2004 Chevrolet Other for sale $21,900

This awesome Intimidator SS is number 289 of 4000 special edition 2004 Monte Carlos produced to honor one of NASCARs greatest drivers. If youre a serious Chevrolet collector whos looking to pick up a unique piece of modern muscle or a diehard Earnhardt fan thats always wanted to pilot a menacing sports coupe heres your chance to shine!

HISTORY/BODY

Its no secret that Chevrolet is an automotive division founded by and named after a prominent racecar driver. To celebrate the rampant success of the brands NASCAR teams GM decided to produce limited edition Monte Carlos that honored fans favorite drivers. Without a doubt Dale Earnhardt a man whose name is virtually synonymous with the word Chevrolet was one of the fans most respected icons. The Intimidator project was initiated in 1998 when Earnhardt debuted the Intimidator Concept at the North American International Auto Show to preview NASCARs influence on the sixth generation Monte Carlo. The first production Intimidator was essentially a run of 3333 stripe-and-decal packages made available on the just adequate 2002 Monte Carlo SS. Then in 2004 when GM finally decided to gift the car their much-lauded supercharged V6 production ramped for 4000 much-improved Intimidators.

In addition to the hotter engine now officially dubbed the Monte Carlo Supercharged SS the car received an upgraded interior an enhanced suspension and unique aesthetics. Naturally a lot of Black paint was in order. NASCAR-style ground effects perfectly complemented a NASCAR-style deck spoiler. Red Chevrolet bowties joined red and silver Intimidator SS badging that could be found on the cars decklid and in typical Monte Carlo fashion just in front of the rear tires. And bright exhaust tips looked good trailing chrome diamond-cut wheels. Logging only 6522 miles over the course of 12 years this particular 2004 Intimidator SS remains in great condition. And aside from the cars Intimidator windshield banner and requisite Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet dealer decal it rolls just as it left the showroom.

DRIVETRAIN

As youve probably gleaned the sixth generation Monte Carlo was factory-equipped with GMs beefy 3800 Series II V6. And when customers checked the box for a top-option Supercharged SS the car came equipped with a proven Eaton blower. Internally dubbed the L67 this relatively light engine is a highly reliable piece that has an excellent reputation for strong internals and impressive power. Behind the growling mill a proven GM 4T65E-HD 4-speed makes excellent use of big displacement torque. That drivetrain rides on a wide MacPherson Strut performance suspension which mixes standard traction control with a 10mm-reduced ride height. Stops are provided by large power-assisted discs which benefit from standard ABS technology. Exhaust rolls to bright stainless tips via stainless factory-spec pipes. Power flows through diamond-cut Intimidator-spec blades which twist 235/55R17 Goodyear Eagle RS-As around familiar red bowties. And overall this Chevy is an absolute delight to drive serving as a high-water mark for the large comfortable coupe niche that has all but disappeared.

INTERIOR

This sculpted Montes sporty leather interior begins with Earnhardt-branded seats that feature 6-way power adjustment for the cars driver. In front of those seats an Intimidator-branded dash hangs an optional 200-watt sound