Vehicle Description
The Atlanta Showroom is offering this 1984 Monte Carlo SS for sale.
What is a Monte Carlo SS? It was a package option re issued in 1983
to augment the redesigned Monte Carlo rear wheel drive body. The
recession was tough on automakers so it wasn't until the economy
showed signs of recovery that we saw the first stirrings of rear
wheel drive muscle again. After the Camaro and Firebird got their
new identities, it was Monte Carlo's turn. What Chevrolet did was
create an aerodynamic nose for NASCAR racing. To homologate the
package, marketing came up with an SS coupe to roll out in mid
1983. The Monte Carlo SS came in two colors, dark blue or white. It
was a split bench seat car without console shift. That was left on
the column as a three speed automatic transmission. You got the F41
firm ride and handling package, door decals, the 305 HO engine with
Rochester ModQuadrajet four barrel carb, trunk spoiler, raised
white letter Goodyear Eagle GT tires on 15 x7 mag wheels and
bragging rights for your neighborhood that Spring. It was a sales
hit for Chevy. The early SS Montes used the TH350 transmission with
a a midrange 3.42 axle.The 305 used an aluminum intake manifold
with Corvette L81 camshaft; this was good for 165 horses.
Production total of 1983 Monte Carlo SS was 4,714 cars. For 1984 a
full year's production allowed the total to climb to 24,050 cars.
Inside it was still a bit tame but with NASCAR racing wins piling
up and a genuine battle between Chevy and Ford brewing, sales were
good. The '84 edition was a repeat of last year's success with full
gauge package plus tach, quick ratio power steering, F41
suspension, black door handles, window reveal moldings and drip
rails, anti chip protected lower body, sport mirrors with remote
control driver, rally wheels and Eagle GT raised white letter
tires, trunk spoiler, door decals, dual exhausts and full courtesy
lamps. Inside you still had split bench seats as standard gear but
those SS embroidered headrests were a nice touch. These disappeared
after 1984. Horsepower went up to 180 this year. Most of the 1984
SS cars got the TH350. Options include: AC, AM/FM radio, power
steering, power locks, power seats, tilt wheel, power mirrors, seat
belts, Cloth interior, rally wheels, radial tires. To view the car
in greater detail, including 100+ HD photos and HD video, please
visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information please call
the Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833!
