1979

1979 was the beginning of the end of the line for the Monza. The model lineup was reduced by two cars, the Sport Coupe and the 'S' Hatchback Coupe

and very few new features or additions were present on

the '79 Monza.

New features for the '79 Monza did include a new EGR

(Exhaust Gas Recirculation) and cold-trapped spark

control system for the 305 V8 to contribute to "improved

drivability". A new replacement air filter is given to the

Iron Duke and is good for up to 30,000 miles. New standard high-back front bucket seat design is available for all models and an improved steering wheel anti-theft lock is also introduced.

Also new for 1979 are 2 radio selections, a Delco AM/FM radio with stereo cassette and a similar Delco AM/FM radio but with a digital clock display. Other than these few items, the only other changes include new standard features that were previously extra-cost options. These include things like front and rear bumper guards, body

side moldings, sport steering wheels, full-length

centre consoles, AM radios and tinted glass.

The powerplants available for 1979 are unchanged

from '78's offerings. One 4-cylinder, 2 V6's and the 305

V8 with 4 and 5-speed manual transmissions and 3-speed automatics.

A few items dropped for 1979 include the aluminum 10- hole and the gold-styled aluminum wheels and the Estate Wagon package. Although the Estate Wagon package was gone, it was replaced with a Sport Striping option, a

simple vinyl decal option that added accent colour to

the body of the Monza Wagon.

Chevrolet did still offer the vinyl Cabriolet roof top

option in 7 colours, 14 exterior colour options, 6 interior

colours and the continued offering of the Spyder

packages but with new colour combinations offered (green and blue).