Sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit an all-time high in 1976, with more than 350,000 finding homes for this one-year model alone. With the popularity of the MC during the bicentennial era, it’s surprising how few I remember running across with the side-accent paint treatment, such as this one here on eBay. Officially known as the “Fashion Tone” option, several forums indicate that this is a fairly rare accessory, with the seller claiming that this cool Colonnade is a survivor. If you’re ready to get behind the wheel of this red beauty, it’s located in Riverton, New Jersey, and comes with a buy-it-now price of $13,500. However, the seller has also included the option to make him an offer.
The seller describes this Monte Carlo as a one-owner example that remains in excellent condition throughout, with the selection of photos provided seeming to back up this claim. It’s also the more upscale Landau model, which got buyers a partial vinyl top, Turbine wheels, and dual sport mirrors. The paint is stated as original, but the finish appears to possibly be a bit different around the metal dealer emblem under the trunk lid, so perhaps just this one area has been touched up a bit. This one presents beautifully outside, and it’s stated to have no rust anywhere. I really like how the slightly different shades of red accent the body sculpting on the sides and rear section.
The interior is also well-preserved, and it’s fun to find all those power accessories inside. The cloth front bench seat is power-assisted, as are the windows and door locks, plus this one also features cruise control, a rear window defogger, delay wipers, and an AM/FM/8-track player combo. Besides the tape player, most of these items are typically standard on most cars nowadays, but that wasn’t always the case in the mid-seventies. There’s even an old 8-track cartridge sitting on the seat, but I can’t make out who the artist is!
This one’s powered by a 350 V8, and with only 53,000 original miles, the seller says that this Chevy still runs and drives great. Nicer second-generation Monte Carlos seem to be fetching some pretty hefty prices lately, and with the low mileage and strong condition here, I feel that the seller may have his car priced reasonably. All things considered, how much would you be willing to spend on this 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau?
Two words come to mind when I look at this Monte Carlo……. Cream Puff……..
Two more words….. Mint Condition…….
Wow!!!! Love the colors on this one. I never saw one with the two tone treatment like this. I honestly thought someone did a light customization job on it. Seeing the dealer emblem on the back has me thinking its original, and if it is, just how many in original condition are left? The price, at least to me, seems to be fair considering the condition and the options. Mike brings out an excellent point, how many “options” that are on this Monte, that are now considered standard. Great write up Mike!!! I enjoyed it, and the lesson on this rare paint option too.
Glad you like this Monte Carlo as much as I do! During my paint-every-seventies-jalopy-I-got period, I never failed to remove the steel dealer emblem from the back (and fill the holes, if that’s how they were attached), so I agree with you that their presence is always a good sign for originality.
Hi Drive you should check the two impala he has for sale a 1965 SS and a 1967 SS. I remember you talked about you Grandfather having one not sure which year.
I will. Thank you!!! He had a ’66
The dark blue ’65 with the 327 4 speed definitely caught my eye.
very nice car. this guy is an off the radar used car dealers about 50 miles from me. he doesn’t even have a lot per say just has listings on sites.13,500 nobody knows if it sold or not it’s just no longer listed
Gosh, that was quick! This one was still available when posted not very long ago this morning. Please let us know if you happen to find out if this MC sold, since it’s near your vicinity.
Had an exact duplicate of this beauty 40 plus years ago. Mine had swivel buckets and console. Had 203,000 miles in 1991 when I gave it to my brother.
This seller has a really nice 1965 Impala SS 327/300 4 speed that is beautiful i would love to own, He also has a 1967 Impala SS 427 convertible 5 speed both are sadly out of my price range.
The seller mentions that it has a 350 in one place and then a 305 in another. I don’t know how to tell the difference, can someone identify which one it is?
Very clean Monte Carlo here. I noticed two things here it is listed as a 305 and 350 engine and also the fuel gauge is not right
An engine cleaning or detail would have been nice. Keep the picture of the before and the after but have the engine compartment as clean as the outside seems like a good idea when selling a purported low mileage car.
The 350-305 engine could be a typo, but raises questions in everyone’s mind. The VIN, if shown would solve that question but change the ad to reflect the accurate information.