1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo convertible

417-532-8000

$84,900

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Highlights

						  The Monto Carlo that Chevy should have built!  One of six built by a custom coachbuilder!					

The Chevrolet division of General Motors introduced the Monte Carlo in September 1969 for the 1970 model year, becoming Chevy’s initial entry into the personal luxury coupe segment of the U.S. auto market.

The Monte Carlo was built on a “special” A-body platform shared by the Pontiac Grand Prix that allowed for a 116- inch wheelbase as opposed to the regular A-body Chevelle’s 112-inch wheelbase with the additional four inches primarily being ahead of the firewall. A vast array of engine options were available, all V8’s, ranging from 350 to 454 cubic inches with either two or four-barrel carbs backed either a two-speed or three-speed automatic transmission or a three or four-speed manual.

Chevrolet general manager Pete Estes sought out GM stylist David Hollis to design the Monte Carlo, one of the first Chevys from that era to have a model designation that did not start with a “C”. Hollis drew design cues from Cadillac’s Eldorado luxury coupe while utilizing a significant part of the internal structure from their current Chevelle line under new sheet metal designed specifically for the Monte Carlo.

The new Monto Carlo was only available in a two-door coupe, but it’s worth noting that the initial tri-fold brochure made available to Chevrolet dealers in advance of the September 1969 introduction showed an artist’s sketch of a Monte Carlo convertible at the bottom of one of the panels. Despite labor issues slowing production of both the 1970 and 1971 models, the car sold well and was well-received by both the buying public and the automotive press.

The 1972 model year proved to be the final year for the first-generation body style, as GM standardized A-body models within their divisions to the Collanade platform for the 1973 model year.

This 1972 Monte Carlo is the car that General Motors should have built, but chose not to offer. A custom coachbuilder from North Carolina purchased a few brand-new cars off a dealer lot and proceeded to convert the coupes into convertibles. That task was made a little easier because the Monte Carlo utilized many Chevelle parts from the firewall back, and the Chevelle was offered in a convertible. The idea was to convince Chevrolet executives to offer the specially-modified cars through their dealer network, but the upcoming body style change (which would not offer a factory convertible in any A-body car) nixed any interest the company might have had. There have been others who have created first-generation Monte Carlo convertibles, and industry experts estimate that number to be perhaps 75 to 100 built.

Powered by a 350 cubic inch engine backed with a console-shifted three speed automatic transmission, this triple black beauty presents in extremely good condition. The car sits on the correct Chevrolet rally wheels. Aside from the convertible conversion the only non-original part of the car appears to be the addition of an aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette player in the dash, which remains uncut allowing a factory replacement to be installed should that be desired. The Monto Carlo has been a part of the present owner’s vehicle portfolio since October 1996 and has housed in a humidity-controlled environment under his ownership.

Evergreen Digital Showroom offers this extremely rare coach-built 1972 Chevy Monto Carlo convertible for $84,900 USD. A pre-purchase inspection is both advised and welcomed. We will gladly arrange transportation at buyer’s expense or will work to accommodate the buyer’s shipping plans to insure delivery. For additional information, contact sales manager Steve Russell at 417-532-8000.

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