Back in the early 2000’s, Chevrolet produced a limited number of special edition Chevy Monte Carlos as a nod to the legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. Dubbed the Chevy Monte Carlo SS Intimidator, 3,333 units were produced, and now, this factory-fresh example just sold on Bring A Trailer for $31,000.
First delivered to Joe Lunghamer Chevrolet in Pontiac, Michigan, this special edition Chevy Monte Carlo was kept as part of a private collection, after which it acquired by the selling dealer.
The exterior features Black paint with Galaxy Silver Metallic accents and red striping, as well as Dale Earnhardt Signature Series Graphics with a prominent #3 added to both C-pillars. The rear sports a prominent trunk lid spoiler, while the silver ground effects bring the two-door closer to the pavement, framing 16-inch aluminum wheels with 225/60 Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires. There’s also a silver Intimidator badge on the trunk lid.
Inside, we find a black and gray interior with power-adjustable, heated seats. Large, red Bow Tie badges are in the headrests, while leather covers the sitters and the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel. Further details include Intimidator floor mats, a power sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a CD player, dual-zone climate control, and cruise control.
Pop the hood, and this special edition Chevy Monte Carlo runs a 3.8L V6 engine, rated at 200 horsepower from the factory. The ‘six drives the front wheels by way of a four-speed automatic transmission.
This particular example is number 2,292 of 3,333 units produced, and sports just 10 miles on the clock. The auction included the original window sticker, a certificate of authenticity, and a clean title, as well as the original window sticker, which lists the total new vehicle price at $29,710.
Final price for the auction was set at $31,000.
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Source: Bring A Trailer
Comments
Was a fan of Dale Earnhardt and enjoyed NASCAR back in the day. These cars looked racey, but that was all. FWD v6 with automatic? Please. GM ruined the line when they went fwd.
Odd this special edition did not come with the supercharged 3.8, good for an additional 40 horses.
2002? Good luck to a potential buyer. Not the best quality back then. This was one of the cars that forced GM to crawl to Washington for a hand out.
Did you ever own or drive one?
I have the 2004 Supercharged and it is fast and reliable.
Have over 155,000 and going strong.
Not to mention it looks just like Dales Race Car.
These Monte Carlos, the 2004-2005 are nice cars and fun to drive.
I can chirp it even being front wheel drive.
There is a sucker born every minute. WC Fields
I agree with you, but that was a P T Barnum quote.
I bought 1 for 150$ I pulled engine & trans & the interior out then junk it
I got that model special edition, with a 2005 3.8 supercharger v6 engine instead of the factory engine, it burnt rubber for 60 feet on the rear tires.
I have a 2004 Supercharged. It is what I call a Replicar of Dale’s 2001 Daytona car.
To quote Han Solo “She’s fast enough for you old man”. It turns heads, goes to car shows and looks a hell of a lot cooler than this $31,000 Intimidator. The only thing I would like is the Chevy Head Rests for my seats. 143,000 and going strong. Rear Wheel drive would probably fish tail these things, I have hit the accelerator and felt it want to go sideways in front wheel drive.
I have a 2002 no supercharger but yes, your’e so right it turns heads and yes it’s fast enough for me. I love my SS and it shows! I keep it real clean inside and out! The interior is exemplary!! It gets washed an waxed like 3-4 days a week and mine looks better than the one pictures because I have the darkest window tint and the baddest wheels and sunroof.