Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Monte Carlo 1971 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Transaction Info

Sold On:
11/29/2011
Price:
$ 9500.00
Condition:
Mileage:
50220
Location:
West Union, OH, 45693
Seller Type:
Private seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Submodel Body Type:
Coupe
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
138571
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

MY WIFE TONYA AND I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING GM COLLECTOR CARS SINCE WE'VE BEEN TOGETHER QUITE SOME TIME AGO. WE ARE NOT A DEALER IN OLD CARS BUT AVID ENTHUSIAST OF CLASSIC GM. THIS PARTICULAR CAR BEING OFFERED IS A 1971 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WE ACQUIRED THIS CAR THRU A FRIEND WHOSE NEIGHBOR HAD INHERITED IT. THIS IS A GENIUNE 50,XXX ACTUAL MILE RUST FREE MONTE CARLO. IT WEARS ALL OF ITS ORIGINAL GM SHEET METAL WITH NO PREVIOUS BODY REPAIR, THIS IS NOT A PATCHED UP HEAP OF JUNK. ALL ORIGINAL GM FLOOR AND TRUNK PANS AND ARE RUST FREE AS WELL. IT LOOKS LIKE THE CAR WAS UNDERCOATED WHEN NEW AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND PAINTED OVER THE UNDERCOATING HENCE PRESERVING THE PANS AND FRAME. THE CAR HAS HAD ONLY ONE REPAINT IN ITS ORIGINAL COLOR OF CODE 24 24 ASCOT BLUE AND WAS DONE ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO AND LOOKS GREAT. I RECENTLY WET SANDED AND BUFFED IT AND IT HAS A GREAT SHINE TO IT, VERY PRETTY COLOR. LIKE I SAID THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY BODY REPAIRS DONE TO THIS CAR. THERE IS JUST A COUPLE OF CHIPS THAT I TOUCHED UP, VERY MINOR AND ONLY TO A VERY CLOSE INSPECTION WILL YOU SEE THEM. THE DOOR AND TRUNK JAMBS STILL WEAR THE ORIGINAL PAINT AND THEY LOOK NICE AS WELL. THIS IS A NUMBERS MATCHING 350 V-8 AND 350 TURBO TRANSMISSION CAR. THE GENTLEMAN THAT OWNED THE CAR WHO PASSED AWAY PURCHASED THE CAR FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER SOMETIME IN THE MID-80'S AND HE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND STORED THE CAR INSIDE WITH CARE. HE REPLACED THE ORIGINAL CARB WITH AN EDLEBROCK A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND THE ENGINE AND TRANS PERFORM FLAWLESSLY, NO SMOKE OR OIL USAGE AND VERY QUIET RUNNER. I DO HAVE THE FACTORY QUADRAJET IF SOMEONE WOULD WANT IT WITH THE SALE. THE MONTE HAS ITS ORIGINAL INTERIOR IN THE FACTORY BLUE, SEATS, CARPET, HEADLINER, DOOR PANELS, DASH PAD AND PACKAGE TRAY ARE ALL ORIGINAL AND IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. CARPET IS SLIGHTLY AGED BUT NO SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS AND NO TORN OR WORN PLACES IN THE CAR AND NO FADING, YOU CAN TELL THAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT SINCE NEW. I HAVE JUST DETAILED THE ENGINE BAY WITHIN THE LAST FEW WEEKS, EVERYTHING WAS ORIGINAL INCLUDING THE PAINT ON THE VALVE COVERS, I JUST THINK IT LOOKS MORE SHOW WORTHY . I DO HAVE THE FACTORY AIR CLEANER AND IT GOES WITH THE CAR AS WELL. THE REST OF THE ENGINE COMPONENTS ARE STOCK AND ORIGINAL TO THE CAR. FRESH FLUIDS AND TUNE-UP WAS JUST PERFORMED ON THE CAR AND LIKE I SAID BEFORE THIS CAR RUNS AND DRIVES PERFECT. THE SINGLE EXHAUST WAS REPLACED A FEW YEARS AGO WITH DUAL PIPES AND OLD SHOOL MUFFLERS AND SOUNDS GOOD AS WELL. ALL OF THE CHROME AND BRIGHT WORK INCLUDING THE GRILLE ARE ORIGINAL GM (NO CHEAP REPLACEMENT HERE) AND THEY ARE IN VERY NICE CONDITION WITH NO PITTING. THE TRUNK STILL WEARS ITS ORIGINAL SPLATTER AND IS CLEAN WITH NO RUST OR SCALING, VERY NICE TRUNK AND IS EQUIPPED WITH THE JACK AND SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL. I RECENTLY REPLACED THE ORIGINAL RALLY WHEELS WITH 15' AMERICANS ON NEW 15' TIRES AND THEY GIVE IT AN AWESOME LOOK AND STANCE. I DO HAVE THE ORIGINAL RALLY'S IF YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE THEM INSTEAD, YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR CHOICE OF WHEELS. ALL OF THE LIGHTS, SIGNALS, GAUGES, AND HORN WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD WITH NO ISSUES WHAT SO EVER. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL UNMOLESTED CAR AND YOU CAN TELL BY THE WAY IT LOOKS AND DRIVES. I HAVE A CLEAR TITLE TO THE CAR AND IT IS READY FOR TRANSFER. OUR ONLY REASON FOR SELLING THE CAR IS TO FUND OTHER PURCHASES. I HAVE SET A MODEST RESERVE FOR THE CAR AND I LOOK FOR IT TO SELL. THIS CAR IS NOT FOR SALE ON ANY OTHER VENUE BUT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED DON'T HESITATE I WANT TO SELL IT. YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO COME LOOK AT THE CAR OR I KNOW MOST OF YOU ARE SOME DISTANCE AWAY SO I CAN DO I WALK AROUND VIA PHONE WITH YOU IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS ON THE CAR. I WILL BE LISTING SOME OTHERS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AS WELL. I RECENTLY I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF BUYING A COUPLE OF CARS THAT ARE DEAR TO US AND THUS THE REASON FOR SELLING SOME OF OUR CARS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CALL ME @ 937-725-7517. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND DON'T FORGET TO READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SALE.

YOU ARE BIDDING ON OR BUYING A 41 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE IT ACCURATELY AND HONESTLY BUT OPINIONS VARY SO KEEP THAT IN MIND. IF YOU CAN NOT COME AND INSPECT THE CAR I WILL DO A PHONE WALK AROUND WITH YOU. MY FEEDBACK SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. YOU ARE BUYING THE CAR AS-IS WHERE IS NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. IF YOU ARE AN OVERSEAS BIDDER YOU MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A CHECK FOR MORE THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE AND ME SEND YOU THE DIFFERENCE ITS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. PLEASE ASK YOUR WIFE, MOMMY, DADDY, OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER BEFORE YOU BID OR BUY. NON-PAYING BIDDERS WILL BE DEALT WITH IN ALL LEGAL AVENUES POSSIBLE. THIS IS NOT A GAME THIS IS A SERIOUS AUCTION FOR US SERIOUS CAR GUYS OR GALS. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK.

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