Monte Carlo Question

"RTeeJay" (ryanjohnston13) 08/02/2015 at 22:18 • Filed to: Monte Carlo, Muscle Car, Parts, Cars of Oppo

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While I was looking at pictures of first gen Monte Carlos, I noticed that none of cars (including mine) don’t have passenger side mirrors. Was this a unique design quirk only seen on the Monte Carlo? Would it hurt the value of the car if I added the side mirror?

lone_liberal > RTeeJay 08/02/2015 at 22:23

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Passenger side mirrors were not standard for a long time. They were an option on many cars. My ‘72 Camaro didn’t have one but my ‘71 does. As to the value? I would say that if they were an option then you should be fine. If they weren’t available then it would probably take a small hit.

ranwhenparked > RTeeJay 08/02/2015 at 22:26

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Everything cost extra back then - go back a few years earlier, and a driver’s side mirror wasn’t always standard. If you find an original passenger side mirror or reproduction and put it on, it shouldn’t hurt the value.

Big Bubba Ray > RTeeJay 08/02/2015 at 22:30

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The passenger side mirror was probably an option. My ‘73 Baja Bug didn’t have a passenger side mirror and my ‘72 240Z doesn’t have one either. If you ever go to sell the car, don’t add the mirror. It’s a small thing, but could hurt the value a tiny bit.

Birddog > RTeeJay 08/02/2015 at 22:36

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I don’t think adding a mirror would hurt things unless you’re going for a Concours restoration.

Nobi > RTeeJay 08/02/2015 at 22:45

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Wasn’t a requirement. My ‘91 Civic didn't have one (until I made one for a hatchback fit).

EricisDaywalker > RTeeJay 08/03/2015 at 00:58

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Legally, it was probably not a requirement to operate the car in the state it was originally purchsed in, with a passenger side mirror. Usually the passenger side mirror is an extra cost upgrade, or part of a trim package upgrade...