Worth The Investment?

Blake Noble · March 31, 2008

This is the '76 Monte Carlo my dad is considering to buy. The car is totally rust-free and only needs some mild interior work. The cost is four grand, but my dad says the owner seems to be flexible on the price up to one grand.

Thoughts?

And a big thank you to Cort for giving me that link!

SuperSport623 · March 31, 2008

it looks like its in good shape! like Camino has pointed out, the interior may pose a chal;lnege, but i like it!

and on a seperate note, i never noticed how similair the 2nd and 4th gen taillights are!

Blake Noble · March 31, 2008

it looks like its in good shape! like Camino has pointed out, the interior may pose a chal;lnege, but i like it!

Well, I think my dad would like the challenge. And I know I'm most certainly up to it. There is no challenge too great for the likes of myself. :AH-HA_wink:

and on a seperate note, i never noticed how similair the 2nd and 4th gen taillights are!

They do have strong family ties (unlike that bastard two-door W-Body of the same name).

SuperSport623 · March 31, 2008

DAMN LUMINA/IMPALA COUPE! *shakes fist*

looks good, hope you can make a deal for it

Blake Noble · March 31, 2008

DAMN LUMINA/IMPALA COUPE! *shakes fist*

Speaking of the second-generation Impalumina coupe, has anyone ever noticed that the headlights are in the shape of bloated, jellybean bowties?

looks good, hope you can make a deal for it

I'm going to see if dad will go back tomorrow and take it for another test drive. I think that could persuade him to start some negotiations. :AH-HA_wink:

Edited March 31, 2008 by YellowJacket894

SuperSport623 · March 31, 2008

it took me until that model stopped rolling off the lines.. like 2 years ago my old neighbor had one, and i was looking at and said... "hmmph... that headlight looks like a melted bowtie!"

knightfan26917 · March 31, 2008

And a big thank you to Cort for giving me that link!

*nods*

You are welcome!

If your Dad does purchase that '76 MC, I can give you a few links to groups, too .

They do have strong family ties.

Yes, indeed. In fact ... the '81 and '76 MCs are "opposites", in a way.

The '76 headlights are verticle; the '81 headlights are horizontal.

The reflectors in the '76 taillights is horizontal; the reflectors in the '81 taillights are verticle.

Interesting, eh?

And, yes, I had noticed that about those headlights....

*sighs*

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"My arms are wide open & will always be" ... Emerson Drive ... 'Fall Into Me'

Intrepidation · March 31, 2008

Looks worth it to me, the exterior is super clean...which is really the most important part. Cloth/vinyl/leather are much easier to replace than rust holes.

Blake Noble · March 31, 2008

*nods*
You are welcome!

If your Dad does purchase that '76 MC, I can give you a few links to groups, too .

I'll keep you posted. :AH-HA_wink:

Yes, indeed. In fact ... the '81 and '76 MCs are "opposites", in a way.
The '76 headlights are verticle; the '81 headlights are horizontal.

The reflectors in the '76 taillights is horizontal; the reflectors in the '81 taillights are verticle.

Interesting, eh?

Hmmm! I had never notice that before. That is quite interesting.

You know, I have always found the styling of the second-generation Montes the most graceful. The fenders are bold and suggest power but are elegant and flowing at the same time.

And, yes, I had noticed that about those headlights....
*sighs*

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"My arms are wide open & will always be" ... Emerson Drive ... 'Fall Into Me'

it took me until that model stopped rolling off the lines.. like 2 years ago my old neighbor had one, and i was looking at and said... "hmmph... that headlight looks like a melted bowtie!"

I think it's even more apparent on the concept version.

It is a shame that GM didn't build that concept as is, rear-drive and all.

Edited March 31, 2008 by YellowJacket894

loki · March 31, 2008

nice... the interior is really rough... and the green ....painful. lol

Speaking of the second-generation Impalumina coupe, has anyone ever noticed that the headlights are in the shape of bloated, jellybean bowties?

that's the easiest thing to set it apart from all other cars at night. can tell it's a MC coming up behind/ infront of you.

knightfan26917 · March 31, 2008

I'll keep you posted. :AH-HA_wink:

I expect it!

Hmmm! I had never notice that before. That is quite interesting.

Indeed. I only noticed it because Mom and Dad had a '76 and an '81 for a while; now, I have their '81 and my own '76 .

It is a shame that GM didn't build that concept as is, rear-drive and all.

*nods*

Indeedy. THEN it would've been a Monte Carlo .

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"Confusing what is real" ... Linkin Park ... 'Crawling'

Blake Noble · March 31, 2008

My Dad used to have an Impala that exact same color, so I'm going to have to say go for it, as long as there are no underlying issues like bondo, collision damage or drivability problems.

As far as he could tell, there is no bondo or collision damage done to the car. As for drivabilty, he tells me that it does have one problem concerning that: it hauls way too much ass. :smilewide: :AH-HA_wink:

I expect it!

And I will promise to deliver. :AH-HA_wink:

Indeed. I only noticed it because Mom and Dad had a '76 and an '81 for a while; now, I have their '81 and my own '76 .

And they are very sharp rides. I wish the MC dad is thinking about was black like your '76. That would only push me to make him buy it that much more.

*nods*
Indeedy. THEN it would've been a Monte Carlo .

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"Confusing what is real" ... Linkin Park ... 'Crawling'

I wouldn't argue if the concept showed up in my driveway. :AH-HA_wink:

Edited March 31, 2008 by YellowJacket894

Cory Wolfe · March 31, 2008

Beast. $800.

vonVeezelsnider · March 31, 2008

Beast. $800.

I can under cut that easy.

Cavalier. Package of Juicy Fruit

FAPTurbo · March 31, 2008

Cavalier. Package of Juicy Fruit

I'll happily take it off your hands for a package of chewed Juicy Fruit.

Edit: And as for the Monte, I'd say go for it! It's definitely a looker.

Edited March 31, 2008 by Captainbooyah

SuperSport623 · March 31, 2008

As for drivabilty, he tells me that it does have one problem concerning that: it hauls way too much ass. :AH-HA_wink:
And I will promise to deliver. :AH-HA_wink:

GASP :huh: theres no such thing! why, thats blasphemous talk!

ocnblu · March 31, 2008

Now see, that's the full Monte, right there. Do it.

Blake Noble · April 1, 2008

Update: We have had a busy evening today, so our father-son test drive had to be postponed until tomorrow afternoon. I think that another look at the car will convince him to negotiate with the seller a bit and take it from there.

z28luvr01 · April 1, 2008

This pic worries me a bit:

That looks to be some rust near the lower corner on the door. It's probably only surface rust given the condition of the rest of the car, but really look it over. Check the underside of the doors, inside the trunk, all behind the back glass - all the typcal water drainage points. I'm not saying don't get it, but anythig you find, you can use as ammo to get him to knock the price down

The interior is, well, quite a piece of work. The dash is the worst part as it looks like he went a little crazy with the green paint, and it has the typical cracks. If you get the car, I'd love to know how you end up fixing the dash.

Camino LS6 · April 1, 2008

I don't know Z, that looks like a factory dash color to me.

The exterior makes it worth the price, or close to it.

z28luvr01 · April 1, 2008

I wouldn't be surprised about the dash pad, but what about the plastic piece surrounding the auxiliary gages? I thought that was black, like in my fathers/grandfather's '73 MC

Camino LS6 · April 1, 2008

I wouldn't be surprised about the dash pad, but what about the plastic piece surrounding the auxiliary gages? I thought that was black, like in my fathers/grandfather's '73 MC

Actually, it should be. But, that green is a factory color - maybe out of a Chevelle?

Or an assembly line error?

Something odd there. :scratchchin:

Camino LS6 · April 1, 2008

Those a/c vents are chrome too - should be black in an M/C panel.

And the woodgraining looks like the Chevelle version too.

Camino LS6 · April 1, 2008

The steering wheel is M/C, but the rest looks Chevelle to me.

Camino LS6 · April 1, 2008

Another 76 with a colored instrument panel:

http://www.montecarloclub.com/Monthly%20Fe...ront%20Left.jpg

Maybe a quirk of the later years of this bodystyle?

GM decided one style would be fine for both Chevelle and M/C?

Blake Noble · April 1, 2008

That is interesting about the instrument panel. I'm going to have to look into that.

Blake Noble · April 1, 2008

Well, I suppose the brochures tell a story.

1973:

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/main.php?g2..._serialNumber=2

1974:

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/main.php?g2..._serialNumber=2

1976:

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/main.php?g2..._serialNumber=2

Cort would probably know the real story, but I want to say that GM went to an all-color dash in 1974 judging by what I see here.

Camino LS6 · April 1, 2008

Sure looks that way.

They just used the Chevelle version.

Blake Noble · April 1, 2008

Update: I showed my dad the feedback left in this thread and I think he's pondering the car even more. Let's see where this ends up by the end of the week. :scratchchin:

knightfan26917 · April 1, 2008

Cort would probably know the real story, but I want to say that GM went to an all-color dash in 1974 judging by what I see here.

*nods*

They did. It IS a factory dash AND a factory color. I've seen a couple of them that color.....

A buddy of mine had a '73 MC 454 with the swivel bucket seats. I remember the first time I got in it, I was "stunned" to see the black section around the gauges ... only because I remembered my parents' '76 MC (tan with brown dash) had an all-brown dash ... no black section. That's when I learned about the change in the dashboard coloring.

As for the dash being Chevelle-like, I thought the Chevelles (for the most part) of this generation had the rectangular gauges ... that the round gauges were for the Lagunas and an option on the others...no?

Monte Carlos have always had circular gauges from the factory ... and, from pics I've seen from '73-'83 versions, have always had the same wood grain (or whatever they used ... it was black around the gauges in the '78s and '79s...no woodgrain then, from what I recall, anyway) treatment as the Malibus/Chevelles.... The first gen MCs, I don't think the dash was different at all from the Malibus/Chevelles...was it?

Or, was the rectangular gauges only on '78-'83 Malibus? Though ... seems to me I've seen rectangular gauges in the '73-'77 Malibus/Chevelles, too, from the factory.... Anyway, I'll never forget the first time I sat in one of those '78-'83 Malibus as a kid ... and was astonished to see the rectangular gauges (versus the circular ones I was used to one Mom and Dad's, now mine, '81 MC). LOL!

(Or maybe I'm just hallucinating ... hope I'm not getting sick ... lol!)

But ... for reference...

My '72 MC dash:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1972/72MC1007_11_JPG.html

My '76 MC dash:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76MC1007_14_JPG.html

My '79 MC dash (notice the black around the gauge area)...

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1979/79MC1007_13_JPG.html

...from what I've seen ... the '78-'79 dashes in the Malibus and Monte Carlos are identical, except for rectangular gauges in the Malibus, round in the MCs....

My '81 MC dash:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1981/81MC1007_12_JPG.html

I know these dashes are identical between the Malibu and Monte Carlo, except for the gauges (rectangle - Malibu; round - MC) because I almost bought an '82 Malibu with that EXACT dash (rectangular gauges) for my winter beater.....

YJ ... tell your Dad to just buy it! Sorry you had to delay a day going to see it.....

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"I saw an old Malibu" ... Doug Stone ... 'I Thought It Was You'

Edited April 1, 2008 by knightfan26917

Camino LS6 · April 1, 2008

Chevelles: standard dash did have rectangular openings, the optional "guage" dash had the same round openings as an M/C

1st gen Montes got the woodgrain dash, the Chevelles did not (plain black). If you peel the woodgrain from a Monte dash, it is a Chevelle panel underneath.

Blake Noble · April 1, 2008

*nods*
They did. It IS a factory dash AND a factory color. I've seen a couple of them that color.....

A buddy of mine had a '73 MC 454 with the swivel bucket seats. I remember the first time I got in it, I was "stunned" to see the black section around the gauges ... only because I remembered my parents' '76 MC (tan with brown dash) had an all-brown dash ... no black section. That's when I learned about the change in the dashboard coloring.

As for the dash being Chevelle-like, I thought the Chevelles (for the most part) of this generation had the rectangular gauges ... that the round gauges were for the Lagunas and an option on the others...no?

Monte Carlos have always had circular gauges from the factory ... and, from pics I've seen from '73-'83 versions, have always had the same wood grain (or whatever they used ... it was black around the gauges in the '78s and '79s...no woodgrain then, from what I recall, anyway) treatment as the Malibus/Chevelles.... The first gen MCs, I don't think the dash was different at all from the Malibus/Chevelles...was it?

Or, was the rectangular gauges only on '78-'83 Malibus? Though ... seems to me I've seen rectangular gauges in the '73-'77 Malibus/Chevelles, too, from the factory.... Anyway, I'll never forget the first time I sat in one of those '78-'83 Malibus as a kid ... and was astonished to see the rectangular gauges (versus the circular ones I was used to one Mom and Dad's, now mine, '81 MC). LOL!

(Or maybe I'm just hallucinating ... hope I'm not getting sick ... lol!)

But ... for reference...

My '72 MC dash:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1972/72MC1007_11_JPG.html

My '76 MC dash:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76MC1007_14_JPG.html

My '79 MC dash (notice the black around the gauge area)...

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1979/79MC1007_13_JPG.html

...from what I've seen ... the '78-'79 dashes in the Malibus and Monte Carlos are identical, except for rectangular gauges in the Malibus, round in the MCs....

My '81 MC dash:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1981/81MC1007_12_JPG.html

I know these dashes are identical between the Malibu and Monte Carlo, except for the gauges (rectangle - Malibu; round - MC) because I almost bought an '82 Malibu with that EXACT dash (rectangular gauges) for my winter beater.....

Guess that answers my question from the PM. Thanks, Cort!

YJ ... tell your Dad to just buy it! Sorry you had to delay a day going to see it.....
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"I saw an old Malibu" ... Doug Stone ... 'I Thought It Was You'

I'm going to keep on asking him about it and tell him to do just that once I get him down there and the lot is open. I know that after he got to read all of the feedback from here, his interest increased tenfold. :AH-HA_wink:

knightfan26917 · April 1, 2008

Chevelles: standard dash did have rectangular openings, the optional "guage" dash had the same round openings as an M/C

*nods*

I _thought_ that was the case ... and, thus, my confusion about it looking like a Chevelle dash....

1st gen Montes got the woodgrain dash, the Chevelles did not (plain black). If you peel the woodgrain from a Monte dash, it is a Chevelle panel underneath.

Oh good night shirt tail. D'oh.

*slaps forehead*

Believe it or not, I DID KNOW that....just had a hallucinating moment, I guess...sorry.

Guess that answers my question from the PM. Thanks, Cort!

*chuckles*

You are welcome!!!

I'm going to keep on asking him about it and tell him to do just that once I get him down there and the lot is open. I know that after he got to read all of the feedback from here, his interest increased tenfold. :AH-HA_wink:

*grins*

AWESOME!

Now ... as for the color ... you could always paint it black . he he

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"It's like trying to catch a falling star" ... The Heights ... 'How Do You Talk To An Angel?'

Camino LS6 · April 1, 2008

One last tidbit on the 73-77s.

To my eye, the woodgrain on the IP of the Montes always looked richer/darker with a more interesting pattern vs. the plain, lighter woodgrain on the Chevelles. At least this seems to be true of the early Montes, this car looks just like my Caminos and wagon woodgrain wise.

Blake Noble · April 2, 2008

He came very close to buying it today but decided he wanted to sleep on it at the last minute. <_<

A Horse With No Name · April 2, 2008

It is a nice looking car, my second Chevelle (the 71) was about the same color as that MC.

Good luck with whatever you guys decide.

Chris

knightfan26917 · April 2, 2008

He came very close to buying it today but decided he wanted to sleep on it at the last minute.

Oh crud.

I came online just here tonight to see what the news was....

*pauses*

Wait ... or is this an April Fool's ... and he really DID buy it? My goodness, I hope so.

*sighs*

Bed time will come early ... still not feeling good....dangumit.

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"I don't have time" ... Dido ... 'Sand In My Shoes'

Blake Noble · April 2, 2008

Oh crud.
I came online just here tonight to see what the news was....

*pauses*

Wait ... or is this an April Fool's ... and he really DID buy it? My goodness, I hope so.

*sighs*

Bed time will come early ... still not feeling good....dangumit.

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"I don't have time" ... Dido ... 'Sand In My Shoes'

I wish that were the case, that the car was really out in the driveway right now and this was all a joke. But, sadly, it isn't. He was headed home to get the money and then started reconsidering about half way into the drive back.

I think he can still be convinced, however. :AH-HA_wink:

Also, if you wouldn't mind me asking for my dad, he asked me on the way home to ask you what you think that particular Monte would be worth, asking price of the car disregarded, and what it could be worth with the restoration finished.

I hope you do get to feeling better, Cort. The flu is never fun. I had to make due with a mild case of it late last month (it seems that I am more vulnerable to the flu than ever since I had a flu shot back in January) and it was a nightmare to put up with. I still have an annoying cough from it.

Edited April 2, 2008 by YellowJacket894

Sixty8panther · April 2, 2008

All I can think of is Joe Pesci in CASINO... meeting Bobby DeNiro in the desert... amongst the "holes".

"Usually when meeitng Nikki in my chances of leaving alive were about 95%, that day I gave myself 50/50..."

(paraphrase)

knightfan26917 · April 3, 2008

I wish that were the case, that the car was really out in the driveway right now and this was all a joke. But, sadly, it isn't. He was headed home to get the money and then started reconsidering about half way into the drive back.

*shakes head*

No no no no no...LOL!

I think he can still be convinced, however. :AH-HA_wink:

GOOD!

Also, if you wouldn't mind me asking for my dad, he asked me on the way home to ask you what you think that particular Monte would be worth, asking price of the car disregarded, and what it could be worth with the restoration finished.

Oh, lordy, have mercy. No offense, bud, but I HATE these type of "what do you think it is worth" questions ... because it is all relative, more or less.

However, that written ... I don't think that '76 is in as good as shape as mine. I could be wrong, of course, but at least, in PICTURES, it doesn't appear to be.

Reference:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76monte.html

(with some detail-oriented pics)

I paid $4,000 for my '76 MC. From the pics, I don't think that green one is worth as much. Remember, though, that is my opinion. I don't know your Dad's budget, but I'd offer $3K and see what the guy says.

*shrugs*

I suspect others will chime in with "no way" or something...I dunno. As I said, it's just my opinion....

As for after restoration ... depends on how "in depth" the restoration is ... etc.....no real clue on that one, since none of mine will ever be worth that much .

I hope you do get to feeling better, Cort. The flu is never fun. I had to make due with a mild case of it late last month (it seems that I am more vulnerable to the flu than ever since I had a flu shot back in January) and it was a nightmare to put up with. I still have an annoying cough from it.

Thanks! I feel better tonight ... so I'm trying my best to catch up on all of my forums. We'll see how it works ... lol.

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"Never compromise what's right" ... Aaron Tippin ... 'You've Got To Stand For Something (Or You'll Fall For Anything)'

2005 EquinoxLS · April 3, 2008

From the pictures the interior on Corts is a lot better than the green one. But for the right price the green one can be fixed up to be like new. I would say if the mechanicals pass the test and there isnt hidden body rust and leaks I would do it. It is in good shape. Cort does yours have any body rust? Hard to tell from your pictures.

Camino LS6 · April 3, 2008

Cort, your '76 is damn near perfect!

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76MC1007_15_JPG.html

Blake Noble · April 3, 2008

*shakes head*
No no no no no...LOL!

GOOD!

Well, I am afraid the worst has now happened: His interest in the car cannot be revived. :nono:

He said that he would rather just keep saving his money and find something in a little better shape for a little bit more. I thought that he was making a mistake, but I found something this morning that is actually making me reconsider my opinion. Scroll down. :AH-HA_wink:

Oh, lordy, have mercy. No offense, bud, but I HATE these type of "what do you think it is worth" questions ... because it is all relative, more or less.
However, that written ... I don't think that '76 is in as good as shape as mine. I could be wrong, of course, but at least, in PICTURES, it doesn't appear to be.

Reference:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76monte.html

(with some detail-oriented pics)

I paid $4,000 for my '76 MC. From the pics, I don't think that green one is worth as much. Remember, though, that is my opinion. I don't know your Dad's budget, but I'd offer $3K and see what the guy says.

*shrugs*

I suspect others will chime in with "no way" or something...I dunno. As I said, it's just my opinion....

As for after restoration ... depends on how "in depth" the restoration is ... etc.....no real clue on that one, since none of mine will ever be worth that much .

Oh, no offense taken. And thanks for answering that question for me.

I am actually thinking that dad not buying the car was a good thing now. I found this car not too far away from us that only needs a new hood and the carpet cleaned. According to the description, it only has one spot of rust. It's a '73 Monte and it has better levels of equipment for just a few hundred more than the asking price of the Monte here in town.

Take a look: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-monte-...tem110238799029

Thanks! I feel better tonight ... so I'm trying my best to catch up on all of my forums. We'll see how it works ... lol.
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"Never compromise what's right" ... Aaron Tippin ... 'You've Got To Stand For Something (Or You'll Fall For Anything)'

You are welcome. I am glad to hear you are feeling better!

knightfan26917 · April 5, 2008

[sorry I didn't reply yesterday, wasn't feeling good again, so went to bed after watching ABC's "Eli Stone". Feel better tonight ... so, again, trying to catch up on all of my boards ... yikes.]

Cort does yours have any body rust?

Yes.

One spot in the driver's side door area, lower RH corner as you look at the door (near the backseat area)...if that makes any freekin' sense...lol.

Cort, your '76 is damn near perfect!

*grins*

Why, thank you, Mr. Camino . Appreciate your compliment!

Well, I am afraid the worst has now happened: His interest in the car cannot be revived.

Suddenly, I'm not liking him so much right now ... he he he.

He said that he would rather just keep saving his money and find something in a little better shape for a little bit more. I thought that he was making a mistake, but I found something this morning that is actually making me reconsider my opinion. Scroll down. :AH-HA_wink:

Hmmm....I'll comment below .

BUT ... finding something in a little better shape for a little bit more also means he doesn't have to do much to it ... or, is that what he wants? Course, that ALSO means he has to take what he finds ... and doesn't have much room to change it as he pleases (depending, of course, on finances).

Oh, no offense taken. And thanks for answering that question for me.

Good ... and you are welcome!

I am actually thinking that dad not buying the car was a good thing now. I found this car not too far away from us that only needs a new hood and the carpet cleaned. According to the description, it only has one spot of rust. It's a '73 Monte and it has better levels of equipment for just a few hundred more than the asking price of the Monte here in town.
Take a look: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-monte-...tem110238799029

Hmmm...that IS nice, no doubt about it. But, not enough pictures for my taste. I have made it a point to NOT go take a look at a car I see online for sale, unless I see multiple pictures of it first. Been "burned" and "disappointed" one too many times, with lots of wasted time and fuel.

Also ... see that first pic?

Ask the current owner if it has been repainted/re-vinyl topped. I do NOT believe that emblem on the back is in the correct spot. Observe:

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76MC1007_02_JPG.html

http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76MC1007_01_JPG.html

I'd have to dig out my 1973 MC brochures, but I'm 90% positive that the '73 emblem was in about the same spot as the '76. Those placements did not (as I recall, anyway ... maybe someone else will prove me 100% wrong, I dunno) change much....at least, not as much as it appears in that pic of that '73....

NOT trying to be a "downer" or a "red flag waver" here ... just pointing it out. Might mean "underlying" issues with that car, is all, if they, indeed, had it repainted and re-vinyled. If so ... (and I'm sure you know this) ... make sure you ask what and how all was done.....

AS before ... KEEP US POSTED.

*pauses*

Now, if he goes with something other than a Monte Carlo ... he'll be hearing from me.... he he.

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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"Your chance has come and gone" ... JoJo ... 'Too Little Too Late'

Blake Noble · April 5, 2008

UPDATE: We have e-mailed the owner of the '73 Monte on eBay, asking for more information and more photos. Let's see if he gets back with us.

Blake Noble · April 5, 2008

Oh, almost forgot: I looked into the issue of the logo placement on a 1973 Monte Carlo vs. the 1973 Monte Carlo from eBay and found that the placement is off. We will make a note to ask the owner if he recently had the car re-vinyled if we go see it.

Edited April 5, 2008 by YellowJacket894

knightfan26917 · April 6, 2008

YJ...I _thought_ that emblem was off....

I'm eager to find out the explanation ... and see more pics of this car . he he

Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker

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Blake Noble · April 6, 2008

The owner has e-mailed us back, saying that he will update the eBay listing with more photos. He also gave us a phone number. Now we will see what the photos bring and we will take it from there.

My dad's offer will be the same as with the '76 Monte: $3500 firm.

Edited April 6, 2008 by YellowJacket894

ocnblu · April 6, 2008

Love the swivel buckets, but they appear to be covered in non-stock material that is similar to, but doesn't match the original-looking back seat. The '73 GM A and A-Specials were very popular when they were new, less so now, but I like them, even with their park bench front bumpers. I think Camino might have a soft spot for this era as well.

Camino LS6 · April 6, 2008

Love the swivel buckets, but they appear to be covered in non-stock material that is similar to, but doesn't match the original-looking back seat. The '73 GM A and A-Specials were very popular when they were new, less so now, but I like them, even with their park bench front bumpers. I think Camino might have a soft spot for this era as well.

True that.

I hated them when they were new (or newish), preferring the older 68-72 styles (still do really). But as time went on, I realized that these cars could be very cool with a little power increase, and they are uber-comfortable.

There are also some stand outs among them like Can Am/Grand Am pontiacs and the M/C which I think is a better looking car than the 70-72 version.

What's great about them now is that the bodystyle is overlooked and inexpensive, while maintaining a very familiar and workable chassis. These cars can be every bit as powerful as the earlier cars and rank much higher in creature comfort.

I see them as a good buy and as appreciating classics. The prices for nice ones have been climbing lately.

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