Vehicle Description
Serious performance and grand touring luxury were the hallmarks of
the 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454. And this restored example
only amplifies those attitudes with everything from an upgraded V8,
to modern clearcoat paint, to a comfy A/C interior. That makes it
the full wish list classic that's turnkey ready today.
This coupe is an upgrade from the original, so you want a paint
that let's everyone know that. That's why we love this gorgeous
shade of blue. It has deep tones to conveys the sophistication that
comes from Chevy's personal luxury machine. But there's also an
electric-like quality that comes from a more modern and
professional paint application. It gives this car a radiant
personality that is amplified by the pinstripes highlighting the
subtle curves of the sheetmetal. Competing with the paint for shine
is the mirror-like polish on areas like the wide chrome bumpers,
full rocker trim, and exclusive Monte Carlo badging. But more than
just premium, you can tell this coupe is also a muscle machine
thanks to the dual SS stripes on the hood & trunk, Super Sport 454
badging, and the iconic Cragar SS wheels.
This is Chevrolet's personal luxury car, so the interior came
upscale and well-finished. The light Sandlewood color looks great
against the bodywork, and the uniform appearance on the seats,
carpeting, and door panels truly make this feel like a time
machine. The cloth bucket seat option means the driver gets true
individual luxury, and we all love the look of the desirable center
console. Not only is the burled walnut simulated wood paneling seen
there repeated across the entire dash, but also the iconic
horseshoe shifter gives this luxury interior some sporty flair. The
same goes for the upgrades like the classic Chevy sports steering
wheel and the modern Dakota Digital gauges that have a cool blue
glow to match the exterior tone. And because you're going to want
to share the experience with family and friends, this classic
accommodates with everything from modern speakers to ice-cold R134a
air conditioning.
The moment you open the hood, you instantly realize that this Monte
Carlo earns all of its aggressive upgrades. Sure, a few lucky ones
had the big 454 V8 in '71, but nothing was as ferocious as this.
It's a great presentation where the red trim on the valve covers
match the red block, and the braided hoses have a great shine to go
with the air topper and pulleys. Beneath the surface, the 454 was
bored out to 462ci total. More than just extra displacement, the V8
also has go-fast goodies such as a Holley 750 CFM double pumper
four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock Performer intake, aluminum heads,
Comp Cams Xtreme Energy Cam, Magnum roller rockers, and long tube
headers. The dual exhaust has a ferocious growl that you can even
make more intimidating thanks to electric cutouts. There's even a
2800 RPM stall to keep the 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission
in the optimal powerband. And the 12-bolt rear end with
Positraction is great for staying hooked to the pavement. But if
you view this strictly as the ultimate big block machine, then
you're missing the full picture. Remember that this 700R4 is an
overdrive gearbox for good all-around driving. Plus, this has
features like an aluminum radiator so your V8 can stay cool even
with A/C on in traffic. Add in power steering and front disc
brakes, and you've got an enhanced muscle car that's also a fine
anytime cruiser.
Complete with owner's manual, this is a show-stopping presentation
wrapped around all the right upgrades. So when a cool blue Monte
Carlo is this turnkey ready, a rare big block - and there's less
than 8k miles on the whole build - you know you have to hurry if
you want to show it off this weekend. Call now!!
