Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Sale. 402 Cubic Inch V8 engine
(engine block has matching VIN / Hi-Perf passenger casting / and
factory rated at 330 horse power), TH400 automatic transmission,
chrome engine dress up package, highly detailed engine bay,
Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor and intake, dual exhaust, power
steering, power disc brakes, HEI ignition, 12 bolt rear end, 15"
Rally wheels with Cooper white letter radial tires, code 17 Shadow
Grey metallic exterior, black vinyl roof, dual chrome sport
mirrors, black bench seat interior with cloth inserts, wood grain
dash trim, Grant steering wheel, AM/FM/Cassette radio, power
windows, power locks, shoulder belts. Absolutely beautiful, and a
RARE big block, factory sleeper performance vehicle! Automotive
History: The Monte Carlo was originally conceived as Chevrolet's
counterpart to the new "G-body" Pontiac Grand Prix, which was a
great success in 1969. Pete Estes and Dave Holls raided the GM
parts bin; much of the body and structure came from the Chevelle,
but the styling of the contemporary Cadillac Eldorado also showed
through with a long hood, wider C-pillars and muscular fender
bulges in the rear. A labor strike at Chevrolet's Flint, Michigan
assembly plant (where most Monte Carlo production was scheduled)
during the early months of the 1970 model year immediately
following the car's introduction on September 18, 1969 limited
overall model-year sales to 159,341; short of the projected
185,000. During those early months, Monte Carlos were in short
supply, with full-scale production not happening until February
1970, leaving many would-be buyers disappointed after going to
their Chevrolet dealers and finding no Monte Carlos in stock. Once
full production was underway, Monte Carlos sold well and often at
full list price (usually being ordered with many extra-cost
options), making it a profitable model for Chevrolet and its
dealership networks. SS 454s, however, did not sell so well in
1970, with only 3,823 of the 1970 Monte Carlos being the most
powerful model in the range.