1980 Monte Carlo For Sale Craigslist (2024)

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What year is the most sought after Monte Carlo? ›

By far the best generation of Monte Carlo, if performance is part of the equation, would be the first generation, especially 1970-1971 with the potent big-block LS5 454. They had a ton of power and looked great, and only 1,919 were produced in 1971.

In the realm of classic automobiles, the 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo stands out, particularly a rare model that has recently captured the attention of collectors and enthusiasts alike.

And as rare as they are today, they manufactured over 13,000 of them in 1980 alone, and were actually the most common way to get a turbo 3.8L in a car that year.

Most coveted are the SS 454 versions from 1970 and '71, followed by the 402/four-speed cars. Oddly, it seems GM never built a Monte Carlo with a four-speed behind the 454, which came mated only to the TH400 three-speed automatic.

About 149,000 were produced between the Sport Coupe and Landau Sport Coupe models for 1980.

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The base engine was a 229-ci V6 rated at 115 horsepower. Optional engines included two 231-ci V6s, rated at 110 and a turbo-charged 170 horsepower, as well as two V8s: one a 267-ci rated at 120 horsepower, and the other a 305-ci small block rated at 155 horses.

A new option for 1980 was Buick's turbocharged version of the 231 cu in (3.8 L) V6 rated at 170 hp (130 kW). Other optional engines included 267 or 305 cu in (4.4 or 5.0 L) versions of the Chevrolet small-block V8 with up to 155 hp (116 kW). The front headroom was 37.6 inches, while the rear was 37.8 inches.

Top Speed: 127 MPH

Chevy's Monte Carlo was another old nameplate that suffered from reduced performance due to the smog era. Nevertheless, exciting versions of the Monte Carlo, like the SS, continued to be offered.

Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by the Chevrolet division of General Motors on a limited number of its vehicles.

Is a Monte Carlo a muscle car? ›

Given its powerful engine options, performance-focused design, and significant presence in American muscle car culture, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo deserves recognition as a muscle car, particularly in its SS configurations.

If the transmission tag has the code indicating a 454 engine and the transmission case has the 6-digit serial number stamped on it that matches the VIN then it is a real SS. The transmission tag will have "70R" for 1970 or "71F" for 1971 in the middle of the tag.

'70 has a point at the front, '71 has the "gun sight", and '72 has a flat pad at the front with an "MC" script in it. The '72 is also the only one with signal/running lights in the grille. '70's are in the bumper. Other than that, the sheet metal is basically the same.

The 1973 Monte Carlo was named "Car of the Year" by Motor Trend based on its new styling and emphasis on Euro-style ride and handling. The 1973 Monte Carlo set a new sales record for Chevrolet, with nearly 250,000 sold for the model year.

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