Vehicle Description
Remember when you could get a Continental Mark II or a
first-generation Buick Riviera for not a lot of cash? Those days
are long gone, and more than a few experts are predicting that the
first-generation Monte Carlo will soon join them. This awesome 1972
Chevrolet Monte Carlo features a built small block V8, beautiful
custom paint, and a ton of luxury upgrades that make it the best of
'70s luxury/muscle.
Like those two cars I mentioned above, the first generation of any
luxury/performance coupe tends to be the one people remember, and
the Monte Carlo is no exception. This one looks fantastic wearing a
custom paint job using House of Kolor Brandywine Metallic. It was
surely repainted a few years ago, but considering the challenges of
keeping a car like this clean and straight, it looks fantastic! The
sleek, unadorned bodywork is an anomaly for the glitzy '70s and
nobody will argue that this isn't a great-looking car. Take one
glance at the reflections in the paint on this Monte Carlo and
you'll understand how amazing it looks in person. It's not perfect,
but a few subtle tweaks, the custom headlights, and no extraneous
add-ons make it really stand out. We also like that it wasn't
dressed up as a fake SS, so it has the standard-issue grille that's
almost delicate in its look, contrasting with the big, heavy chrome
bumpers.
With big car comfort, the Monte Carlo was definitely a full-sized
luxury machine, although there's a bit of a sporting attitude
inside. This one wears custom ostrich skin leather seat covers
front and rear, as well as a custom dash pad and door panels that
were created to match yet still offer a stock look. The dash was
painted to match the bodywork and the round-faced gauges whisper
performance, along with a set of auxiliary dials underneath and a
tach strapped to the steering column. There's also a custom billet
wheel and a B&M shifter for the TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission underneath, lending a bit of a racy feel to the
cockpit. For entertainment, there's a kickin' stereo system that
uses an AM/FM/CD stereo head unit, custom speakers in the door
panels, and an amplifier in the trunk to deliver big sound. And
speaking of the trunk, it's clean and tidy but just needs some
finishing to really make this car shine.
Who needs a big block when you have the nasty 355 cubic inch V8
currently living under the hood of this Monte Carlo? With such
goodies as flat-top pistons, double hump heads, a big cam, and
roller rockers, this small block runs exceptionally well. The
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and Air Gap intake manifold give it
good street manners and there's a big radiator up front to keep it
cool. A few other race-grade parts include the cog belt drive
system for the alternator, the aluminum valve covers, and a set of
long-tube headers that help build torque. A heavy-duty TH400
3-speed automatic was standard equipment, as was the 12-bolt out
back, which now carries punchy 4.11 gears on a mini spool. A new
Flowmaster exhaust system has an aggressive sound to match the
nasty powerplant's personality and it sits just right on those
chrome Rally wheels and fat Goodyear radials.
Make your move today, because in a few short years, you're going to
look back and remember when Monte Carlos like this were a screaming
bargain. Call now!
