While the interior of the 1972 Monte Carlo remained largely unchanged from the 1971 version, the model did see some exterior changes. In addition, due to new industry regulations, horsepower in all cars had to be calibrated differently. The base 350-ci, 5.7-liter was rated at 165 horsepower, while the top-of-the-line 454-ci, 7.4-liter was rated at 270.
A Monte Carlo Custom trim was available for this model year only, mostly to replace the SS, which was dropped from the line.
Father in law bought mother inlaw triple black 72 monte carlo swivel seats top notch car stolen 1 year later just found vin and insurance paperwork in estate looked up vin hasnt been registered or junked thinking still out there would love to recover for wife any help would be appreciated
I have a 1972 Monte Carlo that came from the factory painted black. My parents always told me that they didn't paint them black that year and that they had to special order it. I wanted to find out how true their statement was.
Did Chevrolet come out with a 502ss in 1972
My late grandfather left me a 1972 Monte Carlo with very few miles on it. In an attempt to keep his memory alive I preform routine maintenance on it and drive it very seldom. While starting it the other day, I noticed it would turn over but failed to start and run. Checked the battery and all good there. I pulled all 8 plugs from the engine block and all were wet. Assuming it was flooded, I removed the plugs all at once, blew pressurized air into the block to dry and blew off each of the plug heads. Returned all plugs tight and reconnected the boots tight. Made sure all boots were tight at the distributor cap as well. I pulled the air filter off and used compressed air to blow any excess fuel from the carb. Double checked everything for posterity, turned the key and it fired right up. Let it high idle for a moment and tapped the gas to bring it down to about 10,000 rpm and let idle some more. Backed it out of the driveway no problem and as soon as I put it into drive the engine stalled and I had to grab a neighbor and my wife to push it back into the drive way/garage. The oil light "flashes" (sometimes its on and sometimes not, it doesn't blink repeatedly) on the dash and now the car fails to start again. I'm at a loss..... any information or insight to the problem would be greatly appreciated. (all parts on the car are original)
What was the factory rear end for a 72 Monte Carlo ?