Simply Capricious

In 1966, the Caprice became a model of its own, and what a legacy it started!

Story by owner Shawn E. Smith #21461253, Tampa, FL

Photography by Colin Date

I was born in San Francisco, CA, went through the early years of school in England, moved to the South Pacific for a few years, and attended the University of Hawaii in Hilo, HI. Upon graduation in 1995, I moved to Tampa, FL, and started working at Shafer’s Classic Reproductions, Inc., which is owned by my parents. My parents bought me a Marina Blue 1966 Chevelle as a graduation gift. I am now the Vice President of the company.