It wasn’t until 1978 that Chevrolet officially gave the Monte Carlo a chop, which had more to do with the size of the car’s length. General Motors had no involvement with the chop that’s been made on this 1973 Chevy Monte Carlo here on eBay, with the reduction here pertaining to the roof. This one’s also received a few more custom touches, so if you’re looking for an unusual auto from the Colonnade era, it might be worth considering. The coupe is presently turning heads in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, but it can relocate to your hometown for the price of $16,500. Offers are also being considered, should that cost sound a bit high. Mitchell G., thanks for your fun tip here!
According to the seller, seven and a half inches have been shaved from the roof, so the height is significantly shorter and really stands out. Of course, that also means that headroom has been compromised, so I’m guessing taller drivers may not be a good fit here. In addition to the top, some other work has also been performed, such as enlarging the quarter panels to accommodate the ten-inch wheels in the rear. Much of this fabrication dates back to the late seventies and early eighties, with the lacquer paint sprayed on in 1985. Some patina and imperfections are mentioned, but the owner says that this MC still presents very well overall.
A built 350 is residing in the bay, and everything under the hood also presents nicely. The components all remain clean, and for some reason, the fender wells have been removed. It’s not specified whether the motor is original to the car, but the seller says a local performance engine builder put the small block together, and that the car runs and drives excellently. It’s been under the current owner’s care for seven years now, and upon acquisition, he gave the MC some extensive mechanical attention, such as new brakes, a fresh exhaust system, and a tune-up.
I was expecting to find buckets inside, but this one’s got a bench seat up front, which appears to still be in solid shape. The interior seems mostly stock, but an aftermarket steering wheel has been added, and the column shifter has been removed in favor of a B&M floor unit. There are plenty of cool aspects about this 1973 Monte Carlo, and lots to appreciate here, I’m just not sure if the mods will appeal to most potential buyers who would otherwise be in the market for a nice seventies A-Body. What are your thoughts about this one?
I like this. This car has the length necessary to carry off this chop job and the cut outs to accommodate the wheels looks well done also.
Extremely limited appeal. Some may like it, I think the proportions are off. The lack of headroom would likely be a deal killer even if you liked the car. The seller wisely chose to any interior shots which demonstrated how much headroom there actually is. It will draw a crowd at a coffee and cars, the problem is someone has to drive it there , then back, without hurting their neck.
Steve R
I’ve never seen any of your tips on Daily Turismo Mitchell G., you should send a few Vince’s way.
one mean mother..
Being 6’3″ this car wouldn’t work for me. Perhaps cut the top off, get the arse end outta the sky and make a cool convertible??
T-Tops?
Is this a Cheech and Chong build?
No, a Stevie Wonder build!
Right. You need to cut a sun roof in it so you can drive with your head sticking out. Or slouch way down into the seat. I remember just a few years ago the kids in Virginia were driving with the seat all the way back and their heads were barely above the dash board. Why there weren’t more wrecks I don’t know.
That was a popular way of driving here to, it was referred to as “gangster/gangsta lean”, a friend that’s a cop said it makes them a smaller target when driving through rival neighborhoods.
Steve R
Lol, one of our younger electricians drove his Honda or Nissan like that.I asked him if the seat was busted. He said,”No I’m just showing I got Bucks Deluxe” Yikes.
Ouch! That’s an image I wish I’d never seen.
You’re absolutely right, most vehicles from this era shouldn’t be chopped.
I remember seeing a 70/71 Torino GT at Carlisle that had been chopped and wished I had never seen it.
I like that the rear is higher than the front, so it’s going downhill. Makes for better mileage that way…
Looks like a picture from one of those badly-written clickbait titles. “Seventeen of the closest cars of history. Number 2 is to be believed.”
Hammer Time! The roll back sitting behind this Monte Quartlow is an omen.
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should…
“Let’s jack it and blast it.”
“Lets chop it and slam it.”
“Let’s try both.”
Geez. What a shame.
Need a lot of polish for that turd.
WHY¿????????!!!!
Why
Plenty of rear seat leg room with the front seat pulled ahead. Midget clown car.
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should…ugh.
I wish I could unsee this.
Fire up the shredder and put that car out of its misery.
Maybe if they bagged it and rethought the tires and stance and got rid of the flame job, it might work.
It has patina, which is a bougie word for neglect
Don’t tell the people that love my car how it got this way.
The only offer I would make on this car is some advice on what not to do to a car.
NO!!!!!
I honestly thought someone had crashed into the right side of this thing then realized its just shadow in the pictures, not my taste I don’t think a chop top fits this car then they do a poor quality wide body kit to boot. Good luck to the seller.
I rather look at my butt in a mirror!
I’m a fan, I’ve always liked the look of big rear wheels. Although for the price range I would probably look for an example with stock body…
Plus there’s something just a bit off with this one for me, is it the way the back half of the car doesn’t really flow from the front half because of that seam/vent hard line behind the door?
What a turd, flush it
One man’s trash is another.. oh never mind that’s just fugly
Colonades are not good chopping candidates…