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Highlights
- Rare right-hand drive example of a 1960s American "land yacht"
- Believed by the vendor to have covered just 47,870 miles from new
- Stored for decades in the basement of the Musgrave Hotel, formerly owned by a notable hotelier
- Recently recommissioned with brake system upgrades and new tyres
The Appeal
This 1967 Dodge Monaco is the archetypal American "land yacht", epitomising the opulence and grandeur of the space age. This particular example is especially noteworthy as a rare right-hand drive variant, making it a genuine collector's piece for Mopar enthusiasts.
What sets this Monaco apart is its fascinating provenance and remarkable originality, having been owned by South African hotelier Mossie Tolman, who stored it for decades in the basement of his Musgrave Hotel in Pretoria. Recently recommissioned by Tolman's nephew with careful attention to preserving its unmolested character, this Monaco offers a powerful 383Ci V8 engine paired with Chrysler's renowned TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
What sets this Monaco apart is its fascinating provenance and remarkable originality, having been owned by South African hotelier Mossie Tolman, who stored it for decades in the basement of his Musgrave Hotel in Pretoria. Recently recommissioned by Tolman's nephew with careful attention to preserving its unmolested character, this Monaco offers a powerful 383Ci V8 engine paired with Chrysler's renowned TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
History and Paperwork
- RHD 1967 Dodge Monaco, believed to have been registered in South Africa when new
- Reportedly previously owned by South African hotelier Mossie Tolman, who used it to drive his nephew to high school
- Stored for decades in the basement of the Musgrave Hotel in Pretoria at 1,800m above sea level
- Inherited by Tolman's nephew who undertook a major recommissioning
- Indicated mileage of 47,870 miles is rumoured to be correct, supported by the car's originality, the vendor tells us
- Recently received a pre-sale service
- Part of a carefully curated private collection, dry stored in a custom-built facility in Central South Africa
- International shipping available from Cape Town, South Africa to Felixstowe, UK for £1,500
The Condition
- Bodywork appears to be in original and well-preserved condition
- Presents well after being stored in the arid climate of Central South Africa
- Interior appears to be original and consistent with the low indicated mileage
- Fitted with new Cocker tyres as part of the recommissioning
- Stored in a custom-built facility away from coastal air, helping to preserve its condition
The Mechanics
- 383Ci V8 ("Mopar Big Block Hemi") engine
- TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission
- Brake system upgraded to include a vacuum servo during recommissioning
- The vendor states it drives beautifully with immense power on tap
- Recently received a comprehensive service
- Various mechanical components replaced as needed after decades of disuse
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