The First Generation Monte Carlo was Chevy's First Personal Luxury Coupe, and an Immediate Success

[@atedkay]

i just turned 19 but damn do I love listening to bill talk about these cars. every car back then was genuinely more than a car, now is not the same. I love the enthusiam that the comments share with bill as well. this is a special community.

[@robwhite3241]

Yeah he does modern cars but they don't have any history or any story, not near as interesting

[@jamisonbernhardt3310]

Nobody cares to talk about a Toyota assembled in Mexico huh

[@KoldingDenmark]

Bill keeps you in the hot seat updating what you were taught in history class. If you don't, you will have no clue what he is talking about. 🧐

[@josebrown5961]

These were the cars of my childhood. A two door that would COMFORTABLY seat four. My mom had one of these, and dad had a 73 Caddy Coupe DeVille. We had only 2 kids so two doors were enough.

[@KoldingDenmark]

@@josebrown5961 1973 Coupé de Ville. It is the car if my youth. Mine was triple white (no vinyl roof) with green dash and carpets. Drove it for 9 years. Loved it.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Bill, my hat is off to Uncle Johnny for supplying these gems!! I'm glad that you're fairly chipper today. Back in 72 I rode in one of these to high school, I felt very special for sure!!! Thanks for sharing another fun video!!! 👍👍

[@tharvey1459]

In 1970, at the age of 50, my Grandfather bought a Monte Carlo in this color combination. It was a no-frills car with the standard 350/TH350 combo and air conditioning. It was his favorite car, by far. I cannot like this video enough. Bill, thanks for doing what you do and keep it up. 👍

[@richdorak1547]

One of Chevrolet 's finest moments for sure. Beautiful creation.

[@urbanurchin5930]

Every time you mention the styling and body lines on these various vehicles - I can't help but to stop and think about the giant presses at Fisher Body that stamped the panels out. Back in the late 70's, I worked a part-time job in the Coleman (camping goods) plant in Wichita. I was sometimes put to work on a giant press that punched out the tanks for the propane lanterns. I can only imagine the presses used for these fenders, doors, and other body panels.

[@patrickflohe7427]

Fisher Body had two big plants in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area….one was the interior plant, and the other was the body stamping plant. My dad retired from GM, as did one of his brothers. They were at the Fisher Body Plant 2, I believe. My oldest brother worked there too. They are all closed down now, & for some time….sooo sad.

[@kevinmcadams805]

“A lot of cigarettes were smoked in Monte Carlo’s.” He’s not wrong.

[@RomVlad]

I had my 1970 Monte for 20 years and it rode and drove just as good as a modern car.

[@seH2i]

The back end of this Monte resembles closely the rear of the 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight up to the placement of the reverse lights.

[@RCampbell-y4b]

Good to see a REAL AMERICAN MADE CAR car on your show Bill. 😃

[@Lemopalm]

Most of Bill's videos are real American cars but always glad to see them

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Just having Bill uploading videos makes America great again.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

1:03 sounds beautiful...

[@Tmrfe0962]

I know….another, “this was my car as a….” Story. But it was my first real car. Loved this car, mine was blue with a white vinyl top…gorgeous. Thanks Bill. Always enjoy these walks down memory lane. 60 is in the cards for me this year, hopefully….and today’s cars basically suck. So love watching my youth on display, and actually today, we found that Meatloaf died, and I definitely listened to Bat out of hell in this beauty….RIP. Meatloaf.

[@chriswallace9113]

It was my wife’s first car, too. Thinking about taking one on as a project.

[@brianwaloweek6770]

My first car was a 1970 MC, found the build sheet under the back seat it was the 149th built, factory buckets,350 4bbl, fender skirts, and cool looking flat wheel covers.

[@danjanes8689]

149th from which of the 4 plants? All of them had a 149th car.

[@robertthrossell4321]

Bill mentions Deliverance then shows a picture of Dalton 😂😂😂

[@russianbot1420]

Watching from wexford, Ireland 👍

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I'm sure the 72 Monte Carlo was bought by many former muscle car owners after they sowed their wild oats, and sought something less temperamental, and more reliable, and much less of a ticket magnet.

[@nolarobert]

I remember when you couldn't sling a dead rabbit without hitting a Monte Carlo back in the 70s. They were so ubiquitous that I didn't appreciate them at the time. I still see one from time to time at car shows and I really like them. My wife walked in on the video late. So she made me restart it so she could hear Bill talk about the weather. I stopped it before she could hear about the untimely demise of the bunny. Some things are better kept from one's spouse.

[@TofersCarTales]

My Grandmother would drive nothing else. Love these reviews of the cars of our childhood.

[@palletwizard]

Can’t wait to see the next video Mr Tofer

[@TofersCarTales]

@@palletwizard Thanks so much! A '91 Mercury video is on the way. Nice to see others familiar with my work are also enjoying Bill's videos. He's so damn funny. I should do a series on Canadian cars and highlight their back seat accommodations. lol

[@harryt988]

Bill is like the Grandfather that I didn’t know that I had

[@Romiman1]

@@TofersCarTales The same to me. Your's and Bill's videos are so different, but I love to watch them both!

[@joe6096]

These cars were so widely configurable when you ordered one. You could go from street racer with no options to fully loaded cruiser like a Cadillac with button tufted velour seats and every option and anything in between.

[@ValdezJu]

I'm so weak for the Monte Carlo! Yes, it's just a Chevelle with comfortable bucket seats. but If you had one with the 454 cu in or even a 396 ci it was special! I love em!!!

[@jeffwolfe4058]

My 71 was not an ss but had factory 4brl dual exhaust bucket seats floor shifter all orig. Copper brown with sandalwood cloth seats

[@gclarkbloomfield8848]

@midnitesquirldog1 ...and that similarity was intentional on the stylists' part...they wanted to appeal to those buyers who admired Cadillacs,but couldn't afford one...

[@ohioplayer-bl9em]

I think Porsche is about the only modern "normal" car that has 5000 options. Most cars now are good, better, and best.. in trim packages that don't migrate across the range. Want a moon roof? Only available on the top package. You want the top package without the moon roof? Can't get it without it.

[@samuelspurk6617]

@@ohioplayer-bl9em True. Even tho I get why they do it because of mass production ease but I'd love a real options list where one could just tick whatever without the boundaries of trim level packs.

[@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr]

I love ❤️ your channel. You kill Me with your stories. Hilarious 😂

[@timboslice45]

I actually really dig the styling on this one. Very minimalist for the time.

[@KenanTurkiye]

The rear end especialy is very mellow but sleek, I liked the rear end.

[@KenanTurkiye]

1:00 4:57 gorgeous

[@timboslice45]

@@KenanTurkiye I agree, the contrast between the chrome bumper and stainless trim is nice as well.

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@timboslice45 Yeah, but the front just doesn't have the same flair. What do you think, I don't know it just doesn't have the same character, the rear and the front, almost like two different people designed it for two different segments.

[@timboslice45]

@@KenanTurkiye I actually like the front, it looks cohesive with the rest of the car, imo.

[@h.e.pennypacker1397]

Bill, if you ever get the chance, I think you should review a Lincoln Versailles. They weren’t a major sales success, but they were pretty advanced for their time. Versailles’ had four-wheel discs standard, first to have an electronic garage door opener, halogen headlights, and clear coat paint. Ford also introduced their EEC I engine control system in the Versailles. The Versailles also had most features standard, making it more expensive than a base Continental or Mark V, much like the Seville. Personally, I think they’re future collector’s items, and they currently go for dirt cheap in comparison to other Lincolns at the time. The 79-80 model years are the ones to get, as they have the more formal roofline, better differentiating it from the Monarch and Granada. A lot of people thought the Versailles was a poor move by Lincoln into the midsize market, but in reality they were pretty reliable, well-built cars, which is not something most American cars can claim at the time.

[@pcno2832]

I think he did one a while back; you'll probably find it on the Curious Cars videos page once it loads completely.

[@h.e.pennypacker1397]

@@pcno2832 Bill has done many Town Cars, several Marks of various generations, a Blackwood, and an MKS, but never a Versailles. The 1st generation Town Cars have a slightly similar front to the Versailles, which is what you might be remembering.

[@pcno2832]

@@h.e.pennypacker1397 You're right; I just checked and couldn't find one. Oddly, there were not many videos on the page, so I'm not sure if that was a YT glitch or if he takes them down when the cars go off the market. I always found both the Versailles and the 1st generation Seville, while not technically outstanding cars, interesting "silk purse from a sow's ear" stories. The Versailes was a great opportunity for Ford to try out some advanced features without a lot of risk if they failed. Both cars justified their existence better than the unfortunate Cimarron.

[@h.e.pennypacker1397]

@@pcno2832 Interestingly, despite not being a sales boom, the Versailles made Ford a considerable amount of money, much like the Continental Mark series. Most of the existing components of manufacture already existed because of the Monarch and Granada, so loading the Versailles with considerable equipment and an up-trim interior made for high profit margins. I’d almost wish Bill found a Cimarron too, just how we can see how awful they were upfront.

[@amyp9357]

My son was given a 2001 Monte Carlo SS for his first car. He was instantly obsessed with this car, the day finally came, the body was rusting out so bad it was barely fixed to the frame but the engine still purred. Both my sons loved that car so much that we ended up buying another one, same year, same color but this was in mint condition with 70,000 miles. Neither boy was much into cars before the Monte and both are now diehard fans! Thanks for the look back to wear it all started. ❤️

[@scottymurray5673]

My mom ordered a white vinyl top on white body paint with black buckets seats and interior for 1972! That was an extremely gorgeous car!! 8track & ac & 350! That horse shoe shifter just took the cake 🍰!! Those knight emblems was jus gorgeous! Lil short lady with long hair drove it everyday! She ordered it and the day it came in they called her to come get it & it was sitting on the showroom floor wait on her that day!

[@winkat2]

Great video as usual. You’re 1 of about 5 channels that makes me perk up when I see a new video in my feed and I always want to watch right away. I really love how-especially for us old guys who saw these types of cars parked in most spots of our high school parking lots in the early 80s-you bring insights and new perspectives that have been right in front of us for decades now, but we’ve never truly seen or appreciated until you point them out. The long hood. The vinyl top pulled up from the doors to leave a strip of red paint. The elegance of the tail lights. The long hood x2 3 4. And the best one: the adrenaline you get from a Chevy Big Block (and I’m a fan of Fords). And I know. This comment is about as rambling as you get sometimes. Please never change and keep up the great work!

[@truckerdamnyankee]

Just enjoy these videos.... They are knowledgeable, enjoyable and educational. Keep em coming. Always look forward to new reviews.

[@richardmorris7063]

My favorite personal luxury car ever.Beautiful styling,a friend of mine in the Marines had a 72 w/ a 402 4 bolt main cap truck motor.what a fun car to drive.I had a 76 the same color.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

'76/'77 were great looking Montes.

[@williamflack5767]

I add an 76 Pontiac Grand LeMans. Much better dash board. Than the MC. 350 V-8. The Pontiac had the more luxury car. Again the Chevy did not have the for a little bit more. You received the Pontiac. ..

[@spacecat7247]

And he's back, delivering the goods, one more time

[@jked7463]

One of the beautiful card ever to come out of GM. Beautifully proportioned. All following mote carlos were mere shadows of the original. Thanks Bill. We missed you.

[@mlstrib]

454 Monte Carlo was the first car I ever chirped 2nd gear in. 10/10 nostalgia factor. Car and Driver be damned.

[@gclarkbloomfield8848]

….one of my favorite aspects of your presentations, Bill, is how you “frame the setting” into which cars were marketed…and this ‘72 Monte Carlo is no exception… …I well recall the buzz during the Summer of ‘69, that Chevy was fnally producing a luxury coupe to compete with T-birds…and the emphasis was definitely on the luxury aspect…lots of moody, almost dream-like ad settings ( …one was a slightly foggy, wisteria and weeping willow filled glen with two fashionable sophisticated models admiring the simple slab side styling, the elegant grill, all finished with fender skirts and color-keyed wheel covers… …though the SS was marketed to the gear heads, the major emphasis was on the personal luxury aspect… …GM and the crew at Chevrolet under De Lorean created a HUGE best seller…and they did effectively market this handsome coupe to both the upscale personal luxury AND the muscle guys and gals , too…both distinct and highly profitable buyer segments… …IMHO, these 1st generation will become the preeminently most popular for collectors…and rightly so…

[@deepjunkgarage]

Great video ! I absolutely love everything about the first generation Monte Carlo, by the time I graduated high school I had owned 4 of them, a burnt orange 71, a Placer gold 71, a code 50 covert tan 72 and a Gobi biege 70. Shit, and the miles I cruised those cars ! 🍻

[@jimellison6157]

Bill. Thanks for featuring another car from my youth. I was 9 years old in 1972, and love these cars. My best friend in Junior high, his Mom bought a second generation 1977 Monte Carlo new, and I got to ride in it 5 days a week. Please keep bringing us these kinds of cars.

[@josephvaldora49]

A very nice piece. Those cars were just what people needed in the early 1970’s. The style was beautiful while being very practical. Uncle Johnny has good taste!

[@c5back9]

I’m an old fella now and no longer in the “accumulation phase” of life so I’m not looking to get any more cars. But if I were looking for a nice classic to enjoy, the 1st Gen Monte would certainly be on my list. These were sweet rides back in the day and still are today. Love ‘em!!

[@therightangle6698]

You had me at, Im a Patriot and I love this Country!

[@bobstride6838]

That is one beautiful car in my opinion. I was 18 when that was new, just wish that I could have afforded to buy one then.

[@robmcgowan4034]

Bill, this Monte Carlo and indeed ALL of the GM intermediates (GP, Chevelle, Cutlass, etc.) we're supposed to have been re-done for '72 following their full-size cars for '71, but there was some kind of snag that prevented it which turned out to be a good thing. '72 was the last year for all of the great (pre-Collanade) body styles. It's important too, because there are that many more of these 50 years later than there would have been.

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

NOTHING BETTER THAN A 70', 454ci, TRIPLE BLACK, MONTE CARLO🥰

[@whiteviper1979]

They look amazing in dark Battlship gray, midnight dark blue, and dark emerald green as well! Their beautiful machines!!!

[@Postmortumaz]

Air-conditioning ON in my apartment in Arizona and watching your video. Canadian levels here are tolerable. Birds, and javelina run amock here. Nice car. Girls lose virginity in those.

[@renchjeep]

Love this first generation of Monte Carlo! I'm a Chevelle guy, so that figures, right? I have a really nice 67 Malibu, if you ever wanna see it, Bill, hit me up. Anyway, back to this Monte....I absolutely LOVE the way the side corner markers are integrated into the lower stainless/aluminum/chrome/whatever it is trim. Just such a clean look, almost like a custom car would have. And you can really see where the front end is stretched to make the "A-plus" body. The engine sat so far back that this thing must have had an awesome front-to-rear weight distribution. Imagine this Monte decked out with all the suspension/driveline tweaks to make it a competent road race car. I think it would be an awesome base for a build like that, with some lightening and (dare I say it?) a potent LS engine and a nice 6-speed manual tranny.....SIGH.....transmission! LOL! Thanks, Bill, for bringing us this beauty! Take care, man.

[@carscloseup]

Bunkie Knudsen, not ‘nudsen😂😂Allright, I know it’s probably pronounced this way in America, but Bunkie was son of former GM president William S. Knudsen, who was an immigrant from the great country of Denmark🇩🇰🇩🇰 Love this Monte Carlo, by the way…❤️❤️

[@randolfo1265]

I barely noticed these in the seventies, much preferred the Grand Prix. But now, I much prefer this. Makes the GP seem a little gaudy. What a fine example. Uncle Johnny is a True Friend to your channel, Bill. Thanks for this one and the great history lesson!

[@brianhayes7618]

I've always liked the early Monte Carlos almost bought a new one in 1975 beautiful candy maroon with black vinyl top. They were actually a fancy Chevelle

[@stephendeluca4479]

The 1970s Monte Carlos were very popular with young men in NYC. It was considered cool, sporty and stylish. The Italo-American neighborhood of Bensonhurst Brooklyn was full of them.

[@robertthomas1569]

I thought they drove IROC Z-28's

[@P.Galore]

i remember going to the chevy dealer to see it...dark green, dark green interior, buckets, console, matching disc painted disc wheelcovers, no vinyl top and with side skirts.so so beautiful.

[@midnightryder611]

Gen 1 I feel Monte Carlo had a superior, cleaner look than the Grand Prix. I find the GP borderline gaudy. Fast forward to gen 2, the GP got the clean up it deserved and was much more visually appealing to the MC. The 76/77 Grand Prix I feel was one of the classiest products of the malaise era.

[@EdwardCheek]

My father had this car. I learned to drive sitting on his lap. Good times. Beautiful car.

[@spinb]

I love when you leave a patch in Peter's fancy driveway!

[@waynejohnson1304]

My mother had a 1971 Monte Carlo. Personally, I thought the suspension was too stiff for a luxury car but, it handled well and the cloth seats were very comfortable. The brakes were among the best I have ever used on a car. She had the 350 (5.7) in hers and you could spin the tires on dry pavement only after letting the engine warm up fully. Like all cars of that year, you had to allow the engine to warm up before expecting good performance. I have a 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and it bogs down until the engine is warm. In the Winter, snow tires were mandatory. The rear ends on these cars were light. I was going around a corner once and hit a large area of sand. I pushed the gas pedal lightly and was shocked that the car did a complete 190. Luckily, no one was coming the other way.

[@ronnie5129]

This video was Great, I always liked the first years of them, Your comments here on what was going on in the world at the time this car came out, was Awesome, You hit the nail on the Head, keep the video's coming, much enjoyable,

[@RockBassTv]

it says Maryland on the papers in the trunk, minimal rust surprisingly (if it really hasn't been restored) I love your videos.

[@georgewilson1184]

Bill Coupes are cool they are prestige special & unique a something that I just can’t explain a feeling that a four door just can’t give

[@jaygatz4335]

A minute of silence for that rabbit who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could enjoy Bill's latest . . . . . . . . . .

[@maclac48]

He said his boy filled his truck Up with the Coronavirus! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danielhurley7047]

I never paid attention to these cars when they were new and commonplace. Now they look so good.

[@jonathang2017]

Bunke Knudsen's daughter is a very good friend of mine. Love hearing her stories about John DeLorean, Lee Iacocca, Larry Shinoda, and her "Uncle" Harley.

[@mikemunoz7378]

Bill, please stop making these awesome videos! I can't get any work done:)

[@paulgoree5206]

I remember the Dina Shore adds see the USA in your Chevrolet 😄

[@shckltnebay]

I think I could see the gas gauge go down in the first clip not that our new ride is getting great mileage, a 2012 E350 Cabriolet in Pearl White

[@johnp1040]

Loved the 1970-72 Monte Carlos, but too young to buy one. When I got out of school and got a real job I bought a new 1976 Monte Carlo. Lacked power due to government regulations on pollution, (government ruins everything), but it was a great cruiser. I actually ordered it with the optional 400ci, 4bbl carburetor for extra hp. Eventually, wife and kids made it impractical. This 72 is in great condition. Thanks for the memories.

[@quirksandfeatures3215]

If Ted Kennedy drove a Volkswagen, he'd be President today.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Or maybe a member of the Rock group, Dead Kennedys!

[@silverwolfmonastery]

Always loved the 1st Generation Monte Carlo. Beautiful car. Uncle Johnny has amazing cars. It's 14 degrees here in Michigan... enjoy your weather!

[@rlfitz3]

Love it Bill…these, along with the Riviera, are my two favorite GM models all time

[@davewidhalm4380]

I love this video! My very first car was a '72 Monte. It was identical to this one with the landau top and rally wheels, except it was green. I wish I had it back. :(

[@frankchartrand9849]

i own a 1970 love it

[@josephm8294]

I love the history perspectives along with the weather and animal reports. I think the engine and its output are the most interesting when it comes to the car itself. The best is his voice.

[@jakereal3604]

Bob another great enjoyable video. I’m just a tick older then you but find you hilarious and I totally get your humor!! I look forward to your videos. I’m a healthcare worker and we’ve been dealing with this F’n Covid for the past two years. That said your videos provide an escape from all the crap we’re going through. Thanks and God bless you! Keep doing what you do, it’s awesome

[@superseries7007]

03:15... A moment of silence for the rabbit. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@palletwizard]

I knew someone with one of these rusted out and it was worth 12 grand back in the early 2000

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Almost choked on my beer @ filled with corona virus lmao

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Good Evening Bill, what a sweet looking ride.

[@plmcrzy6789]

I had 3 shots of corona whiskey after seeing this! Love it!

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Back in this era if you owned a Monte Carlo you had money.

[@mikesawyer4707]

The first generation monte was the car that made a statement in your driveway. American made, american muscle. Two thumbs up.

[@quicksilver462]

Bugs Bunny missed the turn at Albuquerque...aganin!

[@arnoldschmidt2753]

The 70 -71 SS 454 had Super lift shock absorbers with a special vacuum motor borrowed from the Buick line of options .parts bin. That 72 is nice ,but I'm not sure if they could be ordered with manual 4 speed like you could get in the 70 equipt with a LS-3 (396 with .30 thou overbore to achieve 402 ). To bad that we as consumers don't have the freedom to walk into a GM dealer and order what you wanted as we could back in the day . I'm glad I still have mine although it's not together .70 LS-5 ,missing only 4 options. If we could turn back time ,,,,,just think of the machines we could have enjoyed .But life goes on and the government has been dictating to us as to what you must buy all the way to the point that GM is near death as an American auto manufacture.Sad truly sad .

[@danjanes8689]

A 4 speed was offered for '70 with a 350, the small block Turbo Fire 400, and the big block Turbo Jet 400, which was 402 cubic inches. For '71, you could get a 4 speed with the 350 and the 402. After that the 4 speed wasn't offered in a Monte again until the '78 models. A 3 speed on the column was available all 3 years of the first generation. I have a matching numbers '71 402, 4 speed Monte Carlo (1 of 80), and a '70 SS454.

[@frederickmorabito6829]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I used to have a 1972 Monte Carlo years ago. It was a joy to drive. Mine was yellow with a black vinyl top. I had the black vinyl interior with a center console. I had the 350 V8 with Turbo Hydramatic. I consider it my classic. Now those were Chevys.

[@richardhalliday6469]

Great little films Bill, I am in Yorkshire England , the cars over here were the length of that bonnet in total from front to back.

[@matrox]

A 70 Monte Carlo SS with a 4 speed is the one you want.

[@danjanes8689]

Chevrolet refused to put a 4 speed in an SS454. The SS454 package mandated a TH400.

[@matrox]

@@danjanes8689 Thats why its the one you want because you can't find them other than a factory tester.

[@danjanes8689]

@@matrox A what?

[@matrox]

@@danjanes8689 A 454SS 4 speed prototype.

[@danjanes8689]

@matrox Chevrolet didn't make one. Why would they waste time and money on one when they had no plans to offer them? They didn't build an LS6 prototype for the same reason.

[@tonymaglio9376]

Great car great video. Born in 1970. I got my son onto your videos. The information is so valuable. Much love from Canada! I think I'm just gonna hit subscribe. Is keep up the awesome work.

[@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr]

1977 Pontiac Grand Prix had the longest hood. 10ft long.

[@snartzzb983]

"Uncle Johnny" seems to have a good eye...

[@jimmyjoejeeter2366]

My sister had a black 1973, and my dad had 1974. Both were great dependable cars!

[@leoneaster]

Ah yes, the old 402 ci, formerly the 396!

[@egold2071]

Annnd Uncle Johnny fires back with a classic! I wonder what Dave the Wholesaler will have in rebuttal...🤔

[@vladtheimpala5532]

I’ve always loved the first generation Monte Carlo. Second generation was ok. After that, not so much.

[@freedomfighter69]

Did he mention the hood is long...lol..

[@texasknight5175]

I swear the fuel gauge moved when Bill hit the gas...

[@my1vice]

This is what I'm talking about.... Keep your Teslas and C8s.... LoL. Thanks Bill!

[@Springbok314]

"Call the rabbit suicide hotline" "if you think I'm driving through Baltimore without an armored car you're kidding yourself." Another beauty, thanks Bill.

[@jdwxflyer]

Bill you’ve done it again. Not just the review of the car, I mean the little flashback to 1972! I was 6 in ‘72 and you brought it all back for me. It was a great time to be a kid. Great review Bill…can’t wait for the next one!

[@dcm0442396]

Love watching your videos, normally don't comment, but had to on this one. I had a 72 Monte Carlo about 35 years ago exactly like this, same colors, wheels, everything pretty much, only diff. was it had black cloth seats. I bought the car to resell, and I had to touch up a few minor dents, and when I got done with it, it turned out really sharp. I was pretty proud of it and had it out in the driveway cleaning it up getting it ready to sell, when this woman came walking by on the sidewalk and said this is the CAR! I was like, what CAR?? Then she proceeded to tell me how this was the car that some chick stabbed her boyfriend in the front seat and he died in that car. Of course that was before the internet, but after a little research, turns out it was my car, NICE! That explained the front seat being slightly discolored and looking like it had been scrubbed to death. Well it was still a really good car and no one ever knew except me and my wife at the time and neither one of us was superstitious or anything. Drove that car quite a bit, but I never felt any presence otherworldly or otherwise. But when I watched this video, it did bring back memories. As I said love the videos, love the cynicism, LOL.

[@matrox]

Car and Driver magazine sucked...still does.

[@doug6191]

I liked it throughout the 90s. 🤷‍♂️

[@discerningmind]

Thanks Bill. Animals run into the road because something scared them. I tend not to like bright reds, but I have to say this car looks really, really good. And it looks so correct with the nice thin stripe white walls. Many thanks to Uncle Johnny again. I have complete respect for his being a purist. His cars such as this one are authentic and to me invaluable. Too many original cars have been bastardized and as a result they become pieces that can't be used to document history, as well, not being an original car, they will not drive authentically. I'm thinking this particular car is a California model because of the smog pump beneath the alternator. I recall that it was the following year, 1973, that they became the national standard.

[@petergibbs]

I really like the wheel arches. The car just screams generic 70's film car chase to me and I mean that in a good way. Sometimes a car is just right. Makes me want to get the old playstation out and put Driver in the old grey box.

[@matrox]

I remember when the 1st M/C came out. These cars are beautiful today as they were then.

[@randybills3848]

its a high class chevelle

[@mrnobody3161]

Thanks for posting this Bill. I bought one of these in my last few months of Highscool. I had a gap year before deciding on what to do next. One thing I did is I got a job at a ski resort in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The 1970 Monty Carlo I purchased 1978 had a 400cu in small block V8 called the Turbo Jet. Before me, someone put "highway gears" in the rear end. This meant from a dead start in sucked but I could take it up to 90 mph in Second Gear. This was an incredible vehicle. My Dad used to test drive formula one racing cars in development in the late 1950's. He taught me many things. One of them was to have good slightly fat high performance tires and a solid if not marginally upgraded suspension system. With this as my foundation I had many adventures on winter and summer mountain highways in my Monte Carlo, drifting corners at 70-80 mph was one of them. I never had any issues in snow or ice and at no time did the vehicle vibrate no matter the speed, unlike many Fords or Dodges that tended to float, vibrate, and wander around at high speeds. I buried the needle many times and the Monty was always solid as a rock. It was bronze with a black vinyl roof and fender skirts, a front bench seat, air conditioning, 8 track. Pretty basic but I loved that car. Sadly I had to sell it when deciding to go to college, and bought a 65 Plymouth Valiant Barracuda that had a slant six and didn't burn my wallet out on gas. The 1st generation Monty kind of reminds me a bit of the 1st generation Buick Riviera in styling, design and road stance. Edit: The 400 sml blk V8 in my Monty had a 4 barrel, which could have been because it was sold in Canada, or someone before me put it in. Whereas the 400 sml blk V8 in the States was only a 2 barrel apparently.

[@michaelwilliams459]

Suicidal wabbits.

[@atlcorvette]

I love this, my first car was a ‘70 Montecarlo!

[@HypocriticYT]

I’d change the rear end gearing for something a bit higher to take advantage of the torque