1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

Description

The redesigned 1973 Monte Carlo was a big success for Chevrolet, as Motor Trend magazine named it “Car of the Year.” The public agreed, setting a Chevrolet sales record with 250,000 units sold, even though all automakers were being forced to incorporate the newly mandated 5 mph bumpers into their designs. New features such as standard radial tires, new wrap-around interior styling, and one-piece swiveling bucket seats helped the Monte Carlo lead the parade of personal luxury cars into the market.

The Monte Carlo’s leadership position was confirmed in the 1974 model year when, in the middle of the Oil Crisis, Chevrolet set another record with more than 300,000 sold. The ’74 version received only minor styling changes – most notably the new rear bumpers and taller, slimmer taillight housings.

This original 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau has only had two owners in its 50 years — one of them for 49 of those years — and its remarkable condition is a testament to the meticulous care that it has received from new.

Highlights 

• This 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau is offered with the five-digit odometer showing 81,336 miles at the time of listing (believed to be original), an average of 1,627 miles per year  

• Original ownership of nearly 50 years 

• Garage kept; never driven in the winter 

• Finished in original Medium Red Metallic paint with matching Landau top over black knit-cloth interior 

• Powered by a 350-cubic-inch V8 rated at 145 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (1H57H41603139) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • H – Monte Carlo 

  • 57 – Sport Coupe 

  • H – 350 V8 2BBL engine 

  • 4 – 1974 model year 

  • 1 – Assembled in Oshawa, Canada 

  • 603139 – Sequential production number 

• 15 inch Western Wheel rally wheels 

• Multi Mile Grand Am Radial G/T P235/70 SR15 tires 

• Tune-up in June 2024 included: 

  • New wires 

  • New plugs 

  • New transmission filter 

  • All fluids flushed (except for transmission)

  • All new belts and power steering fluid

•  Brake master cylinder replaced and car speakers added by current owner less than a year ago 

 Features 

• Two-door coupe 

• Front disc brakes 

• Front bench seat with fold-forward backs 

• Roll-up windows 

• Leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel 

• Air conditioning (runs cold) 

• AM/FM push-button stereo radio 

• Instrumentation: 

  • 120-mph speedometer 

  • Oil 

  • Temperature 

  • Fuel level 

  • Generator 

• Power mirror on driver’s side 

• Manual door locks 

• Original “Engine Starting Procedure” instructions on driver’s visor 

• Dome light 

• Landau badges 

• Door pull straps 

• Fisher Body step plates 

• Seat belts 

• Cigar/cigarette lighter and ash tray 

• Floor mats 

• 5 mph bumper guards front and rear 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint peeling on passenger side of front bumper 

• Paint is worn off Western logo on wheels 

• Passenger visor mirror has multiple corrosion spots

• Undercoating is starting to peel inside trunk on passenger side  

• Some corrosion on underside 

• Analog clock does not work 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Owner’s manual 

• Two sets of keys 

Ownership History 

This 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau was purchased by its original owner, a disabled veteran, for his wife in October 1973. For nearly 50 years it was always garaged, regularly serviced, and driven mostly in parades and community events. The consigner bought it from the original owner in 2023. 

Additional Notes  

Title in transit.