Vehicle Description
With its high impact style, the model represented an unabashedly
full size take on the personal luxury car during its era, and this
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a fine specimen that displays its
lengthy stylishness effectively. It's harboring a few well-chosen
upgrades underneath its hood to up its performance game and is both
running and driving great.
This vintage Chevy was refreshed a while back with a coat of white
paint that still shows a nice smooth texture and remains in stock
configuration, with a set of added clean aftermarket wheels being
the only exception to its thoroughly factory style. While at close
range you can detect a few subtle signs of wear, make no mistake
about it: with its one of a kind profile and overall solid
condition, this is a car that will demand plenty of attention just
as it is, and a little exterior refinement here and there will
elevate its considerable curb appeal even further. The body lines
are nice and solid, with tight, even gaps surrounding the doors,
hood and deck lid and the bumpers both fore and aft have been
replaced to add to a consistently road-ready appearance. There's
definitely a lot to like here - this is a great-looking ride, chock
full of '70s style with its generous wheelbase, long hood area and
sloping rear roofline. Above, the vinyl top is still fresh and
supple, with no signs of bubbling or rust and from front to back,
the array of brightwork is in fine form. The distinctive egg-crate
front grille was added the very year this '72 came out to close out
the first generation of the model and it too is in great shape.
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Considering the blue vinyl interior has yet to have seen any
restoration, it's in pretty darned good shape. There are no serious
issues to be found inside these doors - the front and rear bench
seats are still in clean condition and wear well-fitted covers,
though the carpet below them could stand with an eventual
replacement, which isn't the most involved of undertakings and
could be put off, considering the added floor mats in front and
back do provide a properly finished look as it is. The dash area is
a strong aspect of this classic, with a full complement of
surprisingly clear gauges recessed into its burlwood patterned
instrument cluster and an added Pioneer stereo that teams with a
pair of Kenwood speakers mounted on the package tray in back to
provide a strong audio experience. The aftermarket air conditioning
is well up to the task of keeping up with these warmer months, so
you and your passengers will have no trouble staying
comfortable.
The 350 cubic inch V8 standing by inside this Monte Carlo's sizable
engine compartment has been decked for maximum operating efficiency
and wears an Edelbrock intake manifold and 4-barrel carburetor to
further up its output. The powerplant starts up promptly and sends
a deep rumbling exhaust note through the aftermarket headers out of
its Flowmaster mufflers as it teams with a 3-speed automatic TH350
transmission. Upgraded electronic ignition provides more dependable
starts and better all-around performance, power steering makes for
easy navigation and power brakes that position discs up front bring
prompt, fade resistant stops. This stylish Chevy cruises on a set
of 15" American Racing Torq Thrust wheels that are wearing fresh,
beefy rubber at all four corners. Below, the undercarriage appears
impressively solid.
Looking sharp and running great, this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
offers a great combination of classic style and drivability. Call
today!