Vehicle Description
The season is here to get into a cool cruising classic convertible,
and this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza offers vintage fun, a great
color combo, and the perfect mix of premium and sporty... and it
does it all for an affordable price.
The Corvair's styling was GM's take on a European car, and so
driving one today turns heads wherever it goes. In fact, Corvair
people know that '65 is the ideal year that gave this updated sleek
styling and an upgraded fully independent suspension to truly be
like a sports car that came from across the Atlantic. Part of this
sophisticated attitude also comes from the
Danube Blue paint. This 1965-correct hue was added later in life,
and so there is a hint of more modern gloss. But what really adds
to this car is the brightwork. The bright bumpers are complete as
they hug the second-gen Corvair's more angular style, and the rear
luggage rack is another great European touch. Plus, as a
performance-oriented Monza model, you also get the cool badging and
sport wire wheel covers. And if the weather does turn wet, the
white top still makes this car stick out in a crowd.
But as good as the white roof looks against the blue, the
factory-correct light blue interior is even better. The
range-topping Monza line came with bucket seats as standard. They
look like the Strato design found in the Chevelles and later
Camaros, so it instantly gives you a sporty feeling. Plus, with the
coordinating rear seats, side panels, carpeting, boot cover, and
even the steering wheel - this whole setup feels like a deep blue
ocean. But more than just great colors, this one has the perfect
vintage atmosphere. The sporty triple gauge package is pure '60s
cool. And the selector for the Powerglide automatic transmission is
on a unique fingertip control right next to those. Even the
heat/defrost controls and the AM radio are quite original and
working fine. And when you look in the front trunk, you'll see that
the GM washer reserve glass bottle is even still present (and it's
details like this that will have people pointing at this Corvair
all the time.)
Pop the rear engine lid to see the 164 cubic-inch aluminum
flat-six. It's original to the car, and so we're glad to see it
retain such a factory-correct presentation. The 110 horsepower
rating doesn't sound like a whole lot at first, but Corvair people
know better. Like a Porsche, the power is better utilized because
the motor doesn't turn a long driveshaft. Plus, by maximizing the
weight over the rear wheels (engine, battery, and spare tire) it
has a true traction advantage. So, maximized for utility and only
weighing 2,700 pounds makes this Corvair Monza plenty zippy. Plus,
these later cars had the revised spring rates, the
Corvette-inspired a fully independent rear suspension, larger
brakes, and a front stabilizer bar. So you're looking at quite a
sporty package in a compact size.
Driver-friendly classics like this usually command much higher
price. So don't miss out on this great second-gen Corvair. Call
today!!!