Vehicle Description
56,000 documented miles, factory A/C, 350 turbo-270 horsepower all
numbers matching, build sheet and original bill of sale!!The Monte
Carlo was originally conceived as Chevrolets counterpart to the new
G-body Pontiac Grand Prix, which was a great success in 1969. Pete
Estes and Dave Holls raided the GM parts bin; much of the body and
structure came from the Chevelle, but the styling of the
contemporary Cadillac Eldorado also showed through with a long
hood, wider C-pillars and muscular fender bulges in the rear.
Despite a labor strike in Flint during the early months of 1970, GM
cranked out more than 159,000 Monte Carlos, most with the familiar
350 small block V-8 mated to a column-mounted three-speed
Synchro-Mesh transmission.The SS 454 was the top-of-the-line
performance package available, although they accounted for less
than 3 percent of the Monte Carlos production that year. 1971 saw
only modest styling upgrades. Changes included new interior knob
symbols, a four-spoke steering wheel, and a new stand-up hood
ornament. 1971 was also the year that Chevrolet began rating
horsepower by both gross and net, and lowered compression ratios to
allow the use of unleaded fuel across the board. This occurred as
both Ford and Chrysler ended their factory-backed NASCAR teams, so
the long-wheelbase Monte Carlo (116 inch) suddenly became racers
choice for the new independent NASCAR racing teams.In 1972, the
Monte Carlo received an egg crate grille-styling similar to the
Caprice, and additional rear trim molding. 1972 was also the final
year for the 1st generation design, and the last year of the SS
option package. Variable-ratio power steering became standard
equipment, and the four-speed manual transmission option was
deleted. The Monte Carlo was moving away from a performance car and
into the personal luxury vehicle market. All vehicles are subject
to a reconditioning fee of up to $2000 for all qualifying
vehicles.Sales tax in your County title and tags not included in
vehicle prices shown and must be paid by the purchaser. While great
effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this
site errors do occur. Please confirm availabilityof vehicle. So
please verify information with a custom service representative.
This is easily done calling us or visiting us at the
dealership.716-886-1626Please visitsafercar.orgto verify if this
car has any open recalls.
