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1988 Monte Carlo Ss T-top 4-bbl 350 V8 on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:62000 Color: Gray /
 Gray
Location:

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Tempe, Arizona, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:350 V8 4-BBL
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1G1GZ11G6JP118240
Year: 1988
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Trim: Coupe 2-Door with T-Top / Spoiler
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: RWD with Posi Traction
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 62,000
Sub Model: Super Sport (SS)
Exterior Color: Gray

I am the original owner of this collector's item.  It was purchased new from Lou Grubb Chevrolet in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1988 and has been in the Phoenix, AZ area ever since.  It was not driven very much as denoted by the low mileage and was garaged from 1988 through 2007.  In August of 2008 the then white Monte Carlo SS with its original red lettering and pin stripes was stolen out of my driver in Tempe, AZ.  It had approximately 062K miles on the odometer at that time.  The car thieves broke into vehicle and broke the ignition switch on the steering column.  I know this because the chrome plated pieces of the switch were left in my driveway.  In July of 2013 the Phoenix police recovered the now gray vehicle.  Police had it towed to a storage lot and it was placed in a covered parking space.  After a long Phoenix legal court processing system and two court appearances, I was awarded the Monte Carlo in May of 2014.  Through a few visits to the DMV Level 3 inspection stations for re-VINing, a single visit to the emissions station, and a visit to the General DMV office, the Monte Carlo is now registered and insured as of August of 2014.

History typically means a lot for classic auto values so available with the sale of the vehicle are the police reports, the recovery report (good reading material that gives an idea who the thieves might be yet they haven’t been prosecuted), the CarFax that shows original and current VIN number and the CarFax showing the bogus VIN number, and the court processing paper work.  These items are all public record.

Car was in very good shape in 2008, matter of fact it was just serviced a few days before it was stolen.  The shape of the car today has some miscellaneous interior cosmetic and functional issues.  Based on the bogus VIN CarFax record for registration dates and the facts in the police recovery report the car was driven very little since the day it left my driveway.

Exterior and interior cosmetic issues are shown in the pictures but to highlight some items the carpet is worn from AZ heat, the cloth header is missing, the original radio was swapped out for with an after market system, the dash is badly cracked, and some trim pieces are missing.

Functional issues include AC needs a recharge. From the thieves fixing the compromised ignition the horn doesn’t work, directional switch is stiff, sometimes the key takes some doing to pull it out of the ignition, and odometer and speedometer are broken.  I threw out original keys a few years back so there are no keys for T-Tops, driver’s door, or glove box.  Trunk and passenger door lock assembly were changed out by thieves but unfortunately keys are not common between the two.  VIN number is located on the driver’s door jam and not in the normal location of lower corner of driver side windshield.  All other original VIN indications have been removed from vehicle except for the one on the transmission.  Transmission VIN is how the vehicle was identified by recovering Phoenix police officer.

The engine sounds really good and the power of the 1988 Monte Carlo SS is present.  It is a fun car to drive and it always gets a second look by car enthusiasts.  While stopped at a traffic light or at the gas station you’ll get positive feedback on this unique and sharp looking vehicle. 

The Monte Carlo is being sold "AS IS" and once money transaction takes place the deal is final, no returns.

An over-night non-refundable deposit of 10% of sales price is required via bank to bank transfer at close of auction. For example, similar to Chase Bank QuickPay process.

Balance of funds must be a cash exchange at Chase bank.  At the bank a notary will confirm our identities for the bill of sale and title exchange.  All above mentioned paper work materials are yours if desired.  Seller will take AZ plates off of vehicle and if required the Seller will supply a one-day registration for Buyer.  For one-day registration the Buyer must follow AZ restrictions for temporary one-day registration and Buyer must show proof of insurance.  Buyer must supply transportation for the vehicle.  The vehicle has been sitting for some time so driving it a long distance without servicing is not recommended.

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