Expert Advice needed

[barnfind]

So is a 1965 Monaco 383-4 speed a rare site (I've never seen one)? I ask as I'm looking at one, 2 door gold/ gold-white interior, w black painted roof. Guy claims its all orig, body looks straight and dry. Buckets w counsel. 383 is locked from sitting and needs paint and interior. any thoughts? Looks to be missing the horn center and that's about all. I'm not just looking for a rough value but rarity of the car, were these Canadian built? I'm most likely going to pick the car up as its way cool Thanks for the help!

 

[68plymouth383]

Welcome to the forum! !

 

[70NPORT]

Welcome aboard.

 

[Zymurgy]

Welcome to the site. Great find. First if you are looking to flip after restoration you'll never get your money back. If you want a rare ultra cool car that you can enjoy in the distant future go for it.

 

[1978 NYB]

Welcome.......nice car.

 

[Ripinator]

Welcome to FCBO. That is a very interesting car, and its probably somewhat rare, what with a 4-speed and a 383.

Looks like its been sitting outside for a while ? Have you got any other pictures - preferably one of the build tag ?

 

[66SportFury]

Yes picture of the build tag or build sheet? Looks like a cool car, but looks like it needs a lot of parts/restoring from the pictures you posted.

 

[commando1]

Barnfind, I have to ask the tough questions in this joint.
Are you a C-body guy or do you want it "cuz it's way cool"?

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[kmccabe56]

So is a 1965 Monaco 383-4 speed a rare site (I've never seen one)? I ask as I'm looking at one, 2 door gold/ gold-white interior, w black painted roof. Guy claims its all orig, body looks straight and dry. Buckets w counsel. 383 is locked from sitting and needs paint and interior. any thoughts? Looks to be missing the horn center and that's about all. I'm not just looking for a rough value but rarity of the car, were these Canadian built? I'm most likely going to pick the car up as its way cool Thanks for the help!

This is a U.S. spec car. Canadian cars use the Plymouth instrument panel and interior trim. This car also has the wrong wheelcovers on it. What's show in the pictures are the wheelcovers from a Polara. Monacos had an exposed lug style cover - at least in Canada.

 

[65 500]

I believe '65 Monacos came with spinner wheel covers, and the 383 4-bbl. motor was also standard. The 4-speed is "way cool" though.

 

[barnfind]

Barnfind, I have to ask the tough questions in this joint.
Are you a C-body guy or do you want it "cuz it's way cool"?

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Hey commando 1, I'm a mopar guy, always have been!!!!! I like lots of them too, A,B,C and D and Es. This car, I chose to pass on, as its more of a project than I need at the moment. I like quite a few Cs thought, I wouldn't catorgorize myself a C only guy. This car struck me simply as one COOL car that would have gone back stock. The 4spd, counsel and buckets in a C body really caught my eye and interest. Never really saw one before, Had it been in better condition I probably would have picked it up just because of the 4spd option, it wasn't easy walking away from, I don't know if I'll find a cool one w rare options like this again, but I'm still looking!!!

 

[Fratzog]

Welcome aboard. Very nice find. Please keep us posted on your progress.