Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Monte Carlo 402 V8 Coupe 1972 Chevy Chevrolet Monte Carlo 402 cu in V8 1 of 9000

Transaction Info

Sold On:
12/29/2010
Price:
$ 5950.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
168424
Location:
McDonough, Georgia, 30252
Seller Type:
Private seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Submodel Body Type:
402 V8 Coupe Coupe
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
1H57U2B660612
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

YOU ARE BIDDING ON A 1972 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, 2ND OWNER CAR, 1 OF 9000 - 402 CU IN - 396 LONG BLOCK ENGINES. ONLY 20,000 MILES ON REBUILT ENGINE. 2ND OWNER HAS OWNED SINCE 1975 AND 28,000 MILES (VIRTUALLY THE ORIG OWNER!!) I AM HELPING AN OLDER GENTLEMAN SELL THIS CAR. HE IS THE SECOND OWNER, HAVING PURCHASED IT IN 1975 WITH 28,040 ON THE ODOMETER. THIS MAKES HIM VIRTUALLY THE "ORIGINAL OWNER". THE ODOMETER NOW SHOWS 68,424 (OWNER SAYS IT HAS 168K) HOWEVER THE CAR HAS A REBUILT ENGINE WITH 20,000 MILES CURRENTLY ON IT. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN A CARPORT ACCORDING TO THE OWNER. I PERSONALLY RODE IN THE CAR, REVIEWED THE CAR, AND TOOK ALL THE PHOTOS. I WILL DO MY BEST TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THE CAR BASED ON WHAT I SAW AND MY DISCUSSIONS WITH THE OWNERS. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU LIKE. I WILL MAKE SURE YOU GET AN ANSWER. THIS CAR STARTED RIGHT UP, RUNS STRONG/SMOOTH AND IS DRIVEABLE (I TOOK A RIDE IN IT). HAS ORIGINAL OWNERS MANUAL. THIS CAR IS AUTOMATIC (AUTO COLUMN SHIFT TRANSMISSION) AND HAS A 402 CU. IN. 396 LONGBLOCK V8 ENGINE (4 BARREL BIGBLOCK) WHICH IS 1 OF ONLY 9000 CHEVY DID IN THE 1972 MODEL. OTHER FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION INCLUDE: FACTORY AIR. NO RUST. THE COLOR IS A BROWN/GOLD METAL FLAKE. THE INTERIOR IS BEIGE/TAN (SEE PHOTOS) WITH FRONT BENCH SEAT AND HEAD RESTS. IN THE PAST, THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAINTED AND A VINYL ROOF WAS PUT ON IT. THE PHOTO OF THE TRUNK SHOWS ORIGINAL PAINT ON THE UNDERSIDE OF TRUNK LID. THE INTERIOR WAS ALSO RE-UPHOLSTERED IN THE PAST. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL 15 IN. GM SLOTS WITH TRIM RINGS AND REAR FENDER SKIRTS. POWER WINDOWS/SEATS. BF GOODRICH 225/70R/15 RADIAL T/A TIRES HAVE APPROX. 1000 MILES ON THEM. OVERALL, AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PHOTOS, THE CAR IS IN REALLY GOOD CONDITION, INCLUDING THE PAINT, VINYL TOP, SEATS, HEADLINER, INTERIOR CARPET, DASHBOARD, TIRES, ETC. LIGHTS WORK AS WELL. AS MENTIONED, THE 2ND OWNER HAS HAD SINCE 1975 WITH 28,000 MILES. THEREFORE, HE IS VIRTUALLY THE "ORIGINAL OWNER". BELOW, I AM DESCRIBING IN MUCH DETAIL EVERY POSSIBLE THING I COULD SEE THAT IS NOT PERFECT WITH THE VEHICLE. MOST PEOPLE WOULD PROBABLY NOT GIVE THIS LEVEL OF DETAIL, BUT I BELIEVE BUYERS WILL APPRECIATE A DETAILED, HONEST, ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. MOST OF THE ITEMS LISTED NEEDING FIXES ARE MINOR IN NATURE AND DO NOT DETRACT FROM THE VEHICLE'S VALUE AND APPEAL. IT WILL STILL TURN HEADS!!!! AS YOU CAN TELL BY THE PHOTOS! THERE WAS AN ELECTRIC ANTENNA ADDED FOR A CB RADIO (SEE PHOTO) - ANTENNA TOGGLE SWITCH CURRENTLY NOT WORKING. RADIO CURRENTLY NOT WORKING. DASHBOARD LIGHT NEEDS REPLACING. THE BACK QUARTER PANEL WAS REPLACED ON DRIVER'S SIDE - THIS WAS BECAUSE SOMEONE BACKED INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT (THIS IS MINOR). FRONT BUMPER HAS BEEN REPLACED (AWHILE BACK). THE OWNER MENTIONED IT HAS ONLY RUN ON PREMIUM GAS. THERE IS A BIG STAIN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CARPET FROM A SPILL (SEE PHOTO). OVERALL, THE REST OF THE CARPET IS IN PRETTY GOOD CONDITION. THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHT IS BROKEN (SEE PHOTO). THERE IS A SMALL SCRAPE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE (SEE PHOTO) - OWNER GRAZED CARPORT. THERE ARE SOME MINOR DINGS HERE AND THERE AS CAN BE EXPECTED. THE PANEL OVER THE BACK SEATS WHERE THE SPEAKERS ARE IS IN POOR CONDITION (SEE PHOTO), HOWEVER THIS IS AN EASY FIX. I BELIEVE YOU CAN THOROUGHLY SEE THE CAR FROM THE PHOTOS. THIS IS A GREAT LOOKING CAR THAT WILL TURN HEADS AS YOU DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER THIS CAR LISTS FOR OVER $15,000 IN AVERAGE CONDITION AND OVER $26K RESTORED. BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING THE CAR. BILL OF SALE WILL BE COMPLETED. IF POSSIBLE, I RECOMMEND YOU COME TO SEE THE CAR. $500 DEPOSIT REQUIRED VIA PAYPAL. VEHICLE SOLD AS IS. THIS CAR IS ALSO LISTED FOR SALE LOCALLY, SO WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION IF THE CAR SELLS HERE FIRST. I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND WILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH THE TRANSACTION. I HAVE DESCRIBED EVERYTHING AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE BASED ON REVIEWING THE CAR AND TALKING TO THE OWNERS. PLEASE REVIEW THE PHOTOS AND PLEASE EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS OR CALL ME AT 404-550-4487. THANKS!!

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