BARN FIND 1972 Monte Carlo! Will It Run After Sitting for YEARS???

Hey everyone and welcome back to Iowa Classic Cars! My friend Chad bought this barn find 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo, and invited me down to see if we could get it running! This will it run video is a true barn fresh car, and fired right up even after sitting inside the shed for 4 years! Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed, please leave a like rating and subscribe to stay up to date with all my finds and will it run videos!
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[@IowaClassicCars]

Its come to my attention the car was only in the barn 4 years. I misspoke when I assumed 15 or 20 years. Just wanted to clarify.

[@fudgelove1491]

I had one just like it mine was a 72 and it started just about how like that one did man let that car sit just hit the gas and it would fire right up they're getting to be rare and they're getting to be more expensive you try to buy one you going to pay for it car is definitely worth restoring

[@iceblueeyes9455]

It looks like its been their awhile. I love them no matter what

[@IowaClassicCars]

@@iceblueeyes9455 thats what i assumed, more barn dust than most....but i will correct myself when im wrong

[@GenuineLife]

Any new videos or updates on it

[@SJS-wq5wg]

Of ALL Monte's ever built, 72 was my fav - the checkered grill & stainless trim piece on trunk set it apart from the 70 & 71

[@danjanes8689]

The trim on the back is actually anodized aluminum. All of the trim on the sides that's below the door handles is the same.

[@Chevy-cz9ge]

I'm getting ready to buy a 72 Monte Carlo off a friend of mine, it is numbers matching with factory air and a horseshoe shifter with a console. Stay safe people 🙂

[@stevencarmean6420]

I love these cars I have had several of these back in the day . Wish I still had one or two of them still.

[@kickit59]

There is a 72 Monte Carlo here locally that has been painted once & very well maintained with the horseshoe shifter & console and 120K! Basically the car is almost mint what do you think it might be worth? He want's 18K which seems a bit much for a 350 car! Anyhow I am curious to know what the high & low range should be on that car. Thanks

[@robertnovotny4588]

I had a 72 monte carlo, bought it off a man In town ,Fenton mi. Years ago he had it in a barn for many years was gonna fix for his wife, but she passed gave it to me for cheap ,I fixed it up then the economy went to tank so I had to sell her ,I miss it ,wish some day to get another.

[@Chevy-cz9ge]

@@kickit59 The 72 I'm buying is $6500, but needs a new windshield and paint. So I think $18,000 is a bit much.I have a 1952 chevy business coupe I have to sell first to have the money for the Monte Carlo. Stay safe.

[@kickit59]

@@Chevy-cz9ge David I was thinking the same thing that it was a bit much that is why I haven't bought it yet! Problem is I hate bargaining with people especially an older Guy like this who has big dreams about what it is worth! Truthfully it is a really nice car but not 18K nice! Thanks for getting back to me.

[@scottbeaudry121]

It’s a shame that this classic car has been left in such an abandoned state. Hopefully it can be restored to it’s former glory.

[@blue-be8vs]

I always loved the Monte Carlo. I have been restoring my 81 for many years.

[@OldCarAlley]

I remember them brand new.... neighbors got one new in the bronze color / black vinyl top like the one in your video. I think it was a 2 barrel 350. They also got another new Monty in 73, similar paint colors too, then traded the 72 in on a new 76.... It was red with a red Landu top. They always drove Monte Carlo's.

[@IowaClassicCars]

love landau tops on these cars!

[@frogbones1968]

Sounds like good people.

[@aaronmccall3849]

I've always had a Monte Carlo since I was 16. First car was an 83 MC, 2nd was a 87 Aerocoupe, currently have owned a 72 for 27 years and a 85 SS since 2012. Just have always loved Montes. Something about them just set them apart from other cars.

[@deanwhite9897]

Love the early 70s Monte Carlos

[@waltercalvin2626]

I had 63 Impala SS 72 Monte Carlo both got wrecked ,but not by me ,sure do miss them .you' will find out some people just don't care ,good to see you can still find some , good luck

[@gregfoster4541]

Great find, wow what a memory! My grandfather passed 😢in '73 and his sister was driving a Monte Carlo that was brand new and I believe was the same original color as this car!! Loved 😍my Aunt Bernice ❤, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks for watching!

[@robertyoung8289]

I CAN smell it. I'm out here in California. Could be our Governor come to think about it. Lol

[@IowaClassicCars]

yeah he does stink lmao

[@tommynygaardjensen8398]

it is a cool car it deserves to get back on the roads as in old where there were real cars for 👍👍

[@IowaClassicCars]

oh yeah itll be put back on the road

[@papagiorgio85]

I love all montes. I'm driving an 05 now. Great video 👍

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks for the comment!

[@brettjones5041]

good job old ma brought one in 1975 nice

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Brett!

[@1Also]

The Paint makes that Monte look like it’s ready to Raise a Little Hell

[@IowaClassicCars]

haha for sure

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

One the last projects I worked on with my Old man back in the 91 before left for the NAVY, my older brother claimed this car when pops towed it from the street, was "orange tag" Destin for city impound. walked by ever day my senior year of school till one day was gone. Showed up at pops garage saw it there. it was clean, green with black interior. thought was my lucky day. my dam brother decided come work that day claimed. , it's short story he totaled it few years later while was in the navy, what waste fine car. 72 is all by itself, longest hood made by Chevy. Nice car, when stock, nothing drastic.

[@roberta.rosariosr.8057]

Those "OLD SCHOOL CHEVY V-8'S Were Indestructible!!!

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO!!!! THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT DAILY DRIVER!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks John

[@texjake3]

Nice find. Most dangerous thing that I have seen this year, starting a car with a flex fan and no shroud. A good way to slice off an arm. I'm sure it would have cut the upper radiator hose before it flies off and opens a vein. I just don't trust those flex fans!

[@dh190852]

Just remove the belt, Not gonna run long enough to get hot.

[@IowaClassicCars]

yep they are definitely deadly if not properly covered

[@delanajosey4867]

That was what I was screaming 😳 I have a 1971 that fan shroud missing was the 1st thing I noticed. Awesome find🖤 I love mine have had it for 22 years. Be safe guys and congratulations !!

[@chuckstith838]

I had a fan blade break off while running. Scared the poop out of me

[@peterselten500]

Great find it would look fantastic in the cooper color really looking forward to more on it

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Pete!

[@ronlynch7744]

Now that was cool. The small block chevy’s are tough. Good one Ryan. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks Ron!

[@asteverino8569]

Loved that start up. Had a 1972 Pontiac LeMans. I see some GM similarities in the interior.

[@sirloinofbeef3862]

Oldsmobile to. Lol

[@IowaClassicCars]

glad you enjoyed!

[@asteverino8569]

@@sirloinofbeef3862 indeed

[@fudgelove1491]

man I remember my 72 Monte Carlo you hit the key in that thing would fire right up every time that to me is 72 Monte Carlo was the best one yet

[@davidleland8729]

Nice find!

[@terrys8978]

Nice find. I wouldn't mind having that.

[@tomcat630]

RWD Monte Carlos and full-size Chevys, Impala/Caprice/Bel/Bisc, my favorites,

[@shanewatkins5322]

Now that, my friend is back when they made cars, sure enough. General Motors needs to go back to those days and start making cars like that again.

[@dalestewart5670]

Car started easy to have sat 20 yrs. Good deal

[@IowaClassicCars]

cant kill a GM!

[@kennydemartini2169]

A guy in my area has one of those, and he painted in a candy gold color. It looks awesome!

[@danterry6328]

Great find. Be kind to her.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks Dan

[@zackwaldner3094]

Nice Ride jacked up with keystone rims white letter tires , beings back lots of memories.

[@juangomez-hp1sd]

I still keep my 1970 nice and clean runing strong

[@jameshicks4944]

Be careful with that hood,their long and prone to bending just forward of the hood mounts when closing,good video,another one rescued.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks James

[@choppedmercury9826]

nice find Ryan. There's a knights helmet in the center of the grill on '70, '71 and '72 Montes. The year of the car is on the visor in roman numerals.

[@vsavoldi]

Fix the rust and paint the repairs to match the Patina, clear coat it! That car is beautiful!

[@oldskool1979]

I was waiting for the car wash scene ! haha

[@IowaClassicCars]

Glad you liked it!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid , cool car!!

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks man

[@ronaldmiller2740]

I.C.C.--WOW WHAT A CAR AND STARTS I LIKED THE VIDEO A TINY BIT!!! BUT IT WAS TOOO SHORT I WANTED TO SEE MORE THAN A CAR WASH .. BUT I GAVE YA A THUMBSSS UP!!! THX.

[@IowaClassicCars]

More to come!

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Cleaned up nice! Good video man, subscribed!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks! Really appreciate it!

[@nathanvaladez2074]

Super wild seeing this video being that I have almost the exact same car only difference is that I do have the center console shifter awesome find

[@IowaClassicCars]

Niceeeee

[@emerybryant]

id love an old monte like that 🙂

[@sirloinofbeef3862]

I had a 70. Miss it every day

[@sirloinofbeef3862]

Had a 350. 300 HP.

[@kevinsullivan1780]

You'll have fun

[@AndrewHCann]

I like 1970 to 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS or SS also my oldest brother David had one 1979 LS Laundu version gold tan and black colors but wish got of him back years before sold it ! I know lots have them and still keep up nice too!

[@robsmith3628]

Small block Chevy!!!! Can't beat em.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Got that right

[@gregfoster4541]

BTW it was the same bodystyle and the wheels were the rally style with the beauty rings, a really beautiful car,,we had a '66 Chevrolet Impala and I admired the Monte Carlo 😃very much

[@leeisner3868]

My dad had one when I was a kid and I used to work on it all the time as it as a kid I cut my teeth on that car I loved it just having one nowadays if I could find it would be nice to be able to remember my father he passed away 2 years ago

[@robertwaynecook71]

What an amazing find! Great job Ryan.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks Bob!

[@calebellzey8168]

we need more vids on it pls!!!

[@kevinclark6289]

I'm 60 years old now but that was my first car back in high school was a 1972 Monte Carlo that I bought in the springtime of 1977. Man oh man I wish I had that car still today. I had the 454 motor in it it would burn those tires. Lousy gas mileage but that thing would run. Great car and great times.

[@josejimenez-yc6ou]

Dam nice 72 👍

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks 👍

[@383chevymc]

Congratulations 🎊 real nice car

[@AmericanMX]

The great thing is that the engine doesn’t know the difference from sitting for a day or 25yrs. If its all there it should run. Thats awesome. Great job. Congrats on 20K.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks man!

[@jamesgibson5876]

the best way to load a car that rolls but doesn't run .. is to line it up behind the trailer or dolly .. put a long chain or rope from the trailer to the car puta driver in each .. take off tell the drier of the tow pick up to stop fast the other driver I. the towed car . rolls up on to the trailer .. easy peasy pie ..

[@IowaClassicCars]

this method of pushing sounds easier than that lol

[@billyfoster3223]

That small block started right up! Good work, boys!🤟😁

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks Billy!

[@davidbrown-55]

Nice! It runs sweet. Hope it was primed and oil changed. Let’s see the pressure washer on this one.

[@bobgrewe988]

Nice car and good shape for its age.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks Bob

[@blackvan84]

Love to find one i had one

[@mbjdno779]

I had a 72 and a 71 Monte. Great cars. Bout overly expensive either. I'm going too fine another old car to get up and running for the road soon

[@dw6449]

Keep posting videos from start to finish .thanks

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks for watching

[@elizabethchancellor8183]

That's when an engine was a real engine. My ex had a 70 Monte Carlo. I had a 76,95,99 and 03 MC. Still have the 99 and 03

[@frogbones1968]

Hope ya keep updated progress videos,I would subscribe. Always been a monte guy. Had a 71 in 83, a 86 in 93, an 06 in 14 and now luvin on a beauty 72. Good luck, looks like you have a good start.✌

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks man, hopefully will have an update vid sometime

[@robertvance1873]

BITCHIN MONTE!!!! I hope you do a update video.

[@IowaClassicCars]

maybe soon!

[@OdySlim]

Electronic Ignition Baby! Regards from Ody Slim

[@IowaClassicCars]

gotta love it!

[@richardthompson5086]

That's my old car . I sold it 2013 to a guy in Oskaloosa. Good luck with it enjoy.

[@IowaClassicCars]

Nice thats awesome@

[@robertjohnson1681]

All I got are chickens in my barn and I can't get rid of them.

[@frogbones1968]

🤣

[@markbraun4712]

I have had a few 70 to 72 Monte's. 70,2-71s,2-72s. The original 70's were built on a 69 chevelle station wagon frame and 71 and 72 got there own frame. Wish I still had the 70 it was my first car. 70 had 400 sb dual fours tunnel ram tranny out a police interceptor hi stall and posi out of a 69 gto

[@danjanes8689]

Actually, the first generation Monte Carlos have a one of a kind frame. No other cars use the same frame, due to the length in front of the firewall, and all 3 years use the exact same frame. I have frames and I've compared them. The Chevelle wagon wheel base may be the same, but the frames are not.

[@79tazman]

I notice the back quarter panel on the driver side is mostly bondo the whole wheel well opening is is all bondo but that's typical on those cars in the rust belt just go buy some aftermarket quarters and patch them in there and be good as new. I wish they had aftermarket quarters and body parts in the 90's because I would have a few awesome cars but at the time there was nothing and I was not a good body guy all all.

[@GearheadRob319]

Just curious, what did something like that sell for? How much did You pay?

[@79tazman]

I had a 1971 Monte Carlo it was dark green with black interior it had a big block in the car but the guy pulled it to fix his truck so I put a Olds rocket 350 in it then put a 396 in it and ended up selling it but that was back in 1995

[@TransAmWS6Gal4u]

How do you find barn finds!!?? This is a great find!

[@wayneque2101]

U look 👀 in barns.😀

[@jessieharris1676]

An old Chevy dealership in Butte, Mt. Copper Motor Sales sold cars that color, find out where it sold new!

[@duaneporter4322]

I follow Heart of Texas and barn finds last week he had cars you like

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks ill go check it

[@duaneporter4322]

@@IowaClassicCars i gave you wrong name sorry it heart of Texas barn finds

[@travisjohnson5747]

If the big block is going in it...are they selling the small block? I'm here in iowa and need another running small block

[@IowaClassicCars]

im not sure, i asked to buy it before but he wasnt sure yet

[@dopeynightlifetv6859]

Great job bud 💪

[@raybradley3634]

I had a beautiful 72 then a lady turned in front of me ended up totaling it, would love to find another one

[@IowaClassicCars]

danggggggg!

[@kevinsullivan1780]

Be insanely carefull of the fast turning (cut off limb)fan blade .it is like the tic tac gather waiting for capt hook to get too close.(Peter pan cartoon reference).

[@joshlambert1351]

dude that thing has some pretty sweet patina

[@IowaClassicCars]

absolutely it does

[@chrisbentzin2745]

Damn how do you all find all this cool cars.

[@IowaClassicCars]

this one was found on craigslist

[@rongreen8485]

Chevys are impressive. That turd is gonna need a lot of help. Good luck.

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello 👋 buddy...I came through today and I didn't see anyone home I'm sure he is retired but I heard that his wife has been having major health problems so I don't know if she is in the hospital or what but I will keep trying to find out something and let you know..did you hear anything from the guy on Facebook yet?

[@IowaClassicCars]

nothing yet!

[@michaeltrudeau294]

The color could be Mohave Gold. It was a brassy gold metallic but your paint code will tell you for sure.

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks!

[@DieselWeazel]

Cool video!

[@IowaClassicCars]

Thanks man

[@DieselWeazel]

@@IowaClassicCars I’m subscribed and I’ll be watching for your videos. Good luck!!!

[@mexicanspec]

This car needs the fan shroud to stay cool I hope they have it.

[@IowaClassicCars]

i believe it was in the barn

[@mexicanspec]

@@IowaClassicCars You should tell them to bring it with them. That car can't cool itself without it.

[@toms_boardshop]

anyone know what happened to it? couldn´t find any new videos of it...

[@rooster68able]

Chebby 👍 👍 👍

[@kencarney6667]

So Ryan, what became of this car?,

[@mikeabresch3827]

Nice

[@IowaClassicCars]

thanks!

[@mpsorry]

멋집니다 ~~~~

[@shumakerguitarworkssgw9505]

I’m pretty sure that’s the same car I almost bought here in the quad cities about 25 years ago.. was a copper car, rattle canned black.. same wheels and all.. hmm 🤔

[@IowaClassicCars]

Now that would be wild

[@romonecrosby]

Iowa classic cars check out the film called Ace Ventura pet detective you will find a 70 to 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo being driven around in this movie

[@IowaClassicCars]

Haha love ace ventura

[@jusgolfn]

Hi from Iowa

[@IowaClassicCars]

hey!

[@donnussel6263]

put 454 with 400 trans as i was typing this you said that

[@daviddamico4288]

I know where’s one like that been sitting for twenty years out side

[@willthetrill4849]

Does Chad have his own channel?

[@IowaClassicCars]

He does not but he will be back on the channel soon!

[@wayneque2101]

I wish I had one of those in my barn, or anywhere else, I love ❤️ them !!! One of the best car’s gm ever made! First generation was fabulous, after that gm fucked them all up😡

[@IowaClassicCars]

lol yes i agree with you

[@tomcat630]

While the 73-77 were bigger, they sold like wildfire,

[@larrysorenson4789]

A buddy of mine has a second generation rubber nose vette. He cant drive it and so after being treated to the complete Route 66 tour, parked it ten years ago. Now he wants to sell it but wants to dump money into it to get it running and driving. It will not start but the engine turns freely. It is not a restored or noteworthy classic. The paint is probably shot. I told him that paying to have things fixed was probably not advisable in that whoever buys it will tske it all apart no matter what he does. It has a non original engine. Am i right to discourage dumping a grand into the car? Thanks for commenting.

[@jerrygood9208]

Please do they were scared to death damn sure look like it fired right up though

[@shybeangaming7419]

my dad has a 1972 monty carlo sadly its stuck in 1st gear but she still runs she may be rusty but she runs lol

[@IowaClassicCars]

Rebuild that trans lol

[@79tazman]

I had a 1970 Monte carlo my cousins boyfriend hd it and it had no engine and they had to move and he had no place to move it too so it was sell it quick or the landlord was going to tow it to a scrap yard so I bought it for 200 bucks it was a nice car but needed work the rear quarters were going they were not gone and the seats had rips and tears on the driver side but I had a 73 rocket 350 with trans on the floor of my garage that I dropped in the thing to get it running and drove it like that for a couple years then dropped a 396 out of a 66 or 7 Impala drove it for a while then some guy offered me good money for it and I sold it but all I had in the car was 4 to 500 bucks that was it and drove it for almost 5 years before selling it for lot more than I paid for it. That was back in the 1990's when cars were cheaper then they are now

[@zackwaldner3094]

We had a 1972 Monte Carlo 30 years ago smoked the tires for a block until I seen the cop on the corner ops shit not good .