Vehicle Description
Exuding vintage cool and carrying bona fide big block power under
its hood, this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will pull into its next
owner's garage with its factory build sheet in tow, as well as its
original warranty card to add a bit of nostalgic context. The Monte
Carlo not only marked a first for its manufacturer due to its
lengthy, two door design, but because it was also the first Chevy
model introduced by firebrand auto exec John DeLorean.
It cuts a stylishly aggressive appearance, which is fitting,
considering a full 82% of respondents in a survey conducted the
year it came out said that they bought their Monte Carlos with
style as their primary consideration. Its Classic black paint might
otherwise highlight any cosmetic faults it could carry, but there's
nothing to worry about here, as it's in great shape and serves as a
very fitting backdrop for the chrome this '71 carries. This is a
generously proportioned, yet agile-looking muscle car - long from
nose to windshield, with a spacious cabin and a rear roofline that
slopes into a sizable trunk area. Those finer details that make
such a difference in a classic car all present well - the bumpers
both fore and aft sit level and sport black rubber padding with no
scuffs or peeling, the glass on all four sides is clear, and the
"squircle" bezels surrounding the headlights are fresh and
unspotted. Trace the trim that runs the lengths of its sides from
front to back and you won't find any serious blemishes.
Inside the doors, the black interior mixes vinyl and cloth to great
effect and looks very sharp. The broad front buckets don't appear
to have seen much use - their surfaces don't even have the
beginnings of creases or wear marks, and the padding underneath
still stands tall. They straddle a nice-looking woodgrain center
console that provides some welcome lockable interior space. The
woodgrain instrument cluster was a hallmark style feature at the
time this '71 was introduced and this one is a good representative,
as it still features a fresh-looking panel that surrounds the clear
factory gauges inside. A retro-style, AM/ FM stereo with iPod
connectivity is on standby to cater to your audio requests. The
trunk area in back features some serious room and with no liner
covering its floor, you can see that it's straight and solid.
A sizable, 454 cubic inch V8 sits under the hood - in many cars it
would appear as if a shoehorn would be needed to wedge it in place,
but due to the Monte Carlo's roomy engine bay, there's still plenty
of space inside the fender wells to make maintenance uneventful.
It's nice and clean inside, with no road grime buildup in sight.
Armed with a 4-barrel that sits underneath a new-looking air
cleaner and a performance cam to provide additional power, as well
as a nice lope, the big block has ample kick to it and sends a
great-sounding exhaust note into the long tube headers leading to
its dual exhaust. It teams with a rock-solid 3-speed automatic
TH350 transmission to make this Chevy classic a very strong driver.
Power steering makes navigation nice and easy, while power brakes,
with discs up front, provide dependable, fade-resistant stops as it
cruises on its 17" American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels wrapped with
Riken Raptor tires. The undercarriage looks impressively solid -
with solid floor pans, solid frame rails, a recently painted oil
pan and a fresh-looking exhaust all in clear view.
If you're looking for a great-looking, strong-running Chevy
classic, you really need to have a look at this 1971 Chevrolet
Monte Carlo. Call today!