1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Phoenix, Arizona

Vehicle Description

Original, beautifully restored, virtually rust free, 74k miles. Numbers matching 350, 4 bbl, dual exhaust. 2.73 rear end for smooth highway cruising. VIN confirms manufacture in Fremont, CA.

Documented History

- Per build sheet, car delivered from GM Fremont plant to Ron Tonkin Chevrolet, Portland, OR

- One-family ownership in Oregon 42 years

- Sale to second owner in 2014, Atlanta, GA (NHRA racing team owner)

- Second owner tastefully restored the car with shop documentation

Mechanical

- Long list of mechanical restoration items totaling over $6000, mostly done in 2014

- In addition, AC converted to R134

- New dual exhaust, shocks, brakes, and some suspension components

- Not sure of modification details, but the numbers matching motor seems enhanced beyond its stock 175 hp. I have owned other 73 MC's, but this car has a torque and power feel similar to my '68 Buick Riviera. Long strong pull through 2nd gear that pushes you back in your seat. Rockets forward in 3rd gear.

Interior

- New seat upholstery front and rear

- New dash pad, carpet, and rear tray

- Original door panels and headliner excellent

- New stereo with XM capability, with old time stock radio appearance

- All gauges, signals, courtesy lights, power windows, environmental controls, and clock are functional

Body/Paint

- Second owner did fresh 2-stage body/paint in 2015

- New full vinyl top (replaces landau half top)

- Dual sport mirrors

- New decals and badges

- In 2017, paint was color-sanded, de-oxidized, buffed, and polished

- Bumper chrome excellent, rear bumper appears re-chromed

- New windshield

- Original window glass, stainless trim, and rocker trim all very nice

Wheels/Tires - 2 Options:

I. American Racing Torque Thrust II polished aluminum wheels and Nitto Radials with about 4k miles. Staggered, with 17x10 rims and 245/45 tires on the front, and 18x11 and 275/40's in the rear. Shown in most photos.

II. Stock 15-inch Corvette Rally Wheels and nice wide 255/60R15 radials with approx. 3k miles. Shown in a few photos.

Car is super clean, presents very well. No issues, turn the key and go.

VIN 1H57K3Z453670

See more high resolution photos at my website: https://www.crawdaddyclassiccars.com/73-chevy-montecarlo