A first bid! Thank you. She deserves a good home. As mentioned there are a couple thousand dollars in collectibles and memorabilia. If wanted, I can make a long list, or take photos. No idea how to ship it all.
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There are Low Miles No Miles cars...and then there are the ones that make you stop and ask yourself how they even still exist. This 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 Brickyard 400 Pace Car falls squarely into that category, showing just 935 miles and standing as one of the finest surviving examples of Chevrolet's mid-90s NASCAR-inspired coupe.
Vehicle Overview
Finished in white with factory gold and purple Brickyard 400 graphics over an exclusive tan leather interior, this 1995 Monte Carlo Z34 is powered by its original 3.4-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 producing 210 horsepower, paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The odometer currently shows just 935 miles.
The Z34 represented the pinnacle of Monte Carlo performance in 1995, combining aggressive styling with one of General Motors' most advanced V6 engines of the era. This particular example remains completely stock throughout, retaining its original paint, drivetrain, interior, and factory presentation.
The exclusive leather interior was unique to this W-Body Pace Car and was not available in any other Monte Carlo.
Included with the sale are the original window stickers, remarkably, neither was ever affixed to the car, as well as the optional factory CD player, extensive documentation, Brickyard 400 memorabilia, personalized California Black 1960's "FRST 400" license plates, and numerous original items collected throughout the car's life.
Story
This wasn't simply a low-mile car that happened to survive.
It was intentionally preserved from day one.
The inaugural Brickyard 400 was one of the biggest moments in NASCAR history, and the original owners, Mr. and Mrs. Armbrust, embraced everything about it. Passionate NASCAR fans, they carefully preserved this Monte Carlo in a climate-controlled garage from new, protecting the paint, leather, rubber, plastics, and trim from the effects of sunlight, humidity, and age.
The car became much more than transportation, it became part of the family.
According to the current owner, Mr. Armbrust cherished the Monte Carlo so deeply that it ultimately led his funeral procession. He was laid to rest wearing a Dale Earnhardt team jacket that had been personally given to him by Earnhardt himself.
That story alone says everything you need to know about what this car meant to its original owners.
Their passion extended well beyond this Monte Carlo. At the time of Mr. Armbrust's passing, the family estate reportedly included approximately one hundred former NASCAR race cars. This Monte Carlo was the final piece of the collection to leave the estate, eventually passing to the Armbrust children before being purchased by the current owner, making this a three-owner vehicle from new.
Originally intending to use the Monte Carlo as a regular driver, the current owner quickly realized this survivor deserved continued preservation instead.
Condition
As expected for a sub-1,000-mile example, this Monte Carlo presents at an extraordinarily high level throughout.
Having spent its life inside a climate-controlled garage, the original leather, rubber weatherstripping, plastics, carpeting, trim, and finishes remain exceptionally well preserved. The car still exhibits the freshness and feel of a vehicle only a few years old rather than one approaching its fourth decade.
The seller reports no rust, no mechanical issues, and no significant cosmetic flaws. Original paint remains throughout.
To preserve the original Goodyear tires, a new set of premium Michelin tires was installed approximately one year ago. The original factory tires, showing approximately 150 miles of use, accompany the sale.
Recent maintenance includes Mobil 1 synthetic oil service, routine inspections, and careful exercise to keep every mechanical system functioning properly. Additional recent care includes a professional ceramic coating that cost over $2000 dollars.
The undercarriage remains exceptionally clean and well preserved, further reinforcing the careful stewardship this Monte Carlo has enjoyed throughout its life.
Overall, this is one of the most complete, best-preserved, and best-documented Monte Carlo Z34 Brickyard 400 Pace Cars likely to become available.
Highlights
- 935 miles shown
- 1995 Brickyard 400 Pace Car Edition
- #250 of 400 produced
- Original 3.4L DOHC 24-valve V6 (210 HP)
- Automatic transmission
- Exclusive tan leather interior
- Original paint
- Three-owner example
- Always climate-controlled
- Original window stickers included (never installed)
- Factory optional CD player included
- Original Goodyear tires included
- New Michelin tires installed
- Personalized vintage California "FRST 400" plates included
- Extensive Brickyard 400 memorabilia
- Delivery photographs and documentation
- Professionally ceramic coated
- Rust-free example
Letter From The LMNM Team
This is exactly the kind of car that built Low Miles No Miles.
Not because it's exotic.
Not because it's expensive.
Because it's the kind of survivor that simply shouldn't exist anymore.
A 935-mile Monte Carlo Z34 is already an unbelievable find. Add in the Brickyard 400 Pace Car package, the incredible documentation, the memorabilia, and the story behind its original owners, and suddenly you're looking at something far greater than just another low-mile Chevrolet.
The part that stuck with us most wasn't the mileage.
It was the people.
The Armbrust family didn't simply own this Monte Carlo, they built memories around it. It was cherished enough to lead Mr. Armbrust's funeral procession, a fitting tribute to someone whose love of NASCAR extended so far that he chose to be buried wearing a Dale Earnhardt team jacket personally given to him by Dale himself.
When you learn that their property housed nearly one hundred former NASCAR race cars, it all begins to make sense.
This wasn't just another collectible.
It was part of a lifelong passion.
Cars like this become special because of the people behind them, and this Monte Carlo carries one of the best stories we've had the privilege to tell.
It isn't simply a preserved Z34. It's a preserved piece of one family's NASCAR history.
@mba44 congratulations, it looks like you got a great buy!
Congrats @mba44 wish I wasn’t too far away from this car… enjoy…
Dang, I seem to be almost the only one leaving a comment. After looking at all the collectibles and memorabilia, with very careful packing and use of space, perhaps it will fit in the trunk. All that shippers allow. If the original tires are not wanted, they could be sold out here, by either myself or the buyer. .
Probably of interest to only detail nuts like me, the Armbrusts (original owners) and the Moomaws (dealership owners in the family since founded in 1912), went to that original race together. No doubt they knew each other fairly well, as Baltic OH had a population of about 760. While the metropolis of Sugarcreek , seven miles away, had a population of 2159 In 1994. Chevrolet then had about 4300 dealerships. So the great majority of dealers never got a Pace Car. Today there are only 2861 dealerships. And no doubt zero in small towns. My town used to have one. Tragedy.
Sorry about the confusion. BKJ Detail (Brandon) is the most amazing detailer I have ever come across. Has been doing my cars for years. He also does incredible paint and bodywork on my cars. The older I get, the more I scrape and bump into things. So yes, there is nothing at all wrong with the undercarriage. I just didn’t like the small amount of surface rust on the mufflers and a few other bits. Mufflers being the worst. There are absolutely no other such areas not photographed. I guess if that is the worst part of the entire car, it’s pretty darn good. I am just extremely picky about my cars. She is absolutely as described. Zero problems with anything. Runs and drives exactly as a brand new car, and everything works exactly as new. Just 31 years old.
@curtboteler I am not sure what he is referring to. My guess after the long rant is he started talking about another vehicle as the bottom of this thing is pictured and absolutely immaculate!
Steve what exactly do you mean when you say “ The undercarriage obviously is far from perfect”. What’s wrong with the undercarriage?? Thanks
I just reread the description of my car, and noticed it reading “no significant flaws”. That is a bit misleading. Sorry. There is not a single scratch, chip, or door ding on the entire exterior. The interior is completely without flaws. The ONLY exterior flaw is a very shallow small push in dent on the driver side from fender, put there by the shipper. Didn’t notice till later. I am sure exterior could be made 100% by a quality paintless dent removal professional. None in my rural area. The undercarriage obviously is far from perfect. But I really never paid much attention to that. My main interest is exterior and interior. Then engine bay close behind. I have owned several “best on the planet” ultra low mileage cars. Not that she is one; but darn close. Bought her at 132 maintenance only miles. The only special interest car I will be keeping, and actually DRIVING, will be the 2300 mile 07 MazdaSpeed3, bought on BaT (LMNM are far easier to deal with and infinitely more personal attention). Also great history. Flawless for now. But she will be driven daily for as long as I can drive, including hauling around my beloved but constantly shedding Collie. My favorite all round car out of around 300 lifetime, including Cobras, Pantera’s, ’63 Z06 N03 Corvettes, etc. Braggart…