1988 Monte Carlo Ss T-top 4-bbl 350 V8 on 2040-cars
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:350 V8 4-BBL
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1988
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Trim: Coupe 2-Door with T-Top / Spoiler
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: RWD with Posi Traction
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 62,000
Sub Model: Super Sport (SS)
Exterior Color: Gray
I am the original owner of this collector's item. It was purchased new from Lou Grubb Chevrolet
in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1988 and has been in the Phoenix, AZ area ever since. It was not driven very much as denoted by the
low mileage and was garaged from 1988 through 2007. In August of 2008 the then white Monte Carlo SS
with its original red lettering and pin stripes was stolen out of my driver in
Tempe, AZ. It had approximately 062K
miles on the odometer at that time. The
car thieves broke into vehicle and broke the ignition switch on the steering
column. I know this because the chrome
plated pieces of the switch were left in my driveway. In July of 2013 the Phoenix police recovered
the now gray vehicle. Police had it
towed to a storage lot and it was placed in a covered parking space. After a long Phoenix legal court processing system
and two court appearances, I was awarded the Monte Carlo in May of 2014. Through a few visits to the DMV Level 3
inspection stations for re-VINing, a single visit to the emissions station, and
a visit to the General DMV office, the Monte Carlo is now registered and
insured as of August of 2014. History typically means a lot for classic auto values so available with the
sale of the vehicle are the police reports, the recovery report (good reading
material that gives an idea who the thieves might be yet they haven’t been
prosecuted), the CarFax that shows original and current VIN number and the
CarFax showing the bogus VIN number, and the court processing paper work. These items are all public record. Car was in very good shape in 2008, matter of fact it was just serviced a
few days before it was stolen. The shape
of the car today has some miscellaneous interior cosmetic and functional issues. Based on the bogus VIN CarFax record for registration
dates and the facts in the police recovery report the car was driven very
little since the day it left my driveway. Exterior and interior cosmetic issues are shown in the pictures but to
highlight some items the carpet is worn from AZ heat, the cloth header is missing, the
original radio was swapped out for with an after market system, the dash is
badly cracked, and some trim pieces are missing. Functional issues include AC needs a recharge. From the thieves fixing the
compromised ignition the horn doesn’t work, directional switch is stiff,
sometimes the key takes some doing to pull it out of the ignition, and odometer
and speedometer are broken. I threw out original
keys a few years back so there are no keys for T-Tops, driver’s door, or glove
box. Trunk and passenger door lock
assembly were changed out by thieves but unfortunately keys are not common
between the two. VIN number is located
on the driver’s door jam and not in the normal location of lower corner of driver
side windshield. All other original VIN
indications have been removed from vehicle except for the one on the
transmission. Transmission VIN is how
the vehicle was identified by recovering Phoenix police officer. The engine sounds really good and the power of the 1988 Monte Carlo SS is
present. It is a fun car to drive and it
always gets a second look by car enthusiasts.
While stopped at a traffic light or at the gas station you’ll get
positive feedback on this unique and sharp looking vehicle. The Monte Carlo is being sold "AS IS" and once money transaction
takes place the deal is final, no returns. An over-night non-refundable deposit of 10% of sales price is required via
bank to bank transfer at close of auction. For example, similar to Chase Bank
QuickPay process. Balance of funds must be a cash exchange at Chase bank. At the bank a notary will confirm our
identities for the bill of sale and title exchange. All above mentioned paper work materials are yours
if desired. Seller will take AZ plates off of vehicle and if required the
Seller will supply a one-day registration for Buyer. For one-day registration the Buyer must
follow AZ restrictions for temporary one-day registration and Buyer must show
proof of insurance. Buyer
must supply transportation for the vehicle. The vehicle
has been sitting for some time so driving it a long distance without servicing
is not recommended. |
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