Vehicle Description
1970 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.
For consignment, a solid driver that consigner states needs some
restoration to bring it back, which upon studying the photos, seems
like some body panel rust, chrome trim and brite work reattached,
and weatherstripping issues.
Exterior
Various areas of surface rust including some bubbling, chipping of
paint, and invasive rust can be noted virtually all over this car,
however all is not lost due to the fact it was resprayed 10 years
ago in its current color a light green. Some work was done at that
time, but now the rusting has advanced where trim will need to be
removed, and body panels carefully taken apart and gone over. The
vinyl top was removed during the respray time. Since the respray,
some small bubbling has occurred at various points throughout the
exterior of this car, particularly on the hood. Original dish
wheels with machined center hubs are on all 4 corners.
Interior
A black stitched and vertical ribbed split bench seat in front and
a rear bench of the same pattern make up the passenger compartment.
Seats are in overall good condition, with no rips or tears, and
consigner states they were recovered. A new dash pad which is not
fully installed, frames the original wood grain dash with
instrument cluster containing original gauges. Headliner needs
install finished, A/C is inoperable, aftermarket radio does not
work, and dome light and rearview bracket need completed.
Drivetrain
The 400ci V8 is installed and shows some corrosion and surface
rust. An Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and intake manifold have
been put on top. An HEI ignition is noted installed. An original
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission remains on the car. A 12 Bolt
rear is in the back to put power to the ground.
Undercarriage
A thorough coating of surface rust is seen underneath on all steel
parts (driveshaft, suspension, rocker areas) however does not
appear to be invasive or affecting structural integrity. Consigner
states there is an exhaust leak. Floorpans and toe kicks are in
fair condition.
This first edition Monte Carlo needs some TLC on the cosmetic
front. Not terrible condition, but only to be taken on for someone
not of the faint of heart. It's all there, just needs to be cleaned
and fixed, and you will have a not perfect, but good looking car
that could be your daily driver and head turner!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is 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.