Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Hardtop
After six generations, nearly 40 years of production, dozens of
special editions, Chevy ended the Monte Carlo line in 2007. It
began in 1970 when GM decided to stretch the A-body platform in
front of the firewall creating a long nose, which Pontiac had
proven with its Grand Prix which outsold the larger B-body cars.
This long hood layout would eventually become its own platform
known affectionately and internally as G-bodies.
For consignment, a first year Monte, a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
with a numbers matching drivetrain, HEI ignition, in wonderful
condition and in a racy red exterior. It's amazing, but not
surprising, just how many Classic Auto Mall patrons love this
generation of Monte Carlo and its great proportions, muscular
stance, and in a category and class of their own.
Exterior
Fifteen colors were available for the Monte in 1970 and this one is
bathed in Cranberry Red and among the first gen Monte Carlo's we've
seen, red is relatively uncommon. The rectangle grille, it turns
out, has a grid composed of 720 small squares. There's some
automotive trivia for your bowtie buddies! In the center is the
Corinthian helmet, (similar to the Spartan helmet), and flanked by
single round headlights with rounded bezels. The black vinyl top is
in great condition and retains a border of red around the front and
sides, set back from the metal window frame and having a frame of
its own. The chrome bumpers, door handles, side mirror, and other
metal trim are in excellent shape and the 15-inch Chevrolet Rally
wheels need nothing. Simple vertical taillights are distinctive and
canted forward, a field mark that eliminates confusion with any
other car while the reverse lights and front parking lights are
integrated into the chrome bumpers. Imperfections include quite a
bit of rust below the rocker panels and another rusted gash on the
body near the door seam as well as swirling of the paint on the
hood and front fender tops.
Interior
Black vinyl patterned door panels on both doors present in
excellent condition with a black armrest and door pull with silver
accents blending with the silver window crank. Bucket seats
continue the pattern of black vinyl stitched design and while the
driver's seat is less robust due to usage, it's intact and clean as
is the back bench which looks virtually untouched. Some cracks
exist in the rim of the plastic steering wheel while the center
horn begins the flow of burlwood applique which continues over the
dashboard where gauges are neatly arranged with just a touch of
haziness to the plastic faces. A JVC AM/FM/Cassette radio is in the
dash below the climate controls topped by a pair of vents. The
always enjoyable horseshoe shifter lives in the center console with
large indicator numbers on the face in a greenish tinge. Black loop
carpet covers the floor and is spotless and the perforated
headliner with shoulder belts look factory fresh. A dirty gray mat
is in the otherwise bare trunk along with a spare tire and vintage
hubcap.
Drivetrain
Pop the red hood and we find a clean, numbers matching 350ci L48 V8
rated at a healthy 300 ponies and tapping an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor. That's the golden ticket made even brighter by the
presence of the numbers matching TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission mounted behind it and sending the horses running to
the rear 12-bolt with 2.73 gears. Pulling the reins on the herd
entails pumping the power brakes with discs on the front wheels and
drums in the rear. Headers begin the process of dumping spent
gas.
Undercarriage
Generally clean and driver quality underneath with some of the
typical surface rust and consignor noted leaks putting oil drops on
the oil pan and filter, flywheel cover, transmission pan, and rear
differential. There's one spot of invasive rust on the belly pan.
Dual exhaust comes off the headers and runs the length before
entering a pair of Turbo mufflers, then exiting out straight, steel
pipes in back. Coil spring suspension in front is matched with a
four link with coils in the rear.
Drive-Ability
The 350 sounds thunderous through the dual exhaust as we throttle
down onto the test loop. The clean interior provides a pleasant
place from which to pilot this red rocket and it handles as
expected, stops with assuredness, and has plenty of acceleration on
tap. Happily, all of the functions operate as intended with the
exception of an intermittent heater blower and the A/C which is
inoperable.
54years after the car was built it still retains the engine and
transmission it was born with. In the collector car world, that's a
pretty big deal and quite astounding when you realize how many cars
of this era have been modified, swapped, or simply no longer exist.
Here's a great looking inaugural year Monte Carlo in a sharp color,
a clean interior, and all the bragging rights afforded by "numbers
matching". Monte Carlo is known for its casinos, but this car is no
gamble, it's a sure bet!
138570B168100
1-Chevrolet
38-Monte Carlo V8
57-2 Door Hardtop
0-1970
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
168100-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 13857-1970 Monte Carlo Hardtop
BDY B094676-Baltimore Body #
TR 784-Green Vinyl Buckets
PNT 45G-Green Mist, Dark Green Vinyl Top
03C-3rd Week March
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