Vehicle Description
The great thing about the rear-wheel-drive Monte Carlos is that
there's room for big horsepower under the hood, plenty of luxury
inside, and a classic look that never seems to go out of style.
This 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has upgrades throughout, resulting
in a car that finally delivers on the promises made by the
aggressive look.
Dressed in basic black, the Monte Carlo always looks ready to head
out for a night on the town. This one is special, having been
upgraded along the way with a cowl induction hood and a full set of
the usual SS body cladding. A few gold accents look right, as if
they were borrowed from the Pontiac guys, and there's no way to
miss the stance on this car. It looks fast just sitting still. For
a black car, the finish is quite nice, with just a few signs of
being polished but nothing major. A little ducktail spoiler out
back adds just a bit of aggression, certainly an appropriate amount
for the semi-formal Monte Carlo, and all the proper SS decals are
in place. In fact, all the decals look great with no signs of
peeling or delamination and the blacked-out trim pieces are still
in excellent condition.
The bright tan interior is a refreshing change from the usual gray
or red you find in these cars, and it works extremely well with the
black paint. It has surely been reupholstered at some point, but
they worked hard to keep it looking as OEM as possible, from the
pleated inserts on the seats to the matching door panels to the new
carpets on the floor. A few racy red accents dress up the dash
board and leather-wrapped steering wheel, and with the SS you got a
full array of nice-looking analog gauges. Seeing as it's a Monte
Carlo, it also includes things like power windows and locks, A/C, a
center console, cruise control, a tilt steering column, and remote
mirrors. The stereo is upgraded to a Sony AM/FM/CD head unit and
cool embroidered SS floor mats are a nice touch. The back seat
looks almost entirely unused yet is spacious enough for adults and
the trunk is nicely finished with mouse fur mats and a full-sized
spare tire assembly.
These cars came with wheezing 305s but this one now sports a built
350 cubic inch V8 that makes a big difference in the car's
personality. Up top there's an Edelbrock intake manifold with a
Holley 4-barrel carburetor, so it snaps to attention when you prod
the throttle, and with those extra 45 cubic inches on hand, torque
is impressive. There's probably an upgraded cam inside because the
idle has a bit of a lope to it and the long-tube headers certainly
bolster the fat torque curve. It's also neatly finished with
Edelbrock dress-up parts and plenty of shiny bits, plus a
serpentine belt drive setup that undoubtedly helps with
reliability. Underneath, you get a 2004R 4-speed automatic
overdrive transmission, an X-pipe with Flowmaster mufflers, and
amazingly clean floors and suspension. Someone has really been
looking after this car! The front disc brakes are upgraded with
vented and cross-drilled rotors plus bright red calipers that look
racy, and those classic Billet Specialties 5-spoke wheels with
staggered 215/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich rubber give
it the perfect stance.
Nicely built, reasonably priced, and fun to drive, this Monte Carlo
gets everything right. All you have to do is call today!
