1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS for sale at Volo Auto Museum (V21650)

[@VoloMuseumAutoSales]

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[@TracyC-nj2tq]

Bucket seats and console shifter, IN ADDITION to a 454. Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!

[@johncornell3665]

This car is amazing, so rare and desirable. One of Chevrolet's finest. Thanks Jay!

[@Pauley_in_GP]

Agree. Gorgeous.

[@mrho4speed]

They did build the Monte Carlo SS in 1971 as well and I believe there were 1,919 SS cars that year. Thanks Jay for sharing this beautiful Chevy!!

[@danjanes8689]

You're right

[@patrickcampion7966]

FYI, the SS454 Monte was available in both the 1970 and 1971 model years (being dropped for 72), with slight visual cue changes into 71, one of which was adding a very slightly more muscular looking blacked-out tail trim piece that included an SS454 emblem on the right in addition to the Monte Carlo script logo (the featured car is correct in not having a tail trim piece, and only has the Monte Carlo Script logo on the right side). The SS454 was only available as an automatic, though a 4-speed could be ordered in 70/71 on any other Monte, with most engines up to and including the the 402 (previously known as the 396 prior to 70) big block. The 70 and 71 brochures show the power team combos available, with the 454 only available in the SS454 package, and the 4 speed available elsewhere but not in the SS package. This is a pretty well established fact, despite the fever-dream of some who will point out the rather cryptic box you can check off for a 'heavy duty clutch' on the back of the 70/71 brochure when ordering your SS454. The 72 brochure, in addition to the dropping of the SS454 option, includes the line 'Sorry, no four on the floor, Monte Carlo is not that kind of car', though you could now order an increasingly anemic 454 across the model range (to be carried over into the 1973 Gen 2 Montes, in ever-decreasingly powerful, yet still fuel hungry versions, before finally going extinct after model year 75). The 70-72 Monte and Grand Prix chassis were not based on the 4-door intermediate chassis, but rather an 'A-special' chassis specific to those models that lengthened things from the firewall forward. One other SS454 package-specific item I don't recall being mentioned in the video is the pneumatic air-ride suspension system, that included an air compressor under the hood, mounted on one of the inner fender wells. My first car in 1988 was a 72 Monte I bought from my older brother, who'd converted it a few years earlier to a (non-factory correct, but easily drop-in part capable)) 4-speed with a hopped up 350. That was a very fun car to drive!

[@danjanes8689]

Good reply. Just note that the '71 SS had an SS emblem, not a SS454 emblem, where the non-SS cars had the "By Chevrolet" script.

[@winstonrocco1981]

I have one sitting in my shop bought it new black on black . 56,000 miles Been restored about 9 years ago .

[@7laron7]

Are you willing to sell it?

[@winstonrocco1981]

No way it’s my pride and joy.

[@rubber-duck]

70 Monte Carlo was my 1st car, I watch the Mecum auction and berrat Jackson auction and you don't see many Monte Carlo's ,very few

[@philpolzin2233]

The Monte Carlo was Chevy's answer to the Pontiac Grand Prix. The car took a couple of years to catch on, and it became a decent seller for Chevy. It did not ride as heavy as the GP. It seemed that it was tough to get these cars from the factory, as Chevy had so many products, including the pickups and Blazer. I know this because I sold these, back in the day.

[@williamlauth279]

It was also 8 years behind the pontiac, love bowties,but don't know what took so long?

[@johncoe6304]

They are both GM.

[@philpolzin2233]

@@williamlauth279 Grand Prix didn't take off until '69 when it was Motor Trend's Car of the Year. Selling against Divisions in GM was very competitive in those days.

[@dartanian72]

One of my favorites. Love the first generation of Monte Carlos.

[@marcusmoreira3795]

Magnific Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

[@timgreene8432]

I've been looking for a reliable good running work car for this coming winter. Kidding, It's Beautiful !

[@robertlowe7809]

Well this kind of car is just right up my alley I wish I could afford this Jay. But I know whoever gets it I'm sure it will be going to a good home.

[@juliocaban465]

Absolute beauty !..I had a 72 Monte, miss that car.

[@tombankwel4822]

From the batcave comes this awsome monte Carlo chevy what a beauty 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE]

Go ahead and put this on hold for me. I plan on winning the lotto tomorrow night.

[@mrknotthall]

You know how many times Jay hears that lame line?

[@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE]

@@mrknotthall Sure, we all take the risk of running into lame people when we leave the house...

[@DB-hr5xy]

Hey Not if I win first !! Good luck !!!

[@pineappletacos4727]

⁠​⁠@@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE Well @mrknotthall is further proof that one doesn’t necessarily even have to leave their home to run into lame people. The internet is FLOODED with them!

[@foxholewilly]

If I win you'll have to fight me for it, first. I want that car. I had two Gran Prix's, in the past, and always wanted a Monte. This is the one. These body styles are perfect for wheelchair users - nice long door openings to get your chair in and out. Easy for hand controls, too. That car is freakin gorgeous.

[@waynetaylor8082]

The Monte Carlo SS454 was a TWO YEAR model. 1970 and '71.

[@seanhoward8025]

I believe you could get a Monte Carlo SS 454 in 1971, too. The 15x7 rallye wheels were available on the Monte. I know, because my dad put Ansen 5 slot mags on my mom’s new 1969 Impala fastback, then a buddy of his bought a new 1970 Monte Carlo with the rallyes. He wanted the Ansens, so they swapped. Those rallyes looked really sharp on the ‘69 Impala.

[@waynetaylor8082]

You are correct.

[@johngranato2673]

Best looking body-style of the MC

[@jameslalumandier9797]

Awesome Monte! I had a 70 I bought in 1983 when in high school. I took out the original 350 ( I know I didn't know any better at the time) and put in a massaged up 454 and a turbo 400 transmission in an effort to duplicate this exact model and then sold it (I know I didn't know any better at the time) for a fraction of what it was worth a few short years later.

[@redman2805]

Found my dream car awesome cars

[@christolbert4628]

The gen1 Montes are my favorite.

[@danjanes8689]

The Vigilite light monitoring system was very simple with the fiber optic simply going between the light housings and the display. They actually were very dependable. It's not surprising that they work.

[@unclerudy9797]

My buddys brother had a Chocolate Brown one with a tan vinyl top... It had so many options it had two window stickers... Beautiful example here...

[@billstreber5194]

I owned a weird Monte Carlo 1970. It was a 350 V8 however it was three speed on the column and also no power steering from the factory. Let me tell you you didn't want to get that car in a tight space. It was so hard to turn it LOL

[@bobbybrumley7123]

Beautiful Car. ❤

[@georgecalder5175]

Beautiful Cruiser

[@jolanni7]

I tried to talk my dad into buying one of these. I believe it was the first year. He purchased the Impala SS rag top instead. Yup, got to drive it when I got my license.

[@Vini-Pizza]

Nice Monte Carlo!!

[@dustbat]

Had a great chance to buy one of these (power train unkn) but missed it. So beautiful.🦇

[@GeorgeBecker-y5u]

Sweet car!

[@PhaQ2]

Love that color.

[@sabrom]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Love the color

[@RichardThompson-n4w]

Flaming hot 🔥

[@cbtbcd12]

I had 1972 triple black...black vinyl roof, black paint and black interior. 350 small block with the 12 bolt posi....buckets and the console with the tach...rust free california car with 120k in 1987...I brought it for $200 with a blown tranny from an old man....$75 dollars and an hour and a half of my time I had me a car I drove for 6 or so months before selling it for $800.

[@TheDRUM2112]

Really rare car, though not a great color, still cool!!!

[@winkprince1875]

The 1970 Monte Carlo grill ornament has “MCMLXX” engraved on the helmet.

[@splender88]

The first generation Monte Carlo was my favorite and the fact this one is an SS is especially cool. Not sure if the top would have been that color it looks a bit out of place. Awesome car doubt there are any much better.

[@danjanes8689]

My '70 SS454 came from the factory in the same colors. Champagne Gold metallic and a gold top.

[@danjanes8689]

The door pull straps have been replaced with the wrong color and the wood trim panel on the console is not a match for the original pattern.

[@butchsanders6113]

Love that car.🥰👍

[@micahsweetenberg6429]

Yeaaa they made SS 70-71!!

[@michaelanderson5975]

😂my uncle had that exact car when me and my cousins his kids were small very small his nic name was shag he would pile us in and take us to Jersey City from ct👍man we had fun listening to berry white and bobby Womack all the way there no seat belts I remind you

[@enriquerodriguezmoreno4017]

HERMOSO AUTO 😍 LO VENDEN 😍 AHUN ESTARÁ DISPONIBLE 😍? LES MANDÓ UN CORDIAL SALUDO 👋🏻 Y UN FUERTE ABRAZO 🤗 DESDE PUEBLA 😄 MÉXICO 😃 🤗 👍 👌 😍 👋🏻 🇲🇽.

[@lewispaine4589]

And probably rides like a dream, a "working man's Cadillac."

[@bryantpratt6329]

Beautiful period

[@allenberg6859]

I had a 73 with factory 454

[@pineappletacos4727]

My dad had a 70 Monte Carlo. Wasn’t an SS though. He traded a 57 Bel Air convertible for it!! Who knew? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@danjanes8689]

The Monte Carlo was not built on the 4 door Chevelle chassis. They are not the same as a GP, either. Montes have a Monte specific frame that fits no other cars. The wheelbase measurement being the same as another vehicle doesn't make the chassis/frame the same. Montes were called A body "special" by Chevrolet.

[@WOOD-BOOGER-lc4fl]

You should put more cameras on the outside of the car during road test!!❤

[@tomkoala2903]

Dont see the road leveler setup that should be attached to driver fender liner..

[@DaveCasto-h3w]

Yes, @tomkoala2903. A friend of mine had a 70 SS454 Monte in the late 70's and it had the load leveler with air shocks. I thought it was standard on the SS that year. This one doesn't have it. Good catch!

[@tomkoala2903]

@@DaveCasto-h3w 1972 the had the Monte Carlo custom they had 402 motors... This basically replaced the ss model. I had a 1970 Monte as my first car in the 80s restored it. My brother in law has two ss's right now we were Monte Carlo historians😃 we know these cars in and out.. nice car here...

[@DaveCasto-h3w]

@@tomkoala2903 This is a rare, beautiful car for sure. The first gen were the best!

[@danjanes8689]

​@tomkoala2903 The Custom wasn't a replacement for the SS because it was a convenience package, not a performance package. The Custom option package was available with either a 350, a 402, or a 454. Also, any '72 could have a 454,

[@danjanes8689]

​@@DaveCasto-h3wThe G67 option, automatic load leveling was included in the SS454 package for both '70 and '71. It's not unusual for the compressor to have been removed. I restore and sell the compressors and I make many of the other parts for the G67 system. The compressors stopped working after a few years and there are no new parts available to repair them.

Had a 70 with a 400 and a Muncie 4 speed from the factory, fastest care ever had and have never seen another with the 400 or a Muncie 4 speed from the factory

[@danjanes8689]

Was your 400 a small block or big block? Very rare to have a 4 speed with either motor. Mine is a '71 with a big block Turbo Jet 400 (402). The small block 400s had 2 barrel carbs.

@ mine had a 4 bbl carb so guess it was a big block, traded it off in 1972 so it’s been a while

[@williamwilkins3084]

Boy, I know this one won't last there!!

[@longhairscorpio3976]

they DID have them in 71

[@allanjechorek4381]

Yep. This was just the first year.

[@seanhoward8025]

Nice…except for that crappy aftermarket radio, and the under dash gauges.

[@tomkoala2903]

Made in 70 and 71 .. 71 i believe they made roughly 1700...

[@danjanes8689]

3823 for '70 and 1919 for '71.

[@mr.v8194]

A NIEGHBOR HAD A GREEN ONE

[@jeffmcewen4466]

My first car was a 72 .. i shouldve never sold it 🥴

[@rogermcgrady2019]

Very few were 4 speed

[@danjanes8689]

The 4 speed was available in '70 and '71, but not with the SS package. The SS454 option mandated a TH400 automatic.

[@SuperCommando60]

somebody spent a lot of money back in 1970

[@nickemanouil114]

It's nice to see real cars instead of the cookie cutter cars of today.

[@gregorylyon1004]

I wonder how much money they want for it ??? It's all about money in the classic car market

[@chrisgovatsos9421]

Why not fix the bump, why is there a bump?!?!?!?!

[@danjanes8689]

It would require painting and re-clearing the entire quarter panel.

[@JesusNavarro-l6w]

I don't like jokes? I'm Mexican? Thank God I know how to drive two levels? 1 level attached to the steering wheel 2 level on the floor? I learned to drive a car and a pickup truck, old models

[@georgewetzel4380]

horrible tires and exhaust

[@mrknotthall]

I totally agree about that exhaust.

[@johnmcaleese8459]

​@@mrknotthall Horrible ? There's nothing "horrible" about this car other than it's not in my garage.