Monte Carlo

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»

Is This Your Jam? 1972 Monte Carlo 4X4

I’ve always wanted an early 1970s Monte Carlo. I’ve never particularly wanted a 4X4. But here’s the chance to have both in one tidy package in the form of a home-engineered 1972 Monte Carlo 4X4. You can view the… more»

Same Owner 44 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Personal luxury cars were all the rage in the 1960s, and Chevrolet joined the party in 1970 with the Monte Carlo. It rode on the same platform as Pontiac’s Grand Prix but also had a lot of visual cues… more»

Basic Beauty: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

When I think of a mid-seventies Chevrolet Monte Carlo, one of the first things that comes to mind is a well-trimmed exterior, probably with a vinyl top, fancy wheels, and perhaps even a pinstripe down the side.  Is it… more»

51k-Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Colonnade styling was still going strong at GM in the mid-seventies, with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo being one of those cars which featured distinctive lines and a beautiful outside appearance all the way around.  By 1976, the second-generation days… more»

22k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

We are always grateful when our readers refer wonderful classics for us to feature at Barn Finds, but my illustrious colleague Russell Glantz also has an eye for gems. He spotted this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that is a… more»

Trailer Find: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its foray into the personal luxury car segment of the market. Other GM divisions had been fielding entries for years like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Riviera. It was very… more»

27k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

If this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is any indication, the supply of excellent classics hidden away in barns and garages is unlikely to dry up soon. This gem spent many years in storage, and this lack of activity has… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Personal luxury cars were all the rage in the 1960s, so Chevrolet joined the party in 1970 with its new Monte Carlo. Part Pontiac Grand Prix and part Chevy Malibu, it was an instant hit that would see its… more»

Dale Earnhardt Movie Car: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 24 years since NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt died on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. With seven championships and 76 wins at the circuit’s top level, Dale had scores of… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

With Christmas fast approaching, I can’t think of a better time for classic car enthusiasts to buy themselves something special to park under their tree. It could be small, but pulling out the stops with a car like this… more»

23k-Mile Time Capsule: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

With an eBay user name of mopar6930, one might think this seller has sole allegiance to just Chrysler products, so it’s a bit surprising to find his only offering on that site is a Chevrolet.  However, when it’s a… more»

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