The V6-powered Chevy has never been driven and comes with delivery mileage since new
- Only 3,333 Dale Earnhardt Edition Monte Carlo SS models were built by Chevy.
- The coupe features a 3.8-liter naturally-aspirated V6 with 200 hp and 225 lb-ft.
- A similar Monte Carlo SS sold for $11,200 recently, but this one’s listed for $32,500.
If you’ve never heard of the Dale Earnhardt Edition Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, you’re not alone. It’s one of those special edition cars that, despite its link to one of NASCAR’s biggest names, tends to fly under the radar.
Built to honor the iconic driver who tragically lost his life during the 2001 Daytona 500, this Monte Carlo SS is a tribute that hasn’t quite gotten the love it deserves. But now, if you’ve got deep pockets, you might just get your hands on one.
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Chevy built a total of 3,333 Monte Carlo SS models to remember the North Carolina-born driver, with each one receiving the same black, silver, and red paint scheme, inspired by Earnhardt’s race car. By modern standards, the SS looks a little wacky, but it will certainly stand out on the road.
Unfortunately (but fortunately for the next buyer), this Monte Carlo SS has only been driven 7 miles. It has also been in the same family since new and has a clean Carfax report, meaning it could be the perfect addition to a collection.
Listed up for sale through ClassicCarsInc in Bentonville, Arkansas, the Chevy has an asking price of $32,500. Whether or not it will sell for that much remains to be seen. A look at the window sticker reveals the car had an original price of $29,575, which is the equivalent of $52,737 in today’s money, or roughly the same as a modern Ford Mustang GT.
However, earlier this month, another Monte Carlo SS Dale Earnhardt Edition was sold on Cars & Bids, fetching just $11,200. Admittedly, that car had 4,300 miles under its belt and needed some engine work, but other than that, it was still in relatively good condition. Is the example in Arkansas really worth almost three times as much? We’ll let the market decide that one.
Under the hood, this Monte Carlo SS is powered by a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated V6, producing 200 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. It sends power to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. It’s nothing to write home about, but it gets the job done. Whether it’s worth the price is another story.
Nevertheless, if you’re somehow curious enough to check it out, the listing is right here. But no judgment if you don’t, we totally get it.
