1970 Monte Carlo By Chevrolet **restored National & Isca Award Winner** on 2040-cars
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:2-door hardtop
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:350 ci V8 4bbl
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Trim: **Restored National & ISCA award winner**
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 127,014
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Astro Blue Pearl
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Up for sale is my restored, National show winning 1970 Monte Carlo by Chevrolet. This particular Monte Carlo was built in the Flint, Michigan plant. Having said that, there are no build sheets since that plant had strict rules when it came to placing build sheets in vehicles. I found this out from the vice president of the First Generation Monte Carlo Club. Something else that makes this car unique, is the fact 1970 was the first year for the Monte Carlo. You will be hard pressed to find a first generation Monte Carlo in this condition. I am open to certain trades **No Motorcycles**, and my price is negotiable. This Monte Carlo is a factory A/C car but is not hooked up since it was not built to be a daily driven car. Along with the car comes the owners manual in A-1 shape, the 1970 Chevy Manufacturer's Specs in a 3 ring binder, the original 1970 Monte Carlo dealer sales brochure, and a bunch of Hot Wheels 1970 Monte Carlos that are still in the packaging and are painted just like mine. Don't miss out on an opportunity to own a true 70s muscle car, ready for the car cruise season. I have all the reciepts for the work I had done since I have owned it. This car can be driven anywhere, as I took it to Carlisle June 22-24th and put 500 miles on it in one weekend, with zero problems. I have noticed that it may need a new oil pan gasket since the one on it is cork and has started to leak a little. I didn't put the cork one on, and since I don't have access to a lift yet I haven't changed it out. I never trailer this car but when I take it on long trips I do cover the front with blue painter's tape to prevent stone chips as much as possible. (Blue painter's tape doesn't leave a sticky residue) I currently have a PA Antique plate on the car which can go with it. The last few pictures of the car are from 1990 when it was purchased from the original owner and 1999 when it was painted a second time with the racing stripes. I also have a ton more pictures of the restoration. If you want to see them please contact me and I will email them over. This Monte Carlo was originally white. If you have any questions I can be reached at 4-1-2-two-six-six-0-5-6-2. I do work full-time during the week so if I don't answer, leave a message and I will get back to you. The car is being sold as-is and has been described in greatest of detail to my knowledge above. I welcome anyone to come see the car or have a representative inspect it for you. Please remember you are bidding to buy and I FULLY expect the winning bidder to fulfill their eBay contract. You are not bidding to hold, inspect, or then come test drive the vehicle, but you may do this before the auction closes. I require a $2000 NON REFUNDABLE deposit within 48 hours of the auction close, PayPal preferred. Buyer is responsible for shipping.
** Recently displayed at the 2013 Autorama World of Wheels in Pittsburgh PA. Recieved an ISCA (International Show Car Association) award in my class as well as the ISCA "Rising Star" award.
** Drove it 500 miles in one weekend to the All GM Nationals in Carlisle, PA. I received and Award of Excellence in my class (70-72 Monte Carlo stock)
** Featured on the front cover and article write up in the National Monte Carlo Owners Association magazine
Engine
- 350 Small Block Chevy from 1976.
- Built by Mopar legend and engine builder Jim Pranis with all new parts
- Mild cam, Edelbrock Performer Intake
- Edelbrock #1407 Carburetor, 750cfm 4 Barrel
- Edelbrock 14 inch round mat gray finish air cleaner
- "Monte Carlo" Script painted blue on orange valve covers
- Bored .030 over
- Chrome timing chain cover
- New AC Delco water pump
- New Summit fuel pump
- 1,600 miles on motor
Transmission
- TH350
- New TCI "Saturday Night Special" torque converter
- New TCI flexplate
- New TCI adjustable vacuum modulator
- New Chrome Summit Racing pan and gasket
- New transmission filter
- Fresh transmission fluid
- Only 6,800 miles on transmission
Exterior
- Astro Blue Pearl with white racing stripes (Painted in dec 99-jan 00 by Hank's Auto Refinishing http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/hanksautoref)
- NO RUST (It's been meticulously restored)
- Chrome has either been replaced or re-chromed, so it's perfect
- Original rally wheels have new trim rings and NOS GM Chevy center caps (center caps alone are $275 a piece). The wheels have been pained to match the car along with the spare in the trunk. Rear wheels are 8", an inch wider than the front
- New BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires all the way around
Interior
- Map Light on rear view mirror
- Washer fluid indicator light, part of the Auxilary Light Package
- New Custom Auto Sound head unit with 4 new Kenwood Speakers, AM/FM/Aux input
- Period correct guage cluster (mounted under the dash) with new SunPro water/oil/volt guages. This guage pod has a chrome surround with a wood grain insert to match the wood grain pattern on the dash.
- New Sunpro SuperTach mounted under rear view mirror with no drilling into the dash pad, it has a blue LED shift light to match the car. I mounted it this way so if someone were to buy the car and want to remove it, they can without leaving a trace that it was ever there.
- Headliner is the original but looks new, along with the door panels... they are original but look new
- All guages work. Speedo shows 27,014 but I know the car itself has 127,014
Trunk
- Spotless
- Matching painted front spare with original jack
- Trunk mat new
Other
- New driveshaft to handle up to 800hp, built by Island Point Spring and Driveshaft
- New OPGI gas tank and straps
- New rear wheel cylinders and rear brakes
- New brake master cylinder
- New emergency brake cable
- Original rubber floor mats
- Original 3 core radiator cleaned, inspected, and repainted by Schneider Radiator
- I have a huge box of spare parts that will go with the car
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