Typically, we feature numerous 1967 vintage Dodge Chargers and Coronets, as well as Darts to a lesser extent, here on BF. As for the big cars, like the C-body Monaco and Polara, not so much so. Today, let’s change things up a bit and review this ’67 Dodge Monaco 500, a tip courtesy of T.J. Cumberland, Wisconsin is where you’ll find this performance-oriented fullsizer, and it’s available here on Facebook Marketplace for $12,500.

The Monaco was a favored name for Dodge models from ’65 through ’78 and then again, spanning the years ’90 through ’92. In 1967, the Monaco 500, a two-door hardtop only, was the full-size zenith, followed by the lesser standard Monaco, which was offered as a four-door sedan, hardtop, station wagon, and a stylish two-door hardtop. Our subject can be considered rare, as there were only 2,500 Monaco 500s built in ’67! (I think the seller’s numbers are mixing the Monaco with the Monaco 500). What separated the Monaco 500 from the more pedestrian class was a standard 325 HP V8 engine, bucket seats, and a center console (a no option cost), standard automatic transmission, a clock, a spare tire cover, courtesy lights, and badging.

This car’s hue appears to be Light Green Poly, and it’s still in good condition; perhaps without the deep shine it had at one time, but it’s very presentable as is the excessive lower body stainless trim. The seller is silent regarding this car’s past or its overall condition, so one will have to rely on the images or make contact for additional information.

The seller claims that this Monaco 500 is one of only 280 equipped with a 325 gross HP, 383 CI V8, though my research indicates that it was the standard engine in the Monaco 500 edition – two-barrel carburetor-equipped models need not apply (note my comment above about Monaco and Monaco 500 volumes). There’s no mention of running or driving characteristics, but we are told the engine has 102K miles of experience. A three-speed, TorqueFlite automatic transmission makes the rear wheel connection.

The bucket seat/center console interior is confusing. The front buckets are clad in black vinyl and cloth, but the back seat is done up in a tan fabric. The door panels couldn’t make up their mind and they’re wearing both shades. Whatever the case, the entire environment, including the dash pad and instrument panel are in nice shape. This is an A/C equipped car.

Styling is always subjective, and I’ll admit I don’t love this car’s lines. I don’t really dislike them either; it just doesn’t hit me right, though I am partial to that unique C-pillar. And that said, I think Dodge got the Monaco and Polara really right in ’69. This car’s calling card is its size, two-door body style, rear-wheel drive architecture, and big V8 engine – a combination of features that is virtually non-existent today. This one’s a good buy for anyone who wants to relive a time when these big domestic rigs were just everywhere. How about you? Like it, don’t like it, or somewhere in between?