Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"American Comfort, European Handling, they meet in Monte Carlo"
claimed the advertising for 1972. Ad men were illustrating the cars
so they could take liberties with perspective and lengths as well
as proportions in these ads, and they did, willfully. Although the
customer could make their way to the GM showroom, and under no
pressure (sic) make their own decision!
For consignment a 1972 version of the Monte Carlo that will need
some TLC particularly on the body workings. Steel panels are solid
and the paint is driver quality and could use a wet sand and buff.
Or one could turn the key and drive it away and work on it as a
project over time. Either way it's all here on the chrome and
badging front, and the car runs smoothly.
Exterior
This 1972 Monte Carlo and it is fairly clean with a few faults in
the paint. Placer Gold for this 2-door hardtop, which has had its
vinyl top stripped, although, has plenty of nicely preserved chrome
trimmings. An egg crate grille, single headlights, a rear bumper
that works with the rear quarter to house the taillights and there
is nothing but sweetness from 1972 here on the Classic Auto Mall
floor. Not to mention the straight panels and decent gaps, we can
serve up plenty for your satisfaction. 15-inch rally wheels are on
all 4 corners and are wrapped in good raised white type rubber all
around.
Interior
Nice black vinyl showing in faux leather formed panels separated by
buttons, covers the door panels. A clean door pull and opening
handle and armrest are on as well so now we can move to the inside!
To add some class is a nicely preserved burl walnut applique dash,
complete with all the buttons, knobs and levers for the drivers
visual and comfort. A radio with an under mounted CD player is
carefully mounted into the dash as well as A/C which consigner
states needs charged. Good black carpet flooding the bottom. On top
we note a beautifully tight headliner with no marks on it with a
large near showroom bench across the back of the car below this
headliner.
Drivetrain
Now blessing the engine bay is a 350ci V8 GM crate motor with a
4-bolt main. A single 4-barrel Edelbrock carburetor is atop the
nicely repainted orange block and valve covers. Hoses are supple
and there is no corrosion to be seen, just a bit of dust. A 3-speed
automatic transmission is on back, and a 12-bolt rear is noted.
Undercarriage
Nice and clean, all black and shiny, and structurally sound
underneath. Looks like a new coating of black underneath.
Independent coil springs, and 4 link with coil springs are seen.
Power disc brakes are on front and power drums on the rear.
Drive-Ability
A super quick starter, nice driver, smooth runner, good handler,
and an overall nice car. Love the gold and black combo as well as
all the chrome trimmings they put one back then! Also, a good
cruiser and safe stopper.
An early 1970's color combo well preserved and a turnkey car for
sure. A crate engine, and nice interior, and it has all the right
stuff.
VIN DECODE
1H57J2B641790
1-Chevrolet
H-Monte Carlo
57-2 Door Sport Coupe
J-350ci V8 4bbl 175hp
2-1972
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
641790-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 72 13857-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 Door Sport Coupe
BDY B326538-Baltimore Body #
TR 708 A52-Black Bench Seat
PNT 53B-Placer Gold, Black Vinyl Top
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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
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.