I just wanted to thank the sYc for the opportunity to network with members to find my latest car. A month or so ago I posted a want ad here on the sYc looking for a pristine 86-88 Monte Carlo SS. I got only two leads, one being an 87 with 11 miles and a VERY hefty price tag, and the other from the member "John" (John Hoer) from Newport News, VA. John e-mailed me a craigslist ad he saw of a very nice 12,000 mile 88 Monte Carlo SS from Greensboro, NC. The problem is that the price was WAY high. I thanked John for sending me the ad and moved on. After looking at a couple more cars I went back to the craigslist ad about a week later and thought, well, it's rediculously priced but what the hell, let's see what we can do here. I made the call. After weeks of negotiations I was able to make a deal at the proper money with the original owner of this absolutely amazing Monte SS. The car is an 88, 12,050 miles, has t-tops, buckets, original tires, all the options, and is the rare black/gold stripes, tan interior combo. The car has EVERY stitch of paperwork (except the original window sticker) including every single insurance card and plate registration since new!
88's are relatively rare with them being made only three months into the 1988 model year so the large number of 87 orders could be filled before they ceased productions on the G Body platform Monte Carlo SS's. This car is an absolute time capsule. I am not kidding, the interior still has the new car smell! It's a bit dusty from sitting for a very long time, but after a nice buff and detail this car is going to be a museum piece. I love seeing 80s GM cars with their original orange peel paint! This car is literally a BRAND NEW 24 year old car.
Again, I wanted to thank John and the sYc. Here is the car after it arrived this evening. In a couple months I will take better pictures and do a members rides feature. I'm finally back in my beloved car hobby!
