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»
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Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
18k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
In motorsport, it is often referred to as the unfair advantage. The term refers to a situation where a manufacturer or constructor discovers a loophole in the regulations that allows them to maximize vehicle performance. Colin Chapman was one… more»
Jun 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Picking Up Pieces: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The personal luxury Monte Carlo was one of Chevy’s most successful new car introductions. It was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1970 through 2007, with a hiatus between 1989 and 1994. The fourth generation of 1981-88 Monte… more»
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
13k-Mile Unrestored 1988 Monte Carlo SS
In the 80’s, Chevrolet positioned itself as “The Heartbeat of America,” but sadly they pulled the plug on the last of the G-Body platform Monte Carlo’s after the 1988 model year. The SS models from the mid-80’s continue to… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
16k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
As the 1980s evolved, vehicle manufacturers extracted improved performance from their beloved V8 engines that had been strangled in the previous decade. However, they were also turning to the art of aerodynamics to complement their engine developments. Nowhere is… more»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS With 2,300 Genuine Miles!
While the 1987 Monte Carlo SS doesn’t rate as the rarest car on the planet, it is unusual for us to see two ultra-low mileage examples appear in quick succession on our desks here at Barn Finds. However, that… more»
Oct 27, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Possible Daily Driver? 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
There’s no doubt that careful ownership shows. Take this 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS as an example. The SS is an original and unrestored survivor, and its overall condition is mighty impressive. However, this is a classic that is… more»
May 17, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
While racing is said to improve the breed, NASCAR competitors and manufacturers have always found themselves in a unique situation. With drivetrain configurations effectively set in stone, manufacturers needed to think laterally to find the next unfair advantage. The… more»
Jan 26, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare T-Top: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
The great Enzo Ferrari once boldly claimed that aerodynamics was for people that couldn’t build decent engines. However, this failed to recognize that for most of Formula 1 history, the cars bearing his name almost always had the most… more»
Sep 15, 2020 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Rare Color? 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The owner of this 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS claims that it is finished in a rare color. There is no denying that it is a striking looking vehicle, and it is one that would seem to need very… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cheap SS? 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The Monte Carlo is one of the most tenured nameplates in the Chevy lineup, having first appeared for 1970. For its entire production life, the car was Chevrolet’s version of the Pontiac Grand Prix in their brochures. This 1984… more»
Jun 3, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Near Mint: 1984 Monte Carlo SS
The odometer on this 1984 Monte Carlo SS reads just over 91,000 miles but it sure looks like it has fewer miles than that. Bought from the original owner, this car is located in Seymour, Indiana which is about… more»
Jan 24, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low-Mile Monte: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
There are still a good number of these Monte Carlo Super Sports from the 1980s still running around today. There aren’t many, though, that only have 52,700 miles on the odometer. This one, listed here on eBay, appears to… more»
Dec 2, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
144 Miles: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Dale Earnhardt Signature Series
They say that legends will live forever, and to many thousands, if not millions, of fans, the legend of Dale Earnhardt has lived on well beyond his sad passing in 2001. Whether a car like this 2002 Monte Carlo… more»
Nov 17, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS With 300HP!
If a 1980s classic is high on your shopping list but you aren’t too fixated on complete originality, then this 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS might be a decent sort of option to consider. It presents extremely well and… more»
Oct 9, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
T-Top Driver: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
I’m a huge fan of General Motors’ G-Body platform. Of the various different models under its umbrella, Chevrolet’s Monte Carlo SS always catches my eye when I spot one out on the roads. This 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS… more»
