Vehicle Description
The Corvair always marched to its own drummer, and today it's
probably the most underrated collector car of them all. With great
performance, stylish good looks, and impressive economy, it's a
great hobby car for our times. This '64 Corvair convertible in
brilliant red makes for a wonderful summertime cruiser that is just
unusual enough to generate a ton of attention.
It really is hard to go wrong with a bright red ragtop, and the
humble Corvair delivers a funky 1960s look that always attracts
attention. You can see shades of the Bel Air in the rear 3/4 view,
there's a hint of the upcoming Camaro in the profile, for an
inexpensive car, the stylists seem to have put in a few late nights
making it look right. The restoration continued that legacy, giving
it a better than average finish, and the bright red paint shines
better than anything they were spraying in the '60s. That crease
that wraps around the body runs in an unbroken line across every
panel on the car, and they all line up neatly, so a good amount of
time has been invested in the fit and finish. The Corvair, of
course, has no need for a grille, but the trim that is on the car
has been neatly polished, along with a set of chrome bumpers that
sparkle.
Inside, the Corvair offers room for five thanks to a handsome
bucket seat interior. It appears that the seat covers and carpets
were installed fairly recently, but the door panels and dash are
original and starting to show their age. Thanks to the rear engine,
the floor is completely flat, adding valuable legroom front and
rear, and nobody will be complaining about spending an afternoon in
the back seat. Gauges are sensible and basic, and although the lens
is a big cloudy after nearly 50 years, all of them are fully
functional. The original AM radio is still in the dash, and that's
a Hurst cue ball shifter atop the 4-speed manual transmission,
which makes this Corvair a blast to drive around town. With the
engine in back, the front trunk is spacious, wearing a fresh coat
of gray spatter finish paint.
You're also in luck because in 1964, the Corvair got a larger
engine, thanks to a longer stroke. Now displacing 164 cubic inches,
it makes 95 horsepower, and in the lightweight convertible,
performance is lively. The rear axle was tamed thanks to a
transverse leaf spring like the Corvette's, and the heavy-duty
suspension was standard equipment. The flat-six engine is
distinctive in the rear engine bay, with its wide air cleaner and
elaborate fan belt routing. It's highly original under the hood,
but quite well maintained as well, so it starts easily and drives
well thanks to a pair of carburetors that look to have been rebuilt
not that long ago. Thanks to a new stock exhaust system, it has a
traditional Corvair grumble, and tires are affordable 175/70/13s on
factory steel wheels.
A fun little summertime cruiser that's great around town and
attracts attention like a much more expensive car. Call today!