meddac Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Since only 1919 were made does anyone have any idea how many are still in existence and how many were recycled in to (heaven forbid) rice burners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 if it's anything like LS6 Chevelle's it's probably up to 4000 by now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Out of that 1919 did that include the Canadian Built 71 Monte SS that are running around up here and state-side as well...????? and yes if they made guessing 2000 LS-6 Chevelles for arguement sake why are there still 10,000 left driving out there today...????hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 My friend had one, totaled it in the late 70's :-( Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 There are 29 of 1971 SS Montes with FGMCC members and ex-members... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mau Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 if it's anything like LS6 Chevelle's it's probably up to 4000 by now.... Many years ago, I read somewhere it was speculated that about half of the SS454s were likely still in existence. But like Crazy Davey said, the number may have doubled by now due to the "If you can't buy 'em - build 'em" aspect, too! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 don't count mine...it's a semi-clone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 More exist today than when new. I made one myself out of a 1972 I agree with Dave Mau, a good many I think still exist, heck how many does Leo have like 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hey, I have a 72 SS. Again, must be real, says so right on the grill. I can acccount for 3 of those real SS cars as I have three build sheets. Cool to have but I know where all three cars went. I am sure there are three eBay sellers that would pay good money for them but they are simple archeology to me. Nothing more. Not sure how far Sam went but my 71 has it all from a bumper strip to shock shields. The engine and rear end are date coded 1/71. The block is an LS5 and the 049s I justy pulled are 2/71. Lucked into all that but the Merlins make more power. Would I ever sell it as a reall SS? Never. But one out of a thousand know there even was an SS Monte, who really cares outside this circle? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Crazy Dave beat me to it... I was going to ask, Are you asking about true or true and cloned SS454's. Here we like to see buildsheets. Of course if someone takes the time to creat a clone they will figure out a way to clone that build sheet. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddac Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 I was asking about real ones....build sheets/numbers matching documentation. Just like the original 1919 that were made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 This is not a bad question at all but it seems like one that may be impossible to answer. It's like how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montecruiser Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 This is not a bad question at all but it seems like one that may be impossible to answer. It's like how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop 3.....I have scientific proof below. I remember this as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 If everyone registered their cars in the Registry and the topic was pushed or advertised, it may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mau Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I like that idea, Bruce, and it would be kind of fun to do some time. We'd still probably never get an accurate tally, though, but it would be fun nevertheless. Dave P.S. CHRIS - I still think of that old Tootsie Pop ad whenever I have one! Hmmmmm, maybe we'll have to get some Tootsie Pops for Halloween... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I have mine It's real and it's fabulous Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri's 71 SS Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I have mine It's real and it's fabulous Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Originally Posted By: Monteman1971 I have mine It's real and it's fabulous Steve I'm pretty sure Steve was using a line from a Seinfeld episode... Capri your SS is fabulous, here's a nice picture of Greg driving and you sitting in the passenger seat...oh wait, that's not you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTSS454 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I have mine with a build sheet to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 LOL...Your right Bill.....but it holds true for Capri too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnewlin Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 A safe "assumption" would be a couple hundred less than the original number, but assuming never really works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLASSIK1 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 a would agree at least 1500 i have never had a hard time finding real ones , lots of bench non optioned cars also , i have even found 30-40 of the 147 built in canada and own 2 from canada and sold 2 others , i have Never went to look at a 71ss and found it to be a fake or tribute car unless the owner stated so ,as far as fake cars it would take more money and time to fake one than it would be worth , simply putting emblems on a rocker would never fool an educated buyer and most if not all buyers looking for a 71ss are extremly educated in what they are after Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazman Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Mines real. 2 Build sheets and numbers matching. Still for sale.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHERRY70SS Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I would say about half or less take the 1986 monte carlo ss aerocoupe only 90 of the 200 made are still around and they are fiveteen years newer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 And you have 3 of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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