Chevrolet

In September 1969 the Chevrolet Monte Carlo was introduced, a two-door coupé conceived by Chevrolet's chief stylist, David Holls. The Monte Carlo was produced across six generations through the 2007 model year, with a hiatus from 1989–1994. The styling was modeled on the contemporary Cadillac Eldorado, although much of the body and structure were shared with the Chevrolet Chevelle. The standard engine is a 5,733cc V8, but even more powerful engines were available, including a mighty 7,446cc V8. The Monte Carlo was discontinued in 2007 due to declining sales in coupés in general and the company's plans to revive the Chevrolet Camaro, which would cannibalize sales of the Monte Carlo.

Late 1972 the car was redesigned, the 1973 Monte Carlo was no longer a hardtop, but a pillared "Colonnade" coupé with rear side opera windows and frameless door glass. A new model was the Monte Carlo Landau, with a rear quarter Landau vinyl roof, Turbine II wheels as well as driver and passenger-side sport mirrors. The 1973 Monte Carlo set a new sales record for Chevrolet, with nearly 250,000 sold for the model year. The success of the car led to several new personal luxury cars from competitors, including a revised Mercury Cougar, the Ford Gran Torino Elite, the Chrysler Cordoba and the restyled Dodge Charger.