Muscle Car Highly Upgraded With Sb350, Suspension, Purple on 2040-cars
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Engine:remanufactured 350
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Burple (blue/purple)
Make: Chevrolet
Interior Color: black/maroon
Model: Monte Carlo
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: LS
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 110,000
1982 Monte Carlo purchased on eBay in 2010 from North Carolina owner. Previous owner drag raced the car; installed rebuilt (bored over) Chevy 350 motor and TH350 trans, air bags on rear suspension, removed vinyl from top, painted car Burple (blue/purple candy). Car has less than 2,000 miles on rebuilt engine. Original car mileage unknown (suspected 110,000 or so).
Since purchasing the car I have made numerous improvements including Corbeau Wide Sport seat (driver) and Summit Racing seat (passenger), AutoMeter gauges, new carpet, CD player, speakers, amplifier. Spectre Cold Air Intake system, Hurst lock-out Hammer shifter, new exhaust, radiator and hoses, front shocks, 20 inch chrome wheels, Harwood fiberglass hood (still black).
Car runs and drives fantastic. Needs new carburater installed (new Holley 4-barrel carb included with car), transmission has slow leak but functions completely; needs interior work to complete transition from maroon to black. Car has no catalytic converter so will NOT pass emissions (check your state for whether 1982 cars require emissions tests; IL does not). Burple paint is not in good shape; needs cut and buff or refinishing. Looks good from a distance but not close up.
This car is my dream project, but a recent job change requires me to get something more practical for city driving.
Complete list of improvements available by request.
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