One comment on my recent write-up of a 1976 Ford Elite stood out to me — “If the law of percentages was driving the number of low-mileage Elites out there, we’d be seeing more than twice as many low-mileage… more»
Monte Carlo
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Swivel Seats: 36k Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was one of those few larger cars whose sales didn’t suffer in the wake of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo. Production of the 1973-77 Colonnade era Monte Carlos was more than double that of the original… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Upgraded V8: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Although manufacturers during the 1980s were regaining some ground lost to tighter emission regulations during the early 1970s, many still struggled to justify the muscle car tag for some models. The 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS was a perfect… more»
Mar 15, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Lots of New Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s entrance into the personal luxury segment of the car business. And it became one of the GM division’s best sellers over a sporadic run from 1970 to 2007. This first-year Monte Carlo was… more»
Feb 28, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
44k Original Miles: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
If I could give classic car owners a single piece of advice if they decide to list their pride and joy for sale, it would be to take some time and effort to provide potential buyers with a decent… more»
Feb 17, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
One-Owner Carport Find: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Based on the G-platform of the popular Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970. It was Chevy’s first automobile marketed in the personal luxury space. It, too, would be quite successful though it wouldn’t peak in… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original 454: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sometimes, tackling a project build is not viable for a dedicated enthusiast. Time, space and lack of required skills are all valid reasons why this happens, and there is no shame in buying a classic that is a turnkey… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rare 3-Speed Manual: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy stormed the personal luxury car scene in 1970 with the Monte Carlo and it would dominate sector sales for the balance of the decade. While the degree of creature comforts offered would vary, one thing you didn’t see… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
12k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The 1970s was an era populated with a lot of U.S.-produced automobiles that were often non-descript and not built for longevity. One exception today might be the 1973-77 Chevy Monte Carlo, which sold quite well at a time when… more»
Oct 27, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Dusty Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sudden ill health or a disability can feel a cruel blow that leaves many victims struggling. Being a classic car enthusiast forced to part with a beloved project under such circumstances can be hard to accept. That is the… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Fresh Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Just because a buyer seeks a car offering excellent performance and acceleration, it doesn’t mean they should miss out on a few of life’s luxuries. That will be the case for the person buying this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»
Sep 12, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Prior Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was a newcomer to the personal luxury car scene in the 1970s. It was part Chevy Chevelle and part Pontiac Grand Prix. When GM redesigned its mid-size cars in 1973, the Monte Carlo was included, and… more»
Aug 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Original: 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brickyard 400
There are an endless number of special edition cars in the world. Even more so today with supercar makers who seem to have endless variants of a model before retiring it. However back in the day, there were fewer… more»
Aug 15, 2022 • Auctions • 18 Comments
One-Owner Green Machine: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
For starters, how about a tip of the old lense cap to the seller for photographing this attractive green ’72 Monte Carlo on beautiful green grass with a bright blue, puffy-clouded sky as a backdrop. Well done! This is… more»
Jul 31, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Preserve or Restore? 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Chevrolet released its Second Generation Monte Carlo in 1973, and one of the new offerings in the range was the Landau. Among the features that helped it to stand out was its distinctive vinyl top. Today, it is one… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Big Block! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Rough looking and resting on deflated tires in an Osage City, Kansas garage, this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454 could be one of only 3823 such specimens produced. The description here on Craigslist claims the personal luxury coupe retains… more»
