find-1989-chevrolet-caprice-classic-ls-brougham-47.jpg 800w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”>Perhaps because the factory leather upholstery no longer smelled sufficiently leathery, this Caprice Classic’s final owner added a Leather Car-Freshner Little Tree.

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