Vehicle Description
The last of the V8 rear-wheel-drive Monte Carlo SS coupes have a
strong following, and they seem to be the right muscle car for guys
who have outgrown their Camaro fixation. This 1984 Chevrolet Monte
Carlo SS is a very tidy example that's been well-maintained but not
modified, making it the one to own if you've been looking for one
of these cool coupes.
To my eye, blue was the most attractive of the SS colors, since it
shows off the stylish Monte Carlo shape as well as the unique SS
details without hiding them in a plain black or white paint scheme.
It looks to have been repainted at some point, and that paint is in
very good condition showing only light signs of age and the
urethane ground effects and bumper covers aren't damaged or
cracked. The requisite SS stripes are still bright and crisp and
aren't peeling from the body and they showed remarkable restraint
with the subtle lip spoiler on the trunk lid. It does not appear to
have ever been hit or rusty, and with the way those giant doors
fit, there's little doubt that this is a solid car in all the areas
that matter. Some of these cars got T-tops, but for a solid
structure and a quiet interior, a hardtop like this is what you
really want. It has lived its life in the south, so the dreaded tin
worm is obviously a non-issue. For such an affordable car, this
one's in really good shape.
Most SS models got the same GM burgundy cloth interior, but
obviously that wouldn't work with blue paint, so this one carries
blue buckets and a console, lending the formal Monte Carlo a
sporting character inside. The upholstery is in excellent condition
with only very minor signs of use and age on the driver's seat and
a passenger's seat that looks almost new. Headliners were always a
problem on these cars and they tend to sag after a few years, but
you'll be pleased to learn that the headliner in this car looks
almost new. The Monte Carlo came loaded, and this car includes
power windows and locks, A/C, a tilt steering column, and cruise
control, al befitting its luxury car heritage. The original Delco
radio is gone, replaced by a JVC AM/FM/CD head unit that was
professionally installed so the dash wasn't hacked up. And as the
last of GM's big rear-wheel-drive luxury coupes, it offers a
cavernous trunk complete with original space-saver spare.
Chevy's 305 cubic inch small block V8 was the only engine
available, and in 1984 it used a 4-barrel carburetor to make 180
horsepower and a nice wallop of traditional V8 torque. Despite
being one of the most modification-friendly engines ever created,
this one remains entirely stock which is good news for guys who
value authenticity. Even the cold air intake for the stock air
cleaner remains intact. The engine bay is tidy and well-maintained,
including the A/C system, and everything works properly. Backed by
a TH350 automatic overdrive transmission and acceleration-friendly
3.42 gears, it's surprisingly quick around town, yet cruises along
on the highway. The undercarriage is quite original but shows no
obvious signs of trouble, and it wears cool REV wheels and
225/70/15 radials.
We sell every one of these we can get our hands on, so there's
obviously a strong following out there. Clean, well-maintained
Monte Carlo SS coupes are getting harder to find all the time, so
don't delay, call now!