monte carlo ss

Factory T-Top: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

One of the disadvantages of owning a black car is that the interior can become stifling on sunny days. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t like to hit the air conditioning button under such circumstances, removing the… more»

Just Add Engine: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

This 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has sat in dry storage since 2015 and is begging for someone to drag it from hiding and return it to its rightful place on our roads. It appears to be essentially complete,… more»

10k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Claiming that any aging classic is in as-new condition is bold and risky. There will invariably be nay-sayers popping out of the woodwork, quick to highlight the smallest flaw or imperfection. That brings us to this 1986 Chevrolet Monte… more»

Just Two Owners! 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

We’ve seen a lot of the fourth-generation Chevy Monte Carlos here on Barn Finds (1981 to 1988 years). And, interestingly, most of them seem to be the NASCAR-inspired Aerocoupe from 1986 and 1987. But that’s not the case with… more»

Color Changed: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Some enthusiasts fear the thought that their classic might blend into the background like an automotive chameleon. They have spent good money to park the car of their dreams in their garage, and having it overlooked at a show… more»

350 Equipped: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

There were clear signs during the second half of the 1980s that the automotive industry was emerging from the dark days of The Malaise Era. Manufacturers were beginning to extract power improvements from their engines following ongoing development and… more»

23k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

It is often said that a change is as good as a holiday, and that might be the case with this 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. It is an unmolested survivor with an extraordinarily low odometer reading. Its presentation… more»

Bench Seat Model? 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

I know how many 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlos were produced (29K), even how many wore SS (Super Sport) equipment. But how many of those 16K high-performance versions were equipped with a front bench seat? That, I do not know…. more»

Beautifully Preserved: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The SS proved a popular choice among Mone Carlo buyers in 1985, accounting for nearly 30% of total sales that year. Many were driven into the ground, although a surprising number still grace our roads today. This SS is… more»

Tidy Driver: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

This 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS creates an optical illusion because, at first glance, it appears to be a typical example finished in Black. However, closer inspection reveals it wears Gunmetal Gray, adding a classy air to a muscle… more»

Driving Project: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

Finding a classic where an enthusiast can enjoy it immediately and restore it at their leisure is tempting. That is the opportunity awaiting the new owner of this 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe. It presents acceptably as a… more»

454 V8 Included: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Chevrolet brought back the Monte Carlo SS in 1983 – 12 years after the last edition was available. The last time around, a 454 cubic inch V8 was offered, while a souped-up 305 would have to suffice a decade… more»

Ordered Without Options: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Collectors tend to focus a lot on the rarity of a certain make and model of a car or its options.  However, finding a limited production car from the eighties is hard.  Modern production is focused on punching out… more»

900 Mile Jeff Gordon Special: 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Jeff Gordon was one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history.  Sponsored over most of his career by DuPont, his multi-colored car, often dubbed” The Rainbow Warrior,” was a vehicle both loved and hated by NASCAR fans.  The… more»

Upgraded V8: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Any death in motorsport is a tragedy, but it becomes almost impossible to accept when the person is a genuine legend at the peak of their power. It is nearly twenty-three years to the day since Dale Earnhardt lost… more»

70k Original Miles: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The 1988 model year was significant for Chevrolet because it was the last where buyers could order a rear-wheel-drive Monte Carlo SS. These cars became largely ignored as the motoring world dragged itself from The Malaise Era, but tidy… more»

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