for sale 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Custom *SOLD*

[Matt Harwood]

 

SOLD! First, "Custom" is the model name, not a description of a car that has been customized. Second, this is probably the finest first-generation Monte Carlo in the universe. I've never seen its equal and I've only had maybe two or three cars (out of 800) that were better, regardless of price. It is a multiple award winner and should be able to win trophies just about anywhere you take it, regardless of the judging standards. Matching-numbers LS3 402 cubic inch V8 and TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, original 12-bolt rear end with 3.08 gears on a Posi limited slip. Factory color combination of code 75 Cranberry Red (no vinyl top--nice!) with code 709 black vinyl bucket seat interior. Options include ice cold A/C (still with R12 inside), center console, Rally gauges with tach, tilt wheel, AM/FM stereo, and cruise control. Every fastener is not only the right one, but it has the right finish. Every part is date-coded except for one quarter quarter window. Everything works except the clock. The car was originally sold in Kansas and spent most of its life in New Mexico, so there is not a spot of rust anywhere and never has been. Runs and drives as new, fully sorted. Perhaps $39,900 seems like a lot for a Monte Carlo, but at that price you're getting the restoration at 1/3 the cost and the car is free. You couldn't duplicate the paint and bodywork on this car for the asking price, never mind the entire restoration. Alternatively, you could look at it as a chance to own a #1 quality big block muscle car with a pedigree for not a lot of money. Nobody ever regrets buying the best. Thanks for looking!

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Edited June 29, 2018 by Matt Harwood (see edit history)

[Matt Harwood]

 

[keiser31]

I've always liked that style Monte Carlo.

Edited June 27, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history)

[old car fan]

Love it Matt

[TerryB]

Looks to good to even drive it on the street!  

[cjp69]

Beautiful car Matt!

[auburnseeker]

1 hour ago, RICHELIEUMOTORCAR said:

in pretty nice condition, not nearly as nice as this red example

There in lies the difference.  

[auburnseeker]

That last little bit to make a good car nice often requires a car to be completely restored again.  That's why guys buy the best possible car the first time.  It works that way all the way from project to restored cars.  Like mentioned you can't buy the work at teh price offered and you get the car for free.  When a paint job is 10 g to start a pretty nice car for 10 could still cost 50 G to take to this level.  If it was an east coast car,  it probably wasn't this clean to begin with. 

The right buyer will probably come along that looked at the lesser cars for a little less and understand the bargain this represents.   

Not my type of car but I appreciate quality and I can see it in this car in the nooks and crannies.

[Matt Harwood]

SOLD! Quality apparently matters. Price guides are bunk. Thanks for all the kind words, everyone. This really is a stunning car.

[39BuickEight]

46 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said:

SOLD! Quality apparently matters. Price guides are bunk. Thanks for all the kind words, everyone. This really is a stunning car.

And I imagine having a good professional represent it matters too.