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1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Modified Pro Touring Power Tour Hot Rod Chevelle on 2040-cars

US $9,950.00
Year:1972 Mileage:86000 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Willis, Texas, United States

Willis, Texas, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic T350
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:350 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: TH57J2B561214 Year: 1972
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Monte Carlo
Trim: Pro Touring Hot Rod
Drive Type: 2wd
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 86,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Extensive suspension modifications, car is in good original condition"

Sadly, I have lost steam with finishing my Hot Rod Power Tour build.  I didn't get it finished in time for this last years cruise and have since devoted my time and energy to finishing my 67 C10.  Just don't have time for both and want someone else to enjoy this car.  This is a clean looking unique car with some big money spent on big name suspension upgrades along with some other goodies to make this a cross country cruiser.  The next owner will have the pleasure of setting up the suspension to their liking and cruise on to your favorite local hang out.  Here are the details:

1972 Monte Carlo
350 with stock quadrajet / Turbo 350
12 bolt
A/C car - all in place, haven't tried messing with it
~85K miles

Modifications:
-Hotchkis upper and lower control arms in the rear
-Hotchkis front and rear sway bars
-Tubular Upper and lower control arms in the front
-Brand new front brake kit (Speedway Motorsports, calipers, rotors, etc)
-Adjustable ride height spring suspension - Eibach springs with threaded spacers, allows you to change ride height with little effort
-New headers and exhaust (dumped before rear axle)
-Brand new 1970 monte carlo front bumper with stock turn signal housings (planned on making these into fog lights)
-Aftermarket front headlights
-Torque Thrust II wheels (17")
-Rear axle has been POR-15'd
-Front steering components replaced with all new parts
-Brand new HEI and plug wires

Goods:
Car really is in great, original shape. I'd rate the interior near perfect, all original. Clean up top and underneath. Runs/drives/stops. Paint is in good-great shape. Car starts right up, idles great, stays cool (even in TX). No smoke during start up.

Bads:
Has some vinyl top rust. Can feel it around the rear window. Has a few spots that have extended out of the perimeter of the vinyl top in the rear (see the walk around video). Vinyl top is still in great shape though. Needs a little tuning and suspension needs to be tweaked to really be a reliable cruiser....should be minimal work. Tires have great tread left but old. Has what I would consider typical "old car leaks" from the engine and trans (nothing major).  


Title in hand.  Have lots of original parts that will go with it. Some suspension parts, fender skirts, etc.

Videos of it running and walk around:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3lildEe4Rg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl9vHjQXtQo

Great car with lots of sleeper potential.  Although this car has been extremely reliable for me, I would highly advise against a long road trip with this.  It's an old car with a lot of new parts.  I feel it does require a little time with the new owner to set the suspension up to their liking.

Please do not hesitate to ask questions....I'll be happy to answer them as timely as possible.

 

I will cancel suspicious bidding. If you have little to no feedback or just joined ebay, I will need email confirmation from you prior to bidding or you bid will be cancelled. Item is for sale locally and I reserve the right to cancel the auction prior to ending. I will require a $500 immediate deposit and full payment within 1 week of the auction ending. I will do what I can (within reason) to work with shipping the car.

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