American vehicle manufacturers had begun to turn their backs on large-capacity V8s as the 1970s progressed, but buyers could still find them on the options list of certain models. Chevrolet continued offering its 400ci powerplant in the Monte Carlo,… more»
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34k-Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aeroback
One of my favorite GM cars from the eighties decade was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS with the aeroback window, and a bank manager in the small town where I lived for a few years drove a beautiful white… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Determining what constitutes a classic car isn’t as straightforward as it first appears. Some are no-brainers, while others rely on specific attributes to gain an enthusiast’s attention. This 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a perfect example of that thinking…. more»
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Bucking the Trend: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Unless you built small, economical cars in the mid-1970s, chances are your sales were down. Thanks to the OPEC oil embargo in 1973 that forced Americans to get used to higher gasoline prices. One auto that bucked that trend… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Popular in the 1970s, “personal luxury cars” combined luxury with a hint of sportiness and were offered in a wide variety of makes and models. Cars like the Chevy Monte Carlo were hot and bucked industry sales trends at… more»
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Owned for 50 Years! 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Regular readers will know that I believe long-term ownership is a desirable attribute with any car. It usually means the vehicle has been treated respectfully because anything less can leave classics as wheezing wrecks. This 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»
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Really Red: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
