Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible
Until the 1950s, most American auto manufacturers made one size of
car: large. Imports from Europe such as Volkswagen, Renault, and
Fiat showed that there was a market in the U.S. for smaller cars,
mostly as a second car or an alternative for the budget minded. Led
by General Manager Edward N. Cole, Chevrolet designed a
revolutionary new car. It was powered by an air-cooled horizontal
six-cylinder engine made almost entirely out of aluminum. The
engine was mounted in the rear of the car, driving the rear wheels
through a compact automatic transaxle. Suspension was independent
at all four wheels. There was no conventional frame; it was the
first Unibody built by Fisher Body and the styling was
unconventional for Detroit, subtle and elegant, with no tail fins
or chrome grille.
This Monza Corvair has a 164ci engine, as well as a 4-speed manual
transmission, and other options consistent with a Monza model. The
overall car is showing in fair condition, mechanically sound, and
true to 1968 model. A repainted exterior in fair condition, with a
few blemishes and scratches.
Exterior
A previous respray of Fathom Blue drapes the exterior of this
sporty air-cooled car. There are areas of scratching, chipping and
a few dents and dings, and some dimpling with areas of inclusions
picked up in the respray, as the entire exterior shows in fair
condition. A white padded canvas convertible top moves up and down,
however has some rips and tears particularly along the window
surround areas. The rear plastic window has discoloration and some
fogging over, and there are scratches within the field of clear
plastic. A tonneau cover in a lighter shade of blue covers the
folded down top very nicely. Chrome badging, brite work, bumpers,
and trim are in good condition shiny and mostly free of corrosion
and dimpling. Corvair standard Monza style wheel covers are noted
on all 4 corners.
Interior
Believed to be original, vinyl buckets up front, and a bench in the
rear passenger section, the surfaces are slightly worn and have a
few tears mainly along seams of the driver's bucket. The dash is
also original, with blue padded top, and black textured facing for
the instrument section and glovebox door. Gauges are clean and the
original radio is still installed but has a few parts missing (trim
and knobs) and an aftermarket radio hangs below the dash. The
original steering wheel fronts the dash, which it seems as the
lighter has gone missing as well. Blue carpet in fair condition
floods the floor, shows a few tears, fading and stains. The floor
shifter resides between the buckets and is surrounded by the
carpet.
Drivetrain
A clean, and seemingly restored engine sits in the rear engine bay.
A bit cramped, it shares space with the spare wedged in at the
side. The engine is 164ci "Turbo Air" (doesn't mean it has one
though!) 6-cylinder air cooled with 95 horsepower and is fitted
with a 2-barrel carburetor on top. The standard 4-speed manual
transmission is within the rear section as well and drives the rear
wheels.
Undercarriage
The unibody undercarriage appears solid and rust free. Noted is
4-wheel independent suspension, and 4-wheel drum brakes.
Overall runs smoothly and is believed to have a restored engine.
Paint and interior are fair and interior is all original. Some spit
shine, sanding, and interior fixes, and you will have a nice
example of an innovative car from 1968.
VIN Decode
105678W110957
1-Chevrolet
05-Monza
67-Convertible
8-1968
W-Willow Run Assy Plant
110957-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST 68-10567- 1968 Corvair Monza Convertible
BDY WRN 768- Willow Run Body #768
TR 707-Blue
PNT E-1-Fathom Blue, White Top
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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