Vehicle Description
1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Hardtop
Over the past 112 years, Chevrolet has built such a vast empire of
lovable offerings that some of them just seem to get overlooked.
Possibly the most substantial victim of that unfortunate phenomenon
is the storied Monte Carlo. Introduced in 1970, and proudly parked
in over half a million driveways during its first three years of
production, the brand's 'personal luxury coupe' was decidedly cool.
And, not as ostentatious as a Corvette or as boorish as a Camaro,
the car spent most of its life as the poster child for evolving
automotive tastes.
For consignment, this 1984 Monte Carlo version has spent most of
its life, (30 years), gracing the consignor's garage and life. It
has its original two tone paint, interior, and the 305ci V8 with
only 48,584 miles that are believed to be original. Some polished
American Racing Torque Thrust wheels are on the corners but
otherwise it's a real survivor.
Exterior
From 1984 square and rectangle design form this Monte. The panels
are straight, the paint is good with a few scrapes and chips in the
Light and Dark Briar Brown factory finish. Some rust is forming at
the edges of the trim spears running through the centers. A
neoprene integrated body matching front bumper adds a touch of
class along with the chrome and black eggcrate grille and dual
outboard square headlights. A chromed arrowhead badged hood
ornament leads the way for the long slightly bumped up hood which
stretches back to the stainless trimmed raked back windshield.
Beige pinstriping graces the sides of this skate and highlights the
bumped out body lines that have been a part of the Monte Carlo
lineup since the beginning. Wide mirror finish trimming follows the
entire bottom of the car and accentuated the mid body black thin
vinyl strip perfectly. On top, the Dark Briar Brown, also used on
the hood, frames clear glass including a large opera window on the
B pillar for the rear passengers. Out back is another neoprene body
matching bumper and just above is a 2-bedroom apartment sized trunk
flanked by wide cathedral style tail lights. 14-inch American
Racing Torque Thrust wheels are wrapped by front 195/75R14's and in
back staggered 215/70R14's all from 1994.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we see molded brown vinyl panels, some
tuck and roll center uppers, molded plastic for the armrests and
lower carpeting. These door panels are peppered with a shiny crank
for windows, and a mirror joystick, as well as the lock golf tee on
the sill. Inside is more brown but now we've switched to a triangle
tweed pattern broadcloth for the wide tuck and roll front split
bench and smooth vinyl is on the bolsters and an adjustable
headrest is atop each seat back. A rear bench is present and
accounted for and also looking good. These chairs are all floating
in a sea of unfaded brown carpeting in good condition. A brown
molded plastic dash with a wood burl applique instrument cluster
surround which houses the rally style gauge package gauges is
fronted by a tilt steering column and factory installed 2 spoke
steering wheel. The heat and A/C slides are within the confines of
a center panel in square format, as well as an AM/FM/Cassette
radio. More faux wood races across the front of the dash and gives
the passenger a lovely view. A slightly sagging brown liner is
above with some stainless ribs in the seams on the underside of the
top.
Drivetrain
Under the hood within the confines of an unrestored and lightly
patina engine bay sits a 305ci V8 topped with a single 4-barrel
carburetor and backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission.
The rear axle gladly accepts this mill and transmissions combo of
power and is a 10-bolt 2.29 axle.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust on the underside of the frame edges can be seen
as well as patina and slight road dirt throughout, but the flooring
remains strong and solid. Power disc brakes for the front and power
drums for the back and from this engine single exhaust snakes
rearward through a newer exhaust system with a Flowmaster muffler.
Giving us the plush comfy ride is an independent coil spring front
suspension and a 4 link and coil spring rear suspension. All
looking good in the neighborhood.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and good acceleration with the 4-barrel topper,
this car handled the test track and all its paces with ease. Snappy
braking and smooth cornering with a little roll in cornering. All
functions were working for this survivor from Orwell's 1984.
We give you a nice example of a Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Looks are
good on the two tone paint front, and the interior is clean and
original from 1984. Why fit into the confines of mediocrity when
you can stand out from the crowd and be the envy of your
neighborhood with a full factory version done up on a future
collectible.
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
A-Manual Belts
Z-Monte Carlo
37-2 Door Notchback Coupe
H-305ci LG4 4bbl V8
1-Check Digit
E-1984
R-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
229886-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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 www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
