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1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 17, 2025.

$66,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $60,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Generation
Monte Carlo 1970 to 1972
Version
Monte Carlo SS 454
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
138570L132778
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 51% over its top.

Middle half of sales$32,750 to $39,750
Median$37,000
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 (Monte Carlo 1970 to 1972) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $32,750 and $39,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SSMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$35,000
1970 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SSBarrett-Jackson, April 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 25, 2025$39,000
1970 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS 454Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$42,000
1970 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS 454Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$26,000