http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...item4151031292

Super nice looking car.

Photo #29. the car was at one time a Gold Class winner at the Monte Nationals.

 

Hi R.J., WoW looks like you got a Super Tan @ the Goodguys event in Columbus 4-Sure : )
Yes, that Black Monte is awesome & I wish I had the funds to have fun with it 4-Sure : ) I've been watching the bid's...
It worth a click to view it or buy it now for $10.5K

I still don't unstand the vinyl roof era ?
It must have been a style statement of the time ?
Wish You & readers a Happy `Now : )

 

Space, vinyl, and landau roofs were suppose to increase the value of the car.

If not properly taken care of they were a source of rust that many cars could not saved once rust set in.

 

Gorgeous Monte!

 

..Thanks R.J., for your post & infor.
I just read up on the history on vinyl used on cars...It's a very interesting/informative read `if anyone is interested.

Issues for collectors
Many 1960s and 1980s cars will have vinyl, and most 1970s ones. Vinyl surfaces are not as durable as sheet metal and are prone to sun damage, so can fade, crack, or become ragged. The trim around the top can trap water and cause rust, and this can percolate under the vinyl, where rusting even to the point of metal perforation can occur. The only exceptions would likely be cars from a dry climate which were well maintained and kept garaged. Replacement of a vinyl top can be costly, even leaving aside repair of any rust damage. For unusual vinyl grains and patterns, an exact replacement could be impossible to find.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_roof
Click above link to read about the history...

 

That's a beautiful car.

 

Very nice! I wish we had our 72 back. I think we can buy it back but we have space issues as it barely fits in our garage - that's the main reason why it was sold to buy the Chevelle.

 

Mmmmmm

 

It's a great car!!! If they would have posted this about 3 years ago it probably would have brought $40,000 or so. The market for these things slumped in late '08.

 

A non SS 1st gen Monte would never get that much money in any market. Our 72 was in much better shape than this car and it was triple black. It was also a special order paint cause Tuxedo Black was not a standard color on the 72 Montes - our fender tag showed no code where the color code would have been. It too was all original with one repaint.