The Chevy Caprice was a staple of the automotive world. Originally introduced in North America in 1965, the Caprice was at the top of Chevrolet's full-size luxury automobile line, which also included the Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. Throughout the years though, the Caprice would shift from being a luxury vehicle to a more practical family-friendly sedan.

Named after a New York restaurant Chevy's general manager frequented, the first Caprice was introduced as a luxury trim package for the Impala. The Caprice featured a stiffer suspension, a high quality cloth and vinyl interior, walnut trim on the dashboard and door panels, full-wheel covers, and a vinyl top. The car sold so well the line was expanded the following year to include a two-door hardtop and a station wagon.

Over the years, the Chevy Caprice underwent a variety of stylistic changes. More models were also introduced. In the early-to-mid 1980s, the Caprice line included a four-door sedan, a two-door pillared coupe, and two and three-seat station wagons. However, many people associate the Caprice with law enforcement. During the 1980s and 1990s, Chevy dominated the law enforcement and emergency markets. It provided 60 to 80 percent of vehicles used in these applications. In addition, the Caprice was quite popular with taxi companies during this time.

Based on the success of the Ford Taurus, the Caprice underwent body changes once again. Instead of the boxier design of 1980s-era Caprices, models manufactured during the 1990s featured sleek styling with rounded panels instead of distinctive angles. In 1996, production of the Caprice was stopped.