The 1980s General Motors “G-body” cars (including the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Buick Regal) are widely recognized as hot collector vehicles nowadays. They use traditional rear-wheel drive and body-on-frame engineering, yet they offer some modern creature comforts. The Pick of the Day is a G-body that remains unmodified even after over 40 years. Find this low-mileage 1985 SS model listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Valdese, North Carolina.
“99% original car,” the listing begins. Exterior features include quad headlights, a cowl-induction hood, accent striping, color-keyed side mirrors, tinted windows, a flush-mounted spoiler, and Rally-style wheels with Mastercraft Avenger G/T white-letter tires. The interior is upholstered in burgundy cloth and features bucket seats, a center console, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, logo floor mats, air conditioning, and a Pioneer CD player.
The Monte Carlo first came to life in 1970 as Chevrolet’s entry into the personal luxury car segment. A little over a decade later, it was already in its fourth generation. Model year 1985 Monte Carlos, such as this one, used the General Motors G-body platform. The design for the car was done largely by Irvin Rybicki, who had a 43-year history with GM and also had his hand in certain generations of the Cadillac Eldorado, Pontiac Bonneville, and Chevrolet Beretta. Rybicki’s impact on the look of GM cars was deeply rooted.
It’s easy to see that Chevrolet was pushing the Monte Carlo’s luxury side in its marketing materials. One magazine ad for the car said, “Everything you think a car should be, the Monte Carlo still is.” It added, “Monte Carlo will impress you the moment you lay eyes on it. Monte Carlo’s suspension system helps translate patchy pavement into a quiet, controlled driving experience. With cushioned seating for five, Monte Carlo is perhaps the most comfortable car you’ll ever ride in.”
But aside from being a grand-touring coupe, the Monte Carlo had a sportier side. One such model was the Super Sport (SS) like this one. It came standard with a 305ci (5.0-liter) high-output V8 as opposed to the base car’s 4.3-liter. Added performance features for the SS included a computer-controlled Quadrajet carburetor, a Turbo-Hydramatic four-speed automatic transmission, a sport rear axle with 3.73:1 gearing, and an available F41 suspension package with a larger anti-sway bar.
“Original mileage, original interior, super nice car” sums up the ad (which perhaps has the shortest description of any listing I’ve decided to feature). If you’re looking to get into the G-body collector game, this car is worth talking with the seller to learn more about it. The asking price is $25,000 or best offer.
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