One Owner, Factory 4 Speed, T-top, Always Garaged In Original - Show Condition on 2040-cars

VIN: 1Z37U8K576848 Year: 1978
Interior Color: Red
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Monte Carlo
Trim: Sport Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Rear
Options: CD Player
Mileage: 55,329

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:"Ready for show or cruise"

Up for auction is my 1978 Factory 4 speed Monte Carlo I bought new in December 1978.  This unbelievable original paint beauty has brought home multiple Super Chevy and Chevy Hi-Performance event trophies and continues to draw a crowd wherever it goes.  The original factory paint (35 years of hand rubbing and maticulous care) will flat blow you away, this car hasn't seen rain in more than 30 years.  On top of being a black, original LG3 (305) and saginaw M20 4 speed (1 of 1,719 in '78) Monte, it also was ordered with T-Top and Posi Rear with dealer installed 3.23 gears.   The frame and undercarrage is equally as clean as the top of the car.   The interior is perfect with mostly original surfaces, I redid the headliner in 2001 and a couple years ago re-dyed any plastic pieces that were beginning to fade and replaced the carpet.  The dash, seats and door panels look as good as they did the day I brought it home in '78, the steering wheel is a LaCarra red leather wrapped C-3 Corvette style wheel (factory tilt column).  The car was ordered w/o AC though did receive the Lux Seat package as well as HD suspension(F40), HD radiator & HD electrical system.  The dealer installed the half vinyl roof (its original and like new condition also) and the rearend gears in place of "performance" 3.08 option.  In '96 with 46K (now has 55K) miles on the car I pulled the original 305 and Saginaw trans (they go with the car) and added the GM Crate ZZ3 350 (aluminum head & roller cam - 345 HP) motor and Borg Warner Super T-10 4 speed (from a Z28).  Accessories include CenterForce Dual Friction clutch, Hurst Indy Shifter, Edelbrock (#1406) 600 carb, Edelbrock TES ceramic coated headers, extremely sneaky quiet 2.5" Dynamax Turbo mufflers with stock looking exhaust tips, Hotchkis springs, KYB Gas Shocks, Autometer tach & underdash guages, Alpine CD,   Billet valve covers, Lokar dip stick, K&N aircleaner and the carb and ignition were custom dialed in for max performace.  Wheels are 16" Billet Centerlines and Tires are Goodrich ZRs, while they still have almost full tread and look new, should probably be replaced if anything other than cruising and car shows are on your agenda - no cracking or signs of age, they've just lost their stickiness.  I relined brakes pads and calipers less than 500 miles ago.  Everything works and the car is extremely solid.  Never been hit, rusted, pulled apart, or otherwise molested, even all the glass is original.  This is a relatively light car (<3,100 lb) and well balanced and performs extremely well.  The condition of this maticulously cared for rare 4 speed equipped Performance and Show Monte will flat blow you away, people ask me all the time who painted it and when was it restored.  I hate to sell it though unfortunately must choose between it and a Corvette I bought several years ago.  I am not interested in any trades, see my CarDomain webpage for additional history and photos.  http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3156772/1978-chevrolet-monte-carlo/  you may reach me via email anytime: ac216@comcast.net   The car is in the Atlanta area, I would be glad to allow you to inspect it if your serious.  This car will be sold as is, no warranty.  A $500 non refundable deposit is required in 48 hours if my reserve is met and you are the highest bidder, funds to clear my bank before you take the car.