If this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is any indication, the supply of excellent classics hidden away in barns and garages is unlikely to dry up soon. This gem spent many years in storage, and this lack of activity has allowed it to accrue a mere 27,600 genuine miles on its odometer. Its appeal is heightened by the collection of documentation tracing the car’s history back to its time on the production line. It has been revived, ready to hit the road with a new owner behind the wheel. The seller has listed the Monte Carlo here on eBay in Boise, Idaho. Bidding sits below the reserve at $8,100 off the back of some extremely strong interest.
Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo for the 1970 model year as its first entry into the growing Personal Luxury Car segment. The First Generation remained on sale until 1972, with our feature car a first-year example. Examining the original Build Sheet and Dealer Invoice for this classic reveals that the first owner wanted a car with significant visual appeal. They achieved this by ordering the Monte Carlo in Tuxedo Black with optional Rally wheels. The seller states that this survivor has spent many years in storage, which helps to explain its preservation. The paint retains a healthy shine, although I am sure that a close inspection will reveal flaws. Black is the ideal shade for exposing panel shortcomings, but this Monte Carlo is straight and retains all of its original Chevrolet steel. There is no rust for the buyer to contend with, and the sparkling trim provides a welcome contrast to the dark paint shade. The wheels are in good order, and the Soft Ray tinted glass is excellent.
The first owner provided a classy contrast to the dark exterior by ordering the car with its interior trimmed in Green. Knit cloth covers the seat faces, with the remaining upholstered surfaces wearing vinyl in the same color. There is only one glaring issue with the interior, and it is apparent before you open the driver’s door. The upper seat on that side is physically damaged, and I believe the problem is beyond repair. The winning bidder could fit a slipcover to hide the problem, or they could splash around $450 on a replacement front cover in the correct color and material. Otherwise, there is little inside this classic warranting criticism. The back seat and headliner are nice, the woodgrain trim hasn’t deteriorated, and the dashpad and carpet haven’t succumbed to UV exposure. The seller recharged the air conditioning to blow ice-cold, while the buyer will also receive a power seat, tilt wheel, remote driver’s mirror, and an AM radio/stereo tape player.
Chevrolet offered 1970 Monte Carlo buyers a 350ci small-block V8 as the entry-level engine, but this car’s first owner equipped the car with a 400, teamed with a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission, and power-assisted steering and front disc brakes. This numbers-matching motor would produce 265hp, although there were more powerful motors available if people were willing to spend the money. The seller recently revived this survivor after years of hibernation. They flushed the fuel system, rebuilt the original carburetor, replaced the car’s fluids, fitted an aluminum radiator, and bolted in a new alternator, starter, battery, and a range of brake components. The final piece of the puzzle was a new set of tires that returned the Monte Carlo to a roadworthy state. They claim it has a genuine 27,600 miles on its odometer, and although they don’t mention verifying evidence, its history makes the claim plausible.
With forty-three bids and 650 listing views, there is no doubt that this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has generated plenty of interest since hitting the market. The buyer could elect to preserve the car as a genuine survivor, although I don’t believe that replacing the damaged seatcover would compromise that status. That would be the only work I would perform, but your view may be different from mine. One of the greatest attractions of the classic scene is the sheer diversity of vehicles that arouses buyer interest. Another is the varying opinions regarding what the future should hold for such vehicles. Therefore, your vision for this Monte Carlo could be to restore this survivor or transform it into an SS tribute. It will be fascinating to gauge your feedback on the topic.
Beautiful car, although I don’t care for the green personally. Funny, the underside photos clearly show dual exhaust, but in the video I only see exhaust exiting on the driver side.
EBay picture 37 shows duals
Yeah, spotted the duals. But as Tripover pointed out probably a crossovers pipe I missed. That could explain it.
An often forgotten model in the muscle car era. But credit the folks at the Chevrolet division, a buyer could option out their Monte to be a serious hot rod.
I agree Stan. I always thought these early Monte Carlos were beautifully designed. And were just as nicely appointed as any Pontiac, Olds or Buick from the same time period.
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This would have been a standout in its day. Most of the Monte Carlos I recall seeing had a vinyl roof, wheel covers, and fender skirts. Forgive me, though, for wishing it had any interior color but green.
How they came equipped probably depends where you lived. Around here, the SF Bay Area, fender skirts were rarely seen, rally’s were on maybe 50%, though vinyl tops were more common than not.
Steve R
I never saw any and I was closer to San Jose!
Staggered numbers indicate that the odometer has likely rolled over. It looks like a crossover pipe was added, thus leaving half the dual exhaust uselessly hanging. Odd. Regardless, it looks great. Nice find.
I’ve seen quite a few original green exterior cars with green interior repainted black. This Monte Carlo may be the first that I’ve seen with a green interior but actually painted black according to the cowl tag. Unusual to see a Monte that has never had a vinyl top either. Looks like a pretty clean car. I know you can polish the heck out of lacquer but if that is truly original paint, someone did a helluva detail job because it looks a different hue from the jambs, which has a lot of cloudiness. I’d also need to see documentation that supports the mileage claim. The odometer numbers are askew as if it has rolled over. I’m just too cynical to believe sellers. Trust but verify.
Most common reason for digits not lining up is that the odometer has been rolled back, rolling over at 100k doesn’t typically cause misalignment.
I’m wondering how, at 27k miles, that driver seat got chewed up like that. Could be rodents, but I’d think there’d be more damage than that area. Also the right side pic with the door open looks like upholstery fade.
I’m with Tripover, looks like a roll over on the odometer.
I actually like the green upholstery.
Well Jon, how’s your Rukavina? Mines kind of dragging. 😲 Good to hear from you. I agree it ain’t that easy lovin Green, but I do have a love affair with Monte Carlo. My 77 Monte was a black beauty with gold pinstriping. Bought new in summer 77. LIST $6,475. Looking over the long sculptured hood made me feel like King of the Road. Pardon Me if I have carried on too long. I’ll just say, take me on to VERSAILLES in a Monte Carlo!
Those were good looking chevy’s The later cars were ugly.
Cragers, air shocks, and drive it. Like class of ’79.
Looks likes a very nice documented Monte Carlo. I was surprised to see a green interior. I see it has a clean undercarriage and i think a 12 bolt rear. I do like that there is a radio added under the dash and the original one is still there. If I had more room this is the one I would buy. Some people are scared of miles but being a tech for 33 years miles do not bother me!
Only people who really want to believe undocumented mileage is original.
That odometer has obviously rolled. Anyway, a very nice example with a bit of work.
The originally equipped 402 cid cars were worth having.
Call it blasphemy if you wish ,but I really need a first gen Monte “sleeper “.The virgin , 70’s LS -7 in my garage would be great if they were more streetable ,or the 572/720 ,or even the magnificent oldschool , new 632 /1000 + HP
My parents bought a 70 Monte Carlo with 350/300 hp. Autumn Gold with black top and interior. Rally wheels like this sample. It was so much fun to drive that I got my first speeding ticket at the tender age of 16!
That Autumn Gold was a beautiful color. That combination of your parents’ car was a great contrast.
My Dad bought a ’70 Impala in Champagne Gold( if you have a dealer brochure, a twin to it is the one in the center fold complete with the (probable name brand)
General Dual Belt 780 tires with that cool double pinstripe whitewall but without the fetching blonde darn it!) LOL!
Where were all these low mileage cars in the 80’s? 90’s?
Seller should have splurged on that seat to help with this low mileage claim.
No proof? Consider it 127K
I think in the 80’s and 90’s people were smart enough to dismiss low mileage claims at first mention unless documentation existed. Seems like sellers have figured out buyers are more gullible than they used to be.
Steve R
That fan shroud cracks me up.
Ahhh…the good ole days when you could order a car with just about any available option you wanted. You now have the choice of package 1 or 2. Sad.
@ jnard90……What video? Scouring both the ad & the eBay listing, I’m @ a loss!
hard 27k
Show me the brake pedal I will tell you exactly how many miles are on it or close to it
I’m sure you must buy a lot of vintage automobiles Mike
Shenanigans! Why do pictures show a dual exhaust but the video clearly is a car with a single exhaust 🤔
I did not look at the video a few days ago good eye! I am still trying to figure that out!. The under carriage shots are the same car and it sound like dual pipes in the video.
My roommate in college had a 402 4 spd with 12 bolt and 3.73s it was a blast red ,white top white gut