Vehicle Description
Heading up the short list of cars from the '80s that are sure to be
future collectables, this 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS coupe makes
a compelling argument. The most sporting version of an all-time
favorite, it has a classic performance look and style that remains
quite appealing, even today. With only 17,350 miles, low ownership,
and an amazing survivor presentation, this is one of the better
Monte's we've ever had the privilege to feature.
White paint may seem almost anachronistic for a performance car,
but the Monte Carlo was born as a luxury cruiser, so perhaps it's
appropriate here. It appears that this car still wears factory
paint and as a result presents as a pretty impressive survivor.
There are a few minor scratches and swirls here and there, and the
hood has a couple imperfections as well, but overall it's quite
impressive for a car fast approaching its 40th birthday and much of
the age could be wiped out with a professional cut and buff. The
sporty urethane chin spoiler and unique nose give the SS its
NASCAR-inspired attitude and a subtle deck lid spoiler reinforces
that this was a grown-up hot rod, not a boy racer. There's no
chrome left on the SS, with its body-colored bumpers and
blacked-out trim, all of which remains in good condition overall.
The special SS decals are particularly nice on this car, showing no
fading or peeling, indicative of careful preservation over the past
few decades.
You could have any interior you wanted in your Monte Carlos SS, but
usually it was burgundy cloth buckets. So, to see blue Strato cloth
buckets in this one is very special indeed. There's minimal wear,
even in the high-traffic areas like the driver's outer seat bolster
and the carpets are protected by a set of matching floor mats. A
center console and 2-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel help with
the sporty feel and the round gauges in a wrap-around panel are a
nice touch. This is a full-sized car with an aggressive edge, so
this is a lot more car for your money than a garden-variety Camaro
and there's room for five adults inside, which is always nice.
Woodgrain accents throughout give the cabin a sophisticated feel
inside, but don't worry, you can do away with that the moment you
hammer down on the accelerator. The factory Delco stereo still
comes with the car, but it has been replaced by a newer JVC
AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo head unit that sounds great and was
professionally fitted to the dash so it looks clean and tidy. And
as a full-sized car, there's a rather large trunk out back that is
in good condition and obviously has nothing to hide.
Chevrolet's high-output small block V8, displacing 305 cubic inches
and 180 horsepower in the SS, was the lone powerplant in the Monte
Carlo SS. Topped by a computer-controlled Rochester 4-barrel
carburetor, it's a strong runner with plenty of old-school muscle
car torque and this one remains bone stock right down to the
factory air cleaner. The engine bay is well-maintained, with plenty
of evidence that someone has always treated this car as something
special and you can't argue with the way this SS goes about its
business. Linked to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, it's
both a fantastic highway cruiser and red-light screamer, and pulls
down acceptable fuel economy, at least for a V8. The suspension is
tuned to be entertaining but you can still feel this car's luxury
coupe origins underneath, so it's great for road trips and the
upgraded Flowmaster dual exhaust system has a throaty sound that's
never annoying. Factory 15-inch wheels look bright and shiny and
carry 215/65/15 BFGoodrich white-letter radials.
Very affordable and very fun, this is one of those cars that will
always be worth about what you've got in it, making it easy to
enjoy a cool piece of '80s muscle without breaking the bank. Call
today!
