Vehicle Description
1973 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
use only on an as needed basis, and as a result has a mere 21,200
original miles. An un-restored original car that presents very
nicely, you simply won't find more muscle for the money!
Exterior
Taupe metallic paint done right from the factory, plenty of brite
work, and a chamois vinyl Landau top drape this '73
"Luxo-Mod"("Look! Up in the sky, it's a muscle car!...no its a
luxury car!..). True to form 1973 second gen Monte Carlo through
and through, it sports a long long hood, and almost as long trunk
deck. All badging trim work and chromed bumpers are very clean and
dimple and rust free. A slight frown for the landau top which show
some areas of the top color coming off and getting darker, though
the top remains rust free underneath. Rally wheels and tires are
noted on all 4 corners, and consigner states that Turbine 2 wheels
and original tires will also come with the car.
Interior
Cream or off white is the color for the interior, and this is mixed
with dark brown on the dash and floors. A combination of vinyl and
cloth also in the off white/cream, in the form of a front split
bench and rear full bench have virtually no marks or stains and
certainly no rips or tears. The door panels are very clean vinyl
covered with all working cranks and a toggle for the exterior
mirror. A brown vinyl padded dash covers the passenger side, and
faux burl veneer fronts the dash from centerline to driver's door.
All gauges, which are a tachometer and gauge package upgrade,
reside within the burl. Standard GM Monte Carlo steering wheel
fronts the dash. Air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes
are installed. Brown carpet, showing very well, is beneath all the
seating. A nice tight tan cloth headliner is above all this luxury
and originality.
Drivetrain
Taking a gaze into the engine bay one sees a numbers matching
orangish-red block, 350ci V8 engine, with a factory 4-barrel
carburetor on top. A 350 Turbo Hydromatic automatic transmission is
on back. Engine is well preserved and just a slight bit of dust and
some minor corrosion can be seen throughout.
Undercarriage
Up on the lift we can see the meat of the operation from underside,
and note power steering, front disc brakes, and Turbo muffler and
the usual suspects having some surface rust. Frame is sturdy as are
rockers and floorpans. Power drum brakes adorn the rear wheels, and
independent with coil springs in front, and 4 link with coil
springs has the rear covered.
Drive-Ability
I love test driving these low mileage large Detroit iron cars, and
this one left me with a smile on my face. It fired right up, idled
without a trace of being on, and took off in a flash. It is a very
smooth ride, with nice acceleration and decent handling. All
functions were indeed...functioning. We did not see a trim tag,
which has been mysteriously removed much to the chagrin of my
expert decoder.
The 73 Monte Carlo is easily the nicest A-Body car that General
Motors ever produced. This example, with its great stance and deep
rumble, all original paint and interior and a numbers matching
engine and you could not ask for anything else....well..you could
and it delivers with super low mileage. An almost new 46 year old
car, now that's something to be said.
VIN Decode
1H57K31620617
1-Chevrolet
H-Monte Carlo
57-Sport Coupe
K-350ci V8 4bbl
3-1973
1-Oshawa, Canada Assy Plant
620617-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 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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