# This Underappreciated 1973 Muscle Car Was Number One 53 Years Ago

> The 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, one of the of the most underappreciated Chevrolet muscle cars, won the Motor Trend Car of the Year award back in 1973.

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- **Published:** 2026-05-01
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #chevrolet #muscle #monte #underappreciated #carlo #cars #generation #number
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