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Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1978 to 1980 · Coupe
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Shifty Estimate
$7,800
Low confidence · $6K to $10K
- Median · all time
- $9,400
- Sales · all time
- 2
- Original MSRP
- $4,057Up 92% since new
The market
Every recorded 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo sale, by date and price
Jun 2024 · Bring a Trailer
$11,000 · 10,000 mi · White
● Sold
2 salesmedian $9.4kupdated Jun 2024
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Other Monte Carlo generations
- 1970 to 1972
- 1973 to 1977
- 1981 to 1988
- 1995 to 1999
- 2000 to 2007
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 5.0L
- Power
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 245 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $4,057
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost?
A 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost $4,057 new. Across every sale we have on file, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $9,400. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $7,800. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $5,850 to $9,750, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $7,800. That sits below the $9,400 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
How many Chevrolet Monte Carlo have sold?
Shifty has 2 public sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo on file. The earliest was on Nov 18, 2023.
What has a Chevrolet Monte Carlo sold for at auction?
The 2 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $11,000Jun 9, 2024White · 10,000 mi
- $7,800Nov 18, 2023Green · 89,000 mi
About the 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The 1978-1980 Monte Carlo represents Chevrolet's downsized interpretation of personal luxury, trading the previous generation's imposing presence for improved fuel economy during the energy crisis. Built on GM's new A-body platform, these Monte Carlos shed nearly 800 pounds while maintaining their distinctive long-hood, short-deck proportions. The base model came standard with Chevy's reliable 200-cubic-inch V6, though collectors typically seek examples equipped with the optional 305 or 350 V8s. Production peaked at over 358,000 units in 1978, making survivors relatively common today. However, clean examples are increasingly appreciated for their period-correct styling and solid build quality. The '78-'80 generation marked the end of an era before the Monte Carlo's transformation into a more conventional mid-size coupe, giving these cars subtle historical significance among GM collectors who appreciate transitional designs.
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