1970 Chevrolet Chevy Monte Carlo SS 454 SS454 in Gold & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 10-6-22.
We're looking at a 1970 Chevrolet Chevy Monte Carlo SS 454 in Autumn Gold Paint. The car comes with a 454 CI V8 engine producing 360 HP and has an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Jim Wielgus. Jim’s had this car since 2022. He shares he knew this cars former Caretaker and would call occasionally to see if the car was for sale? A couple months ago the Caretaker was ready to sell the car to the right next Caretaker Jim. Persistence pays off.
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@leroyatkinson934]

Love those muscle 60s&70s thanks for sharing Bluehouse32

[@jdm19791]

Classy automobile now owned by a classy gentleman. Was so keeping in line with my generation when He Thanked you for filming him. Kept original just the way it was meant to be. As usual, well presented by Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read you enjoy this car, Caretaker, and the video too :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@Gocubs2345]

​@@loucostabileHow do i Put the Top Down?

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Hey big bro Lou! Oh boy. THWACK...THWACK.....that's my floppy sneakers flying off 'n landing on a far wall, leaving me in my tubesocked-and irreverently delinquent-stocking feet....knocked out cold by this Autumn Gold Beauty, man. I think I'm in love, Lou.This generation Monte is so conservatively elegant, even delicate, you know?-with her slim taillights and long sweeps along the side. Really so well done, man. That 454 gives me goosebumps, Lou. Jim is a great and classy caretaker, and you 2 guys going for a ride in her brought me a big JV baseball guy grin😄. An awesome review. Thanks for bring her to us, Lou! :) JV Johnny ⚾

[@loucostabile]

Hey JV Johnny, WAAAAAYYYY across the room the sneakers land on this one :-) NICE! My pleasure bringing this one to you. You're welcome, Lou

[@skinnerhound2660]

Great car, love the color. First Gen Monte Carlo SS454's were only built in 1970 and '71. Total production Monte's in '70 was nearly 146,000 of that only 3823 SS454 cars. The $420. option gave you a 360hp LS5 454, 500 ft lb torque engine with a TH400 transmission. Contrary to fokelore, no 4spd SS cars were produced, they were only offered with automatics. Other features included F41 suspension, dual exhaust, larger wheels and tires, front and rear sway bars, automatic leveling control that was controlled by the bullet air compressor you can see on the top of the driver inner fender. Also notable were boxed lower rear control arms and frame stiffeners. These cars were rare sleepers for sure. I own a well documented, early production, '70 SS454 that was delivered new in Scottsdale AZ to the previous owner. They are a perfect mix of luxury and performance. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnsimun6533]

Beautiful wording, and car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Skinner Hound, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@danjanes8689]

Are you in the First Generation Monte Carlo Club?

[@skinnerhound2660]

@@danjanes8689 I am, not really active. Great club, lots of knowledge there.

[@RyanBassForLife]

Now I like the 70 Monte Carlo SS!! I want one in red.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@MAGronemeyer]

This is by far my favorite generation of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This Autmn gold example is pristine! The 454 big block was a rarity in the Monte Carlo because most of them had the small block 350 engine. Healthy sounding engine, and great overall performance. Love these cars. Nothing like the 1st generation Monte Carlo! Perfectly proportioned body style.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this is a favorite Monte Carlo for you :-) Lou

[@jefffixesit60]

So many of my favorite Chevy's are from 1970, and the SS454 Monte Carlo tops that list. Before the Chevelle fans start screaming, I know that there were no 4spd's and no solid lifter 450hp versions of the 454 offered in the MC/SS. The Monte Carlo is a much nicer car to drive, and has all the torque you could want. Great car, thanks guys

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a top of the list Chevy for you :-) You're welcome.

[@jasondearduff8274]

I personally know of an ss454 monte with a 4 speed

[@danjanes8689]

@Jason Dearduff There are some that were changed to 4 speeds right after leaving the factory, and, of course, others that have been changed ever since. Chevrolet records show that no SS454 Monte was factory built with a 4 speed. The records were accurate and used for warranty purposes. I'd love to find just one of the many dozens I've been told about, but none have ever been found to be a matching numbers, factory built car. 4 speeds were available in '70 and '71 Montes. They could be bought with a 350, 400 small block, and the 402 inch engines, but not a 454.

[@jd4harley]

The 70 Monte Carlo I bought brand new had 400 in.³ on the window sticker three 96 in.³ on the air cleaner and 40 2 in.³ on the sticker on the radiator you could buy the big block 400 or 402 it actually was and you could get a four-speed with that but not on the 454 SS.

[@jss6691]

That is a beautiful ‘70 Monte Carlo SS 454!!! Love the color. I noticed that he has ‘67 center caps on his rally rims which I like better.

[@texasfever9795]

Yeah, I noticed that too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JSS 66, Thank you for sharing what you noticed, Lou

[@mzaccagnini7179]

That is one of the nicest Monte Carlos I've ever seen. I love Monty's. We have two of them .A 70 and a 76.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@scottleyva8656]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

SUPER THANK YOU SCOTT FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support, Lou

[@charleshaggard4341]

As I have said before on here, I worked for a Chevy dealership from 67 to 69 after school and Saturdays. The option that is on the fenders and under the back glass was call "Light Monitoring System" that was fiber optic and the first and only time I saw it on a car was the dealer's 69 Caprice. This Monte Carlo would have to be a very rare car because they were probably built in very low numbers. Thanks for showing it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CHARLES, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@richarddevoe5871]

Always loved the Monte’s since my godparents had one .. in 88 I took a 71 SS with a 402 and a 4-speed ..factory bench seat !! for a ride in SF and he was asking $2000 which I thought was abit high so I passed.. never seen another 4-speed bench seat Monte Carlo. That gold 454 is beautiful !! 👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Godparents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gregkistner1955]

Beautiful car. My neighbor had a black 454 SS about 35 years ago! That 454 had tons of torq!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Love it ! My next door neighbor had a chocolate brown 1973 SS 454 Monte Carlo. It had so many options that it had two window stickers ! This is a beautiful example... Thanks for posting Lou !

[@M21L35]

Rudy...your friend's '73 is the Monte Carlo S....for 1st Gen. Monte's, the SS was just a 2-year model ('70 & '71).

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read "Love it !" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

@@M21L35 Had to be a 1971 because it was definitely an SS 454.

[@GoodOlRoll]

@@unclerudy9797 if it looked like this one but with square headlight bezels then it's a '71.

[@robertlombardi2228]

Lou - 1970 Monte Carlo was Chevy’s introduction of the personal luxury car to the world. Beautiful car. Thanks again for sharing it with us!

[@loucostabile]

Robert - Happy to share this personal luxury car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@elm7666]

My Grandpa had a 70' Riviera. It was blue with black interior, 455 Buick 370 horse 510 torque and 3.42 gears. It had chrome Buick Rallye wheels and cruise control with the electric rear window defog. He pulled a Terry travel trailer all over the west with it in the mid and late 70's. One day, the interior caught fire while he was warming up the car in the winter. The interior was toast but he sold it to a guy with a green Riv and he used it for a parts car. My brother and I were so bummed because we always told him we wanted that car when we got older. The sound was very similar to your Monte. Thanks for sharing it with us. A true beauty!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Erick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@urideamabal]

Yessir, the first gen Monte....👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Monte Carlo! I understand why but it is still sad that the personal luxury cars have been lost to time. This is a wonderful example and has great road presence. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, "This is a wonderful example and has great road presence." Well said, and I agree. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@matrox]

Exquisite classic automotive styling that is unheard of today. Designed from imagination not a wind tunnel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nicky, Happy to read you enjoy the styling of this car, Lou

[@terrym5023]

THAT is the definition of a golden 🪙oldie!

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@Merylstreep1949]

From a time when cars were cars,not just rolling computers

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@wmalden]

I don’t recall ever seeing the lamp monitor system on a Monte Carlo. That IS rare!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing what you appreciate as rare and notice.

[@danjanes8689]

It was only an option on the Montes for the first year of production.

[@danfusilli7969]

Love the car and love the Jaguar post from the other day. 2 great features. Thanks for sharing, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Happy to read you're enjoying the cars I'm sharing with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@sabba_dabba8649]

Classy and sassy, sounded awesome idling, cruising, and mashing the gas pedal. Phenomenal

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jonmoore8995]

Eye Candy and ear candy with that 454.

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@waynetaylor8082]

Those first model 1970-72 Monte Carlos are the MOST BEAUTIFUL of ALL!!! Great car, love the color, ENJOY!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wayne, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@sallyb3]

Love the Monte Carlo.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Yep, that's one fast Monte! Pop the hood and you'll find out why. What a great blend of power & luxury. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this "fast Monte" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! This first year Monte Carlo was cast in a mold similar to the concurrent Pontiac Grand Prix, which had been reconfigured for 1969, in that they both shared a sweeping profile with an extra-long hood and short deck. The Grand Prix had sold amazingly well in '69, but lost ground in '70 mainly because the MC seemed to steal its thunder, and at a lower price. Just 3,823 1970 Monte Carlos had the SS454 option, followed by 1,919 of the '71s. No wonder Jim wanted it so badly! Sure seems like a fun ride! I watched this episode the other day with a friend of mine who hails from Chicago, and he said it sounded "hearty"! Thanks to you and Jim for taking this Autumn Gold beauty on that beautiful autumn day!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Glad to take you along for the ride on this one :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

I say it a lot but one of my top ten favorite ever. In 75 I was in the Marines, & most everyone reported to Camp in a new ride. I had a new Trans Am & my buddy from Kansas rolled in w/ a 72 just like this same color. 402-4 bolt main cap motor. That car was the perfect blend of torque & luxury & plenty sporty too. Thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read this is in your "Top Ten Favorites Ever" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@67stingray1]

Great car. Wonderful color combo. A keeper for sure. Thnx for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Felix, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@dave1956]

That was my favorite color in 1970. Usually it came with a black top and interior. The lamp monitor system was totally ingenious. It was just fiber optic tubes that transmitted light. At a glance you could check the operation of your exterior lights. Too bad they don’t offer it today. I had a 1981 Oldsmobile that was equipped with it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou

[@garymckee8857]

I had a 69 SS 396 that was equipped with the light option.

[@dave1956]

@@garymckee8857 I believe that the option was first introduced in 1967 and 1970 was the last year. I did have it on my 1981 Cutlass and loved it. Unfortunately the rest of the car wasn’t very good due to the anemic 3.8 liter V6. It was combined with a 2.17 rear axle ratio which made the worst of an already bad powertrain combination.

[@garymckee8857]

@dave1956 Yes, l had an 80 Cutlass with 260 V8, and I never was a fan of the 3.8 Buick engine. GM produced many underpowered vehicles during that period.

[@dave1956]

@@garymckee8857 When I bought the Cutlass it appeared like the V8 engine was on it’s way out. Much like today with all the hype about electric vehicles. They make it sound like the internal combustion engine is being phased out by next week, if not sooner. I remember that Pontiac was offering free air conditioning, a $600 value, if you would buy the optional V8 engine at a $50 option in the Grand Prix, Lemans and full sized Pontiac models. I thought that in 3 years I might be stuck with an unsellable vehicle, so I took the V6. When I ended up selling the Cutlass in the summer of 1983, the situation had totally turned around and the V8 was the desired model. I bought my Cutlass at the end of the model year when you could no longer order one, for if I had, I would have specified a different rear axle ratio. They offered 3.08 & 3.23. I’m sure that would have been an improvement in the acceleration department. The difference between the 1981 & 1982 models was about $600. I had no money in those days, so $600 was a big deal. Then too, GMAC was offering low interest rates on 1981’s. The rate was 13.9%. Can you imagine!

[@olskool3967]

i grew up on my dad's used car lot in the 60s-70s he had a green one on the lot just like that one, that was about 1973, i loved that car. i just got done with the restoration of my 86 SS, it is beautiful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@loucostabile]

Hi OLSKOOL, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the green car :-) Glad to read your 86 SS is completed. Congratulations. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@BlacKnightRising]

who doesn't love these 454's love the color, not a fan of the vinyl tops but wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me, nice!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@andydanko7074]

What a beauty, I love the subtle SS 454 badges!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@bruceh92]

What a launch. Lou features the best no surprise this Monte is a SS454. Thank you guys, this was excellent and the car is drop dead gorgeous 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this high horse power Monte Carlo :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@timc2346]

One of my favorite brings back memories.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@brianaustin208]

Lou, what a beautiful Monte Carlo the autumn gold inside and out looks great, I always thought of the SS454 Monte Carlo GM's version of Mopar's GTX a gentlemen car with some serious grunt under the hood!

[@loucostabile]

Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Monte Carlo :-) Lou

[@marquanbrand-moorehead1887]

Ohh Yeah 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh i Can't Wait To Get Me A First Generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo Which is 70, 71, 72,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marquan Brand EL Renigeyo Garcia-moorehead, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou

[@marquanbrand-moorehead1887]

@@loucostabile I Can't Wait to Get Me A 1970 Monte Carlo SS 454

[@billmagorian490]

My favorite year of Monte Carlo and a 454 SS with A/C. What an awesome car. Great story Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy this "awesome car" :-) Glad you enjoy the story too, Lou

[@ricksand6477]

What an elegant car! These first generation Monte Carlo's have so much style. The great Dave Holls was in charge of the design and his touch really shows. Monte Carlo was a real winner for Chevy in the 1970 sales race. They punched way above their price class in looks, features and value and this beautiful survivor is a prime example of how great they were. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, Happy to read you enjoy the style of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@rayhapes4999]

My mom had one of these in astro blue with blue interior no vinyl roof. A stealth mobile. Absolutely great car we kept in the family for more than 20 years eventually earning the title "The Blue Goose". Mom drove it, my sister got it, then me, then handed down through nieces and nephews for years until who knows. 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ray, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gmoney1061]

Awesome Monte Carlo! “454,” one of my favorite numbers on ANY muscle car! Thanks for posting Lou! 🥳🔥👍🏾😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gmoney, Happy to you enjoy this "Awesome" car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Nice patch and 2nd gear bark!! 😁Gotta love that big block TORQUE! Love this era of Monte Carlo. The SS package just pushes it over the top! LOVE it!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Smitty, "Nice patch and 2nd gear bark!!" Just the way we like it :-) Lou

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Thanks for posting your video, Lou! No doubt about it that the '70 Monte Carlo SS 454 you featured is one sharp looking classic automobile!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JackFlemingFan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@peterevans3229]

@lou ... amazing how the guy GETS ON IT!!!! Sporty and luxurious for sure!!! Happy Thursday ... well done sir!

[@loucostabile]

@peter ... Happy to share you enjoy the ride :-) Happy Thursday to you, Lou

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

"Drives like a dream," says the owner. I bet it _does_ like a dream, and a fast one at that! The car looks so attractive in its Autumn Gold paint - and it was a great time to show it, in early autumn! It's hard to tell it's an SS454 because the badges are at ankle level, where most people miss it - until that long hood is lifted! And oh, what an attractive vehicle it is, 53 years after it left the factory! Cars like this are getting rarer with each passing year. And it's a wonderful treat whenever you see one, and even more so, now that there's so much talk about the potential switch to electric vehicles. Will we be ready for that? What will that mean for us die-hard classic car junkies (like yours truly)? Anyway, great story on this 1970 Monte Carlo SS. Only 3,823 of them were made for 1970. The SS454 returned for '71; production dropped further still, to 1,919. All in all, a rare Chevy when new, rare today! Thanks again, Lou! _(2/11/2023)_

[@loucostabile]

Hi Know Bodies Full, My pleasure sharing this "wonderful treat" with you :-) Good news! Here is a 1971 for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIe4o6SfbdRoi6M

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

@@loucostabile Just looked at that video on the '71 Monte Carlo SS. Thanks! _(2/11/2023)_

[@bluesman7475]

That is the first Monte Carlo SS I have ever seen. I like the powertrain. Too bad Chevy did not offer the LS-6, 454/450 hp in this car. It certainly goes with the LS-5. Thanks for a very interesting car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, Happy to read this is the 1st Monte Carlo SS for you. Good news! Here is the 2nd, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIe4o6SfbdRoi6M

[@bluesman7475]

@@loucostabile thanks Lou

[@richardprokopczyk9255]

i only had the 350 Monte that's one of the few cars i had i would like to own again, great car , smooth ride , and stylish

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mrho4speed]

Thanks for sharing this video of a great car - love the first generation Monte Carlo's!!!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome mrgrandprix fourspeed

[@johnpena9165]

Beautiful 1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 back in the day this was considered a gas guzzler 💪👍🔥 !

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Muy llamativo este Chevy Monte Carlo SS454 de 1970 con ésa combinación de dorado con blanco! Me llamó la atención, cuando abriste la puerta, que también su interior estaba en dorado. Bello el uso de la madera simulada en instrumentos y diferentes partes del interior, haciendo resaltar aún más todo el conjunto. Gracias por mostrar siempre esos catálogos y manuales; ya que, aparte de ser llamativos, me hacen trasladar a otras épocas, jeje. ¡Felicidades a su dueño, y por supuesto a tí, por traernos éste lingote sobre ruedas!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to share the "gold" with you :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou

[@matrox]

yeh.......right.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

My grandfather had this exact model/color..all original. Not as nice as this one featured, but good. Thanks Lou!✌️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wesley, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your grandfather's car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and thank you, Lou

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@loucostabile 🤟

[@plymouthduster225]

Beautiful Monte Carlo Lou. When I was 17 the summer in between my junior and senior year of high school, I got a job at a junkyard owned by a family friend and there was a solid black with white interior 70 Monte Carlo in the back of the yard, it was actually my boss's old car. He had wrecked it back in the early 1990s and put it back up in the yard. I remember that it had a 454 in it but don't remember if it was an SS or not. Had a bench seat with a column shift. After seeing this one makes me wonder if my old boss still has his back in that junkyard.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, Hmmm, maybe it's still there :-) If you show him the video maybe it will inspire him to fix it up. Lou

[@danjanes8689]

If his car had a 454 from the factory, it was definitely an SS. The only way to get the LS5 454 in '70 and '71 was with the SS package. The bucket seats and console options were not included in the SS454 package, so there were many Monte Carlo and Chevelle SS cars sold with a bench seat. Same with the tach and gauge option.

[@brucedeboer9713]

That's one sharp Monte. Looks like the perfect new owner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Happy to read you enjoy this Caretaker with this "Sharp Monte" :-) Lou

[@mikeberthold1593]

What a beautiful birth of the Monte Carlo. My first car was a 77 Monte Carlo. I think by the end of the Monte Carlo's lifespan it really lost its glory and luster

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@drcandor]

Always loved the Montes, and this is a special one, thnx for the show. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Always loved the Montes" :-) You're welcome.

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, My favourite Chevy from the Muscle car era & this one is definitely a hamburger with the lot. D/S & P/S exterior mirrors ✔ Centre Console ✔ Tachometer Dash ✔ Factory Rims ✔ Woodgrain Dash ✔ LS 5 / 360 Hp 454 ✔ Beautiful colour & matching interior. If I was to order a new 1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 this would be the way I would of ordered it. The Monte Carlo is always in the shadow of the Chevelle which I totally disagree with. Great video Lou definitely got my attention, yes I have been watching your videos just a bit quite on the comments. This one I couldn't help myself. Hope you & your beautiful family are safe & warm. Summer time here going to be a hot one tomorrow Saturday. This Monte Carlo ticks all the boxes. Cheers Your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia. Louis Kats 👍❤🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, Happy to read this is the right Monte Carlo with all the correct boxes checked :-) Stay cool. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou

[@tompkeil]

Great video, great car. Thanks for sharing your story Jim and Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi tompkeil, Happy to read you appreciate this "great car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Leavetheherd]

A beauty! Nothing like a pre emissions big block. Laying stripes shifting into 2nd gear.

[@loucostabile]

"Laying stripes shifting into 2nd gear." NICE !

[@yeseniakrueger1863]

Lou.. A real gem first year monte carlo also first year for the big block 454 lls 5

[@loucostabile]

Hi Yesenia, Happy to read you enjoy this "real gem" :-) Lou

[@chuckselvage3157]

What a torque monster thanks for uploading.

[@loucostabile]

You're right. You're welcome.

[@MrUltraworld]

It may have only made 360HP, but it made a stump-pulling 450 lb/ft of torque, In a reliable package. I'm not crazy about the color, but I love this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, Happy to read "I love this car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@johnsimun6533]

3:20 Technically, it is a mid engine car. More technically it’s a front mid engine, if I am not mistaken. It looks far enough back to be a front mid engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thanks for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@benzlick]

That's a really cool Monte Carlo! I never knew they made a SS 455. I grew up in love with Chevelles so to me Monte Carlos were desired to get the dash so I could make my poor man's Super Sport out of my Malibus 😀👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi benzlick, Happy to read you enjoy this "really cool" car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@danjanes8689]

There were 3823 made for '70 and 1919 made for '71.

[@milfordcivic6755]

Nice. You don't see many of these anymore.

[@loucostabile]

You're right. Nice to share this one with you.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Very nice ride. Thank you Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Roger :-)

[@robertlutgen7636]

Great automobile! Owned one of these in the same color but with a black top.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@DWH072]

Nice car Lou, always wondered why no 4 speed offered.

[@loucostabile]

Hi DWH072, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car" :-) Hmmm, not sure. Maybe a Viewer has knowledge and can share, Lou

[@danjanes8689]

As long as you didn't order an SS454, for '70 and '71, you could get a 3 speed on the column, or a 4 speed with or without a console. There were 1428 4 speeds built for '70 and 369 for '71. I have a '71 w/402 big block and a 4 speed, and a '70 SS454, and I have the build sheets for both of them.

[@michaelpacini1332]

Great car Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Michael !

[@rogerdinelle8067]

Very cool car, love those classic cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very cool car" :-) I think you're on the right KZbin Channel for the kind of cars you enjoy, Lou

[@СергійШамін]

Чудове авто! Двигун 7,5(майжє) літра! Супер! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій Шамін, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" with the big engine :-) Lou

[@danielulz1640]

What a nice car, indeed!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read you enjoy this "nice car" :-) Lou

[@M21L35]

Those bezels atop the front fender are the U46 light monitors (fiber optic), optional @ $26.35. What was overlooked pointing out is the load-leveling system evidenced by the storage cylinder on the inner driver's fender & the std. on SS (though missing here) dual chrome exhaust extensions. F41 suspension was std. w/the SS as well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi M20L35, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@yodajolewis1728]

That was the car of 1970

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@dangilbert8391]

Beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@MBailey1977]

Very cool Lou, not sure how I missed this one! Rumor is a few LS6 exist but nothing official.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MBailey1977, Happy to read "Very cool" :-) Hmmm, LS6 Monte Carlo, that seems like a fun idea. Lou

[@danjanes8689]

It's only an unproven rumor. None have ever surfaced. Chevrolet had to keep good records for warranty reasons and their records showed that none were built.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

Spent a lot of time in 1 of these.....it would lay good 2nd gear rubber too.

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@scottrasmussen8258]

Great car! When I was 13 years old, my dad purchased a new 1970 Monte Carlo in the same color combination! His was only a 350, non buckets, color accented wheel covers with fender skirts. Was a cool car, but not as cool as the one here!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rodneylee9431]

What a Beauty, Thanks for sharing 😎

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome.

[@dr.elvis.h.christ]

The only Monte Carlo generation I care for.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@robertlyman2278]

Wow that's a nice Chevy! 👍👍 To bad they don't make cars like that anymore

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert. Happy to read you enjoy this "nice Chevy!" :-) Glad I was able to share this one with you, Lou

[@msacco175]

Wow wow Lou you know how to pick them

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this pick msacco175 :-)

[@matrox]

3:40 That tank on the right fender shroud looks like the pump for the automatic load leveling shocks. Am I right?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nicky, I'm not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@skinnerhound2660]

That bullet on top of the driver's inner fender is the air compressor for the automatic level control system.

[@danjanes8689]

Yes. I restore and sell the G67 auto load leveling compressor/tank assemblies.

[@robgrear1142]

Always thought the ‘70-‘72 M’Carlos were the best looking of the name. They has style. I did not know they came in SS trim, interesting!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to read this is one of the years you enjoy the Monte Carlo :-) Lou P.S. Here is one more SS for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISqfaispax0mrM

[@matrox]

The 70 M/C could be ordered with a 4 speed with the 350 and 400 and 402 SS but not with the 454.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nicky, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@danjanes8689]

You're correct about the engine sizes, but the only way to get the super sport package was with the LS5 454. There was no 402 SS.

[@davidthompson62]

Always loved the Monte’s when I 1st drove in a friend 73 in high school. A really comfortable ride, great view with that longer hood with a more luxurious set-up. Must be fun with that big 454cu in it. This one is nicely optioned out with that cool center slap stick auto transmission. I wonder how many SS454’s were made in 1970?

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Hmmm, not sure how many SS4545's were made in 1970? Mayve a Viewer with knowledge can share. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friend in High Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Hmmm, not sure how many SS454's in 1970 there were. Maybe a Viewer with knowledge can share. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friend in High Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@danjanes8689]

3823 were made for 1970, and 1919 were made for 1971. The SS454 package was dropped after '71.

[@davidthompson62]

@@danjanes8689 Did the 1971 454SS retain the horsepower the 1970 had or did Chevy drop the compression ratio to meet emission standards?

[@danjanes8689]

@David Thompson They dropped it. The '70 LS5 was 390 hp at 4800 rpm, and the '71 was 365 at 4800. Of course, those are advertised ratings that were very likely lower than the actual output.

[@robc909]

I remember going to look at two of these on the same day both SS454’s back in the early 1980’s one was blue other one was black. The blue one was the nicest of the two, I had 3500 in my pocket, the guy wanted 3850 for the car and would not let it go for 3500. Needless to say I walked away disappointed. The car was just as nice as this one. Wish I had the extra 350 dollars. If you find a nice one today there a lot more than 3850 bucks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob C, So close.... Lou

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

The color looks nice....

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-)

[@DanEBoyd]

Beautiful car! It does sound good!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sound of this car Dan :-)

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

Nice MC, very nice rare SS 454....in that kind of condition! Had a '72 with fender skirts bench seat 350 auto(father's) in triple light green and a '71 with fender skirts (sister's) buckets console 350 auto beige/brown/brown. My brother later had a '70 in silver/black w/350. But....my '70 Impala 2 dr hdtp custom was this gold in triple (ext/vinyl top/interior) and I loved that car but as all 350's, not great on gas!

[@loucostabile]

Hi K B, Happy to read this car brings back memories of you and your Brothers cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I've always the first Gen Monte Carlos best most I've seen had a small block 350 but a 454 added bonus plus it's looks a original top wich a lot didn't surprise

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@stevesosebee5860]

Nice car, love this body style 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read "love this body style" :-) Lou

[@romans828.]

I believe the hp is a tad under-rated!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@danjanes8689]

The '70 LS5 454 that the '70 SS454 Monte Carlos and some Chevelles got from the factory were underrated at 360 hp @ 4400 rpm. The exact same engine that the Corvettes got had a rating of 390 hp, but that was @ 4800 rpm. 390 hp was most likely underrated, too. Chevrolet (and others) played games with the hp ratings. They lowered the LS5 compression for '71, yet they advertised them as 5 hp higher. That was 365 hp, but @4800 rpm, not 4400. The '70 SS454 Montes and LS5 Chevelles would outrun '71s LS5s in the same cars.

[@mike9307]

So rare to see one. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, You're right, the early Monte Carlo is a rare sight today, Lou

[@antonparks9147]

A word of advice my good man, I would start off slow and steady with the 250 hp 350, before warping to the 454 w 360 hp.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anton, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@stevebyrne4235]

Beautiful survivor; thanks

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Steve :-)

[@AtlantaGymFan]

My mom drove a sliver one which was terrific

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@unowen-nh9ov]

SS 454?! My Mom outran speed trap in our 455 Endura woody 3rd row Pontiac Grand Safari, all she had to do was floor it. These changed the market as 1st personal luxury coupe & paved way for Cutlass Supreme becoming '80's best-seller.

[@loucostabile]

"My Mom outran speed trap in our 455 Endura woody 3rd row Pontiac Grand Safari, all she had to do was floor it." NICE!

[@unowen-nh9ov]

@loucostabile Also holidayed 7 of us (with Great Dane & Yorkie) towing house trailer to Canadian Maritimes - our version of Lucy & Desi in The Long, Long Trailer.

[@keithhackman5713]

My favorite car EVER i had a 71 350 in high school. It was sweet. Other kids had hondas with showerhead muffler tips . Pathetic

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read this is a WINNER for you :-) Lou