Monte Carlo

Low Miles and T-Tops! 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

When the Monte Carlo was introduced as a 1970 model, it was billed as the first personal luxury car offered by Chevrolet, and the timing was excellent, as this segment was becoming more popular in the auto industry.  Although… more»

3rd-generation Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet joined the personal luxury market in 1970 with the Monte Carlo. Riding on the same modified A-body platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix, the new Chevy also borrowed some styling cues from the Chevy Chevelle (IMO). All of… more»

Factory U-Code Big Block: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Major changes to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo were just around the corner in 1973, as that’s when the new Colonnade styling would begin dazzling General Motors buyers for the next several years, with the MC being one of the… more»

Chopped Colonnade: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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… more»

26k Miles and T-Tops: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

I may be in the minority, but the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aeroback is one of my favorite eighties cars, simply based on its outward appearance and the design of that wind-cheating rear window.  Performance of the street cars… more»

Award Winning 4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It’s often said that the first is the best. I have found that to be the case with many movies where the sequels just don’t measure up. Some cars hit me that way, too. Take this 1970 Chevrolet Monte… more»

53k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit an all-time high in 1976, with more than 350,000 finding homes for this one-year model alone.  With the popularity of the MC during the bicentennial era, it’s surprising how few I remember… more»

1 Of 1,150: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Pace Car

The Monte Carlo was in constant production between 1970 through 1988 as a rear-wheel-drive personal luxury coupe in the Chevrolet lineup, and after taking a seven year break, returned in 1995 with the car now pulling from the front. … more»

BF Exclusive: 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

This 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, available now on Barn Finds, is a rare two-owner example with an incredible backstory and a well-preserved presentation. Currently located in Bristol, Connecticut, it shows 116,000 miles and retains its original 305 V8 with… more»

Low-Mile Cruiser: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Sometimes you come across a classic that’s been quietly preserved by time, and this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is exactly that. Listed here on Craigslist in Deforest, Wisconsin, this two-door personal luxury coupe has a claimed 23,402 miles and… more»

NASCAR-Inspired Street Machine: 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

This 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has been transformed into a Darrell Waltrip 1989 Daytona 500 tribute car, combining NASCAR-inspired looks with a healthy V8 under the hood. Equipped with a 383 Stroker, 700R4 transmission, and a B&M Quicksilver… more»

60k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Some classics feature so many positive attributes that it is seemingly impossible to identify a single strongest point. Such is the case with this 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It has the looks to turn heads, it features a spotless… more»

Golden Cruiser: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Original Condition

If you’ve been hunting for a clean, largely untouched example of Chevrolet’s personal luxury coupe from the 1970s, this 1974 Monte Carlo might fit the bill. Wearing its original gold paint and white vinyl roof, this car shows just… more»

Low-Mile Aero: 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe

By the late 1980s, the muscle car era had long cooled—but GM still found ways to inject some real performance flavor into their lineup. One of the most unique expressions of that effort was the Monte Carlo SS Aero… more»

Personal Luxury: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s popular personal luxury car in production from 1970 and into the 21st Century. The Colonnade generation of 1973 to 1977 was one of the few bigger cars whose sales defied the OPEC oil embargo… more»

Italian American: Ford Escort “Monte Carlo” by Frua

This one-off Frua-bodied Escort is an historical mystery. No definitive answer exists to the question: why did Pietro Frua restyle an early Escort? Did Ford commission it, or was a private party responsible for the car? We can only… more»

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