History of the Monte Carlo: The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo coupe was nearly unchanged after a dramatic redesign for 1978. The few changes to the 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo included a fine-patterned crosshatch grille, segmented parking lights, and wraparound taillights. As usual, color and trim selections were also different. Shoppers now had four engines to choose from: a 94-horsepower 200-cubic-inch V-6, 115-horsepower 231-cubic-inch V-6, 125-horsepower 267-cubic-inch V-8, and the strongman of the quartet -- a 160-horsepower 305-cubic-inch V-8. Chevrolet promoted the 1979 as "a car that stands apart," offering "a look, a feel, a personality all its own." Even more tempting was an interior that "massages your spirit with easeful luxury." Who could resist such an invitation? Monte Carlo coupes could be ordered with removable tinted-glass roof panels that fit into the trunk. Back

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