Highlights

Well kept early 5.7L Monte Carlo
Factory standard car in fetching red and cream
Lots of recent work to suspension and brakes
Regularly serviced since arriving in UK

The Appeal

Chevrolet’s marketing team didn’t mess around. When it came to naming the firm’s new ‘personal luxury’ car they evoked the then-height of European style, culture and luxury: Monte Carlo.

The new car was built to mix the understated style and cossetting luxury of European rivals with the urge of the firm’s 60s muscle cars. Even ‘entry level’ Monte Carlos like this one got the firm’s 250bhp 350CI 5.7L V8. Naturally those same marketeers called it the ‘Turbo Fire’ engine.

This early Monte Carlo - built in 1970, the first year of production - is beautifully kept in red with white vinyl trim. It is a very well preserved car, the interior being a particular treat for the many enthusiasts of these generous slices of Americana.

Since arriving in the UK in 2017 it has been well maintained. The history file shows a run of receipts and invoices for parts covering the suspension, brakes and servicing, including the transmission. The result is a very tidy car that runs and drives equally well.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1970
Chassis number confirms this car as a 1970 model built at the Baltimore plant
Import documentation included in history file
Four registered UK keepers
First UK registered 7th July 2017
Current keeper since February 2023
Good history file as shown in photographs
This includes servicing items purchased in 2020 and 2021
Calipers replaced in 2020
Extensive suspension work in 2019
Brakes overhauled in 2018
Last MOT expired 23rd September 2023 with 85,667 miles showing on test and no advisories
Now showing 86,828 miles
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt

The Condition

Red paintwork in very good order with few signs of age and use
Due to the age of the car buyers should reasonably expect some light aging
Bodywork presents well with no issues advised on last MOT test
Panels present straight and there is no reported accident damage
Sills, arches and underside in good, solid order
Exterior brightwork, lights and fittings in good order with no obvious damage
White vinyl roof in good condition with tidy fit and no obvious stains or damage
Sits on factory correct chromed alloy wheels in good condition
Steel spare wheel included in boot
Quality BF Goodrich tyres in good condition with plenty of tread showing
Very original cream vinyl interior with bench front seat
Signs of age and use inside appear light including marks to driver’s seat back
Beige carpets and dash top in good, older restored condition with light marks only
Spacious four seater with front and rear seatbelts fitted
Dials and switchgear in very good order with recently fitted period radio
Neat details retained including Fisher sill trims
Fitted with auxiliary dials under dashboard as shown

The Mechanics

5,700cc 350CI ‘Turbo Fire’ 250bhp V8 engine
3spd automatic gearbox
Power steering fitted
Vendor advises brakes have been upgraded
Recent work to brakes, suspension and servicing as shown in photos
No reported running or driving issues
Described by seller as ‘driving great’

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