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 Talledaga earned him the
nickname, "Mr. Restrictor Plate".
This once mild-mannered black coupe has morphed into a
quasi-tribute to the "Intimidator" with a slick custom paint job, a
different engine plopped in, then then out and reworked, and put
back in. Sheesh...read on!
Exterior
A black respray from 2002 covers this intimidator. All initial
badging has been removed and we just see a clean field of black,
which presents in fair to good condition. On the hood a large
reversed black hood scoop is noted, and a small Monte Carlo Badge
is attached to the nose of the hood. Highlighting the car is the
use of 4 Centerline Polished wheels. 3 "chromed tailpipe tips peek
out the rear of this car.
Interior
Gray buckets in cloth that have stitched vertical tucks, and gray
vinyl bolsters, are in good condition with the driver's seat
showing a bit of soiling, and an open crack in the driver's vinyl
bolster near the back adjuster. A rear bench is present and appears
in very good condition as is the passenger bucket. Carpeting is
fair and has carpeted black floor mats at each station. Doors are
cloth as well, and again soiling and dirt are seen on the driver's
door, but the passenger door is a bit cleaner on the cloth. Various
aftermarket gauges have been added to monitor all functions of the
mill. An aftermarket stereo is installed.
Drivetrain
The current consigner had a replacement GM 350ci Crate motor
completely rebuilt. Within the rebuild noted installs are Aluminum
Fast Burn Cylinder heads, Probe SRS Pistons, an LT4 Hot Cam, and
Comp Cams Rocker arms. Added on at this time was also a 650 Speed
Demon Carburetor, a Be Cool aluminum radiator, and an MSD Ignition.
This all was attached to a new 700-R4 automatic transmission.
Needless to say, now it runs just great, with no leaks or dripping
seen. The transmission is shifted by a B&M stall converter and
shift kit.
Undercarriage
Noted are Hooker Super Comp Shortie headers, and a New Performance
posi-unit at the rear. Underside frame, floorpans and wheel wells
are showing slight surface rust, but all appears to be structurally
sound with no invasive rust.
This car, appearing to be a 3-owner car, has undergone a respray in
2002, and engine replacement with a 350 Crate motor, then a redux
teardown of said engine, and re installed. Several gauges and
monitoring systems are added, a stall converter, and shift kit put
on, and a 700R4 transmission, and now it has serious get up and go.
A great Monte Carlo for the turnkey kind of guy who wants to have
some flags dropped in front of them, just to see what it can really
do! All documentation the current consigner did, is provided with
this car.
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.
