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| Classic indeed London, ON December 2021 This photo originally shared on Instagram |
Behold the Chevrolet Caprice Classic. In its day, this car was revolutionary, a bold effort to modernize the template for the full-sized American car. Compared to the half-baked efforts that typified the so-called Malaise Era, this was a welcome change.
The design, too, echoes a time before too much became the norm. Its lines are minimalistic, reflecting uncluttered Bauhaus design principles in an appliance destined for the masses. I remember when these things ruled the road, and kids would draw cars on the inside covers of their notebooks that reflected the stark design ethos of the day.
The world has moved on. The nameplate was retired decades ago, and GM no longer makes sedans of any kind because the world has moved on to SUVs and crossovers. Today’s vehicles are shaped by computers, automation, and the wind, and aren’t so much designed as built to a spec. I probably wouldn’t be drawing them in my notebook anymore.
I stopped in my tracks when I encountered this somewhat well preserved example in a local parking lot. As you can see, it’s far from perfect, and it wears its years with a certain humble honesty. It even feels way smaller than it did back in the day - probably because I’m now an adult (or pretending to be one), and vehicles have gotten a lot bigger over the decades.
Staring at this car makes me feel as if we’ve hit the rewind button back to 1977. I sure wouldn’t want to drive anything without modern safety features, but I sure do admire the person who’s decided to keep this one on the road. Mad respect.
Now please excuse me while I go looking for our next old or otherwise interesting car to feature here. I know there are plenty more out there.
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