Glad to be here, been meaning to do this for a long time now. I have a 1978 Monte Carlo, with factory four speed, 305 V8,bucket seats, console, air and power steering. It is in need of a re-build though. I have been thinking of either selling it or restoring it. Does anyone know how many '78 4 speed Monte Carlos were built? I have heard that they were built in Canada, I seem to recall a Canada sticker on the door, but it has been a long time.


Any info would be appreciated. thanks
Clay125 W8JVV@yahoo.com

 

Well I do not have an answer to your question but welcome to the forum!!

 

Well I did find something from another source but I myself cannot prove it's veracity...
" They built 90 of them in Canada. GM Canada built them special order for Iran for police enforcement, but did not take them. So GM distributed between the provinces."

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome to the Forum..

 

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Welcome to the forum!

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Clay:
Heres a little bit of info you may find encouraging...

All Monte Carlo's were Built in Manitoba Canada!
Regardless of the model year..

4 speed Monte Carlo's are rare ... and generally a special order item.
IMO:
I would choose to restore such a rare 4 speed Monte Carlo.
I can not tell you how many have been produced in 1978...
But I would imagine not to many...

There is a phone number you can call to find out how many were actually produced in 1978.
Call this number 1-800-222-1020

you could also give them your vin# at the same time and find out what your production number could be/is.

 

David-
I am curious as to what GM says about this car!! How about you?
Clay- Have you had the chance to call and find out about your car?