Every so often, a car comes along that blends NASCAR-era design, street performance, and unmistakable ’80s attitude into one unmistakable package. This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe checks all of those boxes—and it’s listed here on eBay with no reserve, giving enthusiasts a real shot at a highly recognizable piece of Chevrolet performance history.
This Aerocoupe is finished in gray over a matching gray interior and is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with an automatic transmission, sending power to the rear wheels. The seller states that the car runs and drives well, making it an important distinction from the many Aerocoupes that surface strictly as non-running shells. It carries a clean title and is being offered as a project with real potential rather than a finished showpiece.
The SS Aerocoupe was built as a response to NASCAR’s evolving aerodynamic demands in the late 1980s, and its sloped rear glass immediately sets it apart from the standard Monte Carlo SS. That rear-window design wasn’t just for looks—it was all about reducing drag at high speeds. Today, it’s the key styling feature that makes these cars instantly recognizable and far more collectible than their flat-back counterparts.
This example is described as having a solid frame, which is a major plus for anyone considering structural restoration or performance upgrades. However, the seller is upfront in saying the floors will need attention, making this a true hands-on project for someone ready to take the next step. That honesty is refreshing and gives buyers a clear picture of what lies ahead without sugarcoating the work involved.
Power comes from the factory-style 305 cubic-inch V8, and with the automatic transmission in place, this Aerocoupe stays true to the original street-driven personality that made these cars so popular when new. It’s not just a static collectible—it’s a car that still moves under its own power.
With just over 30,000 miles showing, it’s best to treat the mileage as unverified given the age and the project nature, but it still adds another layer of intrigue to the overall presentation. What matters most here is the foundation: a real 1987 SS Aerocoupe with a solid chassis, running drivetrain, and a clean title.
Cars like this walk a fine line between preservation and personalization. Some buyers will see this as a chance to return an Aerocoupe to factory-correct condition. Others may view it as the perfect platform for a modernized street machine. Either way, the rare body style and unmistakable NASCAR roots make that decision a fun one to wrestle with.
With no reserve, this Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe is guaranteed to find a new home when the auction ends—it’s just a matter of who’s ready to take on the challenge. Would you restore it stock, or build it into the ’80s muscle street car it always wanted to be?
I don’t recall these with the wing. Is it factory ?
The elephant in the room, NO that wing is NOT factory and (IMO) it looks HIDEOUS on this car!!
I second that motion!
Mike H, I see what you did there. lol pretty sure that wing came off of a 69 Judge.
So we have a car in CT with a NY title that is said to have 12k miles but the picture of the dash shows more than 30k on the clock?
Rest assured it’s mileage is way more than 30k too.
The free AutoCheck that is in the EBay ad clearly shows that this has over 100K on it. Gotta love when the seller’s own ad points out what they are not saying.
Did a little person take the photo under the lift??? Or looks like a 20ft tall lift
No where in the ad does it say anything about 12k miles.
Under the 6th photo in the BF write-up, “With just over 12,000 miles showing”.
Elizabeth must have gone off the milage in the listing rather than the picture. It’s corrected. Thanks!
Never cared for that “aero” rear glass, the normal notchback always looked more appropriate to my eyes. Plus, I couldn’t possibly drive this without fretting over the rear window getting broken – replacement glass cannot be inexpensive, or easily acquired.
Agreed. Do not like them.
I didn’t mind these rear window – they reminded me of the Caprices of the late ’70’s when they downsized them. And its a whole lot better than the one on the Grand Prix – now THAT one is hideous, along with that ugly schnozz they tacked on!
Of course, the whole point of these, along with the Grand Prix 2+2 you mention, had little to do with looking appealing or being practical for retail buyers.
Their sole reason for existing at all was to homologate the more aerodynamic shape for NASCAR, so they weren’t gonna build any more of them than strictly necessary to meet that minimum quantity, and they knew they’d sell every single one thanks to that limited production run and NASCAR association, no matter what they looked like.
Those who preferred the standard backlight and nose (or even just the Aero nose for the Monte) still had plenty of those on the lots to choose from and were not the target market for these limited aero editions — which GM probably sold at a loss, as they required quite a bit of expensive hand fabrication off the main production lines.
Do you recall if they charged a lot more for the limited number aero coupe?
I couldn’t find any mention of Aerocoupe prices on the Monte Carlo wiki page, but the Grand Prix page states the 2+2 aero variant had a 20% (!) price premium over the standard GP (not clear how much was MSRP vs. dealer markup), so I’d reckon Aerocoupe pricing must have been similar.
Also, turns out only the first year of Aerocoupes (’86) were limited to the minimum 200 cars required for NASCAR homologation, whereas 1,118 GP 2+2s were produced that year—the latter all allotted to dealers in the South, but there must’ve been some horse-trading as I remember seeing some on a dealer lot in Nebraska at the time.
For the following year ’87, the GP 2+2 was discontinued, but they produced 6,052 Aerocoupes, about 5x as many SS Montes, and about double that again for LS Montes.
I wonder where they found that wing on the trunk lid? It’s too narrow and way too tall, it doesn’t help the look at all.
30 k miles and the floors need attention ?
I thought the same thing . probably 130,000 miles with rusted floors and a cheap price. I did notice rust on the cluster reset for the trip odometer. It also has header pipes on it.
The wing looks to have come from a ’91-’92 Camaro Z28.
Wonder what the lower black paint is hiding…
the paint may not be hiding anything. It was fairly normal to paint under the lower trim line black in an effort to make the car seem lower,, closer to the ground. Look at the Mach 1 and you’ll see that Ford did it at the factory with black rocker trim.
You are right as my 1986 Chevy Caprice 4 door Brougham I owned in the mid to late 1990’s had black paint below the lower chrome on the rocker panels.
the seller of this m/c has ruined it. this needs extensive work to bring it back to normal. there are better 1s out there. it’s better to pay a bit more and get a better car
Love the looks of the 80’s Monte Carlo SS’s but honestly never cared for the aero coupes. I know why the back glass was made like that but for me I always thought it just ruined the aesthetics of the car. I won’t even comment on what that wing does for it’s looks.
I bought an every option 88 MC SS in 1991. I preferred the flat rear deck design and subtle spoiler. The spoiler on this car is hideous. And the bottom panels were never two-tone. If you want an Aerocoupe, buy an 86, just 200 made. In 87, thousands were made.
The keys shown in the add with the paperwork are Chrysler keys.