[keith_h]

The Monte Carlo is a rare thing, period. They were only ever silver, and only a few were made I am told.

This information from Alfa Romeo Australia:

Based on the Alfa 33 Quattro 4x4 wagon, the Monte Carlo was released in the first quarter of 1986 and is the best example of dressing up a particular model that Alfa Romeo Australia had attempted. In fact so good looking was the conversion that many Quattro owners copied the idea on their own cars.

It goes on to describe the conversion in some detail but I am too lazy to type. Basically, Ti trim fitted to the wagon inside and out, leather steering wheel, telephone dials wheels.

Modern Motor wrote about this vehicle in August 1986. Ewan Kenndey said this: "The result of these changes is to give the car a similar look to the sporty Ti hatchback."

Other changes include 30mm lowered springs, revised geometry, Koni shock absorbers, and front anti roll bar according to Barry Lake. It is low, you have to bend down to get in.

The Special Note in the Alfa Romeo Australia data reads: The original Quattro 4x4 was only available in two colours, burgandy or metallic silver. A genuine Monte Carlo will only be silver and will have a Monte Carlo decal attached to the rear section of the front guards.

This is the only one I have ever seen, although I have seen plenty of silver wagons. Usually the Quattro 4x4 has the bottom part of the doors and sills blacked out to match the black bumper and rear apron like Lauries above. The Monte Carlo was silver all over including the front and rear bumpers but with the black tape in the groove in the cars waistline, another thing that needs replacing at some point. There is still one on Monte Carlo decal on the side that has yet to be repaired and I will have to get a pair made up before the panel work is done.