The 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, a classic American muscle car, recently sold at auction for a price tag of $7,445. This particular car, painted in a striking White over Maroon color scheme, is a testament to the era of big American cars and powerful engines. While it still runs and drives, it’s primarily a project car due to significant corrosion and various leaks.
Originally designed as a competitor to the Pontiac Grand Prix, the first-generation Monte Carlo shared many structural components with the Chevelle. The fourth-generation model, introduced in 1981, featured a smoother profile and vertical taillights, setting it apart from its predecessors.
The 1986 model year was particularly special, offering the Aerocoupe specification, a modified SS with a distinctive sloped rear window and shorter trunk lid. This specific SS model boasts a range of performance features, including a unique front and rear fascia, body color sports mirrors, and SS decals.
Additional exterior highlights include a removable roof panel, a rear spoiler, quad headlights, dual exhaust outlets, and 15-inch five-spoke wheels wrapped in Kelly Explorer Plus tires. The F41 sport suspension, equipped with heavy-duty springs and larger anti-roll bars, further enhances the car’s handling and performance capabilities.
While this classic Monte Carlo SS offers immense potential, it requires significant restoration work to address the corrosion and other mechanical issues. The buyer of this car, who paid a price comparable to a high-end laptop, clearly recognizes the value and potential of this iconic American muscle car and is willing to invest the time and resources to bring it back to its former glory.
The interior is a classic 80s affair, with maroon cloth seats, color coordinated door panels, and a range of amenities. A center console, locking glovebox, cassette stereo, power windows and locks, auxiliary gauges, and air conditioning are all present. However, the air conditioning requires a recharge and isn’t currently blowing cold air.
Performance-wise, the Monte Carlo SS, while marketed as a modern muscle car, falls short of the traditional definition. Powered by a 5.0-liter High Output V8 engine with a Rochester Quadra-Jet four-barrel carburetor, it produces 180 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
