1972 Chevy Monte Carlo Automotive Dealership Sales Training promotional Film

[@Dodger2204]

The first generation Monte Carlo was a good-looking car. My parents brought a new one in 1970, the first year. A lot cooler than the cars my friends's parents were driving.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

chevy had a lot of style back then , now they all look the same

[@chriskelly509]

I do enjoy my 72 monte carlo

[@donk499]

First generation Monte Carlos are a home run for sure, in every category.... Would love to own one

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

there are still plenty out there

[@chriskelly509]

They are still affordable

[@bertram46]

I'll never forget I was 11 years old and my father bought a 1972 Monte Carlo Custom , which was a rare upgrade. It came from Fairchild Chevrolet in Lakewood Ohio it was in the showroom dark green, Blacktop, dark green bucket seats. 400 4 barrel with dual exhaust. It had the most beautiful finned wheel covers similar to some Corvettes. I absolutely loved that car. then they did the redesign in 73 and he got on the waiting list yes there was an actual waiting list for the 1973 Monte Carlos. His new one was dark blue with a light blue top and it had swivel bucket seats it was a Landau model. a big deal about the 73 Monte Carlo is they said it had a suspension similar to that of a Mercedes-Benz so it was supposed to be a real Road car. I remember his was equipped with the f41 suspension actually both cars had that. I actually like the 72 more as a kid. I remember when I turned 16 I was fortunate enough my father bought me a 1977 brand new Monte Carlo. White with a red Landau top. It wasn't loaded so I was disappointed. Talk about a spoiled little kid.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

enjoyed you story. hard to compare the 77 to the 72, not the same quality

[@scottlevine7646]

One of the last proud GM moments of the 1970s.

[@Zickcermacity]

5:53 - I remember, as a teen in the '80s, seeing TV commercials about "all new!" side-impact beams in cars. Isn't that called lying?

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

they reinvented the same thing over and over

[@GregALang]

Monte Carlo was always my favorite. The real ones I mean. I never cared for them after they became a front-wheel-drive. I'd give anything to have my '83 back.

[@justsumguy2u]

Although I like the first gen Monte, I have to admit that I never saw the point in it. It was marketed as a personal luxury car, but you could get the same experience in a mid-level Malibu 2 door coupe with options. This video reminded me of Fisher Body craftsmanship. Filling the roof seams with lead, and then hand-filing it---that's a lost art

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

ford and chrysler used bondo, could not agree more

[@martyduncan2636]

😂 true, but the point might have been the Pontiac Grand Prix, & the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Chevy’s need to try and keep up with the GM’s Jones’ personal luxury models.

[@georgewetzel4380]

A four inch longer wheelbase.

[@davestewart2067]

Pontiac cleaned up in ‘69 with its GP, that’s one of the reasons the MC came to be. It lasted 19 build seasons as a proper RWD personal coupe.

[@frogbones1968]

Love my Monte and the Montes I've owned in the past.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

nice, keep them alive

[@indalecioalcaraz7263]

GREAT LOOKING CAR I'VE ALWAYS LIKED THE 1971 SS...ALSO THE 1984 - 85 CHEVY MONTE CARLOS SS LOOKS VERY NICE

[@TheCarnivalguy]

I graduated high school in 1973 and worked two years to buy a car and save money before college. I wanted a ‘72 Monte Carlo so dad took out a loan and I made the payments: $118 per month for 24 months with $500 that I had saved. It was one year old with 9,000 miles on it. It was silver (no vinyl top) bucket seats with console, while most had bench seats. Handled and rode like a dream. Man I miss that beautiful car

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

Nice story. I have heard so many on these films.

[@stevecarmack6267]

My first car was a 1970 Monte Carlo. It had the 402 big block with a turbo 400 transmission. Bucket seats and console. Should have kept it!

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

too bad its probably long gone, but you never know

[@dcjway]

I owned a ‘71, best car I ever had wish I still owned it.

[@peterhogan9537]

big changes for 73.

[@crapshoot7251]

Wow! Very interesting!! 😃

[@donkkong5551]

Those God Damn Gremlins always at it!!!

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

those little bastards

[@dave1956]

My favorite Monte Carlo of all time! It’s too bad that designs weren’t carried over a bit longer in those days.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

chevy has brought back some of the older styling, maybe next will be the monte Carlo

[@ronbrock6153]

I have always thought the first gen Monte Carlo looked like it belonged in the Olds line. If you look at the back end it resembles the 98's of the era. Long taillamps with a vestige of a tail fin.

[@2KONIC123]

My 1977 Monte was a true classic looking car-That's about it--handled badly, in rain/snow or gloom of night

[@heartoftexas8092]

I liked when the GREMLIN pulled out in front of the Monte Carlo.

[@billwilliams699]

Awesome

[@christinewoodruff255]

First gen Carlos were a big seller for gm, they were all over the place.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

yes, they made millions

[@danjanes8689]

Good video. I have a '70 SS454 that I've restored, and a '71 402, 4 speed that I'll be restoring soon. Actually, there were less than half a million made. The production numbers for the 3 years total 454,395. The First Generation Monte Carlo Club has excellent information and a forum for these cars.

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

I’ll take one with the rally rims like at the beginning. Wish the video had talked about the engine.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

these films weren't aimed at the performance customer, I have a 1974 film on the sport line cars that one will be coming up soon

[@jimmygrant424]

Best thing about this car is a normal person could actually work on it!! No computer crap and smog junk just all Chevy like I grew up with!!!

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

yes, that's true but being a mechanic, I can definitely say new cars are much easier to diagnose since the computer tells you everything

[@weselmendorf2195]

** @ 2:30 -----------> that was scary when he was using that rasp in the main field of the door - sheeeeeeeeeesh !

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

not sure what he was doing, I don't see any lead there

[@johnnyhawkins43]

The best running and driveing car I ever owned was a 1970 Monte Carlo I used to outrun all the cops in the county and main Town I lived in back in 1977 I was never caught out on the road by any of the cops i outran!

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

you were a hazard to society; glad I never ran into you on the road

[@pwrfl2357]

That background music… do de do do de

[@DanniTheMagicJunkDrawer]

Not sure why that lady has to get into the car with a fancy tea kettle lol

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

shopping at the junk shop, was kind of funny not to put it in the trunk

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Read the novel 'Rivethead' written by an actual GM worker on the line and you'll see how the 'quality built' segment was pure propaganda. That said, the film was right about its popularity. These two-door 'luxury' coupes sold in massive numbers during the decade.

[@davestewart2067]

Have parted and owned numerous 68-72 A cars. The Quality and materials were far superior to what came later in the late seventies and early eighties. Yes am familiar with “Roger and Me”. They lost their way, and imports were allowed to flood in almost unimpeded. Tariffs should have been put in place to support our industrial base!

[@LearnAboutFlow]

@@davestewart2067 Ah! So socialism because, you know, capitalism is only good if the Americans are winning. Guess that 'let the markets decide' is just a bunch of lies.

[@michaelflores2318]

I preferred 72 and before but 73 to 77 were OK but 78 and later shrunk My neighbor across the street bought a 78 brand new I was thinking damn they really shrunk and had only a 231 v6 He'll no was a Pee Wee Herman engine I guess they didn't want v8 power

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

yes, 72 was a great year, i will be uploading the 73 chevy films starting in a few weeks

[@rich1223]

And no mention of the engine!lol

[@Nicefoolkilla]

Too bad production was only limited to three years.

[@darrininverarity4297]

Those guys spraying the lacquer,hope GM took care of them when the brain damage kicked in.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

probably not, they didn't know or didn't care if their painters got brain damage

[@LearnAboutFlow]

If they got any compensation/medical treatment it was because of the union.

[@BIGBADWOOD]

I sure wish I made enough money working for GM so I could afford one myself but I can not afford one ! 🤮🤮

[@paulbriggs3072]

And best of all, when we at General Motors downsize the Monte Carlo, we'll be sure to make it look insipid. Just like Ford did with the Mustang.

[@scottlevine7646]

One of the last proud GM moments of the 1970s.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

there are a few more