We see sports cars, light-duty haulers, oddballs, and family-truckster wagons here all the time, but what about the sedans? Here’s a well-kept example of a ’67 Monaco that’s sure to please the cruiser crowd, for sale here on eBay in Lansdale, PA! Keep reading below to learn more!
In 1965, the Monaco was introduced into the full-size Dodge lineup in America. It replaced the Custom 880 and would soon do better than the Polara. Monacos could be had in 5 different configurations: two-door and four-door hardtop sedans, four-door sedans, two-door convertibles, and station wagons. Over the course of 12 years, they were built on the MoPar C platform, then shifted to the downsized B body for ’77 and ’78, and then got a complete makeover and became the St. Regis for 1979. Dodge pushed the ‘Pause’ button on the marque for a little over a decade, ostensibly as part of the re-structuring of Chrysler Corporation at the time, and then the Eagle Premier (designed by AMC/Renault and acquired by Chrysler) bore the Monaco name from 1990 to 1993.
This particular first-generation example has just about everything you could want in a budget cruiser that will carry your whole family (or your car buddies) to Cars ‘n Coffee or Carlisle, and not make you nervous about dust or rain clouds overhead. The seller tells us that it has a mere 65,000 original miles on it, wears its original paint, has the 383 2-barrel V8 mated to a Torqueflite automatic gearbox, has an AM radio that works, has A/C (but that doesn’t work) and was “…lovingly cared for from new by one family“. We can see in the pictures a reasonably-well-kept car that, with the exception of the paint on the cowl, presents rather nicely overall.
I don’t know about you, but as much as I enjoy the shiny, fast muscle-machines that we feature on here (in between the weird and the worn-out ones) I also appreciate a classic that you can just hop in and go for a long road trip or local, comfortable ride with friends or loved ones, and not worry too terribly much about a spot of dirt here and there. In my opinion, this car fits that bill quite well.
That’s what I think, what do YOU think? Let us know in the comments!
Oh man. Great condition and options. Looks like a custom coachwork limo next to today’s jellybeans. Had this been in my family no one but me would be getting it. Four door haters just move on, nothing for you here.
Tim, there is always something for the four door haters. Let’s take you for instance, Tim. Who died and made you boss of the four door hater group of which I am a lifelong member?
I don’t recall the memorandum that stated the four door haters had nothing to hate upon in the anti-four door group meetings held every year on BF.
Those cheap rain deflector drip guards on the rollup windows has to go.
Bob
@Bob: The rain deflectors are period correct and though not expensive, they were by no means cheap and they look good on the car! The plastic ones fitted to current cars are more costly (comparatively) and (IMO) don’t look as good. Different strokes for different folks, though! :-)
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Nice looking original car. I,ll bet the dealer never gave near the asking price. Still its in really nice shape and could give a person lots of comfort and good service, Plus its worth the asking price That when cars were still made good. Not like today.This is a car worth the asking price. Better then paying way over for a new one.Plus you can fix it yourself alot easier then the ones coming out now . Whit all the smog and electronic junk on it. I like it and it is clean.
I also miss the mechanical simplicity of cars like this. But, made better than today’s? I think you’re forgetting how terribly rust-prone cars from this era were. We had owned-since-new cars rust out in four years despite washing them religiously.
the simple answer is when new pour the undercoat to it , dad had a 67 monaco 2 door hardtop for years it got sprayed under neath every fall no rust ever, guess who got the job off waxing it every 3 months? our car had a 318 v8 3 speed standard on the tree
That rear end is stunning!
Makes Kim Kardashian looking quite pale…
That rear end is stunning!
Makes even Kim Kardashian look quite pale…
These cars look like they are mad, to quote Bill Murray, ” Don’t drive angry “. You can’t find these anymore, nice cruiser.
Outstanding original condition, even the engine bay looks good. This is a car I’d like to own as cars in original, unrestored condition really appeal to me (I own two). The silver exterior suits this large car well and the black interior compliments it nicely. The 383 should give it reasonable performance, too. I’m sure it’s a rare car today as well; when was the last time you saw one?
I loves me a C-body.
From when a Dodge Monaco actually meant something, unlike the scaled down nothings from later on. Most famous being the ’74 black and white from the Blues Brothers movie.
She’s big, bad, and classy, park it next to one of those fugly electric cars being charged for another hundred miles of pure boredom. Have a nice day!
These were all over the place when I was growing up. Very happy to see some survivors, I always liked the looks of these. As for the re badging of the Monaco name to the Eagle Premier, shame on you, Chrysler.
The Premier-based Monaco was engineered in France, styled in Italy, and built in Ontario. With such an international pedigree, why didn’t they call it the “Diplomat”?
Silver on any car would be my last choice for a color , but this car is a real beauty. The only thing I would get rid of is the screw on rain guards , no need to have them as I wouldn’t be taking it out in bad weather !
Turquoise suits this car.
Beautiful looking car. I’ve always loved original survivors. I hope whoever purchases this car enjoys it. :)
The correct amount of doors! I love it.
This car is completely AWESOME!! I hope the new owner takes good care of it and keeps it original. It’s a beauty for sure!
It’s called a Monaco because it is almost the length of Monaco.
Somebody call Old Forge, ask them what they want for the car and if they are not on another Planet buy the car. You won’t be disappointed.
They have it listed for $11,900 on their website.
https://www.oldforgemotorcars.com/vehicles/751/1967-dodge-monaco
Lots of interesting items on there including a 1948 Ariel motorcycle with sidecar, never heard of it, so I submitted it to Barn Finds for consideration.
I drove them when they were new: Comfortable, with a great driving position; VERY responsive, good handling and smooth riding-and when you get that AC working it will be POLAR. GREAT CAR ! Enjoy
This was a nice Dodge design but looked better in the 2 door hardtop as it had a more fluid roof line.
My aunt had one but complained that the East coast snow would fill up the tail lights.
This is a sharp looking car for its’ age.
What is there to complain of about a stylish, beautiful, super tight car like this? Nothing. It’s droolworthy 24-7. Love the Newports of that era too.
My Dad bought a new 68 Polara, essentially the same car (but a hardtop) with the same engine and transmission. The dashboard was made up of many plastic parts that squeaked against each other. Dad would shove pieces of paper in the gaps to try to stop the squeaking. They hadn’t quite figured out how to do breakaway knobs yet, so for a while he’d go back to the dealer periodically to have them press the knobs back into the window crank arms. He finally gave up. Within two years rust started peeking through the rocker panels. It really contrasted with the yellow paint. Dad used to say he’d run it till the wheels fell off. Didn’t quite do that, but eventually he traded it in on a 78 Caprice. With all that said, I don’t think he ever had any problems with the engine or transmission. The fact any of these cars still exists is amazing to me.