Vehicle Description
Look at how much vintage convertible you can get for so little cash
with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza. Seriously, for under
$20,000, you can have a car that has a classic look, a top that
goes down, and entertaining road manners, and everyone else will
think you know something they don't. How cool is that?
The Ermine White paint looks great on the convertible Corvair, the
perfect summertime color for a car practically designed for fair
weather only. There's a strong contingent of guys out there who
love these cars and with their unique styling, it's easy to see
why. Radical at the time, the design has aged rather well and the
creased sheetmetal and bright chrome accents give it a vintage look
that most folks will stop and admire as it drives past. The older
finish shines up decently for that Sunday afternoon car ride and
although there are some areas that aren't the prettiest, it still
looks quite good from 10 feet away. We suspect this car has spent
much of its life down south here, because there are none of the
telltale signs of winter weather evident, and while it does have
some dings and bruises and it's certainly not perfect, the overall
condition suggests this car has been loved through the years.
Restore it like a new penny, or enjoy the vintage patina as it sits
today, either way it's going to get a lot of looks. The bright
chrome bumpers are actually quite sporty, and the rocker trim and
rear exhaust cover are certainly conversation pieces not usually
found on other cars, adding a bespoke touch to this neat little
droptop.
At some point in its life, the interior of this Corvair has been
replaced, because the white vinyl upholstery is just too nice to be
original. Born with a full Aqua vinyl set-up, that beautiful color
can now be found on the dash, window sills, and steering wheel, and
it looks awesome up against the white vinyl upholstery on the
seats. Bucket seats up front are comfortable, nice teal-blue
carpets insulate the cabin, and very stylish white door panels with
chrome hardware show a lot more detail than you'd expect from a car
at this price point. The rear-mounted engine makes for an
interesting dashboard with a totally flat floor beneath it, and
that ornate, original steering wheel adds some welcome warmth to
the cabin. Accessories include an original Delco AM radio in the
dash, and a super-rare under-dash factory HVAC unit - both of which
are not currently operable, but the very fact that they remain in
original, restorable condition is pretty staggering to see. The
unique Corvair floor pan is the reason that carpet seems a bit
loose in a few places, but it's still in very solid shape, and the
back seat will accommodate adults for short trips and kids all day.
Overhead, an off-white convertible top seals up well and has a
clear rear window that hasn't seen much bad weather by the looks of
things, and although it is power actuated it does need a little bit
of assistance to get going. The forward trunk is impressively
spacious, and although it hasn't been overly finished, it does show
off the Corvair's solid sheet metal.
Chevy's radical air-cooled flat-six makes the lightweight Corvair
an entertaining drive with decent handling, Ralph Nader
notwithstanding. Twin carburetors add a few horsepower and it still
makes electricity using what's likely the original 12-volt
generator. With a low center of gravity, it certainly helps in the
handling department and with the weight in the back, power steering
is obviously not needed. The floors are in good shape, which is
critical since they make up the backbone of the car, and the
2-speed PowerGlide transmission makes for an effective driving
partner in the easy-to-drive Corvair. Steel wheels with factory
wire wheel covers and spinners give it a period look and are fitted
with grippy 165/80/13 blackwall radials.
This is a great find for Corvair fans and convertible fans alike,
and an awesome way to get into the hobby without dropping a ton of
cash. Call today!
