This Monaco was for sale and sold twice in the last year. It is a stunning car! I'm starting to like the 70 Monaco more than the 73 Imp that I've been chasing for several years.
1970 Dodge Monaco 500 2 dr. hdtp. WHATS THIS CAR WORTH!
- Thread starter BigCRig
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I'm hoping this Monaco shows up at Carlisle next year.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
I don't know if it sold twice.... was it on consignment from a long time owner or a flipper? Was it bought outright by the dealer then re sold? Traded to the dealer and sold? Unless I missed something along the way..
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
It was listed on CL twice.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
It was? When? Consecutive listings or months apart?
o.k. boys! here is the skinny on the 5oo, I had an ad on the Denver c-list. "wanted" 69 or 70 Monaco or Monaco 5oo, been on for 6 mos. or so. Then bout 3 wks.ago on a Sunday afternoon got a phone call from a guy who said he had a 70 5oo, and it had come from out of the northwest. He described the car and this was the car that he described. after all how many of these cars could possibly still be around in this color combo, super lite, factory 8 track !!!!. So that's when I posted the old pics. from Hamilton's auto sales. He said he would get some pics. to me that wk. after he called, but musta got weak in the knees and texted me that he was having second thoughts.and no pics. He said he was paying storage on her, and thought about sellin. I have his # but haven't been pestering him. I have a full plate, just lost my central air, it's been 20 yrs. and the old lennox compressor finally gave out. What gets me is how cool, these 69,70 Polara, Monaco's are, WHY don't we see more survivors out there. I'm certain all you knowled gable gents out here will have the right answer.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
The answer is because many were used for family transportation and work duties. So many sat outside in the bad elements because of a too small garage or no garage at all.
Then there's the engine donor factor, many were parted for their hearts regardless of condition because they were cheap.
Lastly the Derby crowd still gets to them, even good solid cars.
The deck was stacked against the beloved C body. Seeing one on the street is unique
Then there's the engine donor factor, many were parted for their hearts regardless of condition because they were cheap.
Lastly the Derby crowd still gets to them, even good solid cars.
The deck was stacked against the beloved C body. Seeing one on the street is unique
Seems like the Fusie Monaco's and Imp's have been coming out of the woodwork lately.
Ironwolf
Senior Member
Samplingman
Old Man with a Hat
Your original post was confusing, with the old ad pics adding to the head scratching. I get it now, you are looking at it, don't have a price and was wondering what the board thinks? Rubbish. You want it, figure out the most you can afford and make the offer. You should not give one spit about what we think. Most of the guys here will give 1/4 of what YOU are willing to pay, it's an emotional purchase there is no price guide that will help you. Personally, any C under 10k is worth every penny to the guy that wants it, over that it's just up to HOW MUCH you want it. Glad it's still available and the seller somewhat concealed, because you know a hundred lurker/flippers are feverishly looking for it right now. Make your offer and take it home.
actually most of the estimates that I got off the forum were dead on,to what the seller was asking. Truthfully not really interested in purchasing this car no longer, and before I would put out any info,regarding the sale of this vehicle, I would have to have permission from seller.
I don't buy that, you see a bunch of Chrysler C's, Plymouth Furys,and earlier [before 69] Polara,Monaco for sale, on here, most folks don't bat an eye at em, BUT, ya see an ole rusty 69 or 70 Monaco or Polara, and it's big news. Point being why is there so many more C's other than the sleek sexy 69/70 full size Dodge's
And I don't buy your claim that people don't bat an eye at Chrysler C's, Plymouth Furys .............. I find that the 69-71 Chrysler 300s, Plymouth Sport Fury GTs and others are just as appealing as 69-70 Dodge C bodies.
not saying their not as appealing! see a lot more of the aforementioned cars then the 69 or 70 Dodges and my point was WHY? why isn't there as many out there. No expert but maybe just maybe they weren't that many produced therefore there is not that many some 46 yrs. later.
OK, since that is your point, maybe it would be helpful to see the production number comparisons excepting the fleet vehicles like the police units. Maybe people either bought the lower priced Plymouths or moved up to Chrysler instead of Dodge for just a few more $$$ in the days.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Since you phrased it that way, I understand your point. I see plenty more slabs over fuselage cars. So why you ask? That is a question that has been tossed around for years.
If you are questioning why so few Monacos then the answer is combined with my previous answer along with production numbers. I personally see more 69s than 70s or 71s.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
And the 70 and 71 numbers?
When my Dad used to go to junkyards 15, 20 years ago He would see tons of Slabs but only up until a few years ago he finally saw one of his first 69 Furys. Fuselage Cars are Very scarce in my Area until I joined here I never really seen a 69-73 Polara's and man What Car's. I made the mistake of giving some Bumper cores to the Bumper Boyz and I gave them a 70 Monaco Rear since me and my dad never saw one we didn't know what the hell it was off of, The Idiot we gave it to thought it was a 70 Fury rear but I knew that wasn't right only after I did that did we find out what it as off of. Sorry for sounding Naïve and sorry for dealing with the Bumper Boyz lol, you live you learn.
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