Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is proud to present to you this 1971 Chevrolet
Monte Carlo. This stunning 1st generation Monte Carlo has undergone
a frame-off restoration and is even cooler than it was when it
rolled off the assembly line! This car was originally Cranberry Red
with a white vinyl top, but now it wears a high-driver-quality
full-body maroon paint job that really grabs your eye as it gleams
in the light. Up front is a thin hood spear with a vertical
"Chevrolet" script ornament sitting above a bright chromed
rectangular grille with a red "knight's crest" badge at its center.
Flanking the grille are round headlights with chrome "eye-lids" set
in bright bezels and beneath is a mirror-finish chrome bumper with
integrated rectangular turn signal indicators. Brightwork continues
on the sides of the car with wheel lip molding, rocker molding,
dual chrome side mirrors, window trim, drip rail molding, and door
edge guards. Around the back are thin vertical chrome-trimmed
taillights that are situated half in the bumper and half in the
body of the car - a cool look. The rear bumper sports the same fine
finish as the one up front, and this one has integrated reverse
lights and a license plate holder that folds down to reveal a
hidden gas fill. Peaking out from beneath the bumper are dual
chrome exhaust tips. The trunk lid features a Monte Carlo badge and
another red "knight's crest" badge that doubles as the keyhole to
open the trunk. This whole beautiful package rolls down the road on
a set of silver factory Rally wheels with center caps and beauty
rings all wrapped in white letter BF Goodrich Radial T/A's - a
perfect complement to the car!
Lift the big hood to find a tidy black engine bay that was
originally home to a 350 V-8 with a 2-barrel carburetor. The
original engine is gone now and has been replaced with a 383
Stroker that was built by Box Performance here in Ohio, and
according to the most recent owner it puts out 500hp
(unfortunately, we have no paperwork for the engine build). The big
orange V-8 is topped off with aluminum "Chevrolet" valve covers, an
air-gap intake, a 4-barrel Edelbrock carburetor, and a chrome air
cleaner. Other notable highlights include a polished alternator, an
aluminum radiator, working 134A air conditioning, power steering
with a new steering box, newer under-hood matting, and MSD
ignition. Exhaust flows through Headman headers and Magnaflow
mufflers to exit the rear with an awesome sound. Stopping power is
provided by power front discs and rear drums. The 383 sends power
to the rear via a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
and a 10-bolt rear end with a chrome rear cover. This drivetrain
combo allows for comfortable freeway driving while still having the
ability to light up the tires when you want to.
When you open the driver's door a working dome courtesy light comes
on to illuminate a very nice black interior. The door panels appear
OEM correct with pull handles, armrests (showing light wear), and
window cranks on a mix of black vinyl and carpet with bright trim
pieces. The front bucket seats are in excellent condition and look
new with black OEM-style black vinyl skins. Separating the front
seats is a center console with a storage box, a correct horseshoe
shifter to match the 4-speed automatic transmission, and burled
woodgrain trim. This Monte Carlo was originally built with a bench
seat and a column shifter, but we feel that the bucket seat/console
look is far superior. Ahead of the seats is a crack-free black
vinyl dash with a burled woodgrain gauge instrument bezel. In the
cluster are warning lights for generator, temperature, and oil as
well as a fuel gauge (inoperable - always reads half), a 120mph
speedometer, the original shift indicator (now disconnected), and a
tachometer. The odometer reads 39,079 miles (the title says mileage
discrepancy). On the left side of the cluster is a knob for the
lights and a switch for the 2-speed hideaway wipers - which are
inoperable. On the right side are the original climate controls
which pump out cold A/C and hot heat with a strong fan and also a
Retrosound-style aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette stereo that fits in the
factory slot and plays through speakers in the kick panels and rear
package tray. Mounted under the dash are working aftermarket
AutoGage gauges for oil pressure, amps, and water temperature,
allowing you to keep a closer eye on the car's performance. The
driver is treated to an OEM 2-spoke steering wheel with woodgrain
trim on a tilt column (note - the horn is inoperable). Ahead of the
front passenger is a glovebox with the original owner's manual.
Overhead is a tight black vinyl headliner and shoulder belts, and
underfoot is a newer black hook loop carpet. Back in the carpeted
trunk, you'll find a set of black carpeted floormats, a spare tire
on a Rally wheel with a carpeted cover, and a factory jack. Also
included with the car are the original build sheet, some receipts,
and some photos of the restoration.
Whether you're a first-gen Monte Carlo aficionado or just a fan of
the last of the cool muscle cars, you're sure like this rowdy
Chevy! This ride combines great looks, raw power, and premium
options like cold A/C, power steering, and power brakes in one
awesome package! This Monte is turn-key ready to hit the road today
and it's sure to turn heads wherever you go! Give our friendly
staff a call today and make this mean machine your own!
ENGINE
383ci Stroker V-8 built by Box Performance
Edelbrock 4-Barrel Carburetor
Air Gap Intake
Aluminum "Chevrolet" Valve Covers
Polished Alternator
Power Steering (New Steering Box)
MSD Ignition
Newer Gas Tank
Chrome Air Cleaner
Aluminum Radiator
Headman Headers
MagnaFlow Mufflers
Newer Under-Hood Heat matting
TRANSMISSION
700R4 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
10-Bolt Rear Axle
Horseshoe Console Shifter
BRAKES
Power Front Discs and Rear Drums
SUSPENSION
Front - Shocks, Springs, and Anti-Roll Bar
Rear - Shocks and Trailing Arms
EXTERIOR
Slick Maroon Paint
Gleaming Chrome Bumpers
Bright Grille and Headlight Bezels
Bright Molding - Wheel Lips, Drip Rails, Rockers, and Door
Edges
Dual Chrome Side Mirrors
Bright Window Trim
Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips
Hideaway Wipers (inop.)
Hidden Gas Fill
Steel Rally Wheels with Centercaps and Beauty Rings
BF Goodrich Radial TA's (front-245/60 R15's, rear-275/60 R15's)
INTERIOR
Black Vinyl Bucket Seats
Center Console with Storage Box, Shifter, and Woodgrain Trim
OEM-Style Black Door Panels
Black Hook Loop Carpet
Tight Black Vinyl Headliner
Front Shoulder Safety Belts
Rear Seatbelts for Three Passengers
Crack-Free Dash
Burled Woodgrain Gauge and Instrument Bezel
The gas Gauge is Inoperable
AutoGage Under-Dash Gauges - Oil, Amps, and Temperature
Cold A/C, Hot Heat, and a Strong Fan
Retrosound-Style AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
Speakers in the Kick Panels and Rear Package Tray
Tilt Column
Spare Tire on a Rally Wheel with Factory Jack
Original Owners Manual
Original Build Sheet
Some Receipts and Restoration Photos
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our
friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with
questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an
interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in
business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we
insist on givi...for more information please contact the seller.
