Dale Earnhardt is regarded as one of the most famous drivers in NASCAR history, and back in 2002, a year after his tragic passing, Chevrolet decided to make a commemorative Monte Carlo SS based on his race car. Now, a nearly new example has come up for sale, and it can be yours.
Listed for sale on eBay for an asking price of $33,900, the 2002 Monte Carlo SS Dale Earnhardt Edition has just 20 miles (32 km) on its odometer, making it virtually brand new. The car’s black, grey, and red color scheme is meant to echo Earnhardt’s own NASCAR Chevy Monte Carlo, while number 3 logos and “Intimidator” badges serve as a reference to Earnhardt’s racing number and nickname.
Inside, the Chevy‘s color scheme continues to the leather upholstery, which is unsurprisingly in immaculate condition. Elsewhere, elements such as the gauge cluster, dashboard, and floormats feature Earnhardt’s signature, number 3 graphics, and more “Intimidator” badging.
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Unlike the racecar, though, this street version is neither rear-wheel drive nor V8 powered. Instead, it features a supercharged 3.8L V6 that sends a respectable 240 hp (243 PS / 179 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque to the front wheels. Later versions of the car were equipped with a 5.3L V8 pumping out 303 hp (307 PS / 226 kW) and 323 lb-ft (438 Nm) of torque, though it was still to the front wheels.
What do you think of this near-new Monte Carlo SS? Is it worth the $33,900 asking price? Leave us your thoughts in the comments.
