The Chevy Caprice PPV hit the streets a year or two ago as a model intended to be purchased by police departments and other law enforcement agencies. It was not intended to fall into the hands of crafty hot rodders who saw all the potential in the 6.0L, rear wheel drive, four door sedan. That being said, more than a few have fallen into the craven hands of evil doers who seem to insist on doing burnouts on quiet country roads. These crazies do all kinds of nutty stuff and film it, even showing their license plates, apparently unaware of the potential consequences. Talk about reckless, huh? Stuff like this should probably never reach a widely read automotive enthusiast website, but here were are, stuck at this moral crossroads. What to do….what to do?
In the name of science we’ll show you the video of this spotlight equipped, hellaciously loud, powerful sedan in the name of proving a theory we had. We’ve been wondering for some time if one of these things with a blower on it could stripe a concrete road to the tune of a couple hundred yards. SPOILER ALERT: It can. Remember the cop car from Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry? You know the one we’re talking about. The hot rodded model that the wide-eyed mechanic said had “unlimited top end”? Yeah, this one would make that sucker look like it was tied to a stump. Here’s to hoping that the next video is of this car at the digs where we’ll see what it is capable of running when the traction is better.
Oh, and the Thom reference? Thom Taylor took us to task for a blog item yesterday where we showed people doing burnouts in front of the hotel at Bowling Green during the after party at the Hot Rod Reunion. We’re just giving him a fair warning that if he plays the video below, it may peg his blood pressure again. Ain’t nobody got time for that. We get it though. They’ve never published people doing burnouts on the streets during any stories, event coverage, or video. They’ve got the high ground on this one. Oh, and if you want to see what got him on the chip CLICK RIGHT HERE.
Chad Note: Brian’s the nice one around here, where as I enjoy being the rambunctious dick whenever the need arises. Brian’s comment about Hot Rod never posting pics of guys and gals doing burnouts is made with tongue firmly planted in cheek as they have multiple on HotRod.com from this year’s Power Tour. I’m thoroughly entertained by Thom’s need to utilize the “This is my opinion only and doesn’t reflect the views of Hot Rod…” disclaimer, not only because I’m sure most of the other staffers don’t agree with him, but also because that’s sort of my schtick at Goodguys Events and such when I get snarky on the mic and rattle off the “Chad Reynolds Disclaimer” that includes my email address and phone number, for those that may find the need to voice their opinion, on my opinions. I’ve yet to receive a call or email by the way.
I’m not sure why it is that Thom Taylor, one of the most talented automotive rendering artists of all time and a man that I was truly excited to meet the first time, finds himself with such a negative hard-on for BangShift.com. Whatever the reason and for the sake of your health Thom, I would try to figure a way to get over it because we aren’t going anywhere big boy. Stop reading or drink the Kool-Aid Thom because we haven’t even put this bitch in high gear yet.
Oh, and I worship this 9C1 FYI.
PRESS PLAY BELOW TO SEE A PROCHARGED CAPRICE PPV ANNHILIATE TIRES AND WAIL TO THE HEAVENS….UNLESS YOUR NAME IS THOM, THEN AVOID DOING THIS AT ALL COSTS AS IT WILL COMPLETELY RUIN YOUR DAY
This makes my morning.
This made my YEAR, and I haven’t even watched the video yet.
Yes. the hot rod guys have gone lawer.
pretty common in Australia – here they were Statesmans and were just an upmarket Commodore – funny thing is the shorter Commies were used as a cop car and the stato’s were a luxury model. Plenty of em got hotted up, in fact they go back as a long wheelbase model for years and years. As they got cheaper more and more of them ended up in the hands of young uns…here’s facebook page of one of the many wreckers that specialise in Statesmans.. https://www.facebook.com/ASC5000
One of the advantages of being a GM tech is getting to drive stuff like this. These things are fun in stock form and they look pretty gnarly in the NY State Sheriff livery with the pushbar on the front.
“The Chevy Caprice PPV hit the streets a year or two ago . . . .”
I’ve yet to see any agency buy these in bulk in my part of the country. Charger, Police Interceptor and Tahoe are currently dominating LE fleet sales (in my observation)
Thom Taylor merely follows in the storied tradition of Pete Petersen and Wally Parks . . . Men (not juvenile yahoos and selfie-promoters) who believed it was in the best interests of hot rodding for the press not to promote and sensationalize the more illegal, irresponsible and frankly stupid elements and hangers-on in our sport.
The last thing this sport needs is some boozed-up, law-breaking motel parking-lot burnout squirrel to mow down a clump of civilians . . . That fits and feeds the anti-hot rodding stereotypes and regulatory narrative. Keep that crap on the racetrack where it belongs.
LMAO, and
“Remember the cop car from Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry? You know the one we’re talking about. The hot rodded model that the wide-eyed mechanic said had “unlimited top end”? Yeah, this one would make that sucker look like it was tied to a stump.”
double LMAO!
The talk across social media is already getting ugly. This match of words and wits is not going to do any of us any good. Best thing to do it let it fade away and forget about it. Nothing good is going to come of it guys. I’m not trying to dampen the party, but age and experience tells me you ought to drop it. This is your livelihood, your contribution, and could be part of your legacy. Making statements that might be based on emotion when the heat is on could bite everyone (on both sides) in the rear.
Well played fellas, well played.
BTW my middle name is Thom! Not Thomas, or Tom mind you, but Thom. A point that my wife makes fun of at every possible opportunity pronouncing with the T-H sound intact. Zingers such as my favorite cartoon has to be: “Thom and Jerry” or my GPS is a “Thom Thom”. But I digress. The blog post from the other Thom, (who I also think is a great illustrator and car guy) reeks of hypocritical desperation and rage following 20 years of the Internet eating away at print media and its struggle to stay alive and relevant in the face of that. Seeing you guys use this video in such a way is pretty great. Also see this post from my blog (dated over two years ago): http://jefflee.co/2012/01/22/now-even-in-the-automotive-motorsports-niches-print-media-is-dead/
Jeff, you are awesome. And as Charles said…BWAA HA HA HA!
Good blog item seeing the future from the past.
I’ve only got 5 words for this …. BAH HA HA HA HA
When’s the recall ?
Triple LMAO!
Gatorade out the nose…
I want PPV with Pro Charger!!!
I guess when in High School, and I did burnouts right in front of the School…. well I guess that wasn’t very smart, even though it was a blast, and I had lots of adoring fans. I can’t see anyone complaining about this video. I would be surprised the cops would be too upset even. They may make ya stop, but this was filmed in a nice remote spot. Hey at least you guys are getting press in HOT ROD, probably means a lot more followers.
I’ve seen a few Caprice PPV around Raleigh, NC but not many.
Eventually when the slush fund will allow, going to pursue a Caprice PPV. Only it will be a 9C3 not a 9C1.
Wow, You guys get some recognition and all of a sudden your so much smarter than everybody. Be smart and professional, THAT takes real balls…