Vehicle Description
1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
For 1986, there were four distinct body styles available. The base
model Sport Coupe was still available with the same general body
panels that it had since 1981 but featured new "aero" side mirrors
similar to those on Camaros and Corvettes of the 1980s. New for the
1986 model year was a Luxury Sport model that had a revised front
fascia, new "aero" side mirrors, and an updated sleek-looking rear
fascia. The LS front fascia included "Euro" headlights with
removable bulbs in a glass composite headlamp housing, versus the
smaller sealed beam glass headlights of previous years. The rear
bumper of the LS no longer had a "notch" between the bumper and
trunk, and the taillights wrapped around so that they were visible
from the sides of the car. The Super Sport model for 1986
incorporated the "aero" mirrors, yet still utilized the prior
year's styling for the rear bumper.
This once mild-mannered Monte Carlo SS now contains the who's who
of automotive go fast parts. All the while keeping an unassuming
allure about it with the exception of a reverse scooped cowl hood.
Most passersby would never think this G-body notchback would be
ready to hand out ass whoopins galore. Prepare yourself to be both
startled and pleasantly surprised.
Exterior
Paint code 11U, White in layman's terms, adorns the exterior of
this car, and it has few faults to this respray. Absolutely no
rust, few faults and looking as clean as the day it left the
assembly line. This two-door model features the standard issue
notchback style rear window, rear deck lid spoiler, and a
blacked-out grille and headlight bezels with high output
headlights. A trio of racing stripes race around the below belt
line of this car and they are in red, burgundy, and black and get
wider the lower you go. Noted on all 4 corners are the 16" quasi
honeycombed mag style 5 bolt wheels with Cooper Cobra rubber
wrapping them. A Goodmark steel cowl hood has been installed and is
the only clue as to what lurks beneath it.
Interior
Maroon cloth buckets with smooth maroon vinyl bolsters are in
front, and these flank a maroon center console with a storage box,
housing the automatic T handle shifter. We make note of all the
chromed toggles and bezels that look just as nice as when they were
new. In the rear is a pattern matching bench and it is fade free
and pristine, hardly used. Carpet is showroom and is thick pile and
beautiful all the while protected by carpeted GM floor mats. The
80's square and rectangle design applies to the original dash, very
clean with the addition of a Dakota Digital Retro instrument
cluster. A tight maroon headliner hangs above and sports a working
dome light.
Drivetrain
Lifting open the Goodmark hood we are met with the heart and soul
of this wolf in sheep's clothing. Resting between the inner fenders
is a Blueprint 400ci V8 crate engine rated at 508 tire shredding
horsepower. The mill is equipped with a SFI balancer and flexplate,
a single plane intake, Demon 850cfm 4bbl carburetor, Edelbrock
water pump, a HEI distributor with Davis coil, and American Racing
1 3/4" stainless headers. An aluminum radiator, dual electric fans
and Evans waterless cooler keep temperatures under control. A CVF
serpentine belt drive system with a 100amp alternator has been
added for reliability and bling factors. A rebuilt 700R4 4-speed
automatic is on the back and has a 10" Trans Specialties lockup
converter along with a Bowler lockup controller and sends power
back to a 10-bolt rear axle through a driveshaft with new 1310 SKF
u-joints.
Undercarriage
Black undercoating covers the frame, floors and suspension
components with only minor surface rust showing here and there.
Power disc brakes on the front and power drums on the rear provide
the whooah factor and power steering is noted along with a new
steering box, power steering pump and Jeep intermediate shaft that
eliminates the rag joint. Dual exhaust in stainless form snakes
back from the headers and stainless mufflers then exits with
polished tips at the rear of the car. Independent coil sprung front
suspension is on along with a 4-link coil sprung suspension with
tubular control arms on the rear. We note a cast aluminum
transmission pan as well as braided AN lines for the B&M Super
Cooler.
Drive-Ability
A twist of the key and the 400 cuber instantly fired to life. My
partner in crime and crack decoder was in the midst of a post
lunchtime food coma so I took the wheel to show off my driving
prowess. I was met with unlimited acceleration, firm crisp shifting
from the 4-speed automatic and great braking. All functions were
operational at the time of my drive and lest I forget, when I got
heavy with my boot, spinning the tires was done with ease.
An unassuming wolf in sheep's clothing with the only give away
being the cowl scooped hood. Tons of mechanical and performance
upgrades along with a beautiful body and clean interior this car
was built with attention to all details. I almost pulled the
trigger on this one myself, but I'm going to leave it for you as
both my license and marriage would be suspended if it came to my
home.
VIN DECODE
1G1GZ37G6GR136222
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
GZ-Monte Carlo
37-2 Door Notchback Coupe
G-305ci V8 HO 4bbl 180hp
6-Check Digit
G-1986
R-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
136222-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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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