Vehicle Description
1971 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! Especially with the upgrades it has.
Exterior
A shiny new Black vinyl top starts off, and this tops a nice
metallic gray respray, which covers solid rust-free coke bottle
design steel. Badging, trim, and chrome show some signs of wear
with the beginnings of rust on the bumpers, some pitting and
dimpling on the side mirrors, and some peeling on the badging.
Rally wheels have been added on all 4 corners. Window trim is in
good condition all around, as is glass. 17" Rally wheels appear in
fair to good condition.
Interior
A swing of the door, and we are met with vertical stitched black
rectangular vinyl panels, and a row of buttons in the middle of the
panels. Door pulls show slight chipping on the chromed trim, and
window crank is pitted slightly. Moving to the interior we can see
black tuck and roll vinyl bucket seats, with a center console
racing up the middle to the dash. This console has some burl wood
trim, and a nifty dual post Starship Enterprise shift lever...Warp
speed Mr. Sulu! A nice burl dash has the rally gauge pack, an
AM/FM/Bluetooth radio with Bose speakers, and A/C. Carpet and
headliner ground all the tuck and roll vinyl in this car and are in
good condition. A shout out to the trunk which has a new liner and
is pristine.
Drivetrain
Starting life as a column shifted automatic (we can note the PRNDL2
and L1 Indicator just above the steering column in the
speedometer), it's now that snazzy Shiftworks shifter in the
console and it works a 700R4 automatic transmission. This is
attached to a fuel injected 454ci V8 with a serpentine belt drive,
160 AMP alternator, 2" stainless headers, and a full stainless
exhaust. This engine replaces the born with 350ci V8 that had a
mere 270hp. All this resides in a nicely restored engine bay.
Undercarriage
Patina and slight surface rust is noted underneath, but nothing
remarkable and out of the ordinary. Lots of black painted rust-free
steel under here. A 12-bolt rear, Corvette C5 front disc brakes,
and Trans AM W56 rear disc brakes, and tubular upper and lower
control arms. All solid and ready to roll.
A good clean example of the 71 Monte Carlo, second year of
Generation 1, buttoned up, painted, and cleaned up interior with
some restoration, we have a good example of some serious power and
good early 1970's looks. A few faults, but certainly not serious,
and some polishing of chrome would take this car to the next
level.
VIN Decode
138571B131084
1-Chevrolet
38-Monte Carlo
57-2 Door Hardtop
1-1971
B-Baltimore MD Assy Plant
131084-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST 71 13657-1971 Monte Carlo 2 Door Hardtop
BDY B185259-Baltimore Body #
TR 308-Black
PNT 53 B-Placer Gold Black Vinyl Top
01A-1st Week January Build
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interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 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 located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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