
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1970 to 1972 · Coupe
A 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost $3,123 new. Over the past 12 months, 15 have sold publicly at a median of $25,850. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $31,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,100 to $41,800, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $25,850
- Sales · 12 mo
- 15
- Original MSRP
- $3,123Up 893% since new
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Sold $33,000

Sold $25,988

Sold $33,001

Sold $16,500

Sold $28,600
- 1973 to 1977
- 1978 to 1980
- 1981 to 1988
- 1995 to 1999
- 2000 to 2007
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 5.7L
- Power
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 345 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $3,123
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost?
A 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost $3,123 new. Over the past 12 months, 15 have sold publicly at a median of $25,850. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $31,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,100 to $41,800, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $31,000, up 29.3% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $25,850 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 15 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Chevrolet Monte Carlo a good investment?
It has appreciated 893% against its $3,123 list price. Values are up 29.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,100 to $41,800, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Chevrolet Monte Carlo have sold?
Shifty has 34 public sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo on file. The earliest was on Apr 1, 2023.
What is the most expensive Chevrolet Monte Carlo sold?
The highest public sale on file is $41,800, on Jan 22, 2026.
What has a Chevrolet Monte Carlo sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $17,000Sep 16, 2026Golden Brown · 82,000 mi
- $16,750Sep 9, 2026Metallic blue · 27,000 mi
- $33,000Sep 7, 2026Green with White roof · 2,900 mi
About the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The first-generation Monte Carlo marked Chevrolet's bold entry into the personal luxury coupe segment, directly challenging Ford's wildly successful Thunderbird. Built on the A-body platform shared with the Chevelle, the Monte Carlo stretched its wheelbase to 116 inches, creating distinctive proportions with that iconic long hood and short deck profile. The 1970 debut year offered everything from the base 250-cubic-inch inline-six to the legendary LS5 454 big-block producing 360 horsepower. While often overshadowed by muscle car siblings, clean early Monte Carlos have quietly appreciated among collectors who appreciate their combination of style and performance potential. The 1970-72 models represent the purest expression of Chevrolet's luxury vision before emissions regulations and design changes diluted the formula. Today's collectors particularly prize SS 454 examples and low-mileage survivors of this foundational three-year run.
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