Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe
"If you're a true car enthusiast, then you probably know all about
Corvair already. If not, you can't help but notice those sleek rear
engine fun cars darting about. For 1968, both enthusiasts and
lovers of fun cars will find lots to like in the Monza Sports coupe
or convertible. Outside, it has that aerodynamic styling with new
side marker lights front and rear. For nearly a decade, Chevrolet
has built rear engine fun cars. In that time, Corvair has
established itself as a firm favorite with U.S. enthusiasts." From
the 1968 brochure.
For consignment, a 1968 Chevrolet Corvair Monza coupe showing
61,460 miles which are not actual. The patina paint mixes with
stunning black wheels that makes our eyes glaze over with the
possibilities for this car. The guys at the mall had a mock debate
about what "they would do". One would leave the patina and drive it
as is, another would go jet black on the outside, while one even
went so far as to say he would create a Yenko Stinger clone. Well,
it's not our decision. You are the artist in this studio! All we
can do is hand you the keys!
Exterior
Fifteen exterior colors were available in '68 and Ash Gold was one
of them, on our car weathered and worn, a mere shadow of its former
glory, but glorious in its originality. There are scratches, dents,
chips, surface rust, touched up imperfections, a punched hole in
the rocker, and general patina. A few of the emblems are missing,
while others are still in place. 17-inch American Racing Torque
Thrust Special Edition wheels, 5 spoke gloss black with polished
rims are in place and the color is picked up by the black painted
headlight bezels, distinctive tear drop shaped pieces that help set
Corvairs apart, as if the car's shape was not unique enough! The
quad tail lights are cool too, here over a dented chrome bumper and
a pair of tailpipes in the space left by a missing roll pan.
Interior
The gold door panels have varied textured and designed sections
with metal accent buttons that were common for the time and while
they show some patina, they are intact and their design flows to
the sidewalls of the back, in this case, with no rear bench in
place. Up front, vinyl bucket seats include a green driver's seat
and a gold passenger seat, both the same style that aligns with the
door design. The passenger seat is torn and weathered, so swap
meets and Corvair clubs will be your friend as you quest for
another green bucket! A gold steering wheel shares the love marks
and is missing the horn button but it leads to a clean instrument
cluster based in black plastic. An AM radio is in the center and a
white knobbed shifter rises from a metal base in the floor which in
turn is covered in gold loop carpet in fair condition. The
headliner is intact and harboring the shoulder belts, while the
frunk is barren and home to the brake reservoir and windshield
fluid tank.
Drivetrain
Under the decklid is a 164ci flat 6 rated at 110 horsepower, fueled
by a 4-barrel carburetor, and tied to a 4-speed manual
transmission. Overall, the engine is clean and the polished pipes
are a nice touch. There are wires strewn about but no loose ends,
and we note the weather seal is dried out. This car is equipped
with drum brakes front and rear.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with some typical surface rust and oil on
the pan. A plate covers the center tunnel between belly pans and is
clean and intact. Headers come from the engine and soon send the
exhaust into a glasspack style muffler right before the tips exit
out back. Independent coil spring suspension equips the car front
and back.
Drive-Ability
We crank the flat six to life and wow! That's quite a roar more
akin to a V8, an impressive bit of mimicry accomplished by the
headers and glasspacks. Onto the tarmac we go where the stance is
enhanced by the wheels and tires, 205/45ZR17s with a date code of
mid 2024. This peppy Chevy delivers a spirited ride, good handling,
and as always with this generation Corvair, great visibility. We
note the brake lights are not working and the missing horn
eliminates its usefulness. Every other workable item in the car
operates 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.
A driveable project, a blank slate, a great sounding car with a
cool sounding name, (named for an Italian race track!). Here's your
gateway drug into the world of classic cars! The Corvair world is a
longstanding group of enthusiasts, so you'll have plenty of new
friends to help with whatever journey you chose and to share your
wins. Or, like many of them, perhaps this would just be an addition
to your growing collection of Corvairs! Either way, it's a nice
find.
105378W110234
1-Chevrolet
05-Corvair Monza
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
8-1968
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
110234-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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