1976 Monte Carlo Custom Cloud Rolls Royce Very Rare Collectable on 2040-cars

This is a very rare 1st generation Custom Cloud conversion of a new Chevrolet Monte Carlo in 1976 with 29,500 miles and in excellent driver condition.  The Custom Cloud was developed to draw people into Chevrolet showrooms.  Although not a replica of any one specific model of Rolls Royce, the grill was a near  replica of the Rolls distinctive grill, the Rolls "flying lady" hood ornament was used on the 1st generation Custom Clouds, the Rolls Royce "RR" emblem is replicated with the Custom Cloud "CC" insignia, the "Custom Cloud" model name was similar to the Rolls Royce "Silver Cloud" model name and the tails light on the Custom Cloud are the same Lucas tail lights used on the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud.  Since the Rolls Royce grill was never patented in the US, Custom Cloud patented the grill and began production.  It was featured in the March 1976 issue of Car & Driver and 1976 Motor Trend which drew the attention of Rolls Royce.  Lawsuit proceedings against Custom Cloud Motors for trademark infringement began quickly and Rolls Royce was granted a preliminary injunction.  After Rolls Royce won the lawsuit the car was sold to Classic Coach Motors,  renamed Classic Coach, the "flying lady" hood ornament was removed and the "CC" emblems were eliminated.  This particular car was used in the late 70's as a display car for a tire manufacturer on the Auto Show circuit.  THIS CAR DRAWS ATTENTION!. 

I have had this car in heated storage since my dad purchased it in 1985.  This car has been driven annually since 1985 and it is still road worthy.  Over the last 5 years I have replaced the radiator, alternator, starter and battery.  The exhaust system is badly rusted but still runs quietly enough that you can carry a conversation easily while it is running.  The exterior is in good driver quality condition.  The chrome has some pitting, paint has three (3) scratches that have been touched up, the bottom of both doors have some rust.  The engine, transmission, rear end, steering and brakes work perfectly but the transmission does have a slight fluid leak,  This was a highly optioned Monte Carlo with Air Conditioning, Power Sun Roof, White Vinyl Top, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Drivers Seat, and Power Steering which all work.  The 8 track Stereo system is inoperative.  The white headliner is stained and the drivers side seat bolster shows wear.  The cruise control sticks intermittently and the turn signals works but flash quickly but all of the electrics with the exception of the Stereo are operational.  The car was upgraded in the 80's with Grant Wood Steering Wheel, Amber Running Lights, Wire Wheels including spare and Wide Whitewall Tires with deep tread.  

FOR THE RIGHT BUYER THIS IS A GREAT OPORTUNITY FOR A RARE AND DISTICTIVE CAR.  I would like to keep this car but I don't use it enough and I could use the space.  Please feel free to email me with any questions.  Additional photographs are available if requested.  The car is available in Waukegan Illinois for inspection and a test drive.  Please ask all questions before bidding.  When you bid and are high bidder, you are buying the car.  The car is being sold as is where is and all sales are final. Thanks for looking.