Vehicle Description
You have never seen a 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS as wild as
this. The stealthy outside appearance hides a performance-built LS3
motor making 460 hp. And this coupe has all the right upgrades to
make sure it handles like a precision instrument while you stay in
A/C comfort.
Building a cool speed machine out of a fourth-gen Monte Carlo SS
actually makes a lot of sense. The design was all about being
aerodynamically enhanced. The front end was reconfigured to cut the
air, and there's a small ducktail spoiler on the rear. Even the
badging was kept aerodynamic, so it correctly wears its SS
designation in bold red decals on the doors and rear. This looks
great with the wraparound triple stripe that goes from a bold red
and fades into the dark paintwork. The body is excellent, and the
factory paint even looks terrific. Of course having an ultra-low
15,263 miles on the body helps keep this so well preserved. But
this coupe is far from factory spec, and those shiny Billet
Specialties wheels help clue everyone in about the enhancements
within.
Burgundy fabric was a good choice in the SS. It matches the bold
but sophisticated tone of the exterior. The buckets provide good
bolstering, but still give the same all-day comfort you expect in
any Monte Carlo. Plus, there's a center console for added
relaxation. It's a luxury performance car, so you get plenty of
comfort features such as power windows, power locks, cruise
control, tilt wheel, and the original AM/FM/cassette stereo. The
air conditioning has even been converted to R134a for easy
servicing. The driver faces a black factory performance steering
wheel, and in front of that is a sporty full gauge package with
tach. In fact, the whole arrangement just feels like a nicely
preserved SS. But then you grab the performance shifter and twist
the key, and the full picture begins to become much clearer.
One look under the hood, and you can instantly tell there is a lot
more Chevy power than the factory installed. This fuel-injected
6.2-liter LS3 crate motor would be a great addition to any coupe,
but the upgrades don't stop there. It has been tuned and upgraded
to produce 460 hp, and we have the dyno sheet to prove it. But more
than just big power, it's backed up by reliable components like a
new radiator and serpentine belt system. The motor roars to life
thanks to the Pypes SS X-pipe dual exhaust. And you have complete
control over the sound and the fury of this modern muscle V8 thanks
to the TKO 600 five-speed. This is part of a custom performance
package that includes an LS7 clutch kit, custom driveshaft, Quick
Performance Ford 9-inch rear, Eaton Truetrack Posi 31 spline axle,
and a 3.91 ratio for fast takeoffs. To make sure that this SS is
not just great in a straight line, but also a blast on the twisty
roads, too, there have been plenty of suspension enhancements. It
includes a Savitske Custom suspension kit, which has their
Street-Comp 2+ engineering, tubular A-arm front suspension,
Bilstein shocks, and Hellwig rear sway bar. The brakes are now
four-wheel discs with a C5 Corvette caliper pack. The final part to
remember is that the LS3 is a modern V8 that knows how to settle
nicely into everyday life when necessary. Combined with the
overdrive transmission and power steering, this custom coupe is
also as easy to drive as any other commuting machine.
We only just scratched the surface into the huge investments that
have gone into this wild ride. But give us a call and we can go
over all the details that will prove to you that this stealthy
Monte Carlo SS is the coolest machine you can get your hands on
today. Call now!!!
