1986 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe, one of 200 built in 1986 to make this body style NASCAR legal. My uncle bought it new in 1986 for his son (my cousin) to drive. It is all original except the original engine block was lost. In 2005 or 2006, a new correct 305 engine was installed, but my uncle was not able to get the computer-controlled carb & distributor to work properly. At the time, my uncle was actively racing dirt late model stock cars, the Monte Carlo got pushed aside in the back of the race shop, and he never got back to it. It has not been started or moved since that time, 2005 or 2006. It was titled in Alabama in 1994 with 45,151 miles on it, and never registered when it came back to Georgia in the early 2000's. It now shows 83,474 miles. Paint and body are near perfect. Interior is pretty tired - dash is cracked, driver's seat and driver's side interior door panel show moderate wear, top of back seat is discolored from exposure to sunlight. My plans are to get it running, get the interior refurbished, and enjoy it as a nice driver. First three photos show the car loaded up in front of my uncle's shop in Augusta, GA, last photos show it in my driveway and garage in Marietta, GA.
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Lol, the HO probably bumped the hp to 140. 😁
That is a damn solid looking project. I'd get it running and daily it untill the snow flies.
I have the best wife EVER. I rented a storage unit five minutes away that's locked and gated. For the next twelve months, two of my nice old cars will be in my garage, and the other will be in the storage unit. I'll rotate them around. My 64 C10 stays in the driveway. At some point I'll likely build a free-standing carport in my back yard.
Yes, an HO - 180hp
Since the original engine is gone, I'm building a mild 350 with a small Isky hydraulic roller. I'll paint it black and make it look as much as possible like the original.Great cars. I had an 85 back in 89. Do yourself a favor and dump the 305 and put a 383 stroker in it. You would love it.
My uncle also had an 87 Aerocoupe, and it was stolen from Atlanta about 20 years ago. The car was found totaled in Dallas TX a few months later when the perp got drunk and rear-ended another car going over 100mph. My uncle had the remains towed back to GA and we stripped it for parts. I am getting the spare back glass we salvaged from the wreck - it was about the only usable part on the car.
This is exactly my plan.
The 86's were all white, and all identical down to options. In 87, I think white, silver, and maroon were available.
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FYI, the '87 Aerocoupe glass is different than your '86
I know where two '86 Aerocoupes are, but they don't want to put them on the registry for privacy reasons.
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Nice find👍😎
Looks to be in pretty good condition
Looks to be in pretty good condition
Thanks, I didn't know that. I am planning to sell it anyway - too big to store, and (although I shouldn't jinx myself) I don't envision ever needing it.
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I bought an 86 Monte SS new. Ordered in Dec 85, took delivery in Jan 86. Never had a problem with it, drove it 250,000 miles. Still ran just fie when I sold it in 2018.
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I didn't know Chevy made any other squared off rear windows other than the Caprice, they call them the Glass house. Here's a picture of my 78 Caprice.
Very cool Monte, thanks for sharing!
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Very cool Monte, thanks for sharing!
Nice score! Glad you can make room for such finds.
My friend's kid brother had a maroon one years ago. I'm not sure where car or kid is today. I have been seeing more and more restored/well-cared-for 80's Monte SS' driving around. They look sharp. Same with Buick GN's. Never see any Pontiacs.
My foster son bought a nice black 2000's Monte SS. Slowly, it started looking trashed due to his lack of cash and laziness. I wonder if that gen Monte will ever gain the respect of enthusiasts?
My friend's kid brother had a maroon one years ago. I'm not sure where car or kid is today. I have been seeing more and more restored/well-cared-for 80's Monte SS' driving around. They look sharp. Same with Buick GN's. Never see any Pontiacs.
My foster son bought a nice black 2000's Monte SS. Slowly, it started looking trashed due to his lack of cash and laziness. I wonder if that gen Monte will ever gain the respect of enthusiasts?
That's awesome! I remember seeing those Caprice's on the road back in the day, and thinking they would make a cool hot rod - as you have proven!
That is a NICE Aerocoupe! Don't see them much at all. My youngest son has an '86 Monte Carlo LS - Luxury Sport. That was his High School / College Car. He was born in '86, doubt he will EVER get rid of it. Has the 305, was bench and column shift. A LOT of swap meets later now has factory floor shift, factory tach, console and correct buckets. It's his Baby which I stored for several years until he and his wife bought their home in NW Alabama, Northport. Had it shipped to him and THEN I got the room back in my shop for my '57 2 dr sedan, '71 Chevelle and '71 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4. I also have a very understanding wife of 53 years, LOL.
Love that '65 Impala!! I had a true '65 Impala SS myself at one point years ago and like a dumb*** back in the early 70s I got a weak moment and sold it. 300 hp/327, 4 spd, posi, factory buckets and console, factory tach. Ran dual exhaust thru Thrush mufflers and a Mr. Gasket "Bang-shifter" I regret selling it to this day! For some reason I still have the loan papers on it with the VIN and a used purchase price of $900.00 . Had it repainted a medium blue and with the white bucket interior it really popped! Still kick my *** to this day for selling it.
Pics of my son's '86 M/C LS.
Love that '65 Impala!! I had a true '65 Impala SS myself at one point years ago and like a dumb*** back in the early 70s I got a weak moment and sold it. 300 hp/327, 4 spd, posi, factory buckets and console, factory tach. Ran dual exhaust thru Thrush mufflers and a Mr. Gasket "Bang-shifter" I regret selling it to this day! For some reason I still have the loan papers on it with the VIN and a used purchase price of $900.00 . Had it repainted a medium blue and with the white bucket interior it really popped! Still kick my *** to this day for selling it.
Pics of my son's '86 M/C LS.
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