The second generation of the Chevy Monte Carlo was quite popular, attracting sales of more than 400,000 units in 1977 alone. That bucked the mid-decade trend of moving to more fuel-efficient automobiles thanks to rising gas prices. The seller has a 1975 edition which we’re told has a new engine that’s hardly been used – and the interior looks to have been customized. Located in Ridge, New York, this “like new” Monte is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $23,000. And it’s a tip brought to us by “Zen”.
General Motors redesigned its mid-size cars in 1973 and went with “Colonnade” styling, which eliminated the traditional hardtop. That meant the doors had frameless glass, but the roofs always had pillars for rollover support. The design, which also applied to the Chevy Monte Carlo, lasted for five years, and this product was one of the division’s best sellers. The 1975 edition was the last to have round, single headlights, as quad rectangular peepers were adopted in 1976. Chevy sold more than a quarter of a million Montes in ’75.
The seller brags that this Chevy has a new engine, including manifolds and the exhaust. It has a mere five hours of running time on the setup. Yet we’re not told what engine it is or if a photo is provided. More than likely, a 350 cubic inch V8 resides there (if numbers-matching), or it could be a 400 or a 454 (as long as the Chevy didn’t originate in California). The tires are also new.
The body, black paint, and matching vinyl roof all look good enough. But the interior does not appear to be part of “original everything.” It looks to have been redone in a color combination not part of the 1975 catalog. I could be wrong, but it looks as though this Chevy has spent some time with the upholstery guys who were told to use their imaginations. Not that it’s not attractive, just not what I was expecting.
Ay curamba – more cropped photos…
400,000 Montes sold in 1977. Is the total coupe market in 2026 even close to that?
Not a lot of 2-door anything sold these days. but Toyota did sell over 300K Camrys in 2025, so as far as sedans go (vs SUVs), there were well over 1 million sold in the US in 2025.
I don’t care for the interior myself.
I agree with you sir.
My Uncle bought a brand new black one just like this and his brother bought a black Caprice 2 door with the 400 engine. I know where a one owner garage kept one is with 76000. miles for sale, but it’s silver with red interior, no bucket sets.
The only Monte story I have is from the late 70s, early 80s when an electrician friend went in to buy one. The saleman was pushing him to one with a 454 which he didn’t want. I can’t afford to fill that up all the time, he told him. The saleman actually said, ‘whatsa matter, don’t you have a credit card?’ haha The things you remember…
The vinyl tips of the tilt and turn indicator stalks would have been black on these cars. Automatic transmission became a mandatory option in ’75. I doubt they sold many 3-speeds in ’74.
I’m a Cragar guy but Keystones would look Great on this!
I love the interior. It reminds me of my 55 Chev from long long ago.
America’s legacy to killing the U.S. car manufacturers. The japanese kerrs ruks and those that fail to remember WWII.
Yep
Beautiful car, hard to find swivel buckets but those new seat covers. Ugh.
that interior really kills the look of the car. good luck with 23k with that interior.