1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Regarded as one of the most significant drivers in NASCAR history, Dale Earnhardt won a total of 76 Winston Cup races over the course of his career, including the 1998 Daytona 500. He also earned seven NASCAR Winston Cup championships, tying for the most all-time with Richard Petty. This feat, accomplished in 1994, was not equaled again for 22 years until Jimmie Johnson in 2016. His aggressive driving style earned him the nicknames "The Intimidator", "The Man in Black", and "The Count of Monte Carlo". Also, his success at the restrictor plate tracks of Daytona and Talladega earned him the nickname, "Mr. Restrictor Plate".

Our consignment, this 1 owner 1988 Monte Carlo which was bought new because the purchaser was a NASCAR nut and loved Dale Earnhardt. It is all original excluding the tires, (from 2019). Always garaged and never smoked in this adult driven sample is an original if there ever was one! Our consignor states it was only driven on a highway on its way to our Hallowed Halls here at Classic Auto Mall. It is showing a consignor stated 5,759 miles however it is unknown if these are original as the title read mileage exempt.

Exterior
With the nickname of “Intimidator” what could be a better color than black? Well, how about Dark Maroon Metallic? Then throw on some red stick on striping around the wheel wells and mid sections on either side and on the bumper tops in front and rear. Add on an SS sticker on the door panels, blacken the grille, add a window to the B pillar, a spoiler to the trunk lid and two corner taillights on a swooping down rear panel. Slight scratching and light areas of cracked paint, are noted throughout on the steel which has nicely minded gaps. The top has some removable panels of smoked glass and covering for these are in the trunk. Neoprene body matching colored bumpers give the car an aero look. The racy look comes from the aluminum wheels which play with satin and shiny silver paint to accentuate their form. Raised white letter tires are on all 4 corners.

Interior
Maroon crushed velour with maroon vinyl bolsters are seen for the front high backed buckets and rear bench seats. These have maroon vinyl in the bolsters. A console also in maroon races from the back of the buckets to the dash where we see a storage box and the shifter housing. Factory air, along with power windows, power steering and power locks, as well as a toggle for the driver's mirror are the options that came with the original car. No fading is seen on the door panels next to the window openings, and these are showing as excellent. The carpet appears in good condition, and carpeted floor mats are installed in the front and rear of the car all are covered in plastic. A plastic maroon headliner covers the T top structure. The dash has the optional gauge package installed and presents clean and in the square and rectangle design pattern.

Drivetrain
Under the hood in the factory engine bay is a 305ci V-8 with a 4-barrel carb on top and attached to a 200R4 4-speed automatic transmission that throws power to the rear wheels via a 3.73:1 10 bolt limited slip differential. This was standard setup for the 1988 Monte Carlo SS. All within a highly detailed clean engine bay.

Undercarriage
F41 sport suspension is mounted to a clean and rust-free frame and undercarriage, (floor pans, wheel wells, and rockers). Floor pans have factory overspray on them. Independent coil spring suspension is on front along with power disc brakes and on back power drum brakes work with a 4 link with coil spring suspension. Dual exhaust that is nice and clean is noted.

Drive-Ability
Always a pleasure to drive one of these, and this one is in fabulous condition. It fired right up and on the test track cruised and bruised when I put the accelerator to the floor. Solid panic stopping which was bias free, and good handling. All functions were functioning as they should save for the AC which blew warm.

A 1 owner car, owned by a NASCAR fan who really cared for this car. Is still in very good condition, and could easily be a daily driver. Nice colors and aero exterior with the gauge package interior. Boogity Boogity Boogity! (Can I say that??)

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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
GZ-Monte Carlo
1-2 Door Coupe
1-Manual Belts
G-305ci V8 HO L69
3-Check Digit
J-1988
P-Pontiac, MI Assy Plant
109043-Sequential Unit Number

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.