1980 Chevrolet Monza Spyder from North America - Comments

Nothing yet, but it is a collector car so I don't expect anything, since it doesn't get driven much.

I have had 3 Monza's previously (all 1980 Sport Hatchback's or Spyder's)

The only problem encountered was the low oil pressure that this engine was infamous for. Thicker viscosity oil is a quick fix for this problem.

I love the Monza, absolutely love it. I'm restoring an '80 Spyder at the moment and this one I have listed is a mint condition factory original unmodified gem.

My previous Monza's were a Coupe and a Sport Hatchback, both performed admirably and were reliable and had good performance for the time.

Can't wait to drop a small block V8 into the Spyder!!!

I had an 80 monza coupe (non-hatch, & round headlight front end), with a 2.5 liter (151 c.i.) 4 cyl. That was a very clean, & reliable car, & always turned heads. It was camel tan metallic with a tan cloth interior, & had air, automatic, power steering (no power brakes), am/fm (1 speaker radio), bumper guards, & rubstrips, deluxe color keyed wheelcovers, & color keyed seatbelts. It was great on gas. The only 2 drawbacks to that car were that it was a little cramped on long trips, & it was a little bit of a slug. Other than that, no complaints here. Overall, my Monza was a great car.

Oops! I thought these reviews were about REAL Monza Spyders, not the newer Winged Pissants!

I had a 1976 Monza hatch-back. That was my dream car in the price range that we could afford. Had it for several years as it became an SCCA autocross car and then into a 350 V-8.

(All the while with the B/W 5 speed). It was great with the 2.3 engine and Webbers- in autocross, but became too expensive for me to make "right" with a V-8...Had to sell.

Looked really cool with the 50s on the rear (offset wheels).

Ah, the 70s I miss so much.

Eric, Roswell, Ga.

My monza came with a 305 2 barrel factory front skid plate/stiffener wide tires and a big SCORPION on the hood. this all came stock from the dealer.1978 new no previous owner. I have not found any gm info on this combo. car has 47000 miles and has been stored since 1982.got transferred and stored it. came home.fired it up and really smoked. imagine the valve guide seals are gone. had new car so put it back in storage. still there.metallic pale green with white interior. hatchback with fold down back seat. air pwr steer pwr brakes. been stored a long time.gasr2@yahoo.com.