Vehicle Description
1964 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
Some 8,000 Corvairs were stockpiled at the GM's Milford, Michigan
Proving Grounds in preparation for the October 1959 launch; 250
were "swimmers" (caught in a flood) but cleaned up, reupholstered
and sold. Gas mileage could be as high at 26 m.p.g. highway, until
the VW-style gasoline-powered heater was fired up at a loss of 6 to
8 m.p.g. Unibody construction with welded front fenders, a first
for GM, meant that Fisher Body employees aligned the whole car.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Please note, this vehicle does not come with a battery.
Please note, this vehicle does not come with a key.
For consignment a resprayed 1964 Corvair Convertible which does not
currently run. The Monza 900 optioned, although basic, that is in
fair condition exterior wise, and fair for the black interior.
Exterior
A blue respray has been painted on, some of it over slight rust
areas. Chrome bumpers are just a bit dented but show without
corrosion or dimpling. Brite-work and badging are all there,
presenting in fair condition. A black convertible top appears
intact and the rear window is clear plastic. All the lighting on
this car is un-cracked and in good condition.
Interior
Inside we note a few missing parts, ripped vinyl, and taped areas
on the seats. This car has two front buckets which reside very
close to one another, and a rear bench, which is not taped or split
open, but is very dirty. An original standard Corvair padded dash
is upfront and shows some cracking in the center of this dash. A
little fading but is all intact, and any aftermarket mounted radio.
Also noted is a direct air heater, which will heat, but will also
cut down on gas mileage. The steering wheel is original. Carpeting
is original, and appears a bit dirty, and faded, but has floor mats
that match the black carpeting. A flopper shifter rises from the
center between the seats in front of them. Door panels show some
dirt and are coming apart at the seams on the center panels near
the surrounds.
Drivetrain
The standard 164ci 4-cylinder mounted in the back is fed by a
one-barrel carb and sits in the unrestored (original) dusty engine
bay. It is attached to a 4-speed manual floor shifted transmission.
Be reminded this engine does not currently run or start. It does
however crank but would not fire up.
Undercarriage
Patina and age are showing underneath, with repaired floorpan
panels welded in to replace rusted ones which are no longer there.
On remaining surfaces heavy undercoating is sprayed on, and there
is surface rust on some suspension parts. Independent coil springs
are upfront, and swing arm suspension is on back. Drum brakes are
all around. Some oiling is going on the bottom end of the
engine.
Overall a barn find condition Corvair, dents dings dust and rust,
and does not currently run but does crank. It's here for the
taking, and open to your interpretation, and not limited in your
creativity as to exactly what to do or which way to go.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
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
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.