Vehicle Description
1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder Convertible
Finally, a Corvair description that will not mention its biggest
critic. We are well past those days and the Corvair enthusiasts'
community is large, active, and fervent, despite what anyone thinks
of the cars. That's because the rear engine cars are unique, fun,
and in 2025, ultimately classic. Chevrolet also produced Corvair
ramp side pickup trucks, station wagons, panel vans, and high
performance models with the Yenko Stingers.
For consignment, a 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder with 49,943 miles
shown which are non actual, the recipient of some newer parts that
include brake components such as the master cylinder, hoses, and
wheel cylinders as well as new axles. Mechanically, 1964 Corvairs
had redesigned engine hardware and gaskets designed to improve oil
sealing on the rocker arm covers.
Exterior
A fine shade of ocean blue, Azure Aqua, swims over the car in
original single stage application, a color that highlights the
subtle body lines of the car including the rounded fenders coming
off of the headlights, a detail you might miss in other colors. A
laser straight shoulder line evolves into a slight overhang front
and rear where quad lights are the layout for both the headlights
and the round tail lights. Without a front grille, the headlight
bezels take on a unique shape and configuration, immediately
recognizable and flanking the smooth paneled front. Out back, a
pair of faux vents come just before the louvered decklid which of
course, is functional. Our black canvas top with plastic window is
in good shape and easily folds to change the personality of the car
in an instant, while 13-inch aluminum slot wheels provide a
sportier option to the hubcap version. Some of the metal here could
benefit from restoration while other imperfections include paint
chips, numerous areas of bubbling, and surface rust where paint
chipped off.
Interior
In general, the interior shows some age and that starts on the
black vinyl door cards which are complete and relatively clean, but
loose, wrinkled and detached in some places. The black vinyl bucket
seats are tired, have some tears, splitting seams and compression,
but are entirely usable and the rear bench and surrounding
materials could also use a refresh, or enjoy as is! The large slim
steering wheel fronts a nicely designed and simple instrument
cluster with horizontal speedometer and gas gauge over aluminum
trim and silver knobs, all with a bit of patina. In the middle we
have an AM/FM/Cassette radio under a cracked dash pad which arches
over the aluminum glovebox door. A white knobbed shifter rises from
the floor where black loop carpet resides, a bit loose, but in good
condition. The frunk is barren and clean and the paint on the
underside of the lid hints at what it may have looked like new.
Drivetrain
Under the rear hatch is a clean 164ci flat 6 cylinder, rated at 110
horsepower and this one wears a pair of new 1-barrel carburetors. A
4-speed manual transmission is on board which keeps power in the
back with 3.55 gears and drum brakes are found front and rear.
Undercarriage
Driver quality conditions prevail underneath where belly pans take
up most of the real estate. Surface rust is prevalent on heavy
steel components and some suspect rust on the belly pans is evident
around some patchwork repairs. There's also some rust in the pinch
welds under the doors. Some oil is evident on the underside but
major leaks are not apparent to us on observation. Exhaust from
each side of the flat 6 merge into one pipe, a stock style muffler,
then a tailpipe.
Drive-Ability
We prime the new carbs and turn the key and the 6 cylinder fires up
with that unique "if you know, you know" Corvair exhaust tone. We
throw the shifter into first and scoot this aqua drop top onto the
test loop where it runs just fine, tracks straight, and handles
well with rear weight bias, pushing this lightweight car with
plenty of gusto. Limited functions on board mean less can go wrong
and, on this day, everything worked as it should! While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
The airy interior, the low sleek profile, the happy front fascia
and of course, that flat 6. They've been called a lot of things
over the years, and "terrific" is the one we like best. This is a
good example with lots of options, drivable as is but room for
creative interpretation or restoration. Elvis bought Pricilla a
Corvair back in the early 60's and if it's good enough for the
King, it'll do just fine in your garage!
40667W190587
4-1964
06-Corvair Spyder
67-Convertible
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
190587-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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