Vehicle Description
Solid mostly original Corvair in unusual colors. Recent service
including brakes so it runs and drives extremely well. Fun to drive
and still economical to own. Corvairs are under-rated and
under-valued so now might be a great time to get in and have
fun!Saddle Tan with a Fawn interior is how this car was ordered
new, and the simple Corvair bodywork seems to work best with
lighter colors. The convertible is smartly designed with plenty of
room for everyone on board and if you haven't driven one of these
awesome little cars, you're in for a pleasant surprise. It has a
big car feel without the big car bulk and they ride extremely well.
This car wears an older repaint that's in very good condition, and
shows a soft shine that's entirely appropriate to a car fast
approaching its 60th birthday. There's no evidence that this was
ever a rusty car and the bodywork lines up quite well from panel to
panel. As a unit-body convertible rust is the enemy, so the good
door gaps demonstrate that the structure underneath is in great
shape. Interesting details include the louvered deck lid to help
cool the engine, the familiar four-headlight front end, and enough
chrome to make it look upscale, not basic. Everything is in very
good condition with a combination of original and reproduction
parts, so it has a consistent look that works rather well.The Fawn
interior is unusual and is more of an off-white than tan. Wide
bucket seats are all-day comfortable and the light-colored
upholstery makes sitting in the sun a lot easier. Newer carpets are
in excellent condition and include matching floor mats with a heel
pad for the driver. The lack of a transmission tunnel means the
interior feels incredibly spacious for a mid-sized car and even the
shifter for the PowerGlide 2-speed automatic is discreetly tucked
into the dash to maximize space. Gauges amount to the basics-fuel
and speed-but the two-tone steering wheel is the same as used in
the upscale Impala so it looks great. The twin-cockpit design
echoes other Chevy products of the mid-60s and the bright
engine-turned surfaces make it feel sporty. Back seat passengers
will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of legroom and check out
the neat map pockets built into the door panels. There's a
snug-fitting white convertible top overhead and the forward-mounted
trunk is shockingly spacious even with the spare tire stashed there
instead of on top of the engine.Speaking of the engine, it's the
familiar air-cooled 164 cubic inch flat-6, which, in dual
carburetor Monza guise makes 110 horsepower. But what might
surprise you is the amount of torque on tap-the gutsy pancake six
really digs out of corners and pulls the lightweight ragtop around
with real gusto! It also makes a pleasing air-cooled whirr that
makes the Corvairs stand out from their V8 siblings and you can see
that the engine bay is tidy and well-maintained, if not detailed
for show. It wears a correct air cleaner assembly, a factory
generator, accessory oil filter, and a few other details that make
it look right. Recent service includes a tune-up and brake work, so
it runs and drives extremely well. The PowerGlide 2-speed automatic
is a nice match for the six, shifting right when you need it to and
letting the six's torque do most of the work. Ride quality is
shockingly supple-the Corvair just ignores bumps and road
imperfections. And forget all that nonsense about Ralph Nader,
because these are genuinely entertaining cars to drive with nimble
handling and confident road manners. Modest steel wheels with
hubcaps are appropriate for the car's price and they wear 175/80/13
whitewall radials.Extras include a full set of service manuals and
some spare maintenance parts. Corvairs have been affordable fun for
decades and are now starting to see some increases in interest and
value. Compared to a six-cylinder Mustang, they're just as fun and
offer comparable performance for less money. And they remain
affordable to maintain with easy parts availability and simple
hardware that's easy to keep in top shape. Combined, they make
Corvairs like this convertible great cars to own and drive. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.
