Single-Family 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Monte Carlo was originally created as Chevrolet’s counterpart to the new “G-body” Pontiac Grand Prix, which was a great success in 1969. Initially conceived as the “Concours,” the car was later renamed Monte Carlo, drawing inspiration from the luxurious coastal city in Monaco. Pete Estes and Dave Holls raided the GM parts bin, and much of the body and structure came from the Chevelle, but the styling of the contemporary Cadillac Eldorado also showed through with a long hood, wider C-pillars, and muscular fender bulges in the rear. It also featured a distinctive chrome grille with a knight's crest emblem.  

Under the hood, the base model was equipped with a 350 cubic-inch, two-barrel Turbo-Fire V8 engine, producing 250 horsepower. Buyers could opt for the more powerful 350 four-barrel or larger high-performance V8 engines. Transmission options included a three-speed manual, a two-speed Powerglide automatic, and a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic. 

This all-original 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with 350 four-barrel V8 has been in the same family since new. In addition to its rare survivor condition, it appeared in the second-to-last scene of the 2016 movie The Nice Guys, starring Ryan Gossling and Russell Crowe. 

Highlights 

• Finished in original Champagne Gold paint with original black vinyl roof over original black interior with cloth upholstery 

• Powered by a 350 cu-in, four-barrel V8 rated at 300 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (138570F115544) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 3 – Monte Carlo 

  • 8 – V8 engine 

  • 57 – Two-door notchback hardtop coupe 

  • 0 – 1970 model year 

  • F – Flint, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 115544 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Upgrades in 2023 include: 

  • Rebuilt front end 

  • New water pump 

  • New front rotors and brake pads 

  • New rear brake pads 

  • Repacked wheel bearings 

  • New steel brake line 

  • New master cylinder 

  • New calipers 

  • New tires 

  • New shocks 

  • New battery 

• Concealed windshield wipers 

• Air conditioning 

• Delco AM radio (works) 

• 120 mph speedometer 

• 15-inch steel wheels with Chevrolet Motor Division hubcaps 

• Nexen 225/70R15 whitewall tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chipped on passenger door 

• Paint scraped on passenger side black portion of top below Monte Carlo script 

• Paint chipped and discolored at top center of trunk 

• Driver's side bumper is slightly off from frame 

• Paint chipped on door sills 

• Wheels and hubs are worn 

• Corrosion on undercarriage  

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Tire wrench 

• Two owner’s manuals 

• Chevrolet consumer info 

• Warranty info 

• Two keys 

• Smog tester 

• Spare headlight 

Ownership History 

This 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has been in the same family since new. The car was purchased by the consignor’s grandfather on 31 March 1970 from Johnson Chevrolet, 1035 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana.