Vehicle Description
Zoom Classic Cars presents one of the most sought after Corvairs,
the 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder Convertible. Features the 2.3L
Inline 6 Cylinder Engine with Turbocharger and coupled with a 4
speed manual transmission. 1964 was the third year of Spyder
production and the first year for it to be designated as its own
model and not just an option package for the Monza. Also, 64 saw
suspension improvements with the addition of the transverse leaf
spring. 1964 has been said to be the best year for the early model
Corvairs. Also, the last year it would use the 'Spyder'
designation. This particular car is very in keeping with it's
original build. Born a Spyder (Not a clone like so many.), this car
has the 06 in the VIN to prove it's provenance as well as the data
plate coding to back it up as well. Also, this car was originally
Ember Red in color which it still is today, although you are
looking at an older repaint. According to the engine block code,
the engine is from a 1962 turbocharged car. Code YR. a 64 would be
YM. So you can see we did our homework on this one. The body is
extremely straight with very little signs of any previous work
done. Trunk compartment is perfect with no previous welding or
patching. Undercarriage was sanded and painted. No problems there
either. It doesn't appear as if this car was ever subjected to
harsh weather. A LOT of time and money has been spent on this car
just in the past year. The list is long and we have receipts to
back it all up. Just a sample of what's been done...New white soft
top,ew repro seat covers,New seat foam,New door panels,New int 1/4
panels,New carpet,New sill plates,Rebuilt carburetor,Fuel
pump,Distributor,All brake lines &Brake cylinders Chrome fuel
lines,Battery, Tires,Push rod tubes & seals and the car was fully
tuned up recently. Most everything purchased as exact reproduction
replacements from Clark's Corvair Parts. No expense spared. All
being said, the car still could use and deserves to be brought to
the finish line. The original padded dash pad is cracked and needs
replacement (Repros available from Clark's.). The fuel, temp and
manifold pressure gauges do not work and have not been
investigated. The original AM radio does not power up. Although the
carb is a fresh rebuild, the idle can be a little wonky and could
use adjustment. The paint as I mentioned is older and could be
mostly brought back with a good cut and correction but is very
serviceable as is. The car starts up and runs well. Goes into gear
with a decent clutch. Brakes and steers well and the turbo works.
It doesn't even leak any oil Just expect the car to need some fine
tuning as you start driving it. These cars are very quirky and can
be testy at times, especially the turbo models such as this. You
should be mechanically inclined, want to learn or have a close
friend that is familiar with these cars. Your average mechanic
wont' touch it. These are fantastic cars with an amazing and
friendly group of followers with clubs and chapters all over the
country. Parts availability is terrific and they actually are
pretty basic to work on. Just know what you are getting into. The
same could be said of the vintage air cooled VW's. Stored in MA
with Clean Title. Call John for more info. Thanks for Looking
