Vehicle Description
This 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was built to be a premium personal
cruiser. So when one of these sophisticated hardtops comes with
some nice upgrades and the right original features (like the
numbers-matching big block V8) then you know you're looking at a
desirable classic at an affordable price.
There is an instant appeal to this coupe. It has the pillarless
hardtop profile, understated white paint, and Rally wheels that you
love on its muscle car sibling, the Chevelle. But there's also a
more cultured tone, too. You see it in the intricate grille, full
rocker trim, and intricate styling on the hood ornament and
badging. And because this was built in one of the last few years
before federal bumper regulation, those chrome kings fit snug like
an intricate part of the car's design. So the result is everything
you love about a classic American hardtop, but with a hint of the
upper class.
Inside, more of this dual sporting and luxury nature can be seen.
It starts with the upgrade to bucket seats. These are armchair
comfortable, and the center console in-between has a horseshoe
shifter that you usually found on Super Sport models. There's
plenty of room for family and friends, but as Chevrolet's personal
coupe, the driver will always be king. That's why the dual-spoke
steering wheel gives you a fantastic view of the Monte Carlo's
round gauge package (another feature usually reserved for cars like
the Chevelle SS.)
Under the hood is the original 402 cubic-inch V8. With an
appearance this honest, it's great to know that the low 65,842
mileage is actual (averaging about 1,400 miles annually.) According
to the consignor, this was rebuilt during its lifetime, so it knows
how to run on today's fuel. Plus, the V8 inhales deeply through a
Rochester four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with authority
from headers that feed a new stainless dual exhaust. So this big
block has the kind of power and plentiful torque to move this big
coupe with ease. And this Monte Carlo keeps its comfortable
cruising nature with great driving features such as power steering,
front disc brakes (recently serviced), and its original three-speed
automatic transmission.
The classic car world is beginning to catch on to how special these
Monte Carlos are. That means a big block example like this will not
remain so affordable, or available, for too long. Call today!!!