Vehicle Description
There were some great and rare cars that came from the factory in
the 1980s if you knew where to look. This 1987 Chevrolet Monte
Carlo SS Aerocoupe is a prime example. The most sporting version of
its generation, this car was snuck out Chevy's back door with a
unique performance style that remains quite appealing today.
The design of this Monte Carlo Aerocoupe is one of the last great
NASCAR factory custom racers. Chevrolet engineered this limited
production car specifically to go faster on the track. They
rectified the brick-like design of the Monte Carlo with a long and
sloping rear window to give these GM cars a new wind-cheating
advantage. Thanks to NASCAR's "stock car" rulebook, any car wanting
to make this kind of large modification would also have to offer
them to the public. These often had tantalizingly low production
numbers, and there were only 6,052 Aerocoupes produced in 1987 -
its final year. This is the same outlaw attitude that created the
legendary cars like the Dodge Charger Daytona and Ford Torino
Talladega, but now you get it in a much more modern coupe. This one
looks great in its factory black. It's believed to be original, and
so while it's not perfect, it wears its history with pride. Plus,
we all love the triple stripe that goes from a bold red and fades
into the dark paintwork. The chrome era was gone by the time this
Monte Carlo came around, but that's just not right for a true
American classic. That's why a shiny set of iconic American Racing
Torq Thrust wheels was added to this package.
Gray fabric was a good choice in the SS. It provides a complement
to the black exterior, and the seats, carpets, and door panels are
especially nicely preserved in this car. The buckets provide good
bolstering, and they still give the same all-day comfort you expect
in any Monte Carlo. Plus, there's a center console for added
relaxation. It's a luxury performance car, so you get plenty of
comfort features, including a tilt steering column, electric rear
defogger, cruise control, and the original AM/FM/cassette stereo.
Plus, the factory air conditioning has been upgraded to blow cold
with modern R134a. The driver faces a black factory performance
steering wheel. In front of that is a sporty full gauge package,
and it's all set in a black and red dash that neatly mimics the
exterior color scheme.
Since this Aerocoupe is premium performance version of the Monte
Carlo SS, it's only fitting that a few upgrades took place in the
engine bay too. The motor looks good with some shiny upgrades to
the air cleaner and valve covers. Beneath the attractive appearance
is the a 305 cubic-inch V8. It inhales deeply through a proper
Rochester four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with authority as
headers feed the rumbling dual exhaust. So, it's a strong runner
with plenty of old-school muscle car torque. But more than just a
NASCAR for the streets, it's also a fantastic highway cruiser
thanks to the 200-4R four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive.
The suspension is tuned to be entertaining, but you can still feel
this car's luxury coupe origins underneath, so it's great for road
trips. It even has front disc brakes, thick sway bars front & rear,
and the modern grip of Hankook Ventus tires.
Very affordable and very fun, this Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe is
already a collector's item. It even comes with its original owner's
manual. But don't wait around too long, because its rarity and
value price means this one will be going fast. Call today!!!
