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| 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
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Price: $19,900 |
Last Updated 15 hours ago
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| Year: |
1970 |
| Make: |
Chevrolet |
| Model: |
Monte Carlo |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
350ci V8 L48 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
Cranberry Red |
| Miles: |
35859 |
| Stock #: |
6448 |
| Body Style: |
Sedan |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Hardtop After six generations, nearly 40 years of production, dozens of special editions, Chevy ended the Monte Carlo line in 2007. It began in 1970 when GM decided to stretch the A-body platform in front of the firewall creating a long nose, which Pontiac had proven with its Grand Prix which outsold the larger B-body cars. This long hood layout would eventually become its own platform known affectionately and internally as G-bodies. For consignment, a first year Monte, a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with a numbers matching drivetrain, HEI ignition, in wonderful condition and in a racy red exterior. It's amazing, but not surprising, just how many Classic Auto Mall patrons love this generation of Monte Carlo and its great proportions, muscular stance, and in a category and class of their own. Exterior Fifteen colors were available for the Monte in 1970 and this one is bathed in Cranberry Red and among the first gen Monte Carlo's we've seen, red is relatively uncommon. The rectangle grille, it turns out, has a grid composed of 720 small squares. There's some automotive trivia for your bowtie buddies! In the center is the Corinthian helmet, (similar to the Spartan helmet), and flanked by single round headlights with rounded bezels. The black vinyl top is in great condition and retains a border of red around the front and sides, set back from the metal window frame and having a frame of its own. The chrome bumpers, door handles, side mirror, and other metal trim are in excellent shape and the 15-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels need nothing. Simple vertical taillights are distinctive and canted forward, a field mark that eliminates confusion with any other car while the reverse lights and front parking lights are integrated into the chrome bumpers. Imperfections include quite a bit of rust below the rocker panels and another rusted gash on the body near the door seam as well as swirling of the paint on the hood and front fender tops. Interior Black vinyl patterned door panels on both doors present in excellent condition with a black armrest and door pull with silver accents blending with the silver window crank. Bucket seats continue the pattern of black vinyl stitched design and while the driver's seat is less robust due to usage, it's intact and clean as is the back bench which looks virtually untouched. Some cracks exist in the rim of the plastic steering wheel while the center horn begins the flow of burlwood applique which continues over the dashboard where gauges are neatly arranged with just a touch of haziness to the plastic faces. A JVC AM/FM/Cassette radio is in the dash below the climate controls topped by a pair of vents. The always enjoyable horseshoe shifter lives in the center console with large indicator numbers on the face in a greenish tinge. Black loop carpet covers the floor and is spotless and the perforated headliner with shoulder belts look factory fresh. A dirty gray mat is in the otherwise bare trunk along with a spare tire and vintage hubcap. Drivetrain Pop the red hood and we find a clean, numbers matching 350ci L48 V8 rated at a healthy 300 ponies and tapping an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor. That's the golden ticket made even brighter by the presence of the numbers matching TH350 3-speed automatic transmission mounted behind it and sending the horses running to the rear 12-bolt with 2.73 gears. Pulling the reins on the herd entails pumping the power brakes with discs on the front wheels and drums in the rear. Headers begin the process of dumping spent gas. Undercarriage Generally clean and driver quality underneath with some of the typical surface rust and consignor noted leaks putting oil drops on the oil pan and filter, flywheel cover, transmission pan, and rear differential. There's one spot of invasive rust on the belly pan. Dual exhaust comes off the headers and runs the length before entering a pair of Turbo mufflers, then exit |
Vehicle Options
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers,Tinted Glass,Power Steering,Power Front Disc Brakes,Padded Sun Visors & Dash,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Electric Clock,Bucket Seats,AM/FM RADIO |
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