1978 Chevrolet Monza

1978 Chevrolet Monza Station Wagon For consignment, a 1978 Chevrolet Monza Station wagon with a title verified 76,913 actual miles. Theres conflicting information on how many wagons were produced in 78, but the consensus is that they were left over from 1977 and there werent many. Regardless of final numbers, when was the last time you saw one on the road or car show? Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area. Exterior This Lordstown, Ohio GM plant native is now bathed in a two stage coat of Saffron, a period appropriate shade of brown on this two door wagon. A thin B-pillar opens up the greenhouse while the straight shoulder line runs from the A-pillar back to the hatch. Distinctive tail lights are shared with cousin Vega, and rear louvered vents support GMs aversion to dull . Up front, single headlights with inset black bezels flank a modest black grille over the marker lights and both chrome bumpers are rimmed with black rubber trim. 15-inch Superior chrome wheels carry staggered tires with a mid 2024 date code and the car sits with a slight rake. The paint is in nice shape with imperfections that include a touched up chip by the rocker panel, some damage at a wheel opening, and some uneven filler near another. Interior It all comes flashing back when we open the door. That classic GM simplicity begins with the plastic formed door panels in beige with a few scratches here and there but otherwise clean. Tall backed vinyl bucket seats live up front and are smoothly cushioned, showing some patina but fully intact, while the back 2+2 seating offers varied textures and shades of tan, separated by the center hump. A four spoke steering wheel wears an aftermarket cover and leads to a faux woodgrain paneled dash with a series of gauges along with switchgear on a black plastic mid dash panel where we also find an AM/FM radio. A Hurst shifter comes off the hump, bold and aggressive for the proverbial grocery getter, but more on that soon. The tan carpet is in great shape all the way back to the cargo area, and the perforated headliner is impressively clean. Drivetrain Under the hood which wears a slight bulge, is a 355ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and mated to a rebuilt Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission with a billet aluminum flywheel. Power gets sent to the 10 bolt rear axle and power brakes keep things legal with discs fronts and drums rears. The bay exhibits a clean and an engine thats a little showy with Edelbrock valve covers, yellow ignition wires, and a chrome air element. Undercarriage Relatively clean underneath where things are uniformly black, including the dual exhaust, except for the FlowMaster mufflers which retain their unpainted metal color. We note the absence of a catalytic converter. Fluted tailpipes extend past each rear wheel. Suspension consists of coil spring up front and coil springs in the back with a torque that travels from the pumpkin to a cross beam in front. Weve got some oil showing, starting with a few drops on the pan, transmission and then onto that crossbeam and torque arm. The rear differential is dry. Drive-Ability Our consignor states that with slicks, this car can lift the front end! Well, were not wearing slicks and were not prone to do wheelies with customer cars, but its clear there is some power underfoot as we row the Muncie through its gears. This despite some obvious missing in the engine and rough running. Other than that, and the horn thats not working, all other functions operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. If you built plastic models in the 70s, chances are the drag Vega was on your shelf! Well, this is about as close as youll get with the real thing, Vegas sportier brother, the Monza! It seems like the coupes and hatchbacks were everywhere back in the day, a compact car introduced during the oil embargo, and many have been modified for track over the decades. Heres one thats relatively stock appearing and will be a sure hit at your local car shows as a three dimensional reminder of a bygone era that doesnt seem so long ago! 1M15V8U206561 1-Chevrolet M-Monza 15-2 Door 2 Seat Station Wagon V-151ci 2bbl 4 Cylinder 8-1978 U-Lordstown, OH Assy Plant 206561-Sequential Unit Number Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. 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