You have to love these big cars and the Blues Bothers! ! bought a 79 Oldsmobile Delta 88, "Grandma version only 60k miles!" thing ran a bat out hell (5.7 liter engine, Rochester in four barrel tunable carb, I cut the exhaust off at the manifold i.e. including the catalytic converter..) Unfortunately My father re worked the the land where it was parked... And Buried it.....
@@markbehr88 She was a powder but faded to white, nice interior was still a cool light blue... Yeah my old man when he was alive (God I still miss of course) Started having tranny issues (leaks mainly, slip shifting) I loved that car... Never gotta chance to name her... My Father thought it was an eyesore in front on my parents and RIP. (He called it "your blues mobile" because he kew I was such fan of the movie. For the longest time I never forgave him for that but my pops did more than I could ever ask! We just just gotta enjoy these these these battleships of the highway! Thanks for the response!
One of our family cars was a beautiful dark blue base model '74 Monaco. Like the Blues Brothers' car, it had the "cop" options except for the engine; like yours, it had a 360. I got my driver license in that car. I got a lot, period, in that car. Thanks for the memory!
I am just enjoying reading the comments here Mark, from the wonderful like-minded enthusiasts. I am glad your channel is obtaining some traction now. Thank you for the feature. Well done, regards Fletch 😎😎
Beautiful Monaco Fletch...reminds me very much of the Buick LeSabre of the same era.....that is a compliment - I'm a Buick - Olds - Pontiac guy. For some reason never took the plunge to go MOPAR. Thanks for posting - surely one of nicer ones i have seen !
Nice one! We have quite a few of these back in Finland, although Chargers and Challengers are more common. I've loved these since I saw the movie as a kid in the 80s. 👌👍🤘
Very cool. I also have a 1977 Dodge Royal Monaco coupe with the 440 V8. I’ll have to put it on the channel at some stage. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the Monaco.
I live in the states and we had the Plymouth version of this car. My stepmom had a brown version of this car. My uncle had a brown station wagon of the Monaco . Great cars
My dad bought a 74 Monaco 2 door in 80 from a dodge dealer for $1500 with 30,000 miles. When I turned 16 I beat the living hell out of it. Blew the rear differential at 88,000 miles Retired it in 1985
@@markbehr88 I’d love it but would rather have the 72 Dodge Charger he had that got wrecked when he was leaving the Chrysler plant after midnight shift. The Monaco replaced it. Now my 24 year old wants a Royal Monaco
Fletch! What a find! The next I talk to Murray, I'm gonna ask why he didn't tell me about the car! LOL Keep it stock sir! It may be the best example in the entire world!. Mr. Park does save a lot of C Bodies here at home. Happy Easter Down Under!!! Thank you Mark!
Mr Bruins. Nice to hear from you. Yes, It took me a few years to wear Murray down on this - he didn't sell it to me straight up. I can assure you she has a much better home now - a nice concrete floored insulated barn...no longer left outside in all weather next to the corn field, complete with tree growing through her grille lol. She runs and drives superbly. Cheers Fletch 👍
@@classicrestostv1fletch764 That's awesome! I too was afflicted with the BBs. I participated in an DA act a like contest back in I think '83. It was part of the promo for the Dr. Detroit film. I had already been doing that with a buddy in front of many a crowd and dance. It's a good thing it's there and safe from dummies like me! :) ps. don't forget those 360s also had the nylon covered timing gear! Murray is a hoot but dedicated. God Bless and Happy Easter!!!
@@lbbruins7958 Hi there. Unfortunately no but Fletch has covered that event extensively. Hopefully I will be there around October and I would love to go to Hershey Swap again too.
Fantastic cars, i love the 74 Monaco, just to point out to your friend, he might have watched the blues brothers movie alot, but needs to pay more attention lol, John candy's car is a brown 1973 Dodge Polara, and you are correct its the D that is missing on the back, not the G,
Grandpa bought a silent auction police chief car from our local town. It was same baby blue color 1977 gran fury with a 400 4v 727 torque flite. Cousin caught it on fire left a portable boombox in the trunk and it shorted out and burned the inside of the car badly before it was put out. Was a great car.
Good memories. i quite like the look of these. They remind me a little of a 1972 Buick Electra at the front. Thanks for commenting and please subscribe for more old car videos. There are plnety to watch on the channel 👍
That’s the exact color, year and hard top of my parents 74 Monaco. It had 360 Carter 2 barrel and it ran like a scalded ape. Even the interior was the same.
I have 2 76 “royal Monaco’s “one a 360 2bbl the other is a 440both have same color interior.It’s my understanding that southern cars usually came with the gold interior and northern ones had the blue.The steering wheels are black (and columns)I think for some reason they painted the blues mobile’s to match the dash (I don’t know why)I also have a 75 440 gran fury (all ex Ontario provincial police).The Monaco’s also have the body side mouldings that 74 has.
@@GoodOlRoll Will do. I am a massive Ford LTD fan. I have 1968, 70, 72, 74 Squire, 75, 78, 80 models. I need to do videos on all on them eventually! 😵💫
Also my all time favourite movie! I too, have lost count of how many times I have watched The Blues Brothers.
'Fix the cigarette lighter!'
Yes, it is a great movie and each time you watch it, you still enjoy every moment and laugh at the jokes as if you have never heard them before. 👍
This car's got a lot of pick up
You have to love these big cars and the Blues Bothers! ! bought a 79 Oldsmobile Delta 88, "Grandma version only 60k miles!" thing ran a bat out hell (5.7 liter engine, Rochester in four barrel tunable carb, I cut the exhaust off at the manifold i.e. including the catalytic converter..) Unfortunately My father re worked the the land where it was parked... And Buried it.....
I do love my big US cars. What a shame re the poor Oldsmobile. 🫢👍
@@markbehr88 She was a powder but faded to white, nice interior was still a cool light blue... Yeah my old man when he was alive (God I still miss of course) Started having tranny issues (leaks mainly, slip shifting) I loved that car... Never gotta chance to name her... My Father thought it was an eyesore in front on my parents and RIP. (He called it "your blues mobile" because he kew I was such fan of the movie. For the longest time I never forgave him for that but my pops did more than I could ever ask! We just just gotta enjoy these these these battleships of the highway! Thanks for the response!
I'm an Aussie living in the 'states and I can tell you, you never see those here let alone in Australia! Great vid.
Thank you. Much appreciated. Please subscribe for more old car videos and check out the other episodes on the channel 👍.
Thanks Gary !! Fletch.
I assumed they all were processed long ago, classics they weren't.
Pleasantly suprised at least one exists!
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@@JohnShinn6078 yes, most were scrapped for sure.
One of our family cars was a beautiful dark blue base model '74 Monaco. Like the Blues Brothers' car, it had the "cop" options except for the engine; like yours, it had a 360. I got my driver license in that car. I got a lot, period, in that car. Thanks for the memory!
Thanks Jon. Glad you enjoyed it.
Like the blue interior. Thanks for the video
Thanks Gerard. Appreciate the comments.
I am just enjoying reading the comments here Mark, from the wonderful like-minded enthusiasts. I am glad your channel is obtaining some traction now. Thank you for the feature. Well done, regards Fletch 😎😎
Thanks Fletch. Agree. There is a lot of love out there for the 74 Monaco? Thanks too for sharing your car with us all.
@@markbehr88 Only too happy to Mark. I am proud of what I have - anytime. Cheers.
Beautiful Monaco Fletch...reminds me very much of the Buick LeSabre of the same era.....that is a compliment - I'm a Buick - Olds - Pontiac guy. For some reason never took the plunge to go MOPAR. Thanks for posting - surely one of nicer ones i have seen !
Agree with you re the Buick styling influences 👍
Nice one! We have quite a few of these back in Finland, although Chargers and Challengers are more common. I've loved these since I saw the movie as a kid in the 80s. 👌👍🤘
Yes. Me too. Thanks for the comments 👍
I have ‘77 royal Monaco and it just rocks the road of Newark, New Jersey.
Very cool. I also have a 1977 Dodge Royal Monaco coupe with the 440 V8. I’ll have to put it on the channel at some stage. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the Monaco.
Luv the monaco, luv fletch. Eggselent vid. Cheers mark. Happy easter to all & sundry.
Thanks Adam. Happy Easter. Much appreciated. 👍
Thank you for your kind words Adam & for watching. Cheers, Fletch 👍
Really like the monaco even on base model!
Yes. Me too. I do have a 2 door Royal Monaco with the 440 V8. It is a beast.
Driver - you are the Wheelman
AWESOME car.
Thanks 👍
I hope you enjoy this very cool 1974 Dodge Monaco with only 45,000 miles. Please Like 👍, Share and Subscribe.
Thank you guys very much, I did!
Thank you very much Bert. I hope you get a chance to see the other episodes too.
Beautiful car Dodge Monaco 1974 saludos desde España.
Thank you 🙏
Beautiful car.
Thanks very much 👍
I live in the states and we had the Plymouth version of this car. My stepmom had a brown version of this car. My uncle had a brown station wagon of the Monaco . Great cars
Hi Andrew. That is very cool. I saw a couple of the Plymouth (Fury) versions in a wrecking yard in Colorado a few years back. Nice cars.
@@markbehr88 indeed , I’m a writer, and in the script I have a 1974 dodge Monaco 4 door in it. I’m hoping to make a movie of it.
@@andrewflores6137 sounds great.
Well done....beautiful car
Yes, it is very cool 👍👍
In saw one here in Orlando gold color it was beautiful with the steel wheels and big block with a mild cam and headers.
Terrific. That sounds like a nice one too. 👍
Seen the movie twice in the theater, lost count how many times on VHS (4ish) plus the edited version a few times on broadcast tv.
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It doesn’t matter how many times you watch it, it still makes you laugh.
My dad bought a 74 Monaco 2 door in 80 from a dodge dealer for $1500 with 30,000 miles. When I turned 16 I beat the living hell out of it. Blew the rear differential at 88,000 miles Retired it in 1985
Thanks Pete. Bet you’d like to have it now in nice condition. 👍
@@markbehr88 I’d love it but would rather have the 72 Dodge Charger he had that got wrecked when he was leaving the Chrysler plant after midnight shift. The Monaco replaced it. Now my 24 year old wants a Royal Monaco
@@peteg4978 wow that is a time machine memory re the Charger. I was picturing it in my mind. A Royal Monaco hey? I have a 1977 440 Coupe one of those.
Fletch! What a find! The next I talk to Murray, I'm gonna ask why he didn't tell me about the car! LOL Keep it stock sir! It may be the best example in the entire world!. Mr. Park does save a lot of C Bodies here at home. Happy Easter Down Under!!! Thank you Mark!
Mr Bruins. Nice to hear from you. Yes, It took me a few years to wear Murray down on this - he didn't sell it to me straight up. I can assure you she has a much better home now - a nice concrete floored insulated barn...no longer left outside in all weather next to the corn field, complete with tree growing through her grille lol. She runs and drives superbly. Cheers Fletch 👍
@@classicrestostv1fletch764 That's awesome! I too was afflicted with the BBs. I participated in an DA act a like contest back in I think '83. It was part of the promo for the Dr. Detroit film. I had already been doing that with a buddy in front of many a crowd and dance. It's a good thing it's there and safe from dummies like me! :) ps. don't forget those 360s also had the nylon covered timing gear! Murray is a hoot but dedicated. God Bless and Happy Easter!!!
Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video. Looking forward to seeing Murray again soon (later in the year).
@@markbehr88 Are you coming to Chrylsers at Carlisle in July?
@@lbbruins7958 Hi there. Unfortunately no but Fletch has covered that event extensively. Hopefully I will be there around October and I would love to go to Hershey Swap again too.
Fantastic cars, i love the 74 Monaco, just to point out to your friend, he might have watched the blues brothers movie alot, but needs to pay more attention lol, John candy's car is a brown 1973 Dodge Polara, and you are correct its the D that is missing on the back, not the G,
Thank you. I think he found that out re the missing letter after he re-watched it 👍
Grandpa bought a silent auction police chief car from our local town. It was same baby blue color 1977 gran fury with a 400 4v 727 torque flite. Cousin caught it on fire left a portable boombox in the trunk and it shorted out and burned the inside of the car badly before it was put out. Was a great car.
What a shame hey? 🫣
I remember riding in a green one that was a dealer demo. Maybe that's why i love this ugly model to this day.
Good memories. i quite like the look of these. They remind me a little of a 1972 Buick Electra at the front. Thanks for commenting and please subscribe for more old car videos. There are plnety to watch on the channel 👍
That’s the exact color, year and hard top of my parents 74 Monaco. It had 360 Carter 2 barrel and it ran like a scalded ape. Even the interior was the same.
Maybe it’s it? Fletch bought it from Murray Park in Ohio. 👍
I have 2 76 “royal Monaco’s “one a 360 2bbl the other is a 440both have same color interior.It’s my understanding that southern cars usually came with the gold interior and northern ones had the blue.The steering wheels are black (and columns)I think for some reason they painted the blues mobile’s to match the dash (I don’t know why)I also have a 75 440 gran fury (all ex Ontario provincial police).The Monaco’s also have the body side mouldings that 74 has.
Thanks John. That is interesting. It may be ordering preferences based on climate?
@@markbehr88 yes they’re default choices I guess i the 75 gran fury ( Plymouth)has black interior
@@johnandersonjjr Thanks John 👍
I believe the D was the missing letter on the Bluesmobile.
Yes, you are correct. That was my recollection too and I think it was entirely intentional
@@markbehr88 please pass on to Fletch my appreciation for this car. It's like the Chrysler equivalent of the Ford LTD.
@@GoodOlRoll Will do. I am a massive Ford LTD fan. I have 1968, 70, 72, 74 Squire, 75, 78, 80 models. I need to do videos on all on them eventually! 😵💫
The push bars can double for Kangaroo bars right?
Yes, for sure 😀
@@markbehr88 Is that a regular occurrence? Do you have to pay extra car insurance for Kangaroos?
@@genogeno6643 It is not common per se but always a risk at dawn or dusk in rural areas. You see quite a few that have been hit by cars and trucks.
@@markbehr88 Interesting. Thank you
John Candy was Jake’s parole officer not a police chief 🙂
Well, you learn something every day 👍
cool car and a cool video 😀
@@SuperTigertank Thanks 👍
No, the middle "D" in Dodge was missing, not the "G"
That’s right 👍
Fix the cigarette lighter