Vehicle Description
Award-winning Corvair in unusual colors. Outstanding restoration,
still in excellent condition. 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!Code 932 Saddle Tan with a code
705 Dark Saddle 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 a
high-quality restoration that's in very good condition, with proof
being the 2013 AACA National Senior First Prize badge on the dash.
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 and the
car isn't too far away from being ready to show once again. It's
quite nice in every way.The Dark Saddle interior is unusual and
offers a pleasing contrast with the Saddle Tan bodywork. 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. A digital AM/FM
radio fits in the dash like it was born there and the embroidered
floor mats really dress things up. There's a snug-fitting white
convertible top overhead and the forward-mounted trunk is
shockingly spacious thanks to the spare tire being stashed 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 detailed. It wears a correct air cleaner assembly, a factory
generator, accessory oil filter, and a few other details that make
it look right. 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 like a Cadillac.
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 185/80/13 whitewall
radials.Extras include the original owner's manual and original
radio/speaker in case you want to go back to stock. 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.