The idea of flying in and driving home in a shiny classic car is always attractive. It provides the opportunity to achieve immediate enjoyment and bond with your new purchase. That is what this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo offers potential buyers. It presents nicely for a vehicle of this age and seems to need nothing beyond a new owner. Located in Lumberton, North Carolina, you will find the Monte Carlo listed for sale here on eBay. Solid bidding has pushed the price beyond the reserve to $16,900.

The photos supplied by the seller aren’t the greatest, but they still manage to paint a positive picture. The car wears Oasis Green paint that shines beautifully. I would hesitate to describe it as perfect because I can spot a few tiny chips. However, these haven’t exposed the steel beneath, meaning they don’t require immediate attention. Some buyers may consider a repaint to address the faults permanently, but I won’t be surprised if the next owner preserves its original survivor status. The panels are as straight as you could hope to find on a fifty-year-old car. The best news comes when we consider the subject of rust. The panels look spotless, while the underside shots reveal a similar story. The undercoat is consistent, and there is little beyond the occasional spot of surface corrosion. The exterior trim looks excellent, while the tinted glass seems faultless. The only aftermarket addition is the new 15×8 Rally wheels shod with Mastercraft tires.

While buyers in 1972 could order their Monte Carlo with a big-block under the hood, this car’s original owner selected the 350ci small-block producing 165hp. They also chose the three-speed Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. This Chevy is no muscle car, taking 17.7 seconds to cover the ¼ mile. Given enough room, that little V8 would run out of breath with the needle brushing 118mph. The engine bay presents nicely, but there’s more to this classic than good looks. The owner says it runs and drives as it should, with no leaks or odd noises. He raises the prospect of the winning bidder flying in and driving home, suggesting that he is confident about the Monte Carlo’s mechanical health.

With fifty years under its belt, it is fair to expect that this car’s interior will not be perfect. It has a few rough edges, but there’s nothing horrendous that might cause the new owner to hang their head in shame. The cloth upholstery on the front seat exhibits some wear on the driver’s side, but the back seat looks excellent. The remaining upholstered surfaces are impressive, although the carpet is peeling from the lower door trims. That isn’t the end of the world, with a spot of glue rectifying that issue. The carpet looks good, as does the dash. One of the control knobs is missing from that AM/FM radio, but the fade-prone woodgrain trim presents well. The car isn’t loaded with luxury appointments, but the radio, air conditioning, and a tilt wheel should combine to provide a comfortable motoring experience.

We’ve recently seen a few classics here at Barn Finds that have attracted strong interest, and this 1972 Monte Carlo is no exception. It has already received an impressive forty-six bids, suggesting that people like what they see. While some enthusiasts relish the prospect of tackling a restoration, various reasons leave some in a position where it isn’t a viable option. That’s where cars like this Chevy step in to fill the void. It seems that someone is days away from becoming the next owner of a stunning classic, but could that person be you?