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»
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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»
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»
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»
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»
One-Owner Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
At General Motors, the 1977 model year would be the only time that an intermediate model was larger in every dimension than a full-size model. Within Chevrolet, that meant the Monte Carlo was bigger than the B-body Impala/Caprice/Impala which… more»
45k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
By the time the smaller 3rd Generation Monte Carlo was launched in 1978, Chevrolet had a sales winner on its hands that was firmly established in the market. While the Sport Coupe was easily the volume seller, an impressive… more»
















