monte carlo ss

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»

Final Year: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The 1980’s were not known for fast muscle cars that could compare to the prior decade with the exception of the Buick Grand National and GNX. However, there were still a lot of neat cars and, as the decade… more»

One Family Owned: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe With 34k Original Miles

Classic cars from the 1980s have developed a strong following in the current market as a new generation of enthusiasts view them as a potentially affordable entry-level proposition. The lack of outright performance that many offer seems only a… more»

454-Powered 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Barn Find

The last time a Chevy Monte Carlo could be ordered as a Super Sport with a big-block 454 cubic inch V8 was in 1971. While the SS would return in 1983-88 as the rear-wheel drive versions of the car… more»

BF Auction: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

One of Chevrolet’s more revered badges is the Monte Carlo SS. It proved successful on the sales charts and the race track, although Chevrolet temporarily retired the SS badge in 1988. It returned with a vengeance in 2000 as… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe With 5k Original Miles!

It’s funny how we can go for months or years at Barn Finds without seeing a single example of a particular classic model, only to have a few land on our desks in quick succession. Such is the case… more»

3,800 Mile 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

People typically have a clear opinion of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe and its Pontiac cousin. The general consensus seems to be that the Aerocoupe carries its unique styling more successfully than the Pontiac 2+2. Both cars were… more»

Low-Mile Garage Find: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Models once considered genuine muscle cars were finding the going tough by the mid-1980s. The double whammy of tighter emission and safety regulations had sapped engine power while adding weight. As manufacturers delved into the black arts of fuel… more»

11k Original Miles? 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has been sitting for a few years and needs work to regain its former glory. It is a classic with a claimed ultra-low odometer reading, but it is unclear whether it can be… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

Aerodynamics is the black art of motorsport, with teams in categories like Formula 1 spending millions of dollars to squeeze every millisecond out of their machinery. Virtually every racing category follows the same process to some extent, including NASCAR…. more»

Solid Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Cars from the 1980s are gaining traction in the classic market, especially those with a V8 under the hood. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that they represent an affordable entry point for the latest generation… more»

Repaint or Preserve? 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Every generation jumps on the retro bandwagon, and each focuses on a different era. In the 1970s, people craved the cars, music, and fashion of the 1950s. The current generation has turned its attention to the 1980s, which helps… more»

1-of-200: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

Once upon a time, the “SC” in NASCAR stood for Stock Car. The category aimed for manufacturers to bring their models to the track featuring lightly modified standard body shells but with drivetrain upgrades within tightly controlled specifications. While… more»