2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Re-design: What if it was made TODAY?

[@Fuzzybear7680]

If you look at the history of the Monte Carlo, all the way back to 1970, its signature style included unique "fender bulges" of one sort or another, and usually vertical tail lights. This version was a retro throwback to that, after the car had been off the market for a number of years.

[@SaberWulfGold]

I thought the vertical taillights looked familiar! I like this design.

[@eyeonvanburencounty9730]

He was not aware of the history apparently

[@ssracer02]

This was also when NASCAR was still largely based off production vehicles, so some of the design was that way because it was beneficial on the track.

[@muddywaters8706]

He doesn't understand the design language very well, should have done a throwback version with even more bulge.

[@StevenGilbert88]

Thank you I was about to say this

[@aliasgmbh582]

I like the way how you interpreted the rear lamp. Rim change made huge difference in overall!

[@Kosoku63]

the rim change made it uglier than the stock rims in my opinion but whatever \

[@Torrious]

@@Kosoku63 Well your opinion is wrong but that’s okay

[@gourangabeshai8272]

I loved the way you dealt with the tail lamps. Hats off to you ,sir

[@InGovWeMistrust]

Huge Monte Carlo Fan, I’ve owned two myself and I’m really glad to see you making a video about one of my favorite underrated cars.

[@firebird-eg9ue]

Man i feel this, i own a 2002 SS and a 2001 Ls and i love them both

[@Attila_Beregi]

oh my first memories of watching NASCAR just came back

[@Mich_-mu7fz]

That car was literally a road legal stock car but much slower.

[@trollz6940]

@@Mich_-mu7fz but was it fwd or rwd ?

[@DeiHarper9361]

@@trollz6940 fwd

[@datdatonabeat3252]

Those lines on the side date back to the 70s Monte Carlos. It's a been a signature look for every Monte Carlo except the 90s (Lumina) body style.

[@automotiverenderings]

Was waiting for this comment before I pass that detail too :)

[@alainprevost5374]

I was kind disappointed with this redesign/modernization I hoped he taking the all mighty 1984 Montecarlo SS to base his redesign

[@datdatonabeat3252]

Alain Prevost truuee

[@codypowell2620]

Your redesign of the rear end of this car is spectacular, not only is it modernized but it is still unmistakably a monte carlo look. If chevy were to bring this car back today I could see them using your idea for the rear. Very good job sir

[@ThisIsJayEveryday]

Great work... One major criticism: I think you missed that the rear shoulder/fender line element doesn't actually end at the frame of the taillight housing. If you were to continue the line across the lens of the taillight on the original, it actually separates the top and bottom circular lights. In the redesign, I think it was a missed opportunity to exploit this, and separate the top and bottom lights with that seemingly awkward shoulder line. Love your work though!

[@rwieber79]

When they made the 2000's Monte Carlo they were using cues from the earlier 70s and 80s Monte Carlos to keep the heritage because the Monte Carlo when it was made had a big following of car lovers similar to how the Mustangs, Camaros, Firebirds and so on have fans that want to see new styles but also want it to have cues from the older models so that you can look at it and say hey that's a Monte Carlo or Mustang or whatever without having to look for the badging to tell what it is. Also some of these cars came with a supercharged 3.8 V6 with 240HP. I have an 2004 Dale Jr Edition with that engine and for what it is it will move pretty good. Then around 2006 when the updated the design just a bit the SS went from having the SC V6 to actually having a V8 again like the 80s models did.

[@minorsnow5306]

If they made those 06-07' MC SS with a rear axel you would probably still see them on the road now..Once again gm thanks for blowing a good model.

[@ww6156]

I love the term "melted cheese design" it makes me think of the late 90s Taurus with its sloped front and rear. I always thought it looked like someone took a plastic model of a car and heated it up much

[@BigWheel.]

The older grand prixs had a melted look too it as well.

[@jakobholgersson4400]

I personally like 90's car design. I think the 90's Camaro, 90's Ferraris, the second gen Viper and a few other models look better than their modern counterparts.

[@ThatDude-qw1sg]

Lamborghini Bravo (1974) next???

[@savagetuner2404]

Jakob Holgersson the viper pulls it off well because it’s a timeless design. Add LEDs and modern wheels and the original viper is a production car. After all, the tech didn’t change since the first version lol.

[@drewcyprus3714]

Also older audis

[@epicmini007]

I would like to see the front of this please

[@Lagi-rn8vl]

As long as we dont get malibu again🤣

[@IAmKingDillon]

PLEASE do the front… but to the 2007 version

[@davewhool3091]

Really cool custom job! I have a 2001 SS with a jasper motor still very well but the undercarriage and rockers are slowly deteriorate.. I've had it for 19 years now..

[@monolith2001]

Watched tons of your remakes and honestly this may be one of the best you've done. That rear reminds me a lot of the earlier versions of Cadillac's Art & Science designs.

[@ryanholt9884]

Monte Carlo's have carried over the design language of previous models. The lines over the wheel wells are a tribute to that design language.

[@minorsnow5306]

The front was the area that needed it! The rear end was cool.

[@cemsengul16]

I agree.

[@wilbertb1929]

I had one of these cars. A 2000 SS. I loved the design and highway comfort. The reliability was terrible. The worst part was the transmission was too weak for the base model and they kept it for the SS. The huge trunk, hood, and doors were my favorite part. It reminded me of when parts of cars were designed for styling rather than practicality. Too many cars follow the same egg look today. You can't even tell makers apart anymore.

[@carlfrano6384]

Those side lines were a styling cue to the previous Monte Carlo's, especially the 2nd generation.

[@knedy]

*You can trace those odd shapes back to older Monte Carlo models, you should investigate shapes deeper and see where they began and when they went wrong! That way you can incorporate the original ideas back into your new concepts more accurate.*

[@luxurreview]

The Monte Carlo is one of my favorite cars. All generations are great to me.

[@R.J.Crimson99]

I've been trying to look for a good one at reasonable price. My Impala has been with me since high school, but I've always had an eye for the Monte Carlo even more.

[@Sp0oney1]

Looks great! However i would’ve raised the shoulder line a little bit and make the side windows smaller, with a side window profile line that tapers upwards towards the rear screen, looks more dynamic that way. Just my 2 cents ✌🏻

[@muchcymbalsanddrums3974]

Could it be that the stock car is too narrow, making the window seem too big? What if we added depth to the car like this.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGqknVrjNaSq5I

[@remissiveslave]

That's a very nice redesign. Looks fantastic and rational

[@2Hot2Furious]

2022 Monte Carlo SS.... I need this to happen! Love it the classic way but a new edge Monte with this touch would be Super Sweet 🔥

[@Nickywahr]

Please redesign the VW ID Buzz. The ID Buzz should remind of the VW T1 but I think it should look more like the T1.

[@savagetuner2404]

All the VW ID cars are straight up ugly. Except the IDR

[@thomascortes968]

Since this generation of Monte Carlo is based on the NASCAR cars of the time, I think it would have been really cool if you Incorporated some of the design cues from the modern NASCAR cars.

[@gonzavazquezz]

Nice redesign, those tail lights actually reminded me of the 60's Coupe de Ville redesign you made like a year or so ago.

[@toniweak]

This Re-design is just awesome.

[@karstontrask9021]

My dad owns a 1971 monte carlo and I think it would be cool to see that redesigned

[@jrh80]

I get wanting to keep the basic design cues, but this doesn’t really go far enough for a 20 yo design

[@MrJayrock620]

The body creases that you mention early in the video are there because they mimic the original side profile of the 70’s and 80’s Monte Carlo’s

[@bensond32]

The 2001 Monte Carlo didn't actually come in yellow. 2002 was when the Competition Yellow was released. Personally, I like the High Sport package/Pace Car edition trim more than the standard SS.

[@justinrosa56]

Quirky?? *Weird Doug demuro noises*

[@joekurdish3385]

Dude I'm telling you, you are a design genius and I love your work.

[@jrh80]

Curious what you can do with the Grand Prix from this same era.

[@automotiverenderings]

When he cleaned up the front headlamp it definitely streets to look like a Grand Prix.

[@PliskinHK]

the Impala of that era too

[@ChevySpeedAddict]

I'm so excited for this one! I have a heavily modified 03 Monte, it was my first car, and I will have it til the day I die.

[@muchcymbalsanddrums3974]

What have you done to it to modify it?

[@christianchannel6185]

I like the redesign, but maybe you should've done some retro looks from the 70s like how the dodge challenger today has the retro 70s looks. Either way, great job dude 👏

[@corytc5095]

My sister had a black SS Monte Carlo back in the day. I loved that thing lol

[@jnmaz066]

I currently own a vergendy red 02 monte Carlo ss atm and I love it 💕💕 makes me really sad that they didnt countine making monte carlos, there such nice cars 💕💕💕

[@savagetuner2404]

A neighbor in Jersey still has one in black. Good lookin car

[@datdatonabeat3252]

I would've used the 2021 Tahoe taillights, use the narrow at the top and wider at the bottom idea and rearrange the LEDs and reverse light. It would look legit for sure.

[@anthonypetrosino1155]

Thank you for making monte carlo content for this era, I love my 05.

[@ironfuzz]

Nice work. My first car was a silver 1986 Monte Carlo SS. It had t-tops, a V8 (only 185 hp) and very loud exhaust. It was also both terrible and fantastic at the same time. If you haven't seen an 80's SS before, look it up for fun sometime to compare to this one.

[@YoshMaster]

Daaamn! I would buy this tomorrow! My first car was a 95 Monte Carlo and when it died I wanted to get one of this generation but I couldn’t get over the look of the rear of the car. I really disliked it. But they way you redesigned it is amazing! I’m falling in love with the Monte Carlo once again 😝

[@fortheloveofnoise]

The rear is the best part, you are nuts.... I can't get over the lack of a manual transmission. One of my goals is to get one someday and convert it to manual and RWD.

[@kilo-da-great8799]

I had a 03 ss some about five years ago I’m looking for a mint condition 03 to 06 model as of now and hard to find

[@skywalker2852]

Nice modernization - front marker lights remind me a lot of the contemporary Pontiac Grand Prix.

[@LionManatic]

I like the re-done rear, though kinda missing the unique reverse lights and the license plate slot. But, I'm not a fan of the wheels, it could just be THOSE wheels you chose, but I always liked the 5-star stock wheels that the picture originally had at 5:12. But overall, I guess it looks good, varying on how the front looks, and I hope whenever GM decides to revive the Monte Carlo, like they did with the Blazer, they don't turn the two door coupe into a two door compact car or something stupid like that.

[@rwieber79]

I like the interpretation you did as well, only thing it needs is the proper duck tail spoiler on the decklid like the actual SS Monte Carlos had and it's perfect. Only other think I'd do differently is I'd take some of the other styles of wheels they had back in 2000s and update those too and instead of them being 16" like back then I'd probably go 18 or 19".

[@muchcymbalsanddrums3974]

Maybe this is what you have in mind? These are 20"s..kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGqknVrjNaSq5I

[@melwalshmtb9121]

I just skipped ahead and that's AWESOME

[@robertduerr4688]

I really love your designs! I don't know if you did this on purpose or not. The model you did was a revival of the Monte Carol from the 70's. The tail light they used was paying tribute to the 73-77 tail lights. The tail light you put in the redesign, I feel, is much like the tail lights on the original models, 70-72. Just wondered. If it was unplanned, I think it shows how design flows into itself.

[@zachb264]

My family had one of these when I was learning to drive

[@WEBBERGANG]

The Fender curves were from the Winchester Rifle stock curves. THEIR A MUST!!! Ive owned several models. thx for the uplifted Spirit. Come on Chevy.

[@Rollinmayhem21]

I actually own a 2001 chevy monte carlo and with the body is designed specifically for the track cause back than NASCAR based all their cars off production vehicles the Monte Carlo is just easy to portray in NASCAR and I will say that even with the low powered v6 this car is fun to drive easy to handle and you can make it take just about any curve however the power on it sucks definitely upgrading to the 3.8 supercharged motor eventually

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

My neighbor has a 2001 Monte Carlo (black, with chrome wheels), I want a black 2021 Monte Carlo sitting in my drive way!

[@harrytran1874]

It's cool Chevy Monte Carlo bringing back but, sadly GM banking on SUVs, Trucks, CUVs but, not small cars anymore.

[@jason.c2441]

Harry Tran if the monte carlo were to come back i hope it’s a sports car like it was before

[@muchcymbalsanddrums3974]

Am I your neighbor? kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGqknVrjNaSq5I

[@kickermirto1337]

A pandom widebody kit I think would look sort of cool on this

[@muchcymbalsanddrums3974]

I have a kit on mine and it totally fixes what was missing.... depth of the car, I think. Check me out...

[@angelbankslopez577]

Love the back lights idea.. reminds me of 84 Monte Carlo

[@LucklessGun]

Not a fan of the large spoke rims but pretty good overall. That generation of Monte Carlo had an aggressive stance that showed some muscle car lineage.

[@Pelleministeri]

I had a Hotwheels Monte Carlo when i was a kid :) Dark red with silver bottom parts, i have loved the car since!

[@kienphongquach9807]

you too poor i have a lamborghini aventador as a kid... hot wheels edition of course :)

[@Pelleministeri]

By the way the re-design ended up nice, they should indeed still make cars like that.

[@Pelleministeri]

@@kienphongquach9807 My favorite was a gold Chevy Chevelle with whole metallic body, i regret for losing that, would love to have it on display :) Some of those little cars are expensive nowadays

[@khstapantsog3783]

I had a white one

[@gourangabeshai8272]

I have a corvette stingray, a bugatti chiron and a Lamborghini huracan. Hot wheels of course

[@davidarnds3831]

I really liked the changes you made. The Monte Carlo that era looked to me like they changed a Lumina, which was a 4 door sedan into a 2 door sport model. The rear proportions of the 2001 MC (door back) never looked right. The Monte Carlo always had a 6ft. + long hood (1970-1977) and that was an important characteristic.

[@markdonnelly3277]

The lines on the fenders have been with the Monte Carlo since the first one in 1970. It's a traditional Monte Carlo style. I have a Dale Earnhardt Monte Carlo SS. And love it!

[@camaronu-b2080]

Another great re-design, I like it much! Very good rim choice, I like low profile tires on modern vehicles.

[@nishant4866]

Yes yes yes I love this so much! Chevy should hire you to modernize their popular models from 15 years ago loool

[@cemsengul16]

This man needs to be hired freelance with all companies. He is too talented to be tied down to working for only one automaker.

[@edmaluf]

Please do a follow-up to this, where you modernize the front of the car. It's gonna be awesome.

[@SimplePhotoshopTutorials]

I’m loving these videos. I used to spend my time in IT lessons at school making redesigns on photoshop. They were nothing like this and were probably awful but this is pretty much exactly like what I would do but just on a way more professional scale haha. I’m loving these! Makes me want to try it again

[@WizzyWhipitWonderful]

I loved the way you handled this; makes me think of a Cadillac in the rear. I would love to see you modernize a front fascia for this one!!!

[@BiggJohn96]

Great redesign! The only thing I would change is the rear graphics, the lights look amazing but its too empty and flat. Maybe by adding a small graphical detail or making the lights larger (bar?) it might fill that space more. Fantastic work!

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

That Monte Carlo was my dream car when I was in Middle School

[@pittsburgh_.central]

Where does my license plate go? I don't really want to ruin the bumper. You should have added the license plate divet.

[@Only_TheFox_GodKnows]

The design was supposed to be a modern version of the 80's Monte Carlo. If you want to understand some of the lines look at a 87 Monte Carlo SS

[@dvolker03]

I want to see you do some Saab stuff! So sad to me that you are from Sweden and haven’t yet. I love the 99-02 9-3 the most and I think that since it’s hatchback design was so ergonomic and functional I would love to see you take it on!

[@randyledger]

What a great redesign. Love this so much!

[@aravioli4203]

Last time I was this early, musically was a thing

[@videorowtv5198]

RIP musically edited because it created link to TikTok eww.

[@akihusodo]

6:35 the title of the song is ? anyone ?

[@chriskroeker5732]

I think the crease line on the side match the profile of the 1979 Monte Carlo

[@muchcymbalsanddrums3974]

You know what I have just realized after reading all of the comments? You either got a monte carlo that ran like a champ, or a complete piece of junk. But in any case, Perhaps they should have made it a rear wheel drive, but they didn't, so what. Can you really say it is a bad looking car? No. The bumper is the only standout part of the car, if anything. And since it is yellow, he calls it melted cheese, which is silly. We can take a Camaro, Corvette or a mustang from the 2000s and call it all type of names due to its features if that is the case. So why just pick on this one?

[@BlaccCeaza]

Nice now let's see the front 👍🏿

[@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd]

I miss my 2001 Monte Carlo SS. I wouldn’t mind owning a 2007 SS, that one at least has the 5.3 V8.

[@StevenGilbert88]

I just did that same upgrade, same years and all, transmission was rebuilt a few years ago with the updated parts so I hope to be good there

[@jrlindseywrestling]

WhT computer application did you use to redesign the car???

[@foxesamu]

Can you realllllly say this invented “melted cheese” design when the ‘96 Taurus exists

[@acvette3977]

What software is this? Or is there an app available to do this?

[@kraken509]

What office chair do you use? I’ve been looking for one with quilted stitching like that

[@robertpoudrette4483]

I actually love your redesign! Now do something with that front end!

[@Ttddtdtdtd]

bmw e39 re-design would be a good video but what can you change in e39 to make it better lol the car is perfect

[@theconfused_fisherman]

I feel like there isn't enough going on with the rear end, the trunk panel we can see is basically empty

[@steverobsondiecast]

Try looking at front end as well looking at using the newer gm headlight design type. Overall i like it.

[@mariowhyte2816]

Now that's what I'm talking bout!!! Great redesign bro!!! Loving the tail lights and those trims are fire!!! Any chance you were gonna do the front too?👍🏼🚗💨💨💨💨💨💨

[@freshklinki93]

Please tell me what's the song called in the end? I cant find it

[@MrGarra69]

Wow I would buy one and take this sketch and get it remodeled EXACTLY like ur design jus perfect

[@korent247]

Great work ! I love wath you did with the rear

[@Scott_Graham]

I used to have a neighbor who looked like Elvira and had a black Monte Carlo SS with a bumper sticker that said Bitch On Wheels. What a legend.

[@juanperez-ni2iw]

Thats cool How long ago?

[@Scott_Graham]

juan perez maybe 10 years ago?

[@ryanforrest168]

That generation of Monte Carlo was so proportionally bizarre, it’s like the front, middle and rear are all from different cars

[@israelmillian1805]

I’m thinking about buying a old Monte Carlo and this vid popped up new fan 🔥 I like the content

[@MaybachMarra]

Modern foxbody mustang please I’m begging

[@ChevyboyCaprice_]

I love the Monte Carlo!!! Those video was genius!!

[@mridulbhattacharya1360]

rear tail lights for the original design looks quite similar to Toyota Etios

[@redheadwolfy]

Dale Earnhardt drove Chevy Monte Carlos through his life and I'm proud to own my 06 Monte Carlo blue thunder 192,000 MI and she's still like a rock very few dents on her original from factory trust Chevy

[@KarlOsuchowski]

Cool, love what you did to the rear, absolutely hate the low-pro wheel/tire combo, but otherwise a nice modern reinterpretation😊👍

[@cesarbetancourt7156]

Your design is brutal bro!!!

[@kanakalela]

go look up the '70s and '80s models of the Monte.. you'll see why those lines are there in the body..

[@sproutingresilience4787]

YESSSS I’ve been wanting this one

[@probabilmente_paolo]

Hi from Italy, beatifull redesign

[@matthewjohnston3721]

My dad has a 1984 Monte SS would love to see you modernize that they are my all time favorite car

[@Marco213s.mexicanpower]

Can you Photoshop the Opel Corsa B to a 2020 version

[@manoman0]

I like that centered green house design with a bonnet and rear nearly the same lengths.