1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 350v8 Recent Paint on 2040-cars
Carroll, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Hardtop
Engine:5.7L 5736CC 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Maroon
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Monte Carlo
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 129,000
Exterior Color: Maroon
NOTE: In the product details it says "Drive Type: U/K". I don't know if that implies "unknown" or if that means "United Kingdom". But it wouldn't let me create my listing unless I selected that. Just to be clear: the steering wheel is on the left-side, and it is a completely United States car.
I bought this car 3 years ago for my son, did some work, he ended up not driving it. Don't have time to drive it myself, so it's sitting in a storage garage. On top of that, I have another one I want to restore, so I have to sell this one to make room.
This is a nice looking, mostly original car that starts/runs/drives extremely good. After sitting in storage for a two-month stretch it starts right up. This is NOT a show-car restoration by any means, but it does look nice and is fun to drive. We did have a body shop repair some minor rust and dings and paint it three years ago with PPG basecoat/clearcoat. Haven't touched it since, and it looks pretty good, but it could use some buffing now and it would be even better.
New stuff I installed:
- Edelbrock carb and air cleaner
- HEI distributor
- Plugs & wires
- Alternator
- Windshield
- Tie rod ends and other stearing linkage parts.
- Rear transmission seal.
- Front brakes - pads and calipers. Rear brakes checked, they're good.
- Tires are still nearly new, as you can see in the pictures.
Problems:
- Has one cigarette hole in the front seat, otherwise interior is in excellent shape - headliner in great shape, no cracks in the dash.
- Shifter linkage (on the column) is a little sloppy, probably needs to be tightened up. But it works.
- It's got an aftermarket radio in the dash, but it doesn't work.
$500 non-refundable deposit by Paypal within 2 days of auction close. Balance due in cash or cashiers check when you pick it up.
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