1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Original Survivor on 2040-cars
Austin, Minnesota, United States
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1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Hardtop Coupe Up for sale is a beautifully preserved 1973 Monte Carlo. This car was purchased new in our local home town GM dealership in 1973. It is currently owned by the 2nd owner and was also purchased in our home town GM dealership after the original owner traded it in December 1976. The car has been well preserved ever since only acquiring 71,573 miles from the day it was new. It was used regularly for a few years until it was repainted the original light green metallic in 1984. It was then stored for the majority of its life. This Monte Carlo is equipped with a 350 cubic inch engine with 2bbl carburetor. It has factory A/C in working condition that is still charged with R-12 refrigerant! Has auxiliary transmission cooler. 4 core radiator. All emission related equipment has been removed (air pump etc.) Turbo 350 transmission. 10 bolt rear axle. Front and rear sway bars. Power front disk brakes. Power steering. Rear air shocks with on board compressor mounted in the trunk (pictured). 15 inch ralley wheels with derby centers and beauty rings. Firestone white wall tires. Matching full size spare. True dual exhaust with "Turbo mufflers." Interior is all original. Factory tach dash with gauge package. Tilt steering column. Cruise control. Beautifully preserved power cloth bench seat with original clear plastic dealer installed seat cover (front seat bottom cover missing). Rear seat is also in pristine condition with dealer installed seat cover. Power trunk release in the glove box. Rear window defogger. The body is in very nice original condition with one repaint in 1984. Paint is showing signs of age. Small spot on the top of the trunk jamb is peeling (pictured). Small spot next to LR back window has a small peeling spot (pictured). Front valence has a crack with minor paint peeling (pictured). LR quarter panel has small blisters starting above wheel well (pictured). The body is in otherwise very nice condition and all body issues have been disclosed. Car also come with custom made canvas car cover. All original documentation is included with this vehicle such as owner's manual, build sheet, maintenance plan, warranty plan, and dealership pre-delivery inspection sheet. This will make someone a great car to show, cruise, or just as a daily driver. This car just traveled on a 250 mile road trip to the Car Craft Summer Nationals in St. Paul MN and ran flawlessly. It got an average of 19.5 MPG including idle time and slow car cruising with A/C on. Only a few small things to consider. Heater core has been bypassed due to a small leak. Gas gauge is stuck on full. These are relatively simple items to repair for someone mechanically inclined. This car is being listed with no reserve, and with a "Buy it Now". Any questions please call 507-440-1843. Car is also for sale locally. We reserve the right to end this auction at any time. Shipping is buyers responsibility unless prior arrangements are made. $1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of the end of the auction.
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