Monte Carlo

Drive It Home: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The idea of flying in and driving home in a shiny classic car is always attractive. It provides the opportunity to achieve immediate enjoyment and bond with your new purchase. That is what this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo offers… more»

One Family Roller: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Personal luxury cars were hot property in the late 1960s and Chevrolet got into the mix in 1970 with its Monte Carlo. Part Chevelle and part Pontiac Grand Prix initially, the car would have a long run at GM,… more»

SS 454: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Imagine cruising around in this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and trying not to light up the tires at every stop light! The owner claims that this is a real SS 454 but does not have the build sheet or… more»

1,285 Miles? 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entry into the personal luxury car segment. It was quite popular, and the nameplate would stick around into the next century. The third generation of the cars was produced from… more»

No Reserve 350: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

By 1972, the First Generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo reached the end of its production life. As the final year before introducing the larger 5mph bumpers, many people believe that it is one of the most attractive versions that Chevrolet… more»

Turbo-Fire 350 V8: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

This 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo represents the first year of production for the first generation of the Monte Carlo. Chevrolet produced 145,976 Monte Carlos in 1970. The design of this personal luxury car was a tremendous hit and very… more»

Nitrous Powered: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454

US automakers went all out in 1970 to offer big engines and lots of power. Even cars that would be considered cruisers or personal luxury cars could be optioned with powerful engines. This 1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 is… more»

11k Mile Two-Owner Beauty: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevy’s popular personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo, got its first redesign in 1973 when all General Motors’ mid-size cars got an extreme makeover. GM described the new pillared bodies using frameless doors and windows as “Colonnade” styling. From… more»

Grandma’s Car? Low-Mile 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Next to “pony” cars and other compacts, personal luxury automobiles may have been the most sought-after cars of the 1960s. Pontiac already had the Grand Prix for several years, so Chevy joined the bandwagon in 1970 by introducing the… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

With some classic cars, beauty is more than skin deep. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It presents superbly externally, and things are equally impressive when you delve below the surface. It is an original… more»

One-Owner 454 V8: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Already a popular car, the Chevy Monte Carlo took off with the redesign of 1973. All of GM’s intermediate cars got a new platform that adopted Colonnade styling with a pillared roofline but frameless door glass. Sales shot to… more»

454-Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet’s big-block V8 enjoys legendary status. Its reputation is strong, even outside North America. Any vehicle equipped with one of these motors is virtually guaranteed to provide enough performance to satisfy most people. This 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is… more»

Parked 19 Years: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Introduced in 1970, the Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s personal luxury entry through 1988 (and again from 1995-07). The fourth-generation would enjoy an eight-year run and be the last built using rear-wheel-drive (1981-88). The seller’s car has been in… more»

Real SS 454? 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s new personal luxury car for 1970, sharing GM’s “A-Special” platform with the Pontiac Grand Prix. It turned in some solid numbers out the gate, 142,153 Sport Coupes for the first model year. With the… more»

Barn Find V6: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevy launched the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entry into the growing personal luxury car market that Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick were already enjoying. At first, it shared the platform used by the Grand Prix which was downsized… more»

58k Mile Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet joined the rest of its corporate cousins in the personal luxury car space in 1970, alongside the likes of the Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Toronado. Based on the Chevelle platform, the car had success right out the… more»

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