4k Miles! 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
Every classic that appears on our pages at Barn Finds does so because it ticks at least one box for our readers. For some, it is rarity, while others are exceptionally desirable. This 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau may not immediately seem a contender, but it has attributes that make it worthy of inclusion. The first owner loaded it with some of the most desirable features available, but the odometer reading seals the deal. It shows 4,137 genuine miles, and there may not be another ’77 Monte Carlo with a lower figure. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder NHDave for this incredible discovery.
The Second Generation Monte Carlo range graced showroom floors between 1973 and 1977, with this Monte Carlo Landau rolling off the line during the final production year. It is an extraordinary car that was ordered by its original owner in Antique White with a matching Landau-style vinyl top. Interestingly, the first owner specified delivery without the side moldings attached, and these remain in the trunk in the original packaging. Another wise decision was to tick the box on the Order Form beside the electrically operated Sky Roof, an option that is considered desirable among collectors. I typically avoid describing unrestored classics of this vintage as perfect, but I struggle to find anything worth criticizing. The paint shines beautifully and is consistent across the entire vehicle. The panels are laser-straight, and there is no evidence of rust. The filler panels haven’t crumbled, the chrome is excellent, and the glass is spotless. The Sky Roof might be desirable, but it is the tip of the iceberg with this Chevrolet.
The pen is mightier than the sword, and the first owner confirmed this when ordering our feature car. As well as the Sky Roof, they ticked the boxes beside air conditioning, power windows, power locks, a power driver’s seat, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM radio/8-track player on their Order Form. Those features are intact, and there are no aftermarket additions. The Red Custom cloth and vinyl trim is free from wear, and the condition is consistent with the seller’s claims about mileage. The carpet is in as-new condition, and the plastic and woodgrain are excellent. Nothing has succumbed to UV exposure, and I wouldn’t bat an eyelid if I walked into a Chevrolet dealership and found this Monte Carlo displayed on the showroom floor. Its condition warrants that type of attention.
Chevrolet’s 305ci V8 was the entry-level engine for 1977 Monte Carlo Landau buyers, but this car’s first owner had one final ace up their sleeve when ordering this car. They selected the range-topping 350ci powerplant, teaming the small-block with a three-speed automatic transmission and power-assisted steering and brakes. The 350 should generate 170hp and 270 ft/lbs of torque. The Monte Carlo isn’t a muscle car, but performance was considered par for the course in 1977. The options and overall condition have served as the entree for this classic because the odometer reading is the main course. The seller claims that the current figure of 4,137 miles is genuine, but they don’t mention verifying evidence. However, the car’s overall condition makes the claim plausible. I will qualify that by saying that I would want something concrete before I would consider handing the seller the asking price for a car that drives as well as it did the day the first owner took delivery.
I performed an online search before writing this article in a bid to find another 1977 Monte Carlo Landau that has sold in the last five years with an equivalent odometer reading. The closest I came was one that changed hands in 2021 for around $30,000, and it had 7,500 miles on the clock. The seller listed this Monte Carlo here on Craigslist in Dix Hills, New York, with an asking price of $37,895. That figure is around what Hagerty quotes for a concours example, but is that a price you would willingly pay?
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Comments
Absolutely nice car worth 38k maybe but not to me. You can buy some nice cars for that money. In the end it is worth what someone will pay and the seller will take.
Glwts.
Bullseye 🎯 Har. I love it but not for that cabbage. Add dual exhaust, and a steeper rear gear..say 3.42⚙️ and cruise this beautiful Monte Carlo.
It’s only been listed for 8 days now.
Give the owner awhile to percolate and realize that the price is too high.
If they truly want to sell, that price will come down and someone will get a gold-standard ’77 Monte.
Or, the owner could be the type that will never lower the price and we will see this back on BF in 6 months.
Not even a Grand Prix SJ loaded to the gills with low miles and real wood, duel exhaust, premium gas, GR 70-15 powered by the lower compression 455 cu inch but still the best out of 73-77 GP
Like the Monte but not even close on the price
No matter how nice, I’d never pay close to $40k for a 1977 Monte Carlo. This would have to be someone’s dream car to personally justify this price. There is a lot of competition in this price range, especially from cars that have a more enthusiastic following. Hopefully this seller likes it, there’s a good chance he’s going to own for a long time to come.
Steve R
Among my numerous cars, I only bought one new from a dealer. It was one of the last two 77 Monte Carlos left in the summer of 77. Mine was triple black with gold pinstriping. Not loaded, but PS,PB, AC, etc. MLP $6,376. Beautiful beyond Baroque styling. Loved looking across acres of sculptured hood. Extremely reliable and comfortable. I kept it for five years and over 100,000 miles. One day washing it, a chrome rocker molding fell off revealing a hole in the body. Rusty Jones had rustproofed it when new, but insisted this was surface rust not covered by the warranty. Now Rusty and Monte are both gone. Sad about Monte! 😔 As for Rusty? 🤮. But to the point, THIS low mileage Monte Carlo price is IMO a much better deal than spending that amount or more for one of today’s POS!
Rustproofing is only as good as the person puts it on.
If you want a ‘77 this is the one to have but the price seems steep – even with the miles and condition. I had a navy blue ‘76. In the fall of ‘77 I started selling Chevy’s as this gen was on its way out and the new downsized ‘78’s were arriving. Always liked these a lot and the ‘77 Cutlass even more. I’d say $30K is a more reasonable price but someone who’s been holding out for a pristine example may step up to the plate here.
To paraphrase what others have implied, for that price you gotta really want it.
beautiful remnant of a bygone era, but it’s basically a toy. Regularly drive it, and you kill the value created by the low mileage. Take it to a show a few times a year, then it sits there looking pretty. Whoever buys this wants a museum piece, not a highway happy evening where you rev the ebgine and fly…
Beautiful Monte Carlo, and fully equipped, to boot. The price may seem high, but try to find another one like it. Also, considering what $38K buys in terms of a new car, this one looks like a bargain. Someone could buy this, do absolutely nothing but keep it clean and healthy, drive it a thousand or so miles per year to shows and whatnot, and in 20 years, still have an immaculate, low-mileage Monte Carlo.
very nice car. good color combo but it needs the rally wheels. these ride excellent and handle well but the price is auction house price. little too much for me.
Exceptional Monte. Will get 38k from the right buyer.
Nice Monte but 38k…….Nope.
Absolutely stunning. Would prefer swivel buckets and Rally wheels like my 76 had. Yes the price is high, but it’s only worth what someone is willing to pay. But far better looking and more reliable than any junk being thrown together today.
Wow! It’s got Ev-a-ree-thing! Landau with the correct Turbine II wheels, the nice cushy Special Custom 50/50 seat with passenger recline and power driver controls. Even a tape deck, gauge package and color key seat belts. It seems like nothing is missing in. If course, I could dig further for other obscure items but don’t think it matters. The Guy or Gal looking for this need look no more.
I ordered mine with swivel bucket seats and vinyl. Thats all this car needs.
Mom’s 76 Malibu Classic had the same Instrument panel with the optional gauge package (I was disapointed it had a “Fuel Economy” gauge and not a Tach, remedied that 9 years later when it became my Med School car, strapped a Tach on the steering Column) seems the 76′ 350 Engine had a Red Block, was a California model
I had two Montes both white and red interior! My first one was fixed up nicely and a car person offered big coin to buy from me. I couldn’t resist so I said okay sold. Then I bought another one down the road both them had 350s. I just love the way the car rode and my girlfriend next to me. This 77 has all the bells and whistles and a moonroof. This would go probably to a collector that has the big money to buy this the mileage is unreal. I never thought in my life I would see a price tag on one of these that high. I was thinking $25-30 was high enough. I wish good luck to the seller. 🐻🇺🇸
Not sure why my comment was here then magically deleted, (not the first time…), however I will say again this car is worth its 38k to the right buyer. I own the same car and am quite jealous of this one. That said, it is for someone that wants a Monte and is willing to not drive it and just take to shows. Beautiful car though to the right buyer.
$38K is a lot of money, but price a new car today, it will exceed this asking price. Imagine the price is negotiable, so buy & drive it everyday! Nice color combo & has all the bells & whistles!
I’d sell the extra moldings. The car looks just FINEas it is.
OOONO! 😮 😲 Put The side Moldings ON! Maybe find a way to add MORE CHROME! This Baroque Beauty can become a Too Much is NEVER enough almost LAND YACHT! 😉 I’M on to VERSAILLES! 🏰!
Here I thought I was doing pretty good with my black ’77 T-top Cutlass Supreme with only 17K – but the miles on this Monte are INSANE!!!
Odd fact. I worked at a Chevrolet dealer when these Monte Carlo’s were new. Those wheels have a weird rubbery-plasticky bonded fascia. They weigh a TON. Nice car.
Those are Polycast wheels made by Motor Wheel in Lansing Michigan. They were urethane bonded to steel. Heavy for sure but easy and cheap way to simulate aluminum.