The Monte Carlo debuted in 1970 as Chevrolet’s first entry into the personal luxury car market. It was based on the similar Pontiac Grand Prix but had the Chevy family look of the Chevelle Malibu. The second generation (1973-77) remained popular even as gasoline prices were rising. This 1975 Landau edition has a factory 454 cubic-inch V8 under the hood, the last year it would be offered in the Monte. Located in Medford, New York, this black-on-red beauty is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $15,000. Kudos to “Zen” for this tip!
Changes were few to the Monte Carlo in 1975 over 1974, and it would be the last time it wore round headlights (stacked rectangular ones came along in 1976). In an otherwise down market for big car sales, nearly 260,000 Monte Carlos found new homes in 1975. Most were equipped with the 350 V8, but the seller’s car had the detuned 454, which probably didn’t offer a huge advantage in the car compared to a few years earlier.
We see SS (Super Sport) emblems on this black vehicle, but the SS was a 1970-71 thing, so someone may have purchased them online and stuck them on to go with the aftermarket wheels. The seller offers minimal information on this car, and several of the photos are dominated by a big finger trying to cover up things (like license plates). You’d be better served by taking a couple of minutes to tape a piece of newspaper over the plates first.
There’s no mention of whether the paint and interior are original, but they look like they could be. The Chevy has swivel bucket seats, which were popular in GM’s A-bodies in the 1970s. Everything seems to work except the air conditioning, whose compressor is MIA. There is no rust or statement of any repairs needed, so this should be a turnkey purchase once you present the 15 large.
If you gonna sell a car for this price the AC ought to be working.
…or at least be all there.
Rust on the brake booster Russ 🤔
Yeah it’s a driver. These later year 454 and 400 auto can be woken. Loose the ss bling. I would say the 73’s offered the best colonnade look too
Decent Monte her. I did notice it has power locks and manual windows. My 1977 4 door caprice had the same steering wheel and red interior. Agree that the SS emblems have to go and that it should have the A/C compressor and working for that price. Ralley rims would look good too.
The finger over the license plate is a big pet peeve of mine when there are so many other ways to remove it from a picture. It suggests a certain laziness and lack of attention to detail that probably carries over to the car itself. And if you don’t know how to do that with easy to use software, ask one of your kids or grandkids for help.
If you don’t cover it, someone might see it, like all the people who get behind you in traffic do, every day.
And then they will come to your house and steal your car.
I know – that detail alone would make me pass on the car. Pure laziness and that doesn’t translate well for how the vehicle was cared for by the owner. Ridiculous about the AC, too.
Years ago, when selling a car, I removed the license plate for the pictures. In my mind, it’s like staging a house for sale, you remove your personal belongings so other people can picture theirs.
I like the ‘T’ type valve cover bolts. They make it easier to jump in there and adjust the pre-load on your stock hydraulic lifters before you head off to work.
Hahahha! 😆
Love when somebody gets it, brother.
My second comment is that the heater core has been by passed.
I don’t hate the SS badges on this. With this cars options, it would have been cool if GM would have hung on to the SS a few more years.
I have a road test book from 1975.Most V8 cars in 1975 0-60’s ranged from 10-15 seconds.The 454 Monte Carlo did it in 8,so it was a powerhouse for the malaise era..
Yeah, it’s really crazy to see how slow some of the cars were despite what we might think because they have a V8 in it, especially after 1972.
Relative to today’s cars, even some of the heavy cars are like the weight of a minivan and those do fine with the little V6 in there of course there’s a difference in the technology.
I remember reading I think like maybe a 1971 Mustang with a 302ci and 2 barrel carburetor does 0 to 60 in like nine seconds which is slower than my minivan. From what I found on the Internet, my 1972 Challenger with a 340 in it is only a second faster than my minivan or Honda Accord with a four-cylinder from 0 to 60. Looking at the 0 to 60 times of some of the road test back then it’s kind of eye-opening. Of course people will always bring up the different tire technology and such but still it’s interesting.
Despite cars doing 0 to 60 in similar times, the old cars definitely give a very different driving experience when you nailed the gas!
454 torque for the win!
The only thing on this car I like are the swivel seats. Had them in my 76 Monte. Super comfy.
a/c hacked out of it, door panels cut for speakers and all the other issues mentioned above i would pass on this. something about this seller does not sit right with me.
This one time,,,, at Band Camp…..
My friend has a ‘73 big block it’s lime green white inside and white vinyl top it goes pretty good for a long car it’s nice on the highway I had a 72 it was really sweet
Strange has power doors manual windows, loose the fake SS letters, reinstall the compressor, that 454 wasn’t that muscular it’s more a luxury cruiser, I have a 73 455 Grand Prix SJ, not fast, comfortable, my sons Altima will blow it’s doors off
It’s a GAS HOG. They rode great and are a sharp-looking cars..
No A/C no money
Beautiful looking car. This is my favourite year for the Colonnade style Monte Carlo. I hope it goes to a good owner, someone who will enjoy it and take care of it.
This Monte Carlo is a bit of a find. Large displacement anything was a lot less common by 1975. Even luxury cars like Ninety-Eight offered step-down 400 ci engines. Also a quarter million sales in a down year like ’75 is pretty good testament to the segment. This is equipped with the optional special custom fabric interior that was less common on swivel buckets.
Potential.
Too much car. Not enough details to validate condition.
Beautiful looking car. Although I was way too young at the time to drive a car, I remember cars like this Monte Carlo. I’ve known people who have driven various years. 🙂