1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Base Hardtop 2-door 5.7l on 2040-cars

Year: 1972
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Trim: 2 Door Coupe
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 41,619
Exterior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Brown

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Older restoration that doesn't show it's age."

For sale is my 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.  The best way to describe the car is that the pictures really don't do it justice. It's an older restoration that really doesn't show it's age.  I've owned the car since April 2005 and have had 8 years of trouble free ownership.  The car as you see it is pretty much how I bought it on e-bay in 2005.  Stuff I've added to the car since 2005...the CD player; the 8 inch rally wheels and BFG tires; the tilt steering column and 3-spoke steering wheel; the factory guage package that includes tach, and a new clock that actually works and keeps great time; a new steering box with a quicker turn ratio....and the one thing that I think totally makes this car a joy to drive is the 700R4 transmission installed in March 2012.  Adding the 4 speed automatic with true overdrive is just what this car needed and I wish I had done it years ago.  We've seen highway fuel mileage as good as 20mpg running interstate highway @70mph.  I also put new dual exhaust with Flowmasters and chrome SS tips in 2011.  Lots of the normal maint. items are fresh as well, including shocks in 2010 and front brakes just this spring (it got new rear brakes in 2005 and they're still in good shape). 

We've put nearly 18,000 miles on the car since we've owned it and it's never been on a trailer and it's never let us down.  We've done the last 4 Hot Rod Power Tours, so we've had it a long way from home and I wouldn't hesitate to take off anywhere with it now.  It's been to Detroit, MI; Arlington, TX; and Nashville, TN, just to name a few.  It's done a lap at Indy (at parade speed unfortunately) and 3 laps on Iowa Speedway (a little faster there and a lot more fun).  This car is no trailer queen, but it won't embarass you on cruise night or at a local show, and I have the 1st and 2nd place trophies from local shows over the last 8 years to prove it.  It's clean top and bottom.

The good stuff:  350 with a nice streetable cam, Edelbrock intake, Holley carb, and headers.  I don't know a lot of the details because the car was built when I got it...but I do know it runs strong and starts right up.  Bucket seats and console shift all in great shape.  It IS an older restoration so it does have a couple of knicks in the paint, but nothing major that hasn't been covered up with touch-up paint.  If I had to pick on the car....it really needs to have the inside of the trunk repainted.  Also, this car does not have A/C.  Not a problem for me, but I know that can be a big deal for some folks....but don't let that keep you from taking a look anyway.

Extra stuff:  I have the 350 tranny with shift kit (worked just fine when we took it out) and driveshaft that came out  of the car when we put the 700R4 in it that goes with the car....there is also some extra chome that the previous owner had that he sent with the car...the original steering wheel....a new dash pad that I never took the time to have dyed and installed (the one in it has a small split in the speaker grill)....an extra drivers side mirror.  I also have the original window sticker and lots of receipts and a few pictures of the build in progress from the previous owner.

Why am I selling it?  I've gotten that question a lot lately.  Simply put...I got the itch for a new toy so I have to part with this one.  If I could afford to keep it, I would. 

The disclosure stuff....It's a 41 year old car so while I've not had an issue with it, it is obviously being sold as is. I do have the car listed for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.  The mileage listed above is what is showing on the odometer.  I have no idea what the true mileage is.  I must receive a $500 good faith payment in certified funds (cashiers check or wire) within 72 hours of auction close. The only payment I'll accept is cash or cashiers check prior to or at the time the car is picked up.  I will not arrange shipping....that's up to you.   Car must be paid for and picked up within 2 weeks of auction close.

Please don't be scared because of my 0 newbie score.  I'm not a big e-bay user and couldn't remember my user ID or password that I used when I bought the car and subsequently a few items several years ago, so I had to create a new one.  If you have questions or would like to know the backstory on the car and it's previous owners, please don't hesitate to call me at 573-338-2107.