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If you had to name an iconic Chevy muscle car you’d probably go for the Camaro or maybe even the Corvette, perhaps the Impala or Chevelle. But what about the Monte Carlo? A car built to destroy Ford Thunderbirds on the oval! If you love France boy are you in for a treat! #DoItForDale
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My first car was an 88’ Monte Carlo SS. I thought I was such a badass with my 180 horsepower. 🤣 But I gotta say that sofa seat in the back was where most of the good memories happened.
Same here. Mine was white with maroon interior. I loved that car. Current car is a 2007 MCSS. Its a he'll of alot faster than that 88 was. I still kick myself in the ass for selling that 88
@@hoss3433 I got a 87
ZR1 LT5 Chris I agree with my 84
I had a 89 camaro iroc as my first car
My first car was a 1988 s10 blazer.
I still don’t see Cletus in this damn comment section
Bumper to bumper on Leroy
Waiting For the comment lol.
I agree with the guy above, bumper to bumper on Leroy would be cool xD
Amen to Leroy BABY!
Dan Iwamoto yes. please.
He's busy working on Toast, getting him ready for Summernats. Though he'll be surprised that James gave him a shout-out.
That “mo powa babeh” song at that start caught me off guard😂😂😂
I need that to be my ringtone ASAP.
I know a guy who helped build Dale's monte carlo and was part of his team, I've never seen a man more impressed with his creation then he was with that car
Everything you need to know: *Ayrton Senna*
_please_
@ senna was mclaurens racing driver for years
Jim Cornette but you are ignorant tho lol Portuguese is spoken in Brazil not Spanish
Yesssss
@ Portuguese*
*AYRTON, AYRTON, AYYYYYRTONN SENNA DO BRASIIIIL!*
tema da vitoria starts playing
Alfa Romeo next time please, they have such a rich history in racing!
Thank you. I'm glad it's not just me.
Thanks for commenting. I've been writing the same thing since day 1.
No one cares about Alfa Romeo
@@DoughBoy45 Prove it
@@DarkNymph damn
First 2 cars were an 83 Monte and an 87 Monte SS aero coupe. It'll always have a special place in my heart lol. So many mischievous miles with goofy ass friends in those cars.
“We’re late for our reservation at Applebee’s, WEEEEEE” 😂😂😂😂😂 that made me laugh
I love how every James quote is an established brand now.
Mo powa babeh
Lightning ⚡⚡⚡
Pup up up and down headlights
High Impact Sexual Violence love the name
@@terminaltrash6284 Much love for your name as well, from this end 😉⚡ creative ppl I see
I really don’t think people appreciate just how fresh and creative Donut’s videos are.
Dude You can't just end a video about Monte Carlo without a training day reference. "YOU IN THE OFFICE BABY" 🤙🏻
Wasn't that a Grand National?
@@matts1166 Nope. '79 Monte Carlo
my first offically owned car was an 06 Monte SS. i love this thing to death!
Day 27 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad
Gawd
This is a great idea
Yes please!
Storm James dad house
Keep trying buddy because It took me many comment to make them do this vids
If I can do it you can do it to
13:33 Leroy Bumper to Bumper confirmed
for those who dont already know it up and down it would be lit lol
Yasss
Hell Yeah Brother!!!
Be a pretty extensive episode that one!
Trowa Barton yes please
My Aunt Margie had the Dale Junior Edition Monte Carlo. It came with a special jacket too.
YES!
Proud owner of 2 Monte Carlos (383 '72, '07 SS). Got 7 in my family total, including an '06 SS, '05 Dale jr edt., and some daily drivers.
I’m guessing your profile picture is your 72 Monte Carlo
My family has had two Monte Carlos! My mother owned a 1974 while my grandmother (when she was alive) was given a 1976 version! I miss those cars! They were great to ride in!!!!
Guys please release that “More Power Baby” song 😂
Riiight?!? I asked for it aswell ever since the bosozoku b2b episode
And pop up and down headlights
Dale Earnhardt is not dead, he is just a lap ahead.
Just like Walker...
He’s already in victory lane
If u ain't first your last
Do it for Dale!!!!
@@VerdeMorteAnd Senna...
Who else thinks that #Donut needs to do up to speeds on the Dodge Superbee and Plymouth Roadrunner!
And Pontiac Firebird
I had a '78 MC in high school (86-90). My best friend had an '83 and we had another friend w/a '78. We had the BEST memories in those cars. Fast forward 20-25 years & nostalgia had me wanting another one. So I looked for 3 long years to find the right one and got it, a black '88 SS T-top. I'll never let this one go! 😍🥰❤
Should the oil embargo get its own episode?
How many times has oil embargo been mentioned in these episodes?
pretty much in every episode dealing with a car produced during that time frame, I lost track after 5.
The 70's oil crisis is Donut's version of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in a lot of Todd in the Shadows videos
@@patrickracer43 or pretty much any wrestling channel's "Montreal screw job" when making just about any video on the late 90s.
The best car to turn left in
@@savagesock3598 imagine if they started running the tracks in reverse
@@keksauce the tyres would go against the grain of the track, the track has grained it self for turning left, so if you ran in reverse R.I.P tyres
@@BlazeFang I'm very curious about this. Is it the repetition of going left that would cause that alignment, and what exactly would "grains" be in asphalt? Aggregate?
@@keksauce they wouldn't know what to do...
@@keksauce They do each track twice, so one would imagine that doing one going left and one going right would spice things up a bit.
I have had four Monte Carlos in my life... a 1984 (my parents bought brand new when I was in Kindergarten and I ended up driving throughout high school... it is still sitting at my parents' place awaiting restoration), a 2003, a 1983 (I had this at the same time as the 03, but sold to pay for an engagement ring), and later a 2007 SS. The LS4 and FWD created a lot of torque steer, and the main weakness in these are the transmissions... they weren't all that good in the 00-07 regular Montes, and it is pretty much the same transmission with a lot more power added in the 06-07 SS. I would love for Chevy to come out with a RWD, V8 coupe that is comfortable and badge it the Monte Carlo, but I don't see that happening.
One of my favorite lowriders
Them NOS Energy commercials are getting more exciting by the episode. Hats off guys👏🏾👏🏾
Love the cleetus McFarland shout out lol that dude doing big thangs
I dont always put a comment, but I realize the fact that I always laugh, not smiling, but literally laughing when seeing your video, is the prove that you guys doing a great job! Thank you so much!!
Those first gen Monte Carlos are so slick. Makes me miss my little brother like crazy.
Lol I took my dads 1970 Monte-Carlo to school today and this is what I see on my feed
*did you race a viper for a girl?*
@@zakjb1523 he never answered due to him being transferred to Tokyo
Gael RT i bet he’s learning to drift over there
Zak JB
Lmao!
You guys missed a big part of the Montes history. The Monte Carlo is a staple in lowrider culture and one of if not the most iconic lowrider in a movie co starring with Denzel and Ethan Hawk in Training Day
lowriders are shit anyway, no biggie.
Chevy did not build it for low riders
But tbh the Monte was shadowed by the regal in lowrider scene. Still gbody love. Never owned a monte, owned a regal and cutty roomates had a monte and elco.
@@370zed I had an 83 regal limited and a few other Montes were always too pricey for what was for sale near me but my point was to pop culture and movies that car in TD was probably one of if not the most notable lowriders in a movie.
@@805err totally agree with op. Lol tbh just bias the front on the 80s Regals was nicer IMO... Regal doin 3 wheels, yeah. I owned too many, and a Cutty. But still 100% gbody respect 1 day I will own another GN
As a kid I always loved the 2000s nascar style so when they put that same style on the fwd Monte Carlos I fell in love. When I graduated from high school I was able to get a 2002 SS. Best car I drove until I bought my self a V8 lol
just got an 01 SS, feel like a badass in it
I had 3 Montes 3 super sports 70 , 71 and 88
The first two where stolen and the last one
was hit so hard it buckled the frame.
Love everyone of them.
Good video man. 👍
78-80
12 whole years
Donut math 🙈🤣🤣
Legit math boy
Alin Friedman
Good enough for me ✅
Leave it at 69
1978 to 1980 “12 whole years” **Seems legit**
Math checks out
I'll buy it for a dollar
Took me too long to realise
Lynx polecat and Bay Area buggs
Lynx HMMMMMMMMMM i think hes good at math
Yes you finally did the MC!! First car was a black 85 SS!!!
I had a 79 Monte Carlo years ago. Wish I still had it. The best car I ever owned.
When one of my favorite TH-camrs mentions another favorite TH-camr.😍😍😍
We need a bumper to bumper on Leroy, STAT!!
Yeah he is my Favorite YT TOO!
Bog Deep bro!!!
7:20 James: *1978-1980 that's 12 whole years*
Me: For a second there I got confused Lol
#MathBoy
Bruh im still confused...
@@andrewputnam2717 ayyyy thanks man 👍 didn't catch it. I just saw numbers and thought "but that's 2 years?"
Andrew Putnam Yeah, I still don't get it. Maybe I'm dumb, but I think James was just being goofy.
78, 79, 80 = 3 years
Calvin Spivey hold up ok
I have a 2007 Monte Carlo SS. I’ve owned a 350 Swapped 1981 Firebird, 2001 Mitsu Eclipse GT, 2001 Camaro, and plenty of other beaters throughout my life. This car is by far the most reliable, most responsive, and most comfortably riding vehicle I have ever driven. I love my Monte highly recommend them. I’m gonna buy a 78-88 Monte as a project car next summer hopefully.
I was inspired by my mothers 70 MC, went on to own a 74 and an 84. Loved both of those cars. Really good memories. Lot's of good feels from this video. Thanks.
I love it when james is trying to imitate people and he says “don’t u know” it makes me smile everytime
Me: I need to study.
NOS energy: Here you go, my son
When I tell people I drive a Monte Carlo the ol geezers get excited and I’m like, “ No, guys it ain’t the Training Day type- relax!” Lol they’re faces of disappointment match mine. But I love it! I feel super safe and she still hauls ass! It’s hard finding a car that doesn’t feel like wrapped in plastic and doesn’t have horrible blind spots. Great Video! I learned so much!
I currently own a 1984 monte carlo, it was my 1 st car. I dropped a 454 in it with lots of mods over the years lots of fun to drive. Great video
I love how I just bought an 81 monte yesterday and this just comes out 😂
Well there you go
Evan Slater check my comment 😂
@@coreyheidbreder1815 whAT?
Corey Heidbreder shoulda kept her man 😂 I’ve had a few monte’s over the past few years and they’re some of the best classics I’ve owned
Engine healthy? LS swap if it blows.
Screen text: ECONOMICAL
Car shown: Rotary Mazda...
Me: checks out
At least it wasn’t under reliable
Honestly after going thru some car stats of the time in the Sports Compact. The RX3 was a piece of fucking shit. That thing was less fuel efficient than a 350 Chevy V8 in the Monza, and slower than a 140 Chevy in the same car.
@@nickrustyson8124 firstly, it's not an Rx3 its a 2nd gen Toyota Corolla, secondly the US has always been shit at modifying rotaries, the Rx3 make amazing platforms because all considered they weigh 2050lb. The Monte carlo weighs 3400lb, and if you know what your doing you can pull between 260 to 280 hp from the 12a without forced induction, that's over double from factory N/A, no true car enthusiast can deny the racing credentials, sure on the oval or the strip american cars could hold a candle but it would a different story on every other form of racing and a properly prepared RX3, it was pretty much homogulated to compete against the Hokusuka Skyline, built to race while offering road cars not the other way around.
@@izzygifkins1487 Oh wow. A race car drives good on the track, so the non track one with no racing shit added on to it should be seen as good. That ain't changing the fact the RX3 is a piece of shit at the time, and is worse today. And you're forgetting the Chevy Monza that is beating Porsche www.onallcylinders.com/2018/02/02/meet-chevy-monza-thats-beating-porsches-france/ and if you don't want to get into that kind of racing what about the IMSA Monzas assets.hemmings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/214291.jpg
This video gives me pride in owning a Monte Carlo. A black 2002 3.4L V6. 202 HP. Love it.
There were 2 Monte Carlos in my family many years ago. A 1974 version that my mother owned and a 1976 version that my grandmother had. They were great cars. I enjoyed riding in both of them.
"Wow, you really read the brochure"
Like that cream colour Monte Carlo with black hood
it didnt get mentioned shame
@Yoan Fernanda Grey primer fiberglass hood with black steel round track wheels and a raw sanded metal roof that obviously used to have a vinyl top. Big fan of the car too, it helped spur the ratty muscle cars trend that is so prevalent in the scene these days.
Fast a furious no one?
Day 420 of asking for an up to speed on James dad.
Actually its day 69 asking for an up to speed on james dad
Great video dude! I 've had 4 Montes, NOT all at the same time of course. '74, '76 and 2 '70s. Would LOVE to have another one. I was the president of a local chapter of the National Monte Carlo club here in Washington state back in the 90s, we had about 8 members at one time. Such a great car! If Chevy brought it back like the camaro.....oh man, they WOULD sell!! Gotta have the 1st gen body style tho!!
I miss my 1970 Monte Carlo. Took out the 350 and dropped in a 400ci (406ci after it was built). A little over 400hp back in the early 90s.
I remember driving my Monte Carlo in Midnight Club 3...good times
Thats the third time I see you in the comment section today, my friend
Friendship not cancelled lol
Ah ,we meet again
Blaccpanthaa 's MCLA cancelled soz
good ole times...
@@pallav8725 sad m8
@@scarecrxw_ undercover still canceled soz
If everyone stops buying new cars manufactures will start making used cars.
Lefteris Gaming because new cars are super boring
Lefteris Gaming *BIG BRAIN*
Yeah, it's big brain time
That's just crazy enough to work!
How is it possible to make a used car?
James, I really needed to hear that life advice today, happy I watched this episode and thank you and donut for the sick content u make
I've owned a few Monte Carlos, still have the first one I got. 71 SS
My mom has the 04 Intimidator SS Monte Carlo, with a few bolt ons. It makes 360 hp to the crank
I got an 05 supercharged ss 3800 but I don't understand why is dosent have the intimidator badge .... It has a supercharger badge then the ss after it! Really looking forward to to following the zzz performance stage bolt ons
dee carlos it was the appearance package for dale Sr. That's why
My mom has 06 ss with a couple bolt ons makes 450 to the ground.
Eric Glispy damn 😦 she has a pulley and exhaust on hers, what did you do to yours?
@@TechDove it's a 5.3 ls4 factory so basically cold air,exhaust, decent tune.
HELL YEAH BROTHER
That Cleetus plug got me stoked for a collab
Nathan Powers Japanese vs Murican drag car under xxxxx? Hell yih
Hell yeah brother!
bumper2bumper on Leroy would be SICK
I could see a Bumper to Bumper video on Leroy coming soon...
@@VerdeMorte lets hope so :)
I had a rebuilt 1974 monte Carlo my father rebuilt. It was awesome! It was my first car . Mostly stock with a decent engine. I miss it after we got rid of it for rusting out. Mine had the swivel seats too!
I had 2 Montes with big blocks! 72 with 396 and floor shifter. 73 with a 454 bucket seats and floor shifter as well. Love those cars!
That’s crazy I didn’t know 1978-1980 was 12 whole years
It isn’t..
@@gyeoxn7815 no shit dumbass. You missed the joke
@@flo5771 chill bro
#mathboy
@@gyeoxn7815 u missed the joke completely
My first car was a 2003 Monte Carlo SS and my current car is actually an 01 SS that I’m resto modding. I feel like the 6th gen 00-05 Monte is super underestimated unfortunately.
I love that gen especially!
My exact car rn is a 2003 Monte Carlo SS.
Very underestimated. I currently have a beautiful 04 Dale Jr supercharged MC. It's my 4th GM w body with the 3800. Before I had a galaxy silver 03 SS MC High sport, a black 02 Impala LS, and a black 98 Grand Prix GTP coupe. I will keep buying GM w body 3800s till the day I die. They really are amazing and about the easiest cars in the world to work on
Rest of world: “Luxury”
Americans: “Lug-zury”
charlie Patterson
What has my name and spelling got to do with anything?
Yeah, I’m straight up “speech shaming” an entire country and I’m fine with it, lol.
Its not a dialect issue its just willful mispronunciation
Have you heard of accents dumbass
Sarah Webster you should know how to properly pronounce words because you’re a dictionary
@@sarahwebster8927 bet you say aluminium instead of aluminum or zed instead of z don't ya?
@@thorniel britbongs be like choobe
Been wanting a video on Monte Carlo ‼️
Cleetus Mcfarland has a great channel! Nice to see you shout him out
What kind of name is Cleetus McFarland?
@@elfafa5007 he's the most American man you'll ever see.
William Butcher
He needs to finish his camaro. He keeps tearing it up and hasn’t really driven it yet.
when was that?
oh 13:30 right after I commented this i heard him shout him out xD
Man I can't believe how much they have grown. I remember two years ago when I first started watching them. Love their content.
Long live the LS4!
Thank you so much, never thought you were gonna do a video on it 👌
7:50 OMG OMG OMG is that audience guy who's the most talkative among the others actually you? You had always been him this whole time?! Damn. I always thought he looks like you, but never crossed in my mind you two are actually the same guy. That's crazy, man. #MindBlown
i cant tell if this is a joke
SunBagels right ?
@@sunbagels1999 you're dumb if you can't tell
Whilst some will say, *"you are'nt a clown, you're the whole circus"* ... I don't think you're dumb, James just played audience guy's role well, and you fell for it 🙄. #characterswitch101
I have been waiting for this episode longer than this guy has been waiting for his dad
Great content, love the factual history vs personal interpretation approach...educational and entertaining! Keep it coming!!!
thanks again for taking a new spin on ads in videos, the nos ones are awesome all youtube should follow your example
YES!!Cleetus McFarland and Donut, it'd be the best combo since Scooby Doo meets the Harlem Globetrotters, featuring my 2 favorite James on TH-cam
Why haven't you done an "Up to Speed" on TVR yet? I would love to see that because I love this show.
The speed 12, the most ridiculous car to drive in GT2.
might be too dangerous to his health :D
GET BETTER PUMPHREY!!!
WISHING YOU A SPEEDY AND PROPER RECOVERY!
im not the only one who asked for this, but i have also asked for this. love tou guys keep making amazing videos
THIS IS THE EPISODE IVE BEEN WAITING FOR. I miss my 2000 Monte Carlo SS...
You and Cleetus need to get together and do a up to speed on a couple of his cars .#do it for dale
Just bought an '03 Monte Carlo. Needs some work done on it but I'm stoked to get it cleaned up into a cruiser.
Your selfless plugs for nos energy drinks have convinced me to buy one today. I haven't had a nos in yrs, so yummy.
My love for automobiles started as a child with a 1984 Monte LS. It's the reason I just want to eat, sleep, and breathe everything car related.
Finally!!! I’ve always wanted an Up to Speed on the Monte Carlo! 😃
The car @ 13:03 is a friend of mines.
“1978-1980, that’s twelve whole years!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
James; Wonder What's Next was an amazing album thank you!
Love the shoutout to Cleetus!
*VENTURI* - Everything You Need to Know | Up To Speed
I second this
A tear rolled down my face when he mentioned Cletus. Yall should do a bumper to bumper on some of their cars!!! ;D
Had a 85 Pontiac grand prix,same "G" body style had a 305 in it, loved that car.
This is what I was waiting for. Thank you
Still driving my 76 (115,000 mi), I've owned since 1980. It's outlived my past 16 cars/trucks. True survivor. All original.....engine, drive-train, paint, interior. Looks it too! She "Betsy" has the last year for the 400ci. Can't bring myself to restore it. I love the patina!
Watching for the first time. Ur funny and full of knowledge. Monte Carlos r freaking awesome. 💪💪💪
Day 27 and Eddie once again asks James to do an up to speed on his dad.
You actually did my suggestion, this is quite epic
The Cadillac El Dorado starting in 1967 was based on the revolutionary Front Wheel Drive 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado E platform. The Monte Carlo was built on the A body platform.
I've had an 1987ls and now have a 2004 I love them both 😍
I love seeing videos of how classics came together to become icons
Love my 06' SS. Seriously underrated cars.
Black on black
Only thing bad about those 06+ Monte's are that they're fwd
I have a 03 and its beautiful and its my 1st car...its such an honor to be a part of the Monte Carlo family lol
@@lpchris i have an 03 as well but it's ss so did they start producing them sooner?
@@starpowerbrax1376 what do you mean by sooner?
dude i can't even make it through your show without me going to look for the car for sale!
Thanks been waiting on this one
Yooo 13:04 that’s my car nooo way 😂