Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 34 public sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972. The records run from April 2023 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 15 sold at a median of $25,850. The Shifty Estimate for the Monte Carlo is $26,000.
Versions
About the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972
- Built
- 1970 to 1972
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Engine
- V8, 5.7L
- Power
- 250 hp
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972 was built from 1970 to 1972.
The Monte Carlo, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972 cost?
In the past 12 months, 15 sold at a median of $25,850. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $17,000 and $28,600. The Shifty Estimate is $26,000.
What is a Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Monte Carlo is $26,000. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $41,800, for a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at Barrett-Jackson. It sold on Jan 22, 2026.
How many Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 34 public sales since April 2023. 15 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $17,000 on Sep 16, 2026.
Where do Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 11 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Mecum Auctions (3), AllCollectorCars (2), Barrett-Jackson (2) and Cars & Bids (1).
How many miles do Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 14 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 55,428 miles. The lowest showed 2,900 miles and the highest 97,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-1972. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.