Montecarlo restoration

[Kevin-sz0nv]

Just finished my Monte restoration now garaged with my X19 Lido, only thing left to do is I am changing the steering wheel to the dark brown leather...





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[MoggieMinor]

Hats off to you. That is stunning.

[ClaphamGT3]

What a gorgeous duo - exquisite taste

[V8 Fettler]

Very nice, can't be many Monte Carlos on the road in the UK (interesting reg number!).

How does it drive?

Edit: Montecarlos? Montecarloes?

[Kevin-sz0nv]

It drives great, the X19 is only 1300cc so the Monte is a fair bit faster lot more torque and quieter. They both handle superbly and are obviously cheap to run. There aren't that many left on the road the later ones as this is were better built rust wise so I had a solid car to start with. It looks a bit Delorean from the front, I was going to change the colour but glad I didn't as it suits the car and the era I think. As for the plate I am waiting for Lamborghini to bring out their SUV next year it might be worth something then!

[CRA1G]

Blrings back some great memory's.. Did alot of my courting (now wife of 34 years) in a Mk 1 1978 S Reg Red Montecarlo ...

[deltashad]

Really stunning, both incredibly rare cool cars. I nearly bought an S1 monte, I was young and afraid it may fall part. .. I'd love have both of these little Italian mini supercars.

[Voldemort]

Brave (and correct, imo) choice to keep the original colour. Looks the bks.

Can I ask the questions everyone wants to know...

How long did it take? and how much did it cost?

[kitz]

Absolutely brilliant ...