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1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 11, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$13,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $12,000, 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 1970 to 1972 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
138570B100801
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 35 comparable sales, 50% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$18,000 to $25,250
Median$21,818
Sales behind it35Likely

From 35 sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970 to 1972 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,000 and $25,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$21,000
1970 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLOBarrett-Jackson, June 26, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 26, 2026$26,000
1970 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$34,000
1970 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, July 11, 2025MecumJuly 11, 2025$8,900
1970 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, May 10, 2025MecumMay 10, 2025$25,500
1971 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$40,000
1971 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$31,000
1971 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$34,000