Vehicle Description
1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2-dr Hardtop
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Designer: William "Bill" Mitchell
Estimate: $25,000 - $40,000 Without Reserve
Chassis Number: 138571B138017
Decoded: 1=Chevrolet; 38=Monte Carlo; 57=Formal 2-dr Hardtop;
1=1971; B=Baltimore, MD Assembly; 138017=Unit Seqeunce
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Engine: 454 cid "LS5" OHV V8
Rochester 4-bbl Carburetor/360 bhp
3-Speed Hydramatic Automatic Transmission
Power Assisted Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes
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Odometer: 945 Miles Showing
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The Model - Introduced in 1970 as a personal luxury coupe, one
usually doesn't think of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo as a performance
vehicle. You could still get a muscle-car icon with the Chevelle SS
in 1971, but for someone who wanted something a little out of the
ordinary, there was the Monte Carlo SS. Just a scant 1,919
customers opted for this model, and what they received was a luxury
coupe that could deliver quite a punch of which no one was able to
see coming their way, it was the ultimate sleeper. Included in the
package was the 365 HP 454 cid big-block V8, bucket seats separated
by a console with a horseshoe shifter to control the
Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmission, Rally wheels, a blacked-out rear
panel plus proper SS badging. This was still at a time when one
could custom-order their production car, and Chevrolet catered to
the crowds with a menu that offered convenience, appearance and
performance options to titillate even the most conservative car
buyer. With a base price starting at around $4,000, loaded with the
SS package and other appointments of the day, the out-the-door
price was most often well north of the $5,000 mark, which was still
a fair price for what was received.�
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The Car - This beautiful example of the Monte Carlo SS represents
the end of an era for the American car industry. Presented in
Nevada Silver, its original paint color in a two-stage urethane
finish, this hardtop features the comfortable black vinyl bucket
seats complete with a center-shift console. Restored several years
ago this car looks like it just came off the showroom floor. All of
the Super Sport components are in place either using the finest
replacement or NOS parts available. A modern more responsive
steering wheel sits atop the factory tilt-column, and the interior
is trimmed to the same level of fit and finish as the factory
supplied. It does feature an upgraded audio system and R134A
eco-friendly air-conditioning that is reported to be ice-cold even
on the warmest days. All of the pages are clean, clear and easy to
read including the factory install tachometer. Even the burled
walnut applique is in place and looks so much like the real thing
it could fool a hungry termite. Under the hood is the numbers
matching 454 V8, tuned and ready to go, wearing all the right parts
including the hard-to-find air cleaner. With power transferred to
the rear wheels through the original 12-bolt rear end, the B.F.
Goodrich T/A radial tires grip the road. This is a great
opportunity to own a true personal luxury muscle car that can earn
the respect of others who meet it on the road.�
