1985 Monte SS 23,000 miles from an estate sale.

[stritestoration]

Picked this up a few days ago from an estate sale with the intent to re-sell. I am not trying to sugar coat anything and the car is in "as bought" condition. I am pricing it to move and offer it to someone here with the feeling that it could be brought up to a higher standard with a week or two of work. Bought new here in southeastern WI by a woman who then sold it to her brother a few years ago. It looks as if he tried to wax it, put new napa exhaust from the converters back and new tires (dated 2011). He has since passed on and I bought it from the son who didn't want to deal with it. It has a clean title in the fathers name and is signed by him before his passing. Not a ton of paperwork except the manual and warranty booklet. The family isn't sure if there is any elsewhere. The tlc I would give it if I have to hold on to it would be, a buff job as paint is original but cloudy here and there and the hand waxing over the years didn't do a super job. Touch up some blackout parts under the trunk lid area, a re-charge as compressor was replaced and compressor kicks in with low pressure switch jumped. Car was factory rust proofed and you can see it under the hood (could be removed if desired.)I have on order a new driver door lock cylinder that will be keyed to match at the chevy dealer when I pick it up. It works but the black cap is missing for reasons unknown. Rims have slight surface rust and one was spray bombed to protect it. I'd maybe re-shoot the wheels if one was to keep these on it. Car runs and drives super, has alot of power and squaks 2nd. Has posi, tilt a/c and working cruise. Interior is mint and would need a detail only. Headliner is tight and non sagging. $8,000 firm as is before I touch it. 414-688-0604

[stritestoration]

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[Dicky]

Jason what is the mileage?

[Charley Lillard]

23000

[SS427]

Would make a great inexpensive putz around town driver.

[markinnaples]

Price seems more than fair.

[resto4u]

does the title say original or exempt mileage?

[stritestoration]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: resto4u</div><div class="ubbcode-body">does the title say original or exempt mileage? </div></div> it shows 4 miles actual and a 1985 odometer date even though the title is from a few years ago when sister sold it to brother

[GTO_DON]

When the sister sold it to the brother she should have put the 23,000 miles on it no?. That might come back to haunt you. It is a nice car thou. I like it.

[stritestoration]

This is common on wi titles. Have had many cars with older mileage readings on them. Our registration applications don't ask for current odometer readings.

[Tidmack]

I can chime in to help with the odometer reading on this car. Here in WI, if you sell a car after it's 10 years old, ALL new titles are listed as mileage exempt.

I have tried countless times to get the actual mileage (with miles of dealer receipts showing correct miles) listed on a title of an older car and our DMVs won't do it. I completely understand where Don is coming from and sadly, in Wisconsin, we have to rely condition and receipts (if available) to verify mileage.

On one hand, the Wisconsin way of doing things is the safer route. Imagine how many guys have bamboozled DMV employees over the years into putting lower &quot;actual&quot; miles on a title with a paper trail that doesn't really match the car being titles, etc. I hope this helps a bit.

Jeff

[stritestoration]

Thanks Jeff, that's what I was trying to say. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[stritestoration]

A/C blows cold. Drove it around today and it hit 39 degrees at one point out the center vent.

[stritestoration]

Now on ebay with 96 close up pictures. she's all spit shined up now and shows well!!

[RPOLS3]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stritestoration</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now on ebay with 96 close up pictures. she's all spit shined up now and shows well!!</div></div>

Ebay link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo-maroon-buckets-/121627626380?forcerrptr=true&amp;hash=item1c51924b8c&amp;i tem=121627626380)

[olredalert]

----Jake, Figured you would have interest in this nice Monty. Your Dad would like it a bit.......Bill S

[supercomp 8.90]

a carfax check could document the miles usally when a job was done the miles would be documented. may be worth a check I think an 85 car should be on there.

[RPOLS3]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Jake, Figured you would have interest in this nice Monty. Your Dad would like it a bit.......Bill S</div></div>

Agreed..........tried to see if the next Jake (he's 15 now) would be interested as it looks to be a really nice car. He likes the white/maroon T-Type we already have better......

Sorry to hijack the thread on this great car...GLWS

[stritestoration]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: supercomp 8.90</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a carfax check could document the miles usally when a job was done the miles would be documented. may be worth a check I think an 85 car should be on there. </div></div> It is and another member checked it out and told me it looked good.

[scuncio]

Great looking car. I'm guessing you will get your price!

[Postsedan]

<span style="font-weight: bold">SOLD</span> Another Great Survivor heading to the Chicago area <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Well done!

Dan

[SS427]

Cool! You buy it Dan? I wanted it so bad but have NO room!!!

[stritestoration]

I'm late to the party! Deposit recieved from dan. Sounds like it will work out well for both of us. Maybe ill sell him that wagon I have too...

[olredalert]

----Dan is a good possibility as the wagon has a bunch of posts!!!!!.....Bill S

[Postsedan]

HA! No it is not me....the new owner is Dan Reimer. Another great Chicago Car Guy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Thanks Guys,

Dan

[chevyandpontiac]

Picked up this Monte from Jason today. The car was everything he sad it was and covered ever item that needed to be. For those who don't know Jason he is a class act, whit a bunch of beautiful cars.
Thanks again Jason it was pleasure meeting you today.
Thanks for the spotted cow. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/05/full-10756-25369-image.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/05/full-10756-25370-image.jpg
On the trailer leaving Wisconsin. And then a couple hours after being home.

[Xplantdad]

Very cool...congrats!

[stritestoration]

Thanks again dan!

[Postsedan]

I got to drive the Monte today <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

What a great car....not one squeak or rattle.....just like new.

Love it, she`s a Keeper <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

Dan