Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its foray into the personal luxury car segment of the market. Other GM divisions had been fielding entries for years like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Riviera. It was very successful and was in the Chevy mix until 2007. This 1972 edition looks like it may have been a true barn find and has the requisite amount of dirt covering it. Located now on the back of a trailer in Hillsboro, Ohio, this project is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500.

The initial Monte Carlo borrowed from the A-body platform the Grand Prix used. And some styling cues from the Chevy Chevelle were also part of the package as it was considered a mid-size automobile. Even though the 1970-72 Monte Carlo’s had a hood so long you could almost land a small aircraft. A 350 cubic inch V8 was standard — though in the early years, you could order an SS with a potent 454 engine. While a manual transmission was included for free, most buyers opted for an automatic like the TH-350. Nearly 181,000 of them left the assembly line in 1972.

We don’t know the history of this car or how the seller came across it. The mileage is said to be 140,000, so the odometer is well on its second time around. The seller says the 350 V8 and automatic tranny are original to the Chevy but do not run. And we don’t know why, so you might assume a rebuild is in order given the mileage. The interior, brown in color, may be okay but the headliner needs to be replaced (after you clean everything up).

No mention is made of rust, but some may be brewing in both front fenders and trunk lid. The gold paint may or may not be original and we don’t know how good it may look if the vehicle was bathed and detailed. The seller is not interested in any trades, so bring cash with you. Since the Chevy is already on a trailer, maybe you can talk the seller into transporting it for you to your domain. Thanks for this latest tip, “Ted”.