Back in 1962 When Ford was offering a 164-hp 260-cu.in. V-8 in its
popular Falcon, Chevrolet installed a turbocharger in the all new
Corvair Spyder. This new Spyder package was offered only on the
top-of-the-line Monza Club Coupe and convertible. When these cars
started to hit the streets in April of 62 people took notice of a
lot of new technology. Monza Spyders were 145-cu.in. horizontally
opposed six-cylinder consisted of a cast-aluminum case mounting
cast-iron cylinders, capped by aluminum heads; with the addition of
the turbocharger changed a significant number of components. The
turbocharger itself was mounted above the engine, toward the rear
passenger side of the engine compartment in a draw-through
configuration, pulling through a single Carter side-draft
carburetor. TRW,S 3-inch turbine impeller provided up to 10 pounds
of boost, pushing out 150 hp, a 47 percent increase that is well
above the 102-hp normally aspirated engine. Stronger intake/exhaust
valves and guides, a forged crankshaft, upgraded camshaft,
heavy-duty pistons, beefier connecting rods, cooler spark plugs, an
oil separator and a special spark advance mechanism to control
detonation at high boost. In addition, the compression ratio was
reduced from 9:1 to 8:1. Lone Star Muscle Cars is proud to present
this cool part of early 60's history. These cars have seen a
significant increase in value and collectability. Contact Lone Star
Muscle Cars at 940-691-1070 or email us at
[email protected] for more information about this
vehicle.
Vehicle Details
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Listing ID:CC-1566094
Price:$21,900
Location:Wichita Falls, Texas
Year:1962
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Corvair Monza
Exterior Color:Yellow
Interior Color:Black
Odometer:70414
Stock Number:T361
VIN:20967W253359
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