Monte Carlo Cars The Second generation 1973 Part 3

Monte Carlo Cars The Second generation 1973 Part 3Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsThe interior of the 1973 Monte Carlo Cars featured an all-new, wraparound cockpit-style instrument panel, similar to that found in some contemporary Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles and Buicks, in which gauges and various instruments were centered within easy reach of the driver. The simulated burl elm trim was retained. A split bench seat was standard, but "Strato Bucket" seats of a new design were optional, along with a floor console featuring an equally-new shifter with knob and button similar to Pontiac's Rally Sports Shifter replacing the Buick-like horseshoe shifter...

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Monte Carlo Cars The Second generation 1973 Part 2

Monte Carlo Cars The Second generation 1973 Part 2Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsThe separate body-on-frame construction carried over for 1973, as was the basic all-coil suspension.Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsFor improved ride and handling, the 1973 Monte Carlo Cars featured a number of innovations (for a large American car) such as standard radial-ply tires, Pliacell shock absorbers, high-caster steering, and front and rear anti-roll bars (previously offered only with the SS package). The standard Monte Carlo Cars with manual transmission, retained "traditional" steering and bias-ply tires, but the radial-tuned system was included when the automatic...

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Monte Carlo Cars The Second generation 1973 Part 1

Monte Carlo Cars The Second generation 1973 Part 1Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsA redesigned Monte Carlo Cars was introduced alongside other GM intermediates. Like other GM mid-size cars, the 1973 Monte Carlo Cars was no longer a hardtop, but a pillared coupe with rear side opera windows and frameless door glass. Prominent styling features included dual headlights flanking an egg-crate grille with a Monte Carlo Cars emblem in front and vertical taillights above the bumper. The front bumper was a large federally mandated 5 mph (8 km/h) bumper that was among the required 1973 federal safety standards for all passenger cars sold in the U.S. with...

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Monte Carlo Cars The First generation 1972 The End Part

Monte Carlo Cars The First generation 1972 The End PartPicture Of Monte Carlo CarsInterior trim was relatively unchanged from 1971 other than the availability of all-vinyl upholstery with the standard bench seat in addition to the optional Strato bucket seats. Cloth interiors were also offered with both bench and bucket seats.Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsMonte Carlo Cars was a very popular seller during the 1972 model year as production increased significantly to 180,819 to set a new record in the final year for the first-generation G-body. Monte Carlo and other Chevrolet models were promoted as part of a new ad campaign in which Chevys in print...

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Monte Carlo Cars The First generation 1972 Part 2

Monte Carlo Cars The First generation 1972 Part 2Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsIn California, which had emissions standards more stringent than federal law, the 4-barrel carbureted 350 was the standard and only available engine. Also, the only transmission offered in California was the Turbo Hydramatic.Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsFor 1972, the four-speed manual transmission was discontinued from the option list as a line in the Monte Carlo Cars brochure describing its market position as a personal luxury car stated "Sorry, no four-on-the-floor." The standard three-speed manual and optional two-speed Powerglide automatic transmissions were offered...

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Monte Carlo Cars The First generation 1972 Part 1

Monte Carlo Cars The First generation 1972 Part 1 Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsA Cadillac-like egg-crate grille similar to the 1971 Chevrolet Caprice and a metal rear trim molding highlighted the changes to the 1972 Monte Carlo Cars, the final year for the first generation design. The SS was dropped, but a new Monte Carlo Custom option appeared as a one-year only, offering that included a special suspension and other items previously included with the SS option. Unlike the departed SS package, it was available with any engine on the roster.Picture Of Monte Carlo CarsThe engines were largely unchanged, but an industry-wide switch to SAE net hp...

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