Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Hardtop
The first Monte Carlo came out in the fall of 1969 for the 1970
model year. It was Chevy's version of the Pontiac Grand Prix. The
Grand Prix originally came out in 1962, but starting for the 1969
model year the Grand Prix had a separate, unique body. The most
distinctive feature was a huge hood. The Grand Prix and Monte Carlo
were low-priced entries in the emerging personal-luxury segment,
taking on the likes of the Oldsmobile Toronado and Ford
Thunderbird. A long hood, short trunk lid, two doors and lots of
luxury touches were characteristics of cars in the personal-luxury
car segment.
For consignment, a 1972 version of the Monte Carlo that is trimmed
for the luxury car buyer. Steel panels are solid and the paint is
Sequoia Green. The beneficiary of an earlier frame off restoration,
it shows some chip offs and rust bubbling in a few areas erupting.
You could worry about this or you could turn the key and drive it
away and work on it as a small project over time. Either way it's
all here on the chrome and badging front, and the interior is very
nice and is sporting a rebuilt engine and transmission.
Exterior
This 1972 Monte Carlo and it is fairly clean with a few faults in
the paint. Sequoia Green for this 2-door hardtop, which has a steel
roof, and has plenty of nicely preserved chrome trimmings. An egg
crate grille, single headlights, a rear bumper that works with the
rear quarter to house the taillights and there is nothing but
sweetness from 1972 here on the Classic Auto Mall floor. Not to
mention the straight panels and decent gaps, we can serve up plenty
for your satisfaction. 15-inch rally wheels are on all 4 corners
and are wrapped in good raised white letter rubber all around.
Interior
Nice black vinyl showing in faux leather formed panels with snappy
embossed tuck and roll and buttons in the center covers the door
panels. A clean door pull and opening handle and armrest are on as
well as some power window toggles so now we can move to the inside!
To add some class is a nicely preserved burl walnut applique dash,
complete with all the buttons, knobs and levers for the drivers
visual and comfort. A hole where the radio was and just above is
the heater and AC slides. Good black carpet is flooding the floors
and floats the medium high back black vinyl buckets with some tuck
and roll and more buttons. A matching rear bench graces the back.
On top, we note a beautifully tight headliner with no marks on it.
Kinda the lap of luxury of you will.
Drivetrain
Now blessing the slightly dusty but beautiful looking engine bay is
the correct and rebuilt 350ci V8. A single 4-barrel carburetor with
an Edelbrock aluminum intake is atop the orange painted block and
valve covers. Hoses are supple and we see a new brake master
cylinder and booster. A rebuilt numbers matching TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission is on back, and a 12-bolt 3.31 posi geared
rear is noted.
Undercarriage
Nary even a hint of road dirt or surface rust under here.
Independent coil springs are seen for the suspension in the front,
and a 4 link with coil springs are seen providing the ride in the
back. Power disc brakes are on front and power drums on the rear.
Stock clean shiny exhaust is seen making its way to the rear in
dual form.
Drive-Ability
A super quick starter, nice driver, smooth runner, good handler,
and an overall nice car. I love the green and black combo and all
the shiny chrome trim creates an exhilarating overall look. My time
behind the wheel left me with the opinion of this car being a good
cruiser and safe stopper with the only issue noted being the AC
blowing warm.
An interesting take on the final year 1st generation for the luxury
version of the Monte Carlo. Well preserved and a turnkey car for
sure with a good amount of documentation, and it has all the right
stuff!
1H57H2B665105
1-Chevrolet
H-Monte Carlo
57-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
H-350ci V8 2bbl
2-1972
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
665105-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ILLEGIBLE
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.