If you are a local car show attendee then it's very likely you recognize this car. To say it's recent owner of 10 years enjoyed it's ownership would be a huge understatement.
This car was extensively restored back around 2005-2005. It's restoration was extensive and done with comfort, safety, handling and performance in mind. Comfy Recaro front bucket seats were installed, AFOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKE conversion was performed. Stiffer, lowered springs, thicker sway bars both front and rear as well as performance silicone bushings all around. Larger tires and wheels also. This car was built to look good and go fast. Owned for several years by well known Corvair enthusiasts both in southern California and Florida. It's most recent owner here in Massachusetts purchased the car from Florida in 2015.
Besides what was done before his ownership, it's recent owner has spent a small fortune maintaining this car over the years. This includes but not limited to a full engine rebuild back in 2017. Also, more recently a full, four wheel brake replacement including calipers and rotors, a full recent tune-up with new distributor, electric fuel pump and oil change. We have a HUGE binder of receipts documenting it all, all the way back to it's restoration. Check out the picture in the photo gallery. The amount of paperwork is staggering.
According to the factory data plate, this car was painted Danube Blue when built. Now it's a very cool, Calypso Red borrowed from the BMW paint charts. Although 20 years old, it still gleams like it was applied yesterday. A very professional and expensive job when done. It's still gorgeous.
Under the engine lid is a 140 HP, four carb engine which is non numbers matching. As mentioned this was completely rebuilt in 2017 and runs beautifully with no strange noises, smoke or leaks. All four carburators were recently rebuilt as well.
A full Corsa dash was added at some point and other than the clock, appears to all work properly. Sport mirrors on the doors are an added touch well. They look great. The windows are all tinted for a more aggressive look as well. The top is a premium CLOTH version, not vinyl like most. It's a manually operated top from the factory which I actually prefer over the power. The top is like new (see pics).
The undercarriage, doors, jams and trunk are all extremely clean and solid. Just some very minor surface rust on the trunk floor which will clean up with a wire brush. Rust bubbles are noted at the right rear wheel opening area and well as both outer rocker panels. More so on the right side than left. Some weatherstripping is getting tired as well as the black carpet which shows fading. Again, this is a 20+ year old restoration.
So if you are a purist and looking for perfection, this is not the car for you. If you are a casual collector or just wanting to jump into the Corvair hobby for not a huge investment, this could very well be your car. It's a very turn key car. Very drivable and enjoyable just as is. Far from perfect but perfectly fine as I would say.
Check out the over 100 photos of the car. I also have two short videos I can send of the car running and driving. Need transport? I can handle that too.
