Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo was a coupe first marketed by Chevrolet from 1970 to 1988, then again from 1995 to 2007. It was named for the capital of the Principality of Monaco in Europe, where they have a famous Formula One race. The Monte Carlo was used in NASCAR for decades before being replaced by the Camaro. It is especially associated with the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. The Monte Carlo was used by the Sports Car Club of America's Trans Am Series as well as the International Motorsports Association's Grand Touring Championship, particularly the high displacement GTO category. Because it was introduced in 1970, the Monte Carlo was used in the final year of the Grand National era of NASCAR before the series was purchased by Winston and turned into the Winston Cup Series. The Monte Carlo has also been used in drag racing. The Monte Carlo competed alongside the Chevelle in the Grand National.