As the personal luxury coupe segment raged on, Chevrolet began developing the Monte Carlo, known internally as Concours, in 1968. The product of Pete Estes and David Holls, it gave Chevrolet customers a well-equipped, comfortable, powerful alternative to so many others. When it was introduced for 1970, it was notably upscale, with sound-deadening materials, well-padded seats, an interior awash with soft surfaces and simulated woodgrain trim and just the right number of bright elements, all conspiring to create a surprisingly luxurious car for the price. It was muscular and powerful, but without an overt muscle car presence, a kind of iron fist in a velvet glove. This 1971 Monte Carlo has only traveled 894 miles since the completion of a rotisserie restoration, giving it a sweet newness. Equipped with a 350/270 HP V-8 engine, 4-barrel carburetor and a 12-bolt Positraction rear end, it is one of only 349 built with a factory M20 4-speed manual transmission. Demonstrating the luxurious side of Monte Carlo, this triple black example is fitted with power steering, power front disc brakes, a factory AM/FM stereo radio complete with a rear speaker, factory seat belts, bucket seats and full instrumentation including a tachometer, among other amenities. Attention to detail seemed paramount with this restoration, the original Deluxe Black paint sanded and polished, the factory style Rally Wheels being wrapped with factory type dual-line whitewall tires, the brightwork being polished or replated, the trunk being equipped with the original spare tire and jack and the dashboard being restored to like-new. An interesting center console-delete car, it features rear air shocks and will be sold with some original paperwork including the build sheet, warranty guide with Protect-O-Plate, consumer information guide, temporary registration card, police inspection slip dated April 8, 1971, key punch outs, owner’s manual and an original Monte Carlo advertisement.
