1974 Chevy Monte Carlo Big Block For Sale: Video
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The Chevy Monte Carlo was introduced for the 1970 model year as a two-door personal luxury car. It was built on the A-Special platform, sharing it with the Pontiac Grand Prix. The first generation of the Monte Carlo lasted through the 1972 model year. 1973 saw the Chevy Monte Carlo redesigned on the new A-Body intermediate platform. Production of the second generation would last through the 1977 model year.
This second-generation Chevy Monte Carlo is equipped with the matching numbers, optional 454 cubic-inch Turbo-Jet Big Block V8 rated at 235 horsepower. A three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, required equipment with the Turbo-Jet 454, puts the power to the ground.
The glossy black exterior of this Chevy Monte Carlo presents quite well. Red painted pinstripes accent the fenders’ body lines. Panel fit is consistent throughout. Chrome bumpers show no signs of pitting or patina. Stainless trim is shiny, free from damage or corrosion. The black landau roof is colorfast, with no pulling or fading noted. Glass and weatherstrip are both in good nick. The Monte Carlo rides on 15-inch Corvette Rally wheels with gleaming trim rings and caps, shoe in Coker Redline Classic radial tires.
This Chevy Monte Carlo is equipped with all the creature comforts one would expect in a personal luxury coupe. There is a six-way power bench front seat, cruise control, factory air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power locks, and a tilt steering column topped by a deluxe wheel. The black vinyl upholstery shows little sign of use, and there is none of the typical bolster wear usually associated with these cars. Factory rubber floor mats protect the factory black carpet. The dash is free from cracks. The interior lights function properly, as does the clock. An aftermarket cassette head unit resides in the dash.
The Chevy Monte Carlo’s tidy engine bay houses the stock Turbo-Jet 454 Big Block. All the factory correct components are present. A correct Frigidaire A/C compressor was recently swapped for the original. All vacuum lines are in good shape. A battery disconnect switch has been fitted.
A fresh coat of splatter finish trunk paint has been applied the Chevy Monte Carlo’s pristine trunk. A black trunk carpet protects anything you may carry. There is a full-size spare mounted on a fifth Rally wheel, and the jack assembly is present.
The corrosion free undercarriage on this Chevy Monte Carlo is a testament to the superior care and pride of ownership that has been the hallmark of ownership. There are no signs of leaks or seepage from either the engine or the transmission. A heavy duty suspension features sway bars and new rear shocks.
This exceptional Monte Carlo can be found at Volo Auto Museum for $35,998.
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love those 2nd generation monte carlos, why dont they get the attention that they deserve?
From when cars were more a work of art. Beautiful lines, different. No cookie cutters.
This car is a time machine. Takes me back to my first girlfriend. She had a 73 MC. Probably wishes that she still had it.
Beautiful car!🤩
No cats runs great on regular gas
Love these cars. This one is really super nice in that all black color. I really liked the first gen as well.
Lost lots of enthusiasm on these working on them in the 80’s. Bad paint, rust, poor interiors, sagging doors etc.
Many of these were used up by ten years old.
I loved my 1970 MC and it held up great. The 78 MC was not the best looking but at least was a little better quality.
My neighbor just sold a low mile GP from 74. Even with easy care the bumper backing was rotting off.
The materials of the era just were major issues.
These cars get little attention as so few are left.
These cars were TURDS.
Believe me. I was there. Just because it’s old doesn’t mean its good.
And for those that say these represent some kind of Golden “pre-cookie cutter” era, think again. Half the coupes in the US looked like this. GM and others. All were essentially a poor mans version of the Cadillac Eldorado/Lincoln Mark IV.. The Pontiac Grand Prix, Olds Cutlass, Buick Regal, all VERY similar. Then there was Chrysler Cordoba, Ford Gran Torino, Mercury Montego…..
Well, I’m from that generation as well & we’ve
all heard the old saying “they don’t make cars like they used to”. My response is “you are right …. they are far better now!” Monte C then was a “tank” by today’s standards. Long hood with grossly inefficient use of space under hood & for a car that took up so much SPACE …. remarkably little passenger room!! Yup …. I’ll take today’s rides…. thank-you.
Bryan R: although I agree the cars today are more reliable and much more efficient, I can’t agree with the rest of your comment. The problem with today’s cars is that they have zero class or style! This M.C. was a great selling car for GM and a lot like the Malibu or Camry or Accord or Optima would be today. There isn’t a car that I just listed that has any real class or style. They are all just plain wrappers that get you from point A. to point B.
My issue is that there is no reason why they can’t produce something with soul today instead of what I listed above.
Those cars were MONSTERS in those days. Look at the trunk; it’s the size of most car hoods these days. Perhaps even larger!
Love that style Monti. Big, long, fast, luxurious, gas guzzling American classic.
Had a 1976 Landau Coupe 350 4 bbl turbo 350 3 speed auto. It had factory swivel seats, console and ratchet shifter. Didn’t have but 165 hp but ran good for a heavy full framed (over 4000 lbs ) car. Never had any issues with rust or paint. Did have to replace door hinge bushings due to those long heavy doors. Really enjoyed the car. Rode like a Cadillac.
Had a 1976 Landau Coupe 350 4 bbl 350 turbo 3 speed automatic. Came with factory swivel bucket seats, console with ratchet shifter. Never had any issues with paint or rust. Did have to replace the door hinge bushings due to those long heavy doors. Only had 165 hp but it carried the over 4000 lbs well. Rode like a Cadillac.
Loved the standard front and rear anti-roll bars featured on second and later generation models. Very sporty handling.
Should have been ordered with buckets seats to compliment the sport steering wheel and optional tach/gauge cluster and the big block under the hood. Still see some of these driving around that came from southern states that didn’t get clobbered with salt. Quite a few are at the local car shows. Wish today’s blob had style like this and could be told apart from one another. Also miss the days when you could order your mid size in a coupe, personal luxury coupe, sedan, wagon or even semi- pickup (El Camino) with many engine/transmission choices and interior color choices other than black or tan!
When I worked in a body-shop the owner had one of these for his wife. I always maintained it. A good running car. Then, my mother bought one. A nice riding car with good heater.
C8.R:
THANK YOU!
I was there! These cars were TURDS. Rattled like a sack of door knobs. P-poor finishes in and out.
….KIND OF LIKE THE TURDS OF TODAY ,LIKE THE CHALLENGERS , CHARGERS, CAMAROS , WHICH ALL WEIGH OVER 4000LBS AND ARE BIGGER THAN THE MONTE’S OF ANY ERA. THEY NEED ALL OF THAT 400+ HP TO MOVE . I’VE SEEN MANY PONY CARS OF TODAY RUST OUT AFTER 5 YRS. YES , I FAVOR THE OLD MONTE’S , ALWAYS GET A THUMBS UP COMPARED TO ANY NEW ONES, JUST MY.02.
Some people just don’t get it. Lol.
Amazing. I must have owned a special 1976. I never treated it like a turd so I guess that’s why mine wasn’t one. I did the maintenance like your supposed to and took care of the paint like your supposed to. They were just as good as anything else durning that time in my opinion. As a matter of fact, in 1976 I don’t know of any brand out there that was what I would consider great!