Chevrolet touted its midsize Monte Carlo coupe as a “personal luxury car,” thus opening a new segment for the ’70s quickly followed by other manufacturers with their own versions. Really, the concept was nothing new, with luxury GT coupes produced for decades by U.S. and European automakers.
Monte Carlo was something fresh, however, with its trim appearance following in a direction established earlier by the 4-seat Ford Thunderbird and Buick Riviera. It didn’t hurt that the Monte Carlo was a handsomely styled automobile that still looks sharp today.
The Pick of the Day is a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that appears to be in very good condition and described by the private seller in Gaston, Oregon, as “partially restored” in the car’s ClassicCars.com advertisement.
Although the ad doesn’t say as much, the Chevy looks like it’s been repainted, judging by the gleaming Bronze finish shown in the photos. The Dark Saddle interior also looks good.
The coupe is powered by its original 350cid V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, with automatic transmission, also the original unit, the seller says. The car has been driven 120,000 miles but the engine has never needed major work and has never been apart, the seller adds.
“Engine, transmission, differential just serviced less than 50 miles (ago),” the ad says. “Original build sheet and owner’s manual, same owner last 30 years. Runs and drives excellent and is very good condition.”
These first-generation Montes were developed under famed Chevrolet president Pete Estes, and introduced in September 1969 by John DeLorean of Pontiac GTO fame.
The Monte Carlo was universally admired for its crisp, attractive body shape and details, and later, they became favorites among young city dwellers who dug their style for cruising and customizing.
The asking price for this personal luxury car is $21,900.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
Need to build cars like back in the 70s
Yes Sir, The Monte Carlo in all of its’ configurations. . . Sometimes everything in our Universe lines up and well. . . Extra ordinary comes to life.
R/S. M.A.
Very stylish, I purchased A 1979 Monte Carlo Landau back in 79 still have it ,an all original with 62,000 original miles on it.
I bought this exact car in 1978. Loved the car, bad on gas though. I paid 3 grand
I’m looking for a 72 Monte Carlo with bucket seats and a floor shift I miss my old car.
My Father has a 1972 Monte Carlo with a 327/350 rebuilt engine with less than 60,000 miles.
I had one that was this gold color 72 automatic and had electric windows. I purchased it at a car show for $3,000. One winter we had a very good snow along with ice. I put my car in the tire shop and bought me a set of chains and had em put on. And my Buddy and I went for a ride and drove that car up to the top of Mt. Nebo in the state of Arkansas. It drove up that curvy road like nothing. It just went right up it and brought me down with no problems. In some places the snow was belly deep on that car but it drove right along no problem. I enjoyed that car so much. I miss it. One fine looking car in my book!!!