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1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Base Hardtop 2-door 5.7l on 2040-cars

US $9,800.00
Year:1972 Mileage:54472 Color: Gold /
 Tan
Location:

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hardtop
Engine:5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1H57H2K633210 Year: 1972
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 54,472
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Tan
one owner: estate sale
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

If you are looking for a one owner, unmolested, near original, low mile, RUST FREE, clean 70's Chevy, then this one is for you. 

Background:

I bought this car from the owners son 10 years after the owner died. It was sitting in a garage since his death.  While going through the paperwork, I discovered a Jasper rebuilt engine had been installed in 1992 by a local Chevrolet dealer at 53,583 miles.  I bought the car with 53,893 miles and at present, the odometer reads 54,472 miles.  The owner took this car to a Chevrolet dealer for practically all repairs with exception of exhaust where the dealer sublet to Midas Muffler. Significant documentation was found in the glovebox to verify repairs, mileage, and chain of ownership. A very impressive and rare find.

Clean up:

I replaced the org. points distributor w/ HEI, battery, fuel pump, plugs and wires, and all four tires, treated the gas in the tank and sent it out to be thoroughly cleaned by a professional detail shop. It came back looking like a new car, however, somewhere in the process the radio knobs were stripped out so I replaced with new repro knobs.  

General condition:

Clean interior, carpet is in great shape, seats are above average(no rips), headliner has 5 BB size holes from mice
Clean body,  one small dent in upper right front
fender (see pic), small paint chips behind left door (see pic), vinyl top is flawless, chrome literally looks brand new
Amazingly sound mechanically, stock exhaust(no rust through), Jasper re-manufactured engine with less than 1000 miles, A/C is all there but needs recharged, brand new tires on stock rims with orig Corvette style hubcaps, new battery(Interstate green), new style HEI distributor(org distributor is in trunk), org spare,


Bottom line:

Driving this car is like stepping back into the early 70's.  If you would like to buy a nostalgic Chevy to go to cruise-ins, car shows, or just enjoy an evening ride, this car needs nothing and will turn heads wherever you take it.  No worries, no disappointments.
THIS CAR IS COMPLETELY RUST FREE!

Shipping is the buyers responsibility completely, but will discuss delivering the car for the right price. Call Kim or Kevin @ 812-232-5017


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