Vehicle Description
This 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Restomod lives at the intersection
of big muscle car power and upper-class classic coupe. So do you
love the big 502 V8 or the piano black paint? The six-speed manual
or the A/C interior? The rumble of the exhaust or the confident
cruiser ride? We bet the answer to it all is simply: Yes!
We don't really call this one a "sleeper." It does advertise its
extra power with the callouts on the rockers, large exhaust tips,
and bright Rally wheels. And that's the subtle moves of a sleeper
car, this one is more about making sure it upholds the elegant
style of the Monte Carlo than hiding the beast within. The black
paint is part of an upgrade later in life. It's a professional
application that has been treated with care, and the result is an
impressive finish that's butter-smooth. So when you take this out
for a drive, the sunlight lets this finish radiate and highlight
the crisp lines that are the hallmark of Chevy's personal luxury
machine. They designed a car to stand out from the crowd with a
special badge, a chrome bumper that follows the contour of the
chiseled hood, a rear bumper that's integral to the rear end,
stylish full-length rocker trim, and even a premium taut vinyl
roof. You understand how much this represented a premium machine in
1972 because all the intricate elements look so straight, complete,
and clean on this restored hardtop.
When you see the black interior, you realize it goes with the
exterior paint and roof to give you an ultra-desirable triple-black
package. And because the inside looks as good as the outside,
you'll happily show off the full setup. All the right little
details are in place, from the walnut wood-like trim to the
button-tops of the seatbacks. Even the dome light is working. So
this is the kind of car you'll want to share with family and
friends. There are also features to keep them all happy like an
upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo and air conditioning blowing cold with
R1434a refrigerant. But as a true restomod, this one puts extra
focus on the driver. You have front bucket seats, a center console
in-between, a tilt steering column, full gauges w/tach, and aux
readout under the dash. And have you counted the gears on the stick
shift yet?
The engine bay has a very clean and correct look. But all the
callouts remind you this one is superior. After all, a few lucky
Monte Carlos left the factory with the big 454 V8, but this one is
larger. Not only is a 502 cubic-inch crate motor already desirable,
but this one also has the right performance enhancements. There's a
Holley four-barrel carburetor, carb heat shield, an aluminum
intake, HEI ignition, and Hooker long tube headers that feed a
growling H-pipe dual exhaust. You are in full control of this
package where the upgrade to the smooth-shifting six-speed manual
transmission lets you instantly go from comfortable cruising to
serious muscle car power with just a downshift. You've even got a
strong 12-bolt rear end and an SS-style rear suspension with boxed
trailing arms and a sway bar. And with power steering, power
brakes, front discs, and wide BF Goodrich T/As make for a solid
all-around driver.
Complete with owner's manual, this is speed and sophistication in
one full vintage package. Don't let this awesome restomod slip
away. Call today!!!