At $12,000, ’76 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Is Also A “Bargain” Rolls-Royce Coupe

The second generation Chevrolet Monte Carlo, built for the 1973 through 1977 model years, was a predictable and rather bland follow-up to the original model launched in 1970.

There were some owners who wanted more pizzazz from their Monte Carlo and car customizer and designer Jon Tedesco’s answer was turning the big coupe into a Rolls-Royce replica – of sorts, because it ain’t fooling anyone.

Enter the 1976 Chevy Monte Carlo Custom Cloud, a conversion project Florida-based Custom Cloud Motors allegedly built in a run of 100 units. We’ve come across one of them in a Craigslist listing from, you’ve guessed it, Las Vegas. After all, where else could you find a Monte Carlo posing as a Rolls-Royce?

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This unusual custom car was the cover story of Car&Driver magazine in March 1976. As the photos show, the car features new front and rear ends made to look like a Rolls-Royce.

At the front, it sports the imposing Rolls-Royce grille complete with the Spirit of Ecstasy ornament and a reshaped fiberglass hood to fit the new grille. The original headlights were kept but Tedesco added two fog lights that also served as turn lights.

At the back, Custom Cloud Motors replaced the stock taillights with a set from a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and modified the boot lid (always using fiberglass) to resemble the aforementioned British luxury car.

As for the interior, we can’t spot any changes in these photos other than the custom steering wheel. It does seem to be in excellent condition, though.

The seller, who claims to be the second owner, says the car is in “very good condition in and out” and that “if you see it, you will want it.” The Rolls-Royce wannabe is said to have covered 63,000 miles (101,388 km) from new. “No matter where you go, people take pictures,” the listing also states, adding that “it will only go up in value.”

We have our doubts about that but what’s certain is you can buy it now for $12,000. Oh, and before you ask, Rolls-Royce sued Custom Cloud Motors for copyright infringement in 1976 and won the suit.

H/T to Barn Finds!