Vehicle Description
Featuring a cool, mid-'80s vibe and understated but abundant curb
appeal, this 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, with only 46,242 miles
on the clock, is a member of the first generation of its nameplate
to carry the Super Sport designation and will pull into its next
lucky owner's garage complete with maintenance records to document
the care it's received, its original factory build sheet, and a
clean history report.
This Monte Carlo makes a strong first impression. It features
several styling cues by virtue of its Super Sport status that are
not found on its garden variety counterparts, including an
aggressive front fascia featuring blackened headlight casings and
grille, mono-chrome coloring that's effectively offset by the deep
black rubber of the body trim running the circumference of the car,
and a rear spoiler on the decklid. Despite its 35 years of service,
it's a fresh, capable looking car. Its still-original white
exterior is clean and carries an even shine, the glass on all four
sides is clear, and the SS decals on its front fenders remain
sharp. You won't even find the customary rock chips on its front
bumper. Having avoided any notable collisions during its lifetime,
this Chevy proudly carries its precise body alignment, with doors,
hood and decklid that open and shut smoothly, and body panels that
sit flush with nice, even gaps between them - very impressive!
The blue and white interior is well preserved, with a split bench
seat in front that features Super Sport branding on its headrests
and a convenient fold down armrest, and a bench seat in back. Both
show only very light wear and are well-padded and comfortable. Take
a look in back and you'll see that your backseat passengers will
have all the legroom they'd need, even for lengthy journeys. The
dash area remains in impressive original condition, with an
assortment of gauges sitting in the instrument cluster that are
still very readable behind crystal clear lenses, its decorative
expanse of wood burl unfaded, and a straight blue dash pad just
above that shows nary a crack. The comfort features you'd want in a
car like this are present and accounted for, including power
windows that roll up and down smoothly, air conditioning that
remains at the top of its game, cruise control and a tilt steering
column. Raise the deck lid to find a clean and spacious trunk area
that's capable of handling a lot of luggage, with a factory spare
tire sitting securely stowed to the side.
Sitting underneath the hood is the original 305 cubic inch V8
that's topped with a 4-barrel carburetor and mated with a durable
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission. The rear end features 3.42
gears that affords a good blend of strong off the line acceleration
and practical highway speed RPMs. Benefitting from both the good
care it's received and the low mileage its logged, the drivetrain
is in great shape and runs with all the smoothness you'd want in a
frequent driver. You'll also find this Monte Carlo to be plenty
nimble, as it comes with heavy duty shocks and firm springs in
front and back for improved cornering, as well as power brakes that
will bring it to a stop in short order. This great looking,
mid-'80s Chevy sits on a set of 15"stock Chevy rims outfitted with
Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires.
Looking for a very well preserved '80s cruiser that's looking great
and is ready to hit the road just as soon as you bring it home?
Check out this 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS today!
