This film presents Chevrolet’s 1975 Impala and Caprice as well as their various standard and additional features. The fifth generation of Impala’s were produced during the model years of 1971 to 1976 and were of GM’s top selling models throughout the 1970’s. The Caprice was produced from 1965 to 1996 model years and was considered the most popular American car in the 60’s and early 70’s. It is presented by Chevrolet and opens with a shot of the 1975 Impala (:07) which is a full-sized sedan. The camera moves around the vehicle (:29). A family opens the trunk of one (:44) to show the 18 cubic feet of storage space. The child climbs into the back seats as the interior of the vehicle is shown (:49). Molded full foam seats could be covered in cloth or vinyl (:54). The option of a 50/50 spilt seat with a reclining passenger seat is shown (1:01) as well as another option of six-way power seats (1:04). The carpeting is shown to be made with full cut pile nylon (1:08). Interior features include the instrument panel (1:14), inside hood release (1:24), soft rim steering wheel (1:29) and the anti-theft steering column (1:32). Available features for the interior include AM, AM/FM or AM/FM stereo radio and tape player (1:37) as well as air conditioning and comfort tilt steering (1:49). As the Impala rides by department stores, an Abercrombie & Fitch building is seen (2:04). The power flow through ventilation system is pointed to (2:09) as well as the energy absorbing bumpers (2:20). The car was constructed with steel side guard beams (2:23) and a steal cargo bulk head between the trunk and the rear seat (2:28). The double paneled construction of the vehicle is viewed (2:34). A female driver presses on the standard power front disk brakes (2:55). The Impala also came equipped with GM specification steel belted radial ply tires (3:04). A Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and 26-gallon fuel tank came standard on coupes and sedans (3:14). The Chevy Efficiency System for 1975 is broken down including the high energy ignition system (3:35), catalytic converter (3:49) and a new air induction system (4:03). The early fuel evaporation system enabled smoother warmups (4:09). Other additional features for the vehicle included the economizer gauge package (4:24) and cruise control (4:32). A diagram of the posit traction rear axel follows (4:41). The promotional film switches to the Caprice (4:54). This was equipped with additional sound insulation and interior lights (5:04). Styling of the exterior and the interior are shown (5:09). Both the Impala and Caprice’s wagon models are shown parked in grass (5:39). The wagons were available in either two or three seat models (5:43). The rear passenger area was able to be converted into a 100 cubic feet cargo area (5:54). The standard power rear window is shown (5:59) as well as the optional power tailgate which could be operated from the dash (6:02). Woodgrain vinyl paneling covers the Caprice Estate (6:45). Trailering components and a luggage rack were available at additional cost (6:25). The film wraps up as a succession of the models appears again (6:36) and it concludes on the Chevy logo (7:15).

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