Vehicle Description
Remember when you could get a Continental Mark II or a
first-generation Buick Riviera for not a lot of cash? Those days
are long gone, and more than a few experts are predicting that the
first-generation Monte Carlo will soon join them. This awesome 1972
Chevrolet Monte Carlo features a 350 small block V8, beautiful
paint, and a host of luxury upgrades that make it the best of '70s
luxury/muscle.
Like those two cars I mentioned above, the first generation of any
luxury/performance coupe tends to be the one people remember, and
the Monte Carlo is no exception. This one looks fantastic wearing a
custom Copper paint job that absolutely glistens off the original
Monte Carlo livery. It was surely repainted a few years ago, but
considering the challenges of keeping a car like this clean and
straight, it looks pretty darn good today. Sure, it's driver
quality all the way and not without a handful of imperfections, but
you can't beat that curb appeal. The sleek, unadorned bodywork is
an anomaly for the glitzy '70s and nobody will argue that this
isn't a great-looking car. Take one glance at the reflections in
the paint on this Monte Carlo and you'll understand how amazing it
looks in person. It's not perfect, but with the light tan vinyl
roof, the big wheels, and no extraneous add-ons make it really
stand out. We also like that it wasn't dressed up as a fake SS, so
it has the standard-issue grille that's almost delicate in its
look, contrasting with the big, heavy chrome bumpers.
With big car comfort, the Monte Carlo was definitely a full-sized
luxury machine, although there's a bit of a sporting attitude
inside. This one wears custom cloth seat covers front and rear, as
well as a custom dash pad and door panels that were created to
match yet still offer a stock look. The dash was painted to match
the bodywork and the Dakota Digital gauges inside keep a close eye
on the rumbling 350 under the hood. There's also a custom
leather-wrapped billet steering wheel and a horseshoe shifter
inside the center console that manages the TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission underneath, lending a bit of a racy feel to the
cockpit. For entertainment, there's a kickin' stereo system that
uses a Pioneeer double-din AM/FM/CD/SAT/BT stereo head unit, custom
speakers in the door panels, and Rockford-Fosgate amplifiers and
subwoofers in the trunk to deliver big sound. And speaking of the
trunk, it's been trimmed out with custom vinyl panels and LED
lighting for a truly trick look.
Who needs a big block when you have the nasty 350 cubic inch V8
currently living under the hood of this Monte Carlo? With plenty of
power on tap and lots of torque, this small block runs
exceptionally well. The Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and polished
aluminum intake manifold give it good street manners and there's a
big radiator up front to keep it cool. A few other upgraded parts
include a modern HEI system and alternator, the aluminum valve
covers, and a set of long-tube headers that help build torque and
feed into the dual exhaust system underneath. A heavy-duty TH350
3-speed automatic was standard equipment, as was the 10-bolt out
back, which carries punchy gears that can easily handle highway
speeds. A Flowmaster dual exhaust system has an aggressive sound to
match the nasty powerplant's personality and it sits just right on
those oversized chrome IROC-style 22" wheels and low-profile
radials.
Make your move today, because in a few short years, you're going to
look back and remember when Monte Carlos like this were a screaming
bargain. Call now!