Vehicle Description
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Regarded as one of the most significant drivers in NASCAR history,
Dale Earnhardt won a total of 76 Winston Cup races over the course
of his career, including the 1998 Daytona 500. He also earned seven
NASCAR Winston Cup championships, tying for the most all-time with
Richard Petty. This feat, accomplished in 1994, was not equaled
again for 22 years until Jimmie Johnson in 2016. His aggressive
driving style earned him the nicknames "The Intimidator", "The Man
in Black", and "The Count of Monte Carlo". Also, his success at the
restrictor plate tracks of Daytona and Talladega earned him the
nickname, "Mr. Restrictor Plate".
What started its life as a typical 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo, has now
ended up as a tribute car to the last phase of Earnhardts racing
career from 1988 and up with Richard Childress Racing and sponsor
Mr Goodwrench for GM.
Exterior
With a nickname of "Intimidator" what could be a better color than
black? This car painted black, uses that base color for a field of
vinyl stickers to create the race car look. Emblazoned with the
number 3, and Goodwrench, along with various other sponsors, this
car creates a very close representation of the actual race car.
Faux hood pins, and a decaled glass "T" top and NASCAR racing style
wheels, bring it close to the actual car, but street legal and
family friendly. The front grille has been made much smaller with a
screened opening for better aerodynamics. The same could be said
for the headlights, as they too are covered with a black plastic
that smooths the line between the bumper and the hood.
Interior
Maroon crushed Velour with maroon vinyl bolsters are seen on the
front buckets, and rear bench. A center console is sans the flip
top, and the shifter is de laminating a bit on its sliding base.
Factory air, along with power windows, power steering and power
brakes, and power locks, as well as a toggle for the driver's
mirror are the options that came with the original car. Some fading
is seen on the door panels next to the window openings, but door
panels are in otherwise good condition. Carpet appears in good
condition, and carpeted floor mats are installed in front and rear
of car.
Drivetrain
A 305ci V-8 with a Rochester 4-barrel carburetor on top and
attached 4-speed overdrive transmission throw power to the rear
wheels via a 3.73:1 limited slip differential. This was standard
setup for the 1987 Monte Carlo. A slight leak is seen from the
underside which can be traced to the power steering reservoir.
Dale Earnhardt fans wake up and take notice! This tribute showing
as the 1988 car Earnhardt produced as a memorial by the original
owner, now for sale at Classic Auto Mall. Car runs smoothly, and
could be a daily driver and head turner, as well as a photo op. car
when you take it to a race.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
