Vehicle Description
Looking to experience the thrill of classic car ownership behind
the wheel of a truly unique ride? This 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
has you covered. This high-functioning, one of a kind drop top is
in great running shape - it's ready to hit the road just as soon as
you get it home - and its well-preserved appearance also makes it a
worthy contender on the local car show circuit.
With its sporty, compact looks and rear wheel design, the Corvair
was more than a mere novelty when introduced to the American
public. Chevy was making a concerted effort to attract buyers that
had been formerly set on imports, and their plan worked well, with
the model enjoying strong sales throughout its production run. This
Monza, an upper echelon version of the model, is distinguished by
its more ornate trim package and was originally directed at the
younger segment of the market as a more attainable alternative to
the Porsche. Its rear engine design served it well, providing
impressive economy for the time, as well as a smooth ride and lots
of storage room up front. This '64 still wears its original Lagoon
Aqua color - it's a timeless shade that's looking very solid on
this open air compact, ornamented by chrome trim and emblems
throughout that are in sharp condition. After more than a half
century of service, the body alignment remains strong on this
unique Chevy, and its doors, hood and trunk all open and shut
smoothly. For protection from the elements, there's a white cloth
convertible top neatly tucked under its boot, ready to raise into
place and still sporting a clear plastic window.
Climb in and you'll be surrounded by a thoroughly vintage driving
environment that's been thoroughly refurbished while remaining in
its original configuration. The low backed buckets up front and
bench seat in back are very well padded, with aqua vinyl covers
that still look fresh and unwrinkled, and they're bracketed by door
panels featuring very sharp Corvair emblems sitting snugly against
their frame. The interior space on hand is surprising - especially
the real estate separating the front and back seating to afford
your passengers in back with plenty of legroom - and the carpet
sitting underneath looks as if it's seen very little action. In
keeping with the rest of the car, the dash area looks very clean,
featuring original gauges that still function as intended, control
knobs and switches that are all securely in place and a dash pad
across the top that shows no cracking. Up front, the storage area
is very clean and unusually spacious - a by-product of the
Corvair's rear engine design - so even with its full size factory
spare in place there's a lot of room remaining.
A 164 cubic inch flat six cylinder sits in the rear engine
compartment, carrying a pair of single barrel, downdraft carbs and
surrounded by plenty of working room. The engine fires right up and
runs very smoothly, teaming with a 4-speed manual transmission
that's also in good form. This '64 benefits from some engineering
refinements unavailable to its predecessors, including a more
powerful engine, finned drum brakes to dissipate heat more
efficiently and softer springs in front and back for a more
luxurious ride on its 13" Chevrolet spinner-type wheels outfitted
with Cooper Trendsetter SE tires. The undercarriage must be seen to
be believed - it sports a near-museum quality appearance, with
clean, solid floorboards and ruler-straight frame rails.
This 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza offers the opportunity to put a
unique, road-ready classic in your garage that's both running and
looking great. Call today!