MC Firstcar Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Hi everyone! Mark here from Southwest Indiana. Thanks for allowing me to join the club. I am semi retired, and my Monte Carlo was my very first car and here is my story…I bought my 71 Monte Carlo sight unseen right before I had my license in June of 1977. I could not find a car that I liked in my hometown area. My grandpa was a car dealer four hours away and on memorial day weekend my mom and dad went to visit while I stayed back and worked. I told them I was desperate for a car and to see what grandpa had and the only requirements were that it had to have two doors and two headlights. They came back home and said the only thing he had was a family car and not a sports car. I asked what color it was and they said blue, which is my favorite color so I called my grandpa and told him I wanted it. Since I only had my drivers permit at this point, I took a Greyhound bus through every small town on the way there which took three times as long, and then drove it back home the next day with my grandma along. I worked at a tire store on the main drag in town, so right away I put Keystone mags on it and along with a fresh coat of original Mulsanne blue paint it suddenly became the car of the town. As far as I know, I was the first kid in the tri-county area to have a Monte Carlo and within a few months there were a handful of others driving around which of course I was jealous at the time, but looking back I guess I set the trend in the area because within a year or so there were more than a dozen kids, including 5 of my classmates, driving Monte Carlos. Other than my younger brother owning it from about 1986 to 1990, It’s been in my possession. Of course we both had some fender benders, but overall it’s mostly original, with the motor (350-2bb) and tranny being untouched. It’s an in town driver only, so it won’t be making the trip to Somerset in May, but I am looking forward to being there to meet all attendees and drool over their cars! (picture is before interior was redone) Sent from my iPhone 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 aboard Mark, looks like a very nice monte and great story too. My 71 was a 350 2 barrel also very dependable. Of course i changed to a 4 barrel and aluminum manifold some chrome add ons over the years. This is a great group of people here, lots of knowledge too. We love questions and pictures so dont be shy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome! Great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Mark, Welcome aboard as one of our newest dues paying member. You will have a blast at the meet in Somerset. Our Eastern Meet next year will be in Carlisle Pa, hopefully your Monte will be ready to make that trip. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome Mark! Love the story of you acquiring your Monte Carlo and being a trendsetter in your home town! Keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 You have a very nice car, Blue is always a head turner. And a great backstory as well ! WELCOME !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Great story, Mark. Welcome to a great group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregs70 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome, great story, nice Monte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemedic Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 A great story and nice Monte. We’re glad you became a dues paying member and will be joining us in Somerset for Eastern Meet. A great way to meet other members and see their Monte’s. Welcome Mark !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome Mark! Based on your story you and I are about the same age and both got 71 Montes about the same time. I purchased mine in June of 78 shortly after getting my license, and I still own it as well. I look forward to meeting you in Somerset! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome to the group. I’m glad you finally jumped on and posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome to the madness, and luv the keystone classics, I have a set on my Mercury Cougar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome Mark!! Love the story and the color combo (i have the same) also the keystones!!!! Hopefully see you in Carlisle!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome Mark! You're going to find a bunch of great guys here. MASSIVE amounts of knowledge and always happy to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome Mark! You have a great story and great car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Firstcar Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Thanks for the kind words everyone! Again, I am looking forward to the meet at Somerset and will make a point to chat with everyone 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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