The Monte Carlo’s popularity was slowly but surely declining in the late ’80s, and Chevrolet couldn’t do much about it.
After a strong start, with nearly 188,000 units sold in 1981, the Monte Carlo gradually lost traction until the 1984 refresh, when sales skipped the 100,000-unit milestone again. However, 1987 was the last year when the Monte Carlo surpassed this threshold, with 1988, the last year of the fourth generation, bringing a massive decline from 112,000 units to only 30,000 cars.
The 1987 Monte Carlo brought a significant number of SS models to the market, as the production included close to 32,000 units fitted with the 5.0-liter engine. The coupe remained the main catalyst with 73,000 units, while the Aerocoupe (available for the second time after its debut in 1986) accounted for 6K units. It was a massive increase from 200 units in its first year on the market.
Now, get ready to be wowed.
The Monte Carlo posted on eBay earlier this week by seller shelbycuda64 has the most amazing package you’ve seen in a long time.
I hate to comment on what the eyes can see, but this Chevrolet is literally a new car. It requires no repairs, as everything is in tip-top shape, starting with the paint and ending with the undersides, the interior, and the engine.
Everything is there, as the car is complete, unmolested, unrestored, and un-everything. It’s a time capsule that has been cared for properly, with the owner claiming it still smells like new when you step inside.
The engine runs and drives correctly, but the odometer is the biggest surprise. The mileage is just 11K miles (about 18K kilometers) – the odometer uses kilometers, so the Monte Carlo wasn’t destined for the United States – and this explains the car’s great shape. It has likely spent more time inside than on the road, so its condition was properly retained without risk of rust or other metal problems.
You won’t have to worry about rust on this Monte Carlo, as the metal is as solid as it was on day one when the vehicle rolled off the assembly lines. The car needs nothing, and it’s ready not only for someone’s garage but also for a museum if the owners are interested in a perfect-10 example of a 1987 model year.
The car wears the SS package, though we all agree that these tags were no longer as appealing as they were in the ’60s. They still make this Monte Carlo a bit rarer, though.
The selling price could make the car a tough sell, as the 1987 Monte Carlo isn’t the most desirable “classic.” The owner expects to get $38K for their “new old” Chevy, with no other offers seemingly accepted
