I was browsing the Charlotte auto fair April 17 when I saw this beauty on the back of a trailer. The seller was packing up late Sat when I saw it. The purchase was quick as I simply could not believe how rust free, complete & clean this was. A 2 door Monaco with a 400 & the last year of the fuselage? No question, I had to have it! It was priced super fair & delivery was included. (the owner was a Chevy guy who knew nothing about Mopars & I have no doubt it would have been crushed if I didn't buy it) The only rust was in the battery tray. Even found the build sheet under the back seat. Now to clean it up & get it running. Future pics & updates on progress to follow.
73 Dodge Monaco 2dr has a happy new owner
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300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
Nice score!!
polara71
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Please, we need more on this one
Nicely done! If you're able, will you be getting rid of the front bumper guards on this one?
That is a great score!! I love those cars - one of my favorites. And in black. Gorgeous! If you ever get tired of it, just let me know!
I don't mind them as I prefer my cars stock but I agree the smaller ones of the 72 look better. Why do you need them?
No, I don't need them (thanks for thinking of me though!), I just find those particular ones unusually large and detract from the otherwise very attractive front end.
Usually I like the guards too on most cars, but those ones not so much.
Usually I like the guards too on most cars, but those ones not so much.
LeBaron1973
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Well done both of you, he made some cash and you scored a lovely ride.
commando1
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That is fantastic. Is that a no vinyl roof car?
Carmine
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Very nice car. I wouldn't change a thing. Those guards can look big on an ABE body, but they look just fine on yours and you never know... they might just save some piece of impossible-to-find trim one day.
78Brougham
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That's gonna clean up real nice, congrats.
I'm gonna have to go against the flow on the bumper guard debate... my 73 Imperial had them on it but I removed them and what a difference. Such a much more clean look. Got 'em in storage if I ever want to put them back or I sell the car (doubtful)
I'm gonna have to go against the flow on the bumper guard debate... my 73 Imperial had them on it but I removed them and what a difference. Such a much more clean look. Got 'em in storage if I ever want to put them back or I sell the car (doubtful)
polara71
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I presume it didn't come with the tools on the floor. .what gives?
Fender tag now, ....
Fender tag now, ....
GJS
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Wow, what a find! Congratulations, that is awesome
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Love the tan interior with a black car, nice find. Nothing like being in the right place at the right time, congrats!
PontiacJim
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Nice score. I was there, but walked the inside area looking for parts. That must have been in the outside area? I have not been in the outside area, but many say it is where the "real" swap meet is. Prices that I saw were in my opinion high which is typical. I scored an aluminum Edelbrock Performer intake for the 360CI in my '73 Fury. Paid $125 which I was OK with. Only thing I saw for a 360 intake. Chevy & Ford parts are the majority at Charlotte.
Sure looks like it is a no vinyl roof car based on a photo Jason sent to my private email yesterday ( I don't think he would mind if I shared it with the group):
Jason has great taste in automobiles.
78Brougham
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Lots of potential there
. And I spy with my little eye a couple other nice cars!
. And I spy with my little eye a couple other nice cars!
Fratzog
Old Man with a Hat
And some nice buildings. The car is a beauty. Please keep us up to date as you work on it.Lots of potential there
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