Vehicle Description
Ever want to be the most intimidating and interesting person at
every stoplight? This 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is a road-legal
tribute built to Darrell Waltrip's #17 Tide NASCAR racer. And while
the stroker V8, upgraded transmission, and reinforced suspension
make it a true stock car contender, this also remains comfortable
with an A/C interior. So it's built to be driver, and there's no
better way to turn heads everywhere you go.
NASCAR fans need no introduction to this car. Darrell Waltrip is a
true legend, and his Tide livery is iconic. So they recreated this
look by painting the whole car the vibrant orange. Then all the
sponsorship decals, as well as yellow and white rear fade are all
part of a detailed wrap. The whole package is quite complete, and
it has that hint of use so that it looks like it spent a few races
out on the track. You'll even love the details, like the headlight
covers, hood pins, rear spoiler, and racecar wheels. And while this
one looks like it's off to the races, beneath the surface there's a
lot more usefulness than just a competition appearance.
The interior does a good job of giving you the racecar look and
feel without taking out the everyday usability. For example, you
have RaceQuip harness to make the seats look competition-ready, but
unlike racing seats, they still kept the Monte Carlo's wide
high-back buckets that are all-day comfortable. This has a roll bar
installed, but it doesn't prevent you from using the back seats.
And while you can tack up the window net for a true stock car look,
you first need to roll down the power windows. There's also cruise
control, a tilt steering column, the factory AM/FM/cassette stereo,
and cold-blowing air conditioning. But this comfortable interior
still does give you the race-ready feeling. You have a B&M
Quicksilver shifter, full auxiliary readouts, and a large Sunpro
tach with shift light. There's even the large NASCAR-style rear
view mirror.
Under the hood is a 383 cubic-inch stroker V8. It's larger than the
current NASCAR regulations, because after all, they'd go bigger if
they could, too! This mighty V8 is said to have been rebuilt only
about 3k miles ago. Plus, it has all the right go-fast goodies,
like aluminum heads, an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI
ignition, and topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor. Headers
add even more power as they connect with the race-style side
exhaust. The 700R4 four-speed transmission has been built for
performance and has a stall converter. But don't forget it also has
the usefulness of overdrive. This mix of performance and
practicality is continued on the upgraded boxed rear suspension
arms, lowering springs, limited-slip rear end, power steering, and
power brakes w/discs up front.
Just imagine what people will think when you pull up to stoplights
next to them. This is the fun tribute with a cool look and a nice
practical side. So if you like distinction at a value price, call
today!