It’s often hard to predict when health issues will begin affecting one’s ability to complete a project, but sadly, that’s apparently what’s happening with the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. When the time comes for someone else to take over, things can get complicated when a stalled restoration is going in the Restomod direction, as one person’s vision doesn’t necessarily appeal to the masses. However, if you like bright red, this one’s sure to please, and a lot of the hard work has already been done here. If you’re ready to take this one to the finish line, this 1972 Monte Carlo is in McMinnville, Tennessee, and is priced at $9,000. It can be spotted here on Craigslist, and we want to thank reader Chuck Foster for bringing this one to our attention!
We don’t get much background here, such as information about the original color or what sort of condition this Chevy was in before the restoration began. However, the body certainly appears solid in its present state, with one noticeable upgrade being the addition of a cowl hood. Just that one component and the custom paint job are said to have set the owner back seven grand, and though it’s not mentioned how long ago this was completed, the finish still appears to be nice and shiny. The black accent side stripe works OK here, but I might have to consider replacing those LED headlights with stock units.
As high up as this Chevy is sitting in the front, it’s not hard to surmise that there’s no engine presently residing in the bay. This project went far enough that the seller had already made preparations for what was to be dropped in, which is a rebuilt Chevy 355, indicating it’s a 350 bored .030. The plans also called for a manual transmission, with a rebuilt 4-speed available, but neither component is included with the sale. If those are indeed parts that will suit your needs, you’ll have to negotiate their costs with the seller. Fortunately, the clutch pedal has already been set up, if that’s how you intend to move forward.
Although the interior is currently in somewhat of a state of disarray, the good news is that several items required to complete it are included, such as a new dash pad, headliner, and seat cushions. The owner reports that new gauges have already been installed, and the only things missing are the covers for the bucket seats. There’s still quite a bit of work to be done here, but if you’re digging the red, this one might be at a good point to take over. What direction would you head in with this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
This one still needs tons of work & money to be invested to even make it driveable again.Those wheels/tires aren’t going to help sell this thing,as well
as that weirdly painted grille & funky spoiler.
This car needs some Visine!
Just send to the crusher to much work… I had a 1970 That i restored back in the day. This is a basket case in my opinion…
Appears to be fitted with a Chevelle grille and what was the plan for turn signals.
$9,000 thats funny
Scrolled the googles,and seems 9k is the starting point for a project level 1972 Monte Carlo so seems this is spot on for evaluation.I’m not the googles though,so i only see 3-4K because of how much it would cost to restore and remove that terrible paint job and butchered front end.If someone looks at restoring to a stock Monte..this will be a money pit.If someone wants a custom and likes someone else’s vision,so be it..have fun and enjoy cruising :P
$9,000??? Are you kidding me? Maybe $3,000 on a rainy day.
This things a mess, paint, wheels, front end, and I can’t tell is that an actual cowl induction hood?
I’d be weary of what’s under the paint. Maybe some projects sell for that, but I’d expect it to be complete and running with a relatively rust free body, basically a car that needs refurbishing. That’s not this car, it’s a roller, missing its drivetrain and other major components. It’s a scary proposition where costs can easily spiral out of control due the what isn’t known.
Steve R