1985 Chevy Monte Carlo - The Best of the G-Bodies
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2022
- Real Ridez traveled to Outer Banks, NC, to interview Michael Tillett, owner of a SEMA worthy 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo. And when we say “SEMA worthy”, we mean it-the car has actually been on display at SEMA in 2013.
Mike originally purchased the Monte Carlo with 47k miles, intending to use it as a daily driver. As the years went on, so did the miles. Things broke. That’s when Mike decided if he was going to put money into fixing the car, he was going to do it right.
As a little boy, he always wanted a car that was in a magazine. With a limited budget, Mike knew it would take years to complete his show car build. To top it off, this isn’t an ordinary restoration. Mike built the Monte Carlo the way he felt the factory should have always built it, with a V6 power plant out of a Grand National, a Hurst Lightning Rod shifter, and other design choices, Mike combined the best of GM’s G-Bodies.
After 10 years, he debuted his masterpiece to the world at SEMA in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was a dream come true; not everyone gets a spot at the world’s largest aftermarket automotive show. It requires a lot of work and investments. That’s where something special happened. Friends and family, along with local businesses throughout the Outer Banks, came together to complete the build and sent Mike to debut it at SEMA in 2013. After ten years, Mike’s dream came true.
Today, the award-winning Monte Carlo has graced multiple magazines, television shows, and, of course, SEMA.
Realizing his dreams would have not been possible without the help of the community, he works with close friends on several local fundraisers, youth programs, and travels across the country, enlisting his beautiful g-body in shows while being an ambassador for the Outer Banks.
Every year, Mike and his friends host the OBX Rod and Customs Festival
“It’s not my car, it’s an Outer Banks car,” said Mike.
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🙏 Special thanks to Michael Tillett, OBXSS, OBX Rod and Custom Festival, Christopher Ellison, Johnny Outlaw, & Toby Cherasaro.
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So proud to call this amazing man my uncle ❤️ Thank you for sharing this story and providing an avenue for him to tell people the history behind this car. Most people just see the finished product but don’t understand the dedication and hard work that goes behind it. He has dedicated many years of his life to this and the support from the community, friends and family to get to this point is truly, truly remarkable. Amazing story, amazing man, amazing car. This is all the indication to always follow your dreams!!
Best of the G-Bodies??? 1. Grand National 2. Monte Carlo SS. 3. Cutlass Supreme. 4. Grand Prix. Just my opinion.
TEAM OBX SS would like to thank Louis Vitiello of the Real Ridez RUclips channel for wanting to feature us on his channel!!!!
Growing up, one of my grandmothers had a Monte Carlo, and the other had a Buick Regal. When I was in high school, one of the adult counselors in my church youth group had a Monte Carlo SS, one buddy's mom had a Cutlass 442, and another buddy's dad had a Grand National. After school, I dated a girl with a Pontiac Grand Prix. I still LOVE those old G bodies!
1986 Monte Carlo ss. Owned it since 2017. Still been going at it , lifelong process
i have a 87 monte carlo ss been fixing for 5 years already almost done ...exactly what he said takes time
That would be a dream car for sure! Monte Carlo SS with a Buick Grand National engine. Your vision,your dream,a “BIG CONGRATULATIONS”to you sir.
It must be nice having the money to do all these things to your car
This is by far the coolest ss monte ever. I’m a gbody fanatic and this is my dream car. Currently building a 87 ss now but definitely not as unique as yours
It makes me happy to hear someone's dream came true. I have had a passion for cars since my first matchbox car. Every day goes by I wonder will I ever build mine before my time expires?
A Monte SS is my favorite car, and this is the best one I've ever seen...
Gorgeous monte carlo
This is a cool story, makes me miss my Monte
What’s your dream car? Tell us in the comments below!👇
I can't add anymore to all the comments about this awesome Monte Carlo. Just a phenomenal job.
Thank you for sharing your story. This car is wonderful but your spirit is even greater.
My dream car is still a 1987 Buick GNX. I love Mr. Tillet's Monte Carlo SS. I was able to see in person a couple of years ago.
I have a 1986 MCSS hibernating in the garage for the winter. It's been in shop jail most of its life. Finally back and ready for the spring. 69k miles on the body, 3k miles on the new motor.
Man I need to bring my car to him I live in South Carolina I want to build something like he did now this is how you build a Monte Carlo gave me so much inspiration for my 84 Mc
Beautiful car….💯