What is in Monte Carlo that Chevrolet named one its cars from it? This sounds like a $500,000-question in the famous game show Who wants to be a millionaire? Is it the casinos and Europes best resorts? Absolutely not. So it must be the Circuit de Monaco, the home of Formula One Grand Prix. One of the longest running and most respected car rallies marking the first event of the season during the World Rally Championship calendar is a regular event in Monte Carlo.
Chevy Monte Carlo has always been a sports car. In 1970, the model started as a two-door coupe resembling Pontiacs G-body Grand Prix. Upon its retirement in 2007, it evolved as a mid-range two-door sedan. On Tuesday, June 19, 2007, the last two 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo models rolled off the line at the Oshawa Assembly Plant [in Ontario, Canada].. The two models features the “SS” 5.3L V8 Engine with its “best in class” rated 303 horsepower (226 kW); 18″ polished aluminum wheels; heated exterior mirrors; and AM/FM/CD and XM Radio”, the GM On-line Auction News announced in August 2007.
The Monte Carlo came out as a two-door, sports car looking model consistently. This is...