Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Over the past 105 years, Chevrolet has built such a vast empire of
lovable offerings that some of them just seem to get overlooked.
Possibly the most substantial victim of that unfortunate phenomenon
is the storied Monte Carlo. Introduced in 1970, and proudly parked
in over half a million driveways during its first three years of
production, the brand's 'personal luxury coupe' was decidedly cool.
And, not as ostentatious as a Corvette or as boorish as a Camaro,
the car spent most of its life as the poster child for evolving
automotive tastes.
This classy Monte is a solid cruiser that's benefitted from careful
restoration as needed. And if you're looking for an awesome classic
that's clean, attractive and ready to roll, you simply won't find
more muscle for the money!
Exterior
Mulsanne Blue Metallic done right, plenty of brite work, and a
black vinyl top drape this '72 "Luxo-Mod" ("Look! Up in the sky,
it's a muscle car. No it's a luxury car!) Rally Rims are noted on
all 4 corners. True to form 1972 Monte Carlo through and through. A
few frowns on the exterior mainly the quintessential late 60's
early 70's nagging problem with B pillar rusting, and this Monte
Carlo is no exception. Major bubbling can be seen under the vinyl
top on both sides, and bubbling in the paint is seen all around the
roofline where the brite work meets the paint. See photos for
extent of the damage. Gaps in trunk lid where it meets the rear
bumper are a bit off, and some rusting can be seen on the rear
bumper.
Interior
Saddle Brown correct interior buckets with vinyl and stitching
covers the seats, door panels, arm rests, and back bench seat. A
saddle vinyl padded dash covers the passenger side, and faux burl
veneer fronts the dash from centerline to driver's door. All gauges
reside within the burl. Standard GM Monte Carlo steering wheel
fronts the dash. Air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes
are installed. Aftermarket triple gauges hang from the dash, and
provide extra vitals info for the car. Brown carpet, showing some
age is beneath all the Saddle Vinyl seating. The console has a dual
lever shifter that drips of 1970's space travel, and splits the
buckets while providing an armrest and storage.
Drivetrain
Taking a gaze into the engine bay one sees a newer 350ci Crate
engine, with aluminum heads and intake courtesy Edelbrock. An
Edelbrock AFB style carburetor, HEI distributor, and Hooker long
tube headers. A 350 Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission backs
this clean and well done mill.
Undercarriage
Up on the lift we can see the meat of the operation from underside,
and note power steering, front disc brakes, and the long tube
headers morph into a 2-1/2 inch pipes. Floor pans appear virtually
new, and they may be but it cannot be confirmed. No surface rust is
present overall.
The 72 Monte Carlo is easily the nicest A-Body car that General
Motors ever produced. This example, with its great stance and deep
rumble, has few faults, and runs beautifully, starts quickly, and
shifts smoothly.
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.
