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Bay City, MI
1965 Monza Convertible
It's a 4 speed Monza convertible. It has some quarter rust and a few spotty patches on the floorpans, but I plan on fixing the things that it needs to make it a good driver. I may fix the rust in a few years, but I kind of like beaters. I also own a 1965 Mustang (family heirloom), a '65 Buick Skylark hardtop, and a '53 Buick Special hardtop. This is my first Corvair.
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Somers, CT
1966 Corsa Turbo conv.
I started into corvairs in 1972 with at 65 corsa conv. And owned a 65 corsa turbo coupe and a 65 Monza 4 dr. Once my daughter came along in 1983, I got out of corvairs for 20 years. In March of 2003, I purchased my current corvair at 1966 Corsa Turbo convertible. I’ve got the corvair bug bad again. I’ve attended the last two National Conventions. And have reservation for Oregon. I attend many local cruise night and shows and Clarks 2004 fall show. I put over 2,500 mile on this car in the last year just going to shows and cruises. My 1966 corsa has added meaning for me sinceit was built in the month and year I got my License. Corvairs are great automobiles.
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Bakersfield, CA
'65 Corsa turbo convertible
My dad gave me the 'Vair bug when I was a teenager and have had many over the years although there was a dry spell between '93 and '07. I was lucky enough to find this Corsa on Craiglist in Monrovia, CA. I bought the car from the original owner's son who had parked it in 1983. One afternoon of tinkering got it running and a few more got it running really well. Needs cosmetics but is SOLID and driving. Car was built the 2nd week of December '64 at Van Nuys, has 1208 engine code and was delivered to the customer on 12/23/64 at Davies Chevrolet in Covina, CA. Options include telescopic column, deluxe front and rear seat belts, rear antenna, metallic brakes, posi-trac, quick steering and AM/FM radio. Oddly the car does NOT have a power top, tinted glass, or even a padded dash! Plan is to drive her around for a year or two then do a "body-up" resto.
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Oak Park, IL
1966 Corvair
Corsa 140 w/AC, 4-spd, posi, tele, Flaming River fast steering. Started project myself but...Cotrofeld has done her proud! Really proud. Driving her from Vermont to Chicago THIS WEEK!
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Plattsburgh, NY
62 Spyder, 63 Monza
Both converts that I had been "looking' for since the early 80's. I used to run a mostly Corvair repair shop in Montreal, and published a newsletter. 'CORSA Montreal'. But rust got the best of 'em, and interst waned.
In 2006 I checked eBay just for fun, and what fun it was. High bid on a tatty but running '63 Monza 4 speed, 700 miles away in Pittsburgh. Then won another '62 Spyder a few weeks later. Looked super in the pix... Drove Rootbeer Monza to Buffalo on a couple of cylinders. Bad-too-cold plugs. And picked up the Spyder (New Jersey) on the return trip. Drove from 7 AM 'till 1 AM with a sludge blocked filter on the Spyders tired 102. See the vids on youtube.com CORVAIRWILD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD509RA4Crw
In November '06 I bought ANOTHER Spyder, a 64 parts conv, also from eBay, and the motor is being dissasembled, for the '62.
So dream long and hard, and don't forget to try eBay....
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San Tan Valley, AZ
1968 Monza Coupe
This is my first....I have wanted a Corvair for too many years. I went to an estate auction in Apache Junction, Arizona. I started my day by bidding on a convertible Corvair that was really rough. As the price climbed over $1500, I backed out and it sold. The coupe was the only other Corvair in the auction and I really liked the four carb 140 engine on this coupe. I also gave consideration for its age and besides a couple small rust issues beneath the windshield, the body and floors weren't all that bad. Well after the auction was over and I got my packet, I felt fortunate to find out the original purchaser owned the vehicle for 30 years. The estate that I bought it from had it towed to his lot where it sat for the next 10 years. I had it towed to my house and had a tough time pushing it into the garage because all the tires were so flat for so long, they hardened in that position and didn't want to roll. I do not intend on leaving it stock. Gradually I want to make it look and sound like a rod, but drive like a granny car. The car may someday may become my 10 year olds first car and then I will get myself a convertible. My first step in this project will be to buy rims and tires. I know I want to go with a sporty chrome or alloy rim and maybe a 15" tire. Any suggestions?
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Lincoln, NE
'66 Sedan, '65 Convertible
My '66 Sedan 4-speed is my current project. I hope to have it on the road by Spring '07, it's Marina blue, fresh from the paint shop, and features a lot of what I consider modern highlights...LED taillights, H1 e-code headlights, etc. My 'vert is a long term project...someday!
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Crocker, MO
I bought my first Corvair project in 2003. It was a slightly better than a
basket case '63 coupe. I sold it before I completed the restoration. Then I happened upon a '66 sport sedan in a local barn that I worked on for 4 years and sold in 2008. My current 'Vair is a '66 coupe. When I bought it in 2005, it was a Madeira Maroon Monza with a 110/4SP. It's now a daily
driver that I call the "Corsa SS" powered by a slightly modified 140 and the original 4-speed tranny. It now has Corsa instruments, badges and emblems. The wheels are 15x7 Chevy Rallys. It was painted Chateau Slate with black stripes in 2008.
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Buffalo, NY
61 Monza 900
A an just a kid with a dream of driving my Corvair.I am a big fan of Corvairs.I have two friends that own 66 Turbo charged cars.Youtube channel Wildcorvair
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Buffalo, NY
61 Monza,64 Monza convertible
I have a 1961 Monza 900 that is in progress.I like it a lot.Now my mom just picked up a 1964 Monza convertible.It needs a lot of work.My Youtube channel is wildcorvair and my moms is Arewildz28.We have vids of both cars on them.
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lund, sw
corvair monza-64
hi,i bouth this car in the summer of 09.
there is no parts in sweden for this car,so its hard to renovate it.sory the spelling.
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lund, sw
monza 900cc-64
my name is bent.i bught this car in jun-09 for 3 tusend sw kr. rust evrywehere,but it is a corvair!ther ar no delers in sweden at all for corv.hard.the car has not been run since-75
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Los Angeles, CA
'64 Corvair Monza Convertible
This is my very first Corvair. To be honest this is my first used car. I figured if I was going to get a used car I would get a really used car...44 years used. My good friend Wil turned me on to Corvairs and is my personal mechanic. I absolutely love my new "old" Corvair. We have some work to do on it, but for the most part it is in great condition. Mostly original, runs great and will make a great daily driver for me. I plan to join CORSA and am looking forward to my first of many Corvair shows and cruises.
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Sunny SoCal, Ca
1964 Monza Convertable
We've been into Corvairs for about 20 yrs now,this is our third one restoring(All Early Models)restored the "Vert" about 15 yrs ago, Recently re- restored it top to bottom with a two $tage paint (Porsche Red) Which was Poly- Primed first, Then Block sanded.
To Finish her off, we added the Kelsey Hayes wire wheels remakes from Clark's. Runs as good as she looks !
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Sacramento, , CA
1961 Corvair 700
Its in need of a resto but its all there.
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Tarzana, Ca
'65 Corsa Convertible
Built weber carb motor, angle port exhaust with headers, 4 custom fiero seats. custom center console, front disk brakes. custom airdam. What GM could have built! Long live the Corvair!
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Lindale, Tx
1966 Corsa Vert
My best friend had a Monza Vert in high school and I always wanted one.So when I saw this Corsa Ihad to have it. I am very close to being able to drive it and have had a real fun time getting it back together.
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Eau Claire, WI
62' wagon /64' 4-door
62' wagon with some mods.This is my third wagon and every time people see it they ask"Did they make a wagon?" My youngest son Walker 19 is on his second vair a 64' 4-door what a great time were having. With super friends so close nothing is impossible.
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Brooklyn, NY
69 Monza Sport Coupe
Hi all I got my first Corvair, a Glacier Blue 69 Monza Sport Coupe last week. 50K original miles, gave her a tuneup this week. I just love the way this car looks and handles. I also love the "Chevy whine" of the engine and the interior layout! I also replaced the '65 wheel covers with the correct '69 units.
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Ktown, TN
65 monza convt.
I was born in a 64 monza in Pitts.PA. My intire family had some kind of corvair with a few VWs.This is my littel girl as my wife calls her :)
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Dothan, AL
65 Corsa
I learned to drive in my Mom's 64 Monza which she later traded for a new Evening Orchid 65. At least she didn't have to worry about me trying to borrow her car. That car was way too pretty for a teenage boy to drive to highschool. At the time straight line fast was all we cared about but I knew my Mom's Corvair handeled great. I've had at least one Corvair since 1977. I bought this Corsa in Greenville SC a couple of years ago. It's been at the body shop for the last six months being worked in between insurance jobs. Hope to have it back by Christmas.
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Decatur, AL
65 Corsa 68 Monza
I got my driver's license in 1965 in my Mom's 65 Evening Orchid Monza with AC. I've pretty much had a Corvair ever since. It took me four years to restore my 65 Corsa. I'm currently working on a 68 Monza that I bought from the original owner.
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House Springs, Mo
nuttin but Corvair
Left view 1965 Monza 100 horse 4 speed, with A/C tele-column wood wheel, oil bath air cleaner 1996 New Mexico Convention Raffle Car
Right view 1966 monza 140 horse power glide with A/C tele-column, pois-traction, factory AM-FM
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Columbus, Oh
'65 Monza Conv.
110 HP, Power-Glide, White top, Navy blue body, light blue interior
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muskegon, mi
65 monza
this is my 4th corvair. the first 2 were back in my younger days, a 62 and a 64.
2 door and 4 door. then about 8 years ago i got back into the corvair scene. one o got in mayberry n.c. and then sold it in about 4 weeks. the last one now i got in allentown pa. it was in a 20 year restoration and they finally got it done and sold it. well i use it for weekend dries and club events, plus i do a ton of car shows. the car was pretty much stock and after i went to a home coming in detroit and looking at hundreds of stock cars i then decided to make mine a custom car. it now has an 87 grand am interior which is a bunch more comfortable than original. and i get a lot more comments on it now then before. check it out and see if you like it. most do. a few diehards will not of course.
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Anchor Point, Al
Truck
1962 Rampside That i've owned for 25+ years
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Stourbridge, UK
1965 Monza Coupe
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Sioux Falls, SD
65 Monza Convertible
Been into Corvairs ever since a friend of mine let me play with his 64 Spyder convertible and 63 Spyder coupe. I finally got my own that I have been enjoying for the last 15 or so years.
Engine details:
140hp engine.
bored +30. TRW forged pistons.
OT-20 cam. Roller rockers.
Rebuilt stock heads. Should have gone with higher compression. 89 octane is no problem.
Headers with Headman mufflers (loud!)
66+ 4-speed transmission.
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Vancouver, BC
1966 Monza Convertible
This was my mother's car bought for $600 in 1972 to replace our Vega GT- Its a 140HP 4 speed with air conditioning and fast steering, and still has the original windshield, paint, top and interior. It has 146,000 miles and the engine has had only O rings and a bolted flywheel so far- one head was removed when a venturi cluster screw backed out and fell in, but no other service has been needed yet. It is pretty original condition, the biggest modifications have been Delco Pleasurizer shocks and side terminal battery cables. I'm planning to do some rocker panel repairs on the passengers side panel which was screwed up by the factory dropping a ball of dum-dum inside and blocking the drain at the back. I drove this car thru high school, and to the 1987 CORSA Chicago convention. I've had about 45 Corvairs so far but this one is definitely my favourite and I'll keep it forever. In the photo thats me in the orange jacket third from left. If you look close you'll see the car has the original BF Goodrich Silvertown tires in the photo, with matching BF Goodrich studded snow tires! I also have an Evening Orchid 1965 Monza coupe with Z17 and a/c.
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Tomball, TX
63 Spyder Convertible
Original survivor car 3 owners. Nice vintage shape. 150 hp YR engine and original, unmolested interior. Dependable driver with the wind in your hair feel of 1960's America. See the U.S.A in your Chevrolet!
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Tomball, TX
1968 Monza CV 140HP
140HP 4 speed with (non factory) AC! 3 owners and a local car since new. Although not highly optioned, the car is very, very clean and rust free throughout. Thanks to everyone for sharing your Corvairs with us!!!
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Tempe, Az
61 Rampside, 62 Panel Van
The rampside is my current project though I think I may need to work on some Rx7's and an Rx2 thats in the works pretty soon. I inherited the corvairs from my dad who used them to haul things around. The pickup is turbocharged with a more or less stock setup from a 145 cid car. In general the truck is rough. The van is currently a storage unit for covair parts but will be resurected in a year or two. It currently has a limited slip trans axle setup and a motor that was once set up for a hot rod turbo with forged pistons that were machined down .050 to lower compression etc. It has no turbo on it now but rather a set of 140 horse heads. The turbo is a hybred of the small early turbine and the larger 64-65 compressor with upgraded internals (high air bypass compressor and turbine wheels I believe). The terbo, exhaust system with back pressure waste gate, and water injection system are still all lying around here. I plan on using them eventually :)
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Mesquite, TX
'65 Monza
An overall really solid car I bought from a friend. Actually, I traded a '62 Buick Special. It's a factory 110/PG car, but when I got it there was a 140 in it. None of that matters though, because that's all gone along with all the suspension to make way for a killer front-engine, SBC stroker setup. I'll keep updates in the forum!!!!
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Gilbert, Az
1967 Monza Coupe
Our '67 was purchased in California and has the 110hp engine with a powerglide transmission. She shows and drives out well and remains all stock with minor exception(s) such as driver's seat extender channels to enable the seat to push back farther for driving comfort. Considerable other work was done to either replace or repair worn components typical of a 37 year old vehicle. All in all she is a great car and we love to fire her up and show her off.
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Loomis, SD
63 monza Converible
Bought it with this Chameleon Paint job. Finished all new interior(Stock repro) new white top, engine good. updating, modernizing engine. Rebuilt transazxle.
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Bolingbrook, Il
65 Cosa Turbo Vert
My first car was a 65 Corsa vert. I have searched orver 25 years for another one, and found this one. It was a basket case and has taken over 4 months to get it back on the road.
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Preston, Ma
1966 convertible
I built it for my daughter years ago.
They bought a new house and it doesn't have garage space for it. They offered to give it back and I accepted.
Now it looks like I need to do it all over again. Really a nice solid car.
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Foreston , mn
1963 Greenbrier
I got this van about 15 years ago for painting a friends house - running it back and forth to his house. Didn't restore it - now its sitting inside - anyone know how to find batteries? Restore or sell - what's it worth?
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Tyler, TX
63 Spyder conv't., 66 Monza 140
I bought my first new car in the fall of 1964 when I was 18 yrs. old. It was a "65" Corsa coupe. Over the last 43 yrs. I have had a total of 16 Corvairs. My "66" Monza is an all original car except for the new paint job. The man that bought it new in Calif. owned it for 34 yrs. he then sold it to an 85 yr. old man in Midland Tx. After he died his son sold it to me. The car is a 140hp automatic with factory AC. It is a great car and the same color as the one I bought new in 1965.
My "63" Spyder is a restored car but is very solid and done well. I had the engine rebuilt after I bought it. I saw it on Ebay and it was just 45 miles from me so I just had to go look and I could not resist the temptation. It draws lots of attention and is a fun car to drive but the red "66" is one of a kind and I feel very lucky to have found it. I am very happy with my two Corvairs and I will probably own them for a very long time.
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palmdale, ca
1964 corvair convertible
1964 corvair monza 900 convertible all custom show car set up with hydraulics 13" daytons custom paint sound system power top chrome under carriage a real head turner
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Slidell, LA
65 Corsa
65 Corsa with rebuilt everything. Runs great. Garage kept. 4 spd Muncie w 140. Original colors. Built 4th week of Dec. 1964. Built at Willow Run plant. Great paint. Looks good at 25', 10' or 2'.
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San Diego, CA
1960 Corvair
So I would say that I am a Chevy girl. Dad always was/is so this stuck with me. Started myself off with a 1978 El Camino that was hooked up to look like a Choo Choo custom. Then the husband and I had a 5-window 1949 Chevy that we had to sell. Then a few weeks ago at an auction we picked up this super cute 1960 4 door Corvair for $675! So this is our new adventure.
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Tomball, TX
63 Spyder Convertible
Survivor car for sale on www.oldcaronline.com This very nice car is in original condition and can be seen at the website listed. If you have been looking for a very good example of a turbocharged Spyder which is still true to originality this is it.
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Superior, Wi
61 loadsside, 2 lm's
My loadside was the first, it has a 110 4 speed, great truck, a head turner!
Nurse Dawn gave me her brothers 65 vert. He delivered it 2 weeks later, Had a garage fall on it.
The 66 is a dream car. Beautiful drive, hugs the corners.
we live UPNORTH at the tip of Lake Superior
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Columbia, SC
!968/9 4dr Corvair ht.
'Hello. I had so many of those cars that i lost track of some of them.'some good & some not so good.'The last one would have been the best one a 1968 sedan four door ht'but some young guy drove it so hard & when he gave it to me i did no have the money to restore it.Then i gave them up.
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Ramona, Ca
Rampside, Monza coupe, Monza convertible
Twelve Corvairs.... only Vairdeb's (Debbie) stuff runs, my Corvairs are in various states of (dis)assembly. Plenty of spare parts and a big shop to stash everything.
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SanDimas, Ca
65 Corsa Cp.
Just finished this 65. Astec Bronze. 4spd car with molded in flares and front spoiler.Had Webbers on but took them off and back to carbs.8 inch ralleys all around
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Minneapolis, MN
1964 Monza
This is my first corvair that I purchased in the summer of 2005. I had always wanted one during high school but never had the money. I have started working on the car and finally have it running well. The cosmetic work starts now!!!
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Mississauga, ON
1965 Monza 110/pg, 1965 Corsa 180
My dad had a '66 Corsa 140 new in 1966, and always talked of it more fondly than any of the other cars he owned. I looked for one for a couple of years before buying the Monza as a starter car in 2002. Picked up a Canadian Corsa in Nov. '04 that saw about 20 winters too many, but is an interesting project and may be a good drivetrain donor if the body is just too daunting.
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Franklin, TN
1964 Monza Spyder Convertible
This is the new addition in my garage. My seller bought it from from Bill Cotrofeld three or so years ago, which I'm learning has meaning in the Corvair world. I'm looking forward to good weather and in the meantime, replacing the starter and doing some tweaking here and there. Fun.
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Willow Grove, PA
63 700 Sedan
I fist got into Corvairs in the late 90's (I was driving VW's at the time)when I drove my friend's newly restored late model Monza...2 months later I bought a 67 500. About 6 months later I borrowed the car I now own (then owned by another friend), a 63 700 sedan, while he was working on my 67 and THAT got me hooked on early model Corvairs.
Luckily I got the chance to buy that 63 8 years later and its my current Corvair and project.
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Las Vegas, Nv
65 Corvair Monza
I own a 1965 corvair monza and a 1965 corvair monza convertible under construction.
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Phoenix, az
1963 GreenBrier
This is my 1963 GreenBrier i bought from the original owner, bone stock and all original
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Kendallville, IN
1966 Chevrolet Monza Convertible 110hp 4-speed
I bought this car in January of 2007 for dirt cheap. So far, I've been cleaning up the engine bay and rebuilding the carburetors. It hasn't been driven since 1976! I put some Cragar's (that I had in storage) on it, but it still looks like I bought it.
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Colorado Springs, CO
1966 Corsa 180 Turbo
Grandfather owned a 1961 Seafoam Green Lakewood 700 Station Wagon, gave it to my aunt, who gave it to me as my first car. Then I picked up a '62 700 Wagon, rebuilt the engine and drove it for 4 years. Worked for a summer for Mel Raven of M&J's Vair Mart in San Jose, CA. Eventually sold out as the US Navy left me no place to maintain the cars.
Jump ahead 20 years to March 2008, I again get the Corvair itch which gets scratched when an owner of 10 corvairs (5 in storage) offers to let me look at an original '66 Corsa Turbo Vert he has been keeping in dry storage for 27 years. The car has 62,447 original miles. Needs paint, interior, some rust repair, brakes etc. So far the engine runs, but got a ways to go on it just yet.
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Omaha, NE
1965 Monza Conv
This is my 1965 Monza Conv 110, auto. It's a daily driver and it's a ball to drive!
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slough. United Kingdom,
64corvair monza convertible
I bought my first Corvair in june 2005 it used to be a part time car but now it has become my daily drive.i originaly wanted a big american classic but when i came across the corvair i thought hell why not lets give it a go and where i live its a real head turner and the attention is awsome !!
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Rehoboth Beach, DE
1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Turbo Coupe
180 HP Turbocharged, AM/FM Radio, Headrest Bucket Seats, Telescopic Steering Wheel, Artesian Turquoise w/ Matching Interior, 4 Speed Saginaw Transmission, 62,600 Miles, Luggage Rack, American Racing Torq-Thrust II Wheels w/ Michelin Pilot Tires 17's On The Rear and 14's Up Front.
I purchased this Corvair in the spring of 2001 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. I did not restore it, this is the way I purchased it except for the tires & wheels. It's a blast to drive and show when the weather is good. Happy Vairing!
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Post Falls, ID
1966 Monza Convertible
I am 16 years old and restored a 66 monza convertible. I was basically given a painted car that was totally torn apart and wasnt running when I was ten. The deal was I would be given the car if I could make it run and buy all the parts. After 4 years of occasionally working on it its basically done. I have done everything from rebuilding the motor to sand blasting and painting the suspension to dying the vinyl and recovering the front seats. It is all stock except the wheels and the exhaust. It is a 140 pg car with telescoping steering and wood wheel, power top, and a factory AM/FM radio. It is only driven to car shows and occasional cruises.
My dad has a 65 corsa (shown in second pic) that I got to work on. On that car I did all bodywork and interior work and suspension work. Basically i did everything on that car except the exterior paint job. Corvairs are too addicting!
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Post Falls, ID
1966 Monza convertible
I am 17 years old (sweet66monza on the forum) and restored a 66 monza convertible. I was basically given a painted car that was totally torn apart and not running when I was ten. The deal was I would be given the car if I could make it run and buy all the parts. After 4 years of occasionally working on it its basically done. I have done everything from totally rebuilding the motor to sand blasting and painting the suspension to dying the vinyl and recovering the front seats. It is all stock except the wheels and the exhaust. It is a 140 pg car with telescoping steering and wood wheel, power top, delux seat belts, quick ratio steering box and arms, and a factory AM/FM radio. It was originally danube blue with fawn interior. It is only driven to car shows and occasional cruises.
My dad has four more and I am usually working on at least one corvair in my spare time.
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San Diego, CA
1960 700 Sedan
My dad bought me this car when I was 16 back in 1995. Out of a huge list of classic cars I desired, a Corvair, the last car on my list, was the only one that ran and drove and stopped. And for only $500! During highschool, I changed it's oil, fixed a few things, nothing major. It is a 700 4-door and had the usual options, folding back seat, gasoline heater, white wall tires....the paint was when I got it, all original Tasco Turquoise with an Ermine White roof. The floors had been repaired due to rust in the past but no other body rust was found. Senior year of highschool in auto shop, I tore apart the engine and replaced oil seals, pistons, main and rod bearings, cylinders, piston rings...rebuilt the generator, carburetors and got the automatic choke to work. I drove the car every day and sometimes took very long trips ( California to Virginia ) and short trips around California. The car never let me down. I have always wanted to restore it but it is in good condition with the exception of a huge dent along the right side of the car left by some a**hole in a parking garage. Some people have told me this was an 'early 1960' because of the parking brake release handle, rectangular rear view mirror and other stuff that wasn't on other 1960 cars. In any case, I love this car and I WILL keep it until I die!
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Greenfield, Wi
66 sedan on life support
My first corvair was one of those, don't know what you got, kinda deals. (It was my first car as well.) A 64 monza 900 vert with a 110/pg. Second corvair turned out to be a parts car and ended up going up north to be a trike. Third, but NOT last, our 66 "blue goose". It's a 4 door that had no engine. We are building one for it and matting it to a powerglide. Some mods to the it are - 12 plate oil cooler, electic holly fuel pump, custom air cleaner setup, and push button starter (just becouse i can!), neat adjustable speaker system, and 65 front cross member. Like many before me, this is my test vehicle before the body gives out. Which is inevitible.
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West Allis, WI
65 Monza Coupe
This is my fourth Corvair, my 66 Sedan is also listed here. I pulled this out of a field in Janesville, WI - paid $100 for it. Car is complete and has a 110/PG.
Some items on the "to do" are:
- Install Corsa Dash
- Rebuild Engine & Trans
- Rebuild Front & Rear Suspension
- Rebuild Break System
Right now i am collecting parts, tearing down the car, and cleaning/painting the parts coming off.
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san diego , ca
66 Corvair Corsa
I picked up this beauty fully restored in Florida. It is mostly original. The yellow in not the original color and it has later GM wheels. It is a 4 carb 140 4 speed and runs great. Ive driven it all across the country with few problems. Ill prolly sell it someday to help pay for my 61 sedan project though.
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Parker, CO
Relatively new to the 'vair family, but so far, loads of fun. My kids and I love taking the van out for scenic tours of the neighborhood and on house hunting expeditions. So far I've been stranded by 1 electrical fire (new motor and wiring installed) 3 rust clog ups (cleaned tank and new fuel filters) and 1 loose distributor (tightened it-gotta check that thing more!). The thumbs up and smiles though EVERY time I'm out sure are nice. I'm so very fortunate to have Steve Goodman just on the other side of town!
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Seattle, WA
1966 Corsa Turbo Coupe
Recently picked up this excellent survivor. Appears to have been very well loved for the past 41 years.
Check the web album:
picasaweb.google.com/1966Corsa180/1966ChevroletCorvairCorsa180TurboCoupe Made in Los Angeles the 3rd week of December, 1965. It is a genuine Turbo Corsa as indicated by the code 4O on the last line of the Fisher Body ID tag on the rear frame rail in the engine bay.
I'm currently installing a fresh fuel tank, then putting in a fresh flywheel/clutch assembly.
I hope to drive it down to the GWFBT in November 2007
See you there!
Dan
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Suisun City, CA
61 Brier, 67 UltraVan, 63 Spyder Coupe
It all started with our 61 Greenbrier. Was free if I towed it out of a friends yard in 1986. 20 years later, in 2006, here we are!! We restored it and we use it for camping and family outtings all the time. Next came the 63 Spyder in 1990, fully restored now but still need to build the engine. The engine will eventually be a turbo 3.1L ....16 years since I acquired it and still havn't driven it, it remains covered in the garage for the moment!! The 1967 UltraVan is our latest project. Aquired in 2005, Restoration in progress. To see more, check out our Yahoo photo site at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/duchesskyra
We love our Corvairs, they've become part of the family!!
and just like potato chips, you can't stop at just one....
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Chandler, AZ
1966 Monza Coupe
140hp, 4 speed, factory a/c, Artesian Turquoise w/ Fawn interior, tinted glass, rear antenna. Just completing full rotisserie restoratrion.
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Des Moines, Ia
66 110 coupe 4sp
Bought this aqbout 10 years ago , drove it for awhile then life got in the way so it was stuck in the barn at my brother in-laws . Just got it out and will be using the cold Iowa winter to get it road worthy again . Cosmetics will be next summer .
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Bucksport, Me
1969 500
This is one of my corvairs that i own and is one of the last 300 made in 69. i also have a 63 spyder coupe and a 65 corsa 140
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Minneapolis, MN
65' Monza
I got this beautiful 4 Dr as a gift from my younger brother,it is a 95 Hp,dual carbs,4 speed Monza,with a rebuilt engine,ceramic clutch,Pirellis on the front an a sweet JL system in the front.You don,t see many of these around .Ralph Nader eat my dust!
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East Glacier Park, MT
1966 Corvair Corsa
I bought this Corsa in May '07 and it has taken me to Boise & back, as well as Calgary, AB, and all over Glacier National Park. I have it garaged for the winter & though I'm no mechanic, hope to do a clutch job on it this winter. I'm sure I'll see what other areas need attention in the process. It seems to have a different lid/perhaps air-conditioner at one time. hmmm.
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Stanwood, Wa
1965 Corsa 140/4sp coupe
Fully restored. High Performance 140.
Complete suspension mods.
American Racing Ansen Sprints
15 x 7 frt w/ 225 50 15 Toyo R888
15 x 8 rear w/ 235 50 15 Toyo R888
My father had owned the car since 1975 in southern california.
I brought it to Washington in late 2007
It will autocross/show in Ventura in 2008.
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Stanwood, Wa
65 Corsa Coupe / 61 Rampside
I have wrenched and driven Corvairs since 1976. Just got the rampside in 2008.
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Stanwood , Wa
1965 Corsa 140/4sd
Modified coupe. Family owned since 1975. HIGH revving engine built by GP.
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Stanwood , Wa
1965 Corsa 140/4
Family owned since 1975. Highly modified 140. Full suspension upgrades. Made to be driven!!! Built to be driven!!
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Wilton, CT
1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140
A father son restoration project, just begining.
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jonesborough, tn
1963 4dr monza corvair 409
I just aquired this car today. Everything seems solid, everything original, runs great, I have a fun roasd ahead. Then AgAIN iM ALWAYS OPEN FOR A GOOD TRADE OR SALE
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Brooklyn (Cleveland), Oh
63 4dr monza 110
Got this car a few months back.Its in pretty good shape and is all original..Interior is in Very good condition.Couple dents here and there..NO RUST! Fixing oil leaks and i need new carbs..other than that it runs pretty good..This is my first Corvair..
I am a Pinstriper and i travel to alot of car shows during the summer and have plans on using the Vair to get to the shows..For being a small car it sure does hold alot of junk!
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Colorado Springs, Co
65 Coupe, 66 Convertible
I was hooked on Corvairs ever since 16, My first car was a 65 monza coupe. My granda mother gave it to me because she could no longer drive, it had 16k original miles it was love at first drive! Now 28yrs later I just bought 2 vairs in the last month. The 65 monza coupe was a rust bucket than ran good ($300) My most recent is a 66 monza Conv that is totally rust free , but had a blown motor.($2500) I have swapped engines (both 110 4 spd) I am restoring the Vert and using the 65 as a parts car. This site is great!!!
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upland, CA
64 spyder
my 64 spyder with a 4-71 blower .4 sp
its fun!
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upland, ca
64 spyder
this is what happens when people say you
cant do it.its a 164 cu in with 63 turbo
heads.a isky 280 cam. a 77 hei dist.
and a chevy citation fan.the 4/71 blower
is 12 %under driven to make around 8 psi
and many hours of machine work !
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Fowlerville , MI
Corvair Tube Frame 65?
Looking for info on this veh. Was built? by someone at Hendricks in the Carolina's. Looking for a good used 110 to get it running then building the 140 with FI in the future
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Racine, WI
1966 Monza sedan
I now have the 1966 Monza I learned to drive in back in 1966. My dad kept this all these years and for my 57th birthday he gave it to me to get running and enjoy. It now runs, has had the interior cleaned and panels replaced and is my car. I had to put the old AM radio back in as my little brother replaced it with an AM/FM cassette when he had the car in high school in 76. This car has survived teaching 3 of us how to drive. I will coninue to work on it and get it back into pristine shape.
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plainfield, ct
1969 monaz coupe
found car in hay field where it sat for 14 yrs. ive done all the work my self except motor which was done at local machine shop. lowered front end, headers/neon lights under car/stock interior/ 15"wheels.i have had this car for about 2 1/2 yrs. nad its been a awsome project. i learn something new every day about these great cars. i now own a 61 lakewood (huge project) the 69 monza and a 65 monza mini vair trailer that im building.
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plainfield, ct
1969 2 dr. coupe
electric green / argent silver paint.
lowered front end. 1800 watt stereo system. motor rebuilt bored new cam. pistons. headers. interior all new. neon green ground effect lights under car, a sweet highway cruiser. comfortable cruise speed 75 to 80 mph. been to 114 mph and backed off
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Winnetka, CA
1964 Conv & 1968 Monza
My 64 Covertable was my starter car that got me addicted to Corvairs. The 68 is now my parade car.
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Minneapolis, MN
66 Corsa Vert Turbo
This I did a recent resto on. Pearl paint, fresh motor w/ weber and some chrome. Bfg's on Torque Thrust IIs.
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Newington, CT
1965 Monza Convertible
Just over a year ago, we picked up our first Corvair, a 1965 Monza convertible. The car has a 110 hp motor with powerglide transmission and is Crocus Yellow in Color. We have had a blast with it and are planning our next Corvair purchase!
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1967 Monza Couple
It is an 110 horse, automatic trans and a smooth ride.
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YYZ, ON
65 Corsa Turbo Coupe/65 Corsa 140 Convertible
My Grandfather showed me a book with a picture of a dismantled red Corvair Monza convertible in pieces..much like a giant model kit. From that point on I've allways wanted one of these cars, and now I have two. The 65 Turbo coupe underwent a complete restoration and needs paint finishing. Its an Oregon car with the rare desert aircleaner option. The 65 Corsa 140 ragtop is a Canadian car, and has completed a complete mechanical restoration. Body is next. I'm the third owner and haveits complete history. Great cars, and many smile everywhere I go
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Calgary, ON
1966 Corvair Monza convertible
1966 Monza convertible. Fully restored to original specs. Yellow exterior with white interior. Automatic.
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Brecksville, Oh
64 500,68 500
Just getting back into corvairs after 30 years picked up the 64 in 2003. I picked up the 68 in april 2006. I share my time between both the best I can. My corvairs are just a great hobby!
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Racine, WI
65 Monza
An ebay car from Indianapolis,In The car is straight and solid, amature paint job a friend did. I enjoy it in the snowless months.
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Racine, WI
62 Greenbrier
An ebay find. Not on the road yet. It runs but needs engine resealed as it leaks. I plan on doing the complete brake system, converting to the dual master (have all the parts but not the time yet) some rust but not terrible.
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Coupeville, WA
1964 Corvair Monza
My latest project. Bought it three years ago after seeing it at a car show. Work in progress.
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Mesa, AZ
65 & 66 Corsa Coupe
I was into Corvairs for many years in Indianapolis with Circle City Corvairs back in 1980's. After a move across country and other priorities I took a break from the automotive hobby. That was 20 years ago. Now I'm in Phoenix and decided to get back into the fun. I have a pretty near original white 66 Corsa Coupe that I am working on now and I just got a burgandy Toronado V-8 65 Corsa that will be my next restoration job.
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Richmond, Vi
Corvair!
I picked up this 65 2door in a trade, I dont know much about its individual history or corvairs really in general but its a hell of alot of fun to drive! its a 110 with the powerglide that may just find its way under boost in the near future. I hope to make some new friends on this site and pick up much needed information along the way.
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salt lake city, ut
1965 monza 110
I saw this car listed on KSL for $600 about three months ago. Recently I saw it again for $300, and so wanting to get into "vairs" I bought it and towed it home. I changed the passenger side fuel line, gave it a battery, and hit the key. VROOOOOOM,it started right up after sitting for several years in a car port, noisy, but that went away soon. will need to do a complete brake job as the rear passenger side siezes up and drags, but other than some interior work it runs like a top!!! now my only concern is the clutch it shifts like crap and I wonder if it need a new clutch package or not will try to get it up on ramps soon. but overall it is in excellant shape and will make a great daily driver!!!!!
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Fenelon Falls, On
1962 Monza 4 speed
1962 Monza 4 speed coupe, 90% restored. Just fun to drive.
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Oklahoma City, Ok
1962 Rampside
62 Ramper, I bartered this truck from a friend by doing bodywork and paint on his 61 4door. He is legaly blind but does much of his own maintenance. He had envisoned the paint scheeme and I liked it. It's finished and I call it "Sweeney's Vision"
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Warner Robins, GA
1966 Corsa Convertible
I bought my first car in the fall of 1982, and of course it was a '65 Corsa coupe. I drove it for four years until someone ran into it and totaled it. The replacement car? A 1966 Corsa coupe that I had until 1997 when I bought my current daily driver, a 1966 Corsa convertible. This car has a 140, 4-speed trans with a 3.55 posi rear end, simulated wood wheel (not telescopic), remote driver’s mirror, and air-conditioning. The interior is still all original except for the driver's seat, which has been recovered. The engine is almost stock, but it does have 0.030 overbore TRW pistons, and heads with the deep seats and gasket step removed. Rims are 15X7, with 195/60 tires all around. It also has AM/FM/cassette in the stock radio location with a trunk mounted CD changer. Two 4" speakers are in the original dash location, and a pair of 6X9's mounted in the rear armrests.
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Newcastle, OK
63 Monza Convertible & 65 Monza Coupe
I bought my first Corvair in 1993, and have owned many since then. My daily driver is a 65 Monza coupe, and I'm currently working on the 63 convertible pictured here.
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orrville, oh
1966 and 1964
I first got interested in the '66 corvair because a fellow had one for about 12 years, windows open, and junk piled on it. he tried to sell it but no luck so he was going to scrap it. So i bought it for scrap and fixed it up. then one of the owners for that car saw it fixed up and had to have it back. He asked several times to get it back and i told him know but finally gave in. We traded. my 1966 monza for his 1964 spyder. now i am going to repaint this one and fix it up a little and have fun.
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Newington, CT
64 & 65 Monza Convertibles
We have only been in the Corvair hobby since early 2007, but my wife and I now own a 64 and a 65 Monza convertible. Both are 110 hp, but the 64 is a 4 speed while the 65 is a powerglide. The cars have been a blast to work on and even more fun to drive! Thanks to all of the Forum members who have helped out with advice!
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Newington, CT
64 & 64 Monza Convertibles
We own two Corvairs, a 64 Monza convertible and a 65 Monza convertible. The 64 is a 110 hp, 4 speed car, while the 65 has 110 hp motor and a powerglide transmission. We have a blast with these cars and drive them pretty regularly during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. Thanks to the Corvair Center Forum and all its members, we are able to do all of our own repairs and keep the cars driving!
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Toronto, ON
65 Corsa 180
First Corvair, total restoration. Evening Orchid with desert air package.
Finally on the road this year!
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orrville, oh
1966 and 1964
I first got interested in the '66 corvair because a fellow had one for about 12 years, windows open, and junk piled on it. he tried to sell it but no luck so he was going to scrap it. So i bought it for scrap and fixed it up. then one of the owners for that car saw it fixed up and had to have it back. He asked several times to get it back and i told him know but finally gave in. We traded. my 1966 monza for his 1964 spyder. now i am going to repaint this one and fix it up a little and have fun.
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Hanford, Ca
Sand Rail
Fast and Fun Sand Rail,.....I call it Raider. It's Silver and Black.
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Tucson, AZ
66 Coupe
Hi everyone! I deem myself a chevyaddict - I have a multitude of older chevies. My Corvair is the only one that is just about 100% done. I've had it in a couple of shows and it won its class at the Super Chevy in 2001! Its been sitting for awhile and I finally decided to get it on the road and enjoy it. I love my baby!!!
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Ramona, Ca
Got into Corvairs due to Chet Reed swamping me with them- then I saw the light and now swamp him with the ones I drag home. He builds and maintains, I drive and enjoy.
I started with the '63 Monza convert Chet gave me, but, as other Corvair owners are well aware, you have to have a coupe to go with your convertible, and a rampside is an absolute necessity when you have dogs to haul around, and any collection is not complete without a 4-door. It just goes on and on... there is no such thing as having too much money or too many Corvairs.
Since we use the Corvairs as everyday drivers, I enjoy the conversations I get into most every day. I am either explaining that Nader was NOT right; the cars ARE safe to drive, explaining to youngsters what the Corvair is, or listening to stories people tell me about Corvairs they have had in the past. They are fun cars to have and even more fun to drive.
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Auburn Hills, MI
63 Monza Coupe
Here's my new baby.... First time Corvair owner. She has 2000 original miles on her. Body is in excellent shape but mechanically, after siting for years, she needs some TLC.
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Suisun City, CA
1966 Monza Conv
My high school car was a 64 Monza hard top. I loved it, but now I have definately taken the plunge with this '66 Monza Convertible. A California car in great shape. Still minor stuff to keep me busy. I really enjoy the Corvair Center Forum. Great stuff.
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Beloit, Ks
63 Spyder Conv
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newport, tn
1963 corvair monza 900
just picked her up today, interior is new but the paint is lousy. soon to be pearl white. 58,000 miles and automatic. this is my third corvair, first was a 61 monza, then a 64 monza and now this,, this ones a keeper though!
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Greenwich, NY
64 Monza Convertible
Diane's first car was a '60 Corvair which she bought in '64. Found this one in May 2005 and have been enjoying it since then.
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Greenwich, NY
66 Corsa Turbo Vert
Found this car in 2006 and had it restored by Tim Cotrofeld. Joins our 64 Monza and we enjoy driving both whenever we can.
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Royal Oak, Mi
64 Spyder
I have owned this corvair for 6 years. Ken Hand restored the mechanical side (and did a great job) and I have been keeping it detailed and ready for cruising on Woodward.
I bought ($1800) my first Corvair in 1961, plain with nothing on it. Traded it in the next year for a 1962 Monza 4 door.
Corvairs attract lots of attention on Woodward Ave.
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canon city, co
1960 corvair sedan 700 series
Great car lots of memories. letf to me in my fathers will when i was five and when i turned 16 the car was mine im almost seventeen and rebuilding it i love this car. but dont no alot about the corvair does any one have some advice?
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Kansas City, MO
1965 Corsa Convertible
I learned to drive a stick in a 66' Monza Coupe of my dad's. He decided to get rid of everything when I was 18 and asked if I wanted any of it. I stupidly said no. The biggest mistake I every made. I spent the next 10 years wishing I had one. I started in 93' with a 65' Monza Convertible with just having fun to my current project of a 65' Corsa Convertible with full restoration. Pictures are at the time of purchase to my lastest completed project.
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Milwaukee, WI
1966 Corsa
1966 turbo-charged Corsa convertible. Driven from California to Wisconsin in 1979 and restored on and off during the next 20 years. Tropical Turquoise exterior with Artisian Turquoise interior. Numerous trophies. Fully optioned car. Featured in August 2007 issue of Hemmings Classic Auto
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Floresville, Tx
'64 Coupe,'61Lake,'63 Convt
I got into Corvairs a LONG time ago-had my first '61 in '62--too many to count since then--Saigon, Vietnam, 1967---tried to order my dream turbo coupe as my own present upon my return from Vietnam the last time in 1968--I can still remember the GM sales rep telling me "they're not gonna' make those anymore"
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Yakima, Wa
1963 Monza Turbo Spider Convertible
Yellow 1963 900 Monza Turbo Spider Convertible with a white top. I am having a problem with the passenger side brake light when the head lights are on. Other wise all the lights work great! Need any imput.
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West Covina, ca
1964 Corvair coupe
Hello my name is Doug , I recently purchased our first Corvair . I bought the car off my aunt in Oregon where they park the car in a barn for the past 30 years. I bought the car for my son’s first car (project). I’m very excited to start on restoring our first Corvair.
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West Covina , CA
1964 Corvair
Hello my name is Doug and just purchased a 1964 corvair for my son's first car. I found this car when I visited my grandma in Oregon. Where they parked it in a barn 30 years ago and had it transported to california .
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Dayton, Oh
66 Monza Coupe
Owned this since 1993, 54028 orig miles. Engine was seized up, body really good,had beeen stored inside and dry since 1973. Put donor 140 in, completely rebuilt front and rear suspensions,brakes,diff. Engine has mysterious knock,will get to that ASAP, then on to paint/body, and interior.Then it may actually be DONE!
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Dayton, Oh
66 Monza Cp
54023 orig miles,rotisseried/sandblasted and painted,all new susp front and rear,steering,brakes,fuel system,trunk.Soon to have body paint and int done
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Urbana, OH
61 Van/ 66 Monza
The van is a former funeral home vehicle. It was garaged all of it's life and is under continual restoration. The car is an original Ohio vehicle with just over 27K miles.
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Hillsborough, NJ
'66 500 2dr
Modified the 500 with a 65 Monza interior, Sprint roof, Reversed 4.3 V6 in rear, '66 3sp. Modified Corsa dash to waterpumper guages from C-10 truck.
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Port St. John, Fl
1965 Corsa
1965 Corsa Turbo, Evening Orchid, Black original interior. Dayton Knock off wire wheels. Peoples choice first place winner Daytona Corsa National convention. Have owned since 1968.
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Costa Mesa, CA
1962 Supercharged Corvair Monza
White Club Coupe with red interior, gasoline heater, A/C and Judson Supercharger. I was looking for a 62 Impala and ended up winning this one on eBay. 100% complete but sat for 10 years in the previous owners back yard. It even has the original black plates with the dealer license plate frame. I have along way to go before it's show quality...in progress.
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Greeley, CO
1967 Monza
I'm 20 years old. I got this car as a graduation present from my dad. I absolutely love her (yes, her). I love working on her and she's been my daily driver in the summer for about two years. She never lets me down :D
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Lockport, NY
1963 vert
I wanted either a convert or a wagon, but my finances were slim. When this body ONLY presented itself, I could not say no. I put it in my garage for a couple of years while I hunted down donor parts. When my wife said "When are you going to do something with that car?" She was THINKING "junk it" I HEARD "Time to put it together". I have to thank Gary Swaitowy for letting me go through his attics of used stuff. Without his help, I would not have been able to finish this ongoing project.
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Buena Park, CA
1966 500 Coupe
Beige beauty I got from the original owner.
I've always been a Corvair lover ever since I can remember--I driven "unsafe" (sans car seats) in a new body style Monza as a toddler on the icy streets of Alaska by my father.
Then, in high school in California, Dad came home with TWO beauties: a '66 Monza that had so much rust I THINK it was Burgundy, (he chopped the top.) and a '65 CORSA turbo in such good shape somebody must have been avoiding taxes to sell it. I only got to drive that on dates, and I still managed to wreck it.
Now I have my own, and I plan to make it LOOK more top of the line than it was (what the heck, it's rarer) and I have NO plans to wreck it.
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Imperial Beach , CA
'62 monza 900
I just recently purchased her in April of '09. So excited, I have found a friend to help me and teach me to work on her. Little things at a time. She's in preety good condition and runs great. Bus as with any classic car, there are always things to work on!
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Sacramento, CA
1969 Monza 140, Powerglide
My first corvair, got really lucky to find one in such good condition. Can't wait to get her purring like a kitten.
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Gaffney, SC
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 Convertible
Traded my 96 Accord to get this beauty. She runs and drives like a dream. Needs a few things done including a new paint job but I love her as is until I get to that stuff.
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buffalo, ny
1966 monsa
convertible,orange,ny car was in a warehouse 12 yrs. needs bumpers and shocks.. i love this car! its cool to drive.god bless corvairs.
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Etters, PA
65 monza
im frank, im 14 i saved up and bought this car for 1500 bucks i bought it cause corvairs are my favortie cars and my dad had one can anyone tell me the true value of this thing?
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NLV, NV
1964 Monza
Lemonwood Yellow
110, 4spd, 3:55
Have had this car for 12 years, rescued from a storage yard where it sat for 5-6 years before I got it. Took awhile to get it on the road again, it's now street legal again and I'm having a blast with it. Have had more fun with this car than any of previous (I forget how many now) cars I've owned over the years. Only need to complete interior and get a paint job, it'll be as good as new again.
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Madison, NC
63 Monva Convertible
Brought this home three weeks ago and just went for the first ride. The last inspection was in 1993 and the car sat for at least three years. PO (?) installed a '65 Powerglide 110 HP and must have tuned it and had the carbs rebuilt cause when the clean gas hit it ran very well. Still have some adjusting on the steering and tinkering to get it "just right" but everything works and all of the chrome is still present.
We're gonna have fun in 'er this summer and start on the front suspension this winter.
Frank
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Oakhurst, Ca
1965 corsa convertible
This is my third covair and they are awsome cars. I cannot drive this corsa anywhere with out some one commented, or beeping the horn at me with thumbs up. This is a very nice driver and i'm having lots of fun with it.
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Oakhurst, Ca
1965 corsa convertible
This is a very nice driver it's a 65 corsa convertible model 140, 4spd 4 carbs original motor 164 , original am radio and interior , dual exhaust, fun to drive and to show. Performance is excellent, and handles great. Plan in the future to make it into a show stopper.
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Highland, UT
66 Convertible
I bought this car as a basket case mostly stripped to bare metal with lots of boxes. then i got married and had to put the project on hold now seven years later my wife challenged me to finish the car so enrolled in a paint your own car class at one of the local colleges and now i get to put it together
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Plymouth, MI
1965 Monza conv., 1966 500 coupe
'65 Monza Conv.....1976 Chev.dark blue w/ white top, '78 Cutlass interior, 140, Corsa dash, auto., '68 Cutlass console, 15" IROC rims, 205/60/15 Goodyears, etc,etc.
'66 500 Coupe.....Origional except for 14" Superior Al wheels (1972 vintage),195/65/14 Goodyears, and under dash AM/FM/CD
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Chatenay Malabry, Fr
Coupe 900 Monza
I restore a 1961 Coupe 900 Monza i'm french and Chevrolet corvair Club de France member. This car belong to my great aunt who buy it new in 1962 at Pau in south west of France, i know this car since as a little boy.
It's a duty for me to restore this car since 2002 and i love it, i'm owner other classic car, VW and many A112 Autobianchi.
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Cibolo, TX
'65 Monza Sedan
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Union Grove, Al
64,65 monza convertables, 65 corsa turbo
I Have a 65 Monza red convertable, and I also have a 64 red Monza convertable, I also have a 64 coupe, and a 65 corsa turbo coupe.Below is a picture of my 65 as seen on TV!
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Orion, IL
65 Monza Convertible
Just acquired this 65, it has a new top but the intior needs upgraded and the dash wireing needs cleaned up. Car runs and could use a paint job. I enjoy the challenge to make a car function the way it was supposed to. I am always willing to share my knowledge with other car guys.
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Orion, IL
65 Monza Convertible
Just acquired this 65, it has a new top but the intior needs upgraded and the dash wireing needs cleaned up. Car runs and could use a paint job. I enjoy the challenge to make a car function the way it was supposed to. I am always willing to share my knowledge with other car guys.
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Victoria, BC
Cdn 1966 Monza Coupe
This is my first Vair and have been working on it over the last 4 years. It is a Canadian Built model, and it came with the Factory Build Sheet. It has a 110hp with Powerglide.
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toronto canada, on
1965 corsa
Got car 3 years ago ,was in very bad condition, no interior, top ,replaced both rocker panels, one door skin , alot of man hours later; drove car after reno for the first time 2 weeks ago,It,s a blast to drive , I guess i will alwys be working on something on my 65 vert with 180 turbo; cheers.Gerald
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quebec, qc
corsa convertible
My car is in a very good shape. This is a corsa 1965. It is full equip with a/c. It run like a new one.
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Dixon, Mo
1963 Dormobile 95 Van
First Corvair. 63 Dormobile 95 Van. Dormobile was a camper conversion out of England, always rare, but pretty popular in the 60s, mostly for split window Vw buses, and the early Land Rovers. Never seen one on a Corvair Van. Original Dormobile seats, which you never see anywhere these days. Anyway, I'm an old VW bus guy, had a few Porsche 356's over the years too, and just love air cooled engines. This one's a mess, and a challenge, so, looking forward to getting into it. Thanks in advance for the help, gonna need it.
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Indianapolis, In
1965 Corvair Conv.
Was my fathers car. Originally bought new in 1964 by my dad. Car is all original with 42,000 orig. miles.
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Indianapolis, In
65 Convertable
This car was my Dad's car. He purchased it new in late 1964. It has been in the family since. He passed it down to me.
Interesting facts: it is 100% completely original. It has just over 40K miles. It will go to my son when I pass. We also had a 1960 as well.
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chester, ca
1965 monza TRIKE
2nd corvair i ever owned. first was a 60 or 61 painted black and white with house paint. called it my "coyote chaser." this one was needing to be cut in half....so i did. you see the results. thank you.
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chester, ca
1965 500
new addition, wifes baby.
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Sackville, NB
1969 Monza Convertible
Found the car sitting in a field in December 1991 with no top and full of snow.Restoration was spread over 6 years, but she turned out pretty respectable. Is one of 12 originally exported 69 convertibles sent to Canada.
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thousand oaks, ca
66 Monza Coupe
This is a 66 Monza from Ventura, California. Someone contacted the Ventura County Corvair Club to sell a corvair that was abandoned. It turned out to be a currently licensed/registered Black Plate rust free California car. The engine and interior needed replacing but the paint was as you see it. I scored like I've never scored before. With a bit of work, I'm cruising in style! As stylish as you can be in a Corvair that is!
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Toronto, On
65 Corsa
I've had the car for about 12 years. Recently the engine dropped a valve seat so it's in the shop. Hopefully I'll get it back before the end of summer.
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Winston Salem, NC
1963 Monza Conv
Just got car. Found on internet. Someone did all the work for me. Sat a long time. I tuned it up and did the brakes. Now just drive it around.
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Mesa, AZ
1967 Monza 2dr Coupe
My current daily driver. 110HP,PG,AC, Fawn/Tan interior. Bright yellow exterior. My dream Corvair would be a 66 or 67 Monza 4dr, 4sp, AC, Two tone paint.
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Manchester, nh
65 monza convt.
140/4 numbers match,owned since 1982, restored in 83,much mechanical work done past 2 yrs.runs like a top.
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Coon Rapids, MN
1965 Modded Corvair
1965 race Corvair for sale $6800 firm. This is a very heavily modified
Corvair. It has a FRONT engine mounted Chevy 327 motor. Some of the features are; 4 Spd, Holley intake manifold, Rochester 4 barrell, Camaro 302 transmission (Turbo-Hydro?), MT valves, custom engine housing and radiator, custom wiring and heater duct housing, scatter-shield, custom tach, dual oil filters and pumps, fiberglass aftermarket spoiler on front, extended wheel flares, lowered side panels, shaved door handles, keyless entry, metallic burgundy exterior, burgundy interior, partial roll cage, rear suspension torsion bar, bucket lumbar seats, 5 point heavy duty racing harness, original baby moon hubcaps, high performance 14" radials, custom gray padding on dash and engine housing, power antenna, battery in trunk, fuel cell, handles nice and very fast.
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Littleton, NC
61 Rampy and 65 Convertible and 4 door
Rampy and convertible are on the road. $ door is providing parts for both. Hugh had a LM convertible as a daily driver in the 70,s, then a 4 door. Both were sold. In the late 80's we bought a 66 Corsa vert that was Peoples Choice at 91 Nationals in DC. Retired and it was sold as we hit the road. Rampy sent to body shop. Peg bought 65 vert last fall and the Rampy hit the road this spring. Drove the vert from Salisbury, MA to North Carolina after an e-bay purchase. Had non functioning rear brakes but fronts stopped me. Called planning ahead. All in good order now.
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Littleton, NC
61 Rampside
1961 Rampside with a YN engine and PG.
Was registered in FL then we moved to NC 4 years ago and it has maintained it place in basement garage. When I loaded it on the trailer to get it here the front brake line holed. Brand new lines. Watch the turns. Now I have play in right rear universal. Do I spend the time on the ramp or build a sailboat?
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San Francisco, CA
1961 Corvair Monza 900
A work in progress. Handles like a dream. A joy to drive and own.
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Chico, CA
'65 Monza 'vert
The first car I ever bought was a '64 Monza Coupe, it was Black inside and out, 4 speed with a 110 engine. I had that car all thru high school, I had loads of fun driving that little car all over the Santa Barbara hills.
Years later I finally found a '65 Monza vert, in Phoenix and just had to have it. Now I live in Chico, Ca and use "Tigger" (my kids named him) as a daily driver. I get a lot of great comments driving around town. I love seeing other Corvairs on the road.
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Sutherlin, OR
1964 Corvair Monza
Our last child graduated this summer and we have dreamed about buying a Corvair for many years.
Our Dream came true when we found this 1964 Chevy Corvair Monza Convertible. It is in the shop getting painted right now. A little darker red.
We are looking forward to getting out and doing some shows and cruises. We hope to meet some more Corvair Lovers!
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Port Hueneme, CA
1965 Corsa Convertible
JAXPRAD (Jack's Parade)is the plate on this Nassau blue 140 4-speed that has appeared in many Southern California parades, rallies, runs and shows, with newspaper photos and television coverage. I love to fly the flag and promote Corvairs since "discovering" the fun of owning and driving Corvairs in 1997 at age 65. Bought open in August '02 after engine rebuilt. Paint and black interior done in '84. Also own and selling "97" historic race car, '64 Greenbrier, '64 Rampside, '66 Monza open and unrestored '60 500 sedan.
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Huntington Beach, CA
1964
Convertible with 4 speed transmission. Car is undergoing paint and bodywork at this time, with new top to follow.
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Eubank, KY
1960 500 Coupe
We owned a 1960's 2 door coupe in 1968. My dad also had a black Corvair sedan in the garage. I think it was a Spyder. I remember looking at the engine and seeing "Turbo" somewhere. I have always been drawn to Corvairs. I just found and fell in love and bought a 1960 red coupe. The engine is locked up and I plan to rebuild it. I think it is our old car, both are from Cinti, OH
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West Covina, CA
1964 Chevy Corvair Monza
I bought my corvair in 2006. I started working on it then took a cut in pay. Unfortunately I have no been able to work on it for two years. Now I have a new job and the project is back on...
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kenosha, wi
66 corvair
a couple of my vairs
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pleasant prairie, wi
60 monza coupe 61500
Well Ive had a things for vairs for a long time but never had any until 4 years ago. Thus far Ive owned a 68 500,two 62 monzas a 64 monza coupe and at the present time have a 60 monza coupe and a 61 coupe and working on purchasing a 64 vert.So yeah im addicted!!!
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Manville, RI
1960 4dr 700
I have always wanted a Vair since I can remember. I finally got my car this year. She is a 1960 4 dr 700. She was built July 1959 serial 1814. Needs some work to be considered "restored" but she drives well and always turns heads.
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Westport, CT
1964 convert
Here is the car I just picked up. The Color os Daytona Blue (916 B) 732 1
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Lake Placid, FL
64 Monza coupe
originaly blue, but now bright red coupe with PG and a 65 or later engine block in it (not my doing)according to the engine number on the block. I bought it in Sept. of 2008. It had sat in a garage forv 6 or 7 years.
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Milwaukee, WI
1963 Monza Conv
4-speed manual trans, azure aqua exterior/interior with white seats. 83K on the odometer.
Our first Corvair. Jean had a '63 sedan as her first car.
We also own a 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 convertible with 32,879 original miles on the odometer!
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Springville, NY
65 Corsa Turbo Coupe
The car was a pretty good runner, and I had a lot of fun with it just doing little things to her to improve performance. But now I'm in the middle of a fill rotisserie restoration. Hope to have the car ready for the 2006 Corsa convention here in Buffalo.
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monrovia, ca
1964 monza
it is a 110( built) 4 spd. i have all the disc brake stuff i just have not had the time lately to make the switch. a work in progress as are most, future plans include TURBO, which is getting rebuilt as i write this. a spyder dash with custom gauges. i am a little hesitant to go turbo because i love the way the headers look,and i have done all the sheet metal work to enclose the heater boxes and have the headers. but the cost and problems that i have been having getting 140 stuff makes the ease of turbo charging a suitable option for now. I have done all the work myself including the 17" wheels and all rebuilt suspension with urethane bushings and koni shocks. the car get a lot of looks and thumbs ups whenever i drive it. of course when you are at a gas station and you can't get it started because the starter ring gear has come loose from the pressure plate and it makes a horrible noise when you turn the key. people say, those corvairs were always problems..they have no idea of how great a car this is or how much fun it is to whomp some hot dog in a porsche through the hills.
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Louisville, Ky
1969 Corvair Monza Convertible
This is my 1969 Corvair I purchased in August of 2005. It is my first Corvair. I am slowing restoring as time allows.
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Amherst, Oh
1968 Covair "500"
Here's the story of my 68 corvair "500" in "loving memory of John & Evelyn Sauer"The car was bought by my wife's grandpa, John Sauer, in 1969 at a small dealership in Vermilion Ohio, it was a demo model that had about 5,000 miles on it, for his wife Evelyn (grama) to teach her how drive, and so she would have her own car. Well, grama never got her license and never learned to drive, it's something they had falling out about?(grama hated that car) Gramps, I think kept the car around just to piss her off (so the Sauer family says.) He'd show it in the parades in Lorain Ohio(aux. police) and a Sunday drive or so, but it never saw the snow. He'd call me up once in a while, have me wash and wax it, change oil. We'd take it around the block, he'd say "OK put it away", back in the brick heated garage it would go.(car was babied) When grampa passed(1994) I asked grama if I could buy the car, I told her I wanted to keep it in the family, and give it to my son Wes some day, reluctantly she agreed (I think she just wanted it gone, but she was happy I kept after a few years) The car had 29,603 on it when I bought it, It now has 31,693 it's still garage kept never seen snow, I hit as many close to home shows as possible to keep the miles off. Other then the T/A radials and smoothy's,(I still have orig tires and rims) PM parts replaced (batt, plugs...)the chrome and paint is awesome... it's exactly as it was when I brought it home. It has a few dings and dangs, I've thought about repaint, to make it perfect, but corvair bodies weren't exactly perfect any how. It is what it is, preservation of the memory of our grampa & grama. Enjoy the pics. Thanks for your site, Jeff Woodings and Wes Woodings
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Glen Arm, Md
1962 700 2dr
I started driving Corvairs when I was 14 in 1983*1965 Conv*.I bought a 66 4dr when I got my License.I always had one since.This is my 62 700 2dr.All original with 43,000 mile.It will receive a new paint job and some modification but over all it is in very good shape.
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Willis, Tx
63 Spider convertable
63,red,ragtop,still runing turbo. Bought my first Corvair new in 62.Have had several since.
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Albuquerque, NM
63 shorty
I believe this was a 4 door chopped down to a short 2. It's my first Corvair. Needs some work, but it was cheap & unique. When I saw it, I just had to have it. Should be on the road within a couple of months. The 62 coupe next to it is just a parts car.
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Melville, NY
1964 Monza Convertible
My 64 Monza comes equipped with 110 hp, power roof, 4 on the floor, push-button radio, tinted windshield, clock, 5 Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels with Corvair center knock-offs, power windshield wiper fluid, and a triangular GM glass windshield fluid container in the trunk. Also registered Historic with valid 1964 NY Worlds Fair license plate
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Tolleson, AZ
'62 Monza 900
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Independence, MO
1965 Corsa
During the last 40 years, I have owned three Corvairs coupes: a 1964 Spyder, '67 Monza and my current project a 1965 Corsa-140hp, as well as, two Porsche 911's - a 1972 911E and a 1973 911T).
My current project is a 1965 Corsa, Sierra Gold, with fawn and white interior. Assembled in Los Angeles, and equipped with a 140hp motor, 4 speed, AM radio and Positraction. Pretty basic Corvair, down right spartan.
Today it is still a work in progress, the previous owner let it sit outside since 1972. Very little rust, heck it had very little paint. The engine still ran, since he started it every month, but I don't know how with a harmonic balancer off by 180 degrees.
During the two years of my ownership I have been collecting NOS parts and other items for a total rebuild.Those items will include upgrading my modestly optioned car with: HD Corvair springs, 1966 GM quick steering box and arms and a 1966 Saginaw trans and diff. Ebay has been a wonderful source, as well as, other Corvair friends across the country. While my Porsches ran faster and ultimately handled better there is something unique to Corvairs in general and 1965 Corvairs specifically. Maybe the design was ahead of its time ever notice the similar design with a BMW 630I coupe.
Then there was the fun of beating the expensive German Porsches in an autocross with a old and cheap little American compact with a little underpowered flat six in the rear. Long live our Corvairs. To date I have finished rebuilding the chassis with all new parts, painting the pan with POR15 and starting to work on the engine. Pictures to come later when she is fit to show with her 15x8 American Racing 200S wheels and Kuhmo's.
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El Dorado Hills, Ca
65 Corsa
300 HP Turbo, Telo wood wheel, AM/FM, A/C with Wilwood on all four, 17's 9.5 255 40 17" rear 8's 235 40 17" up front. This is my daily driver.
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Yonkers, NY
65 Convertible
Car #2.Car sat in a garage since 1975, 43k miles. Came with a ton of parts. PO had a gas station try to get it running, they told him it had no compression and the engine was shot. He got disgusted and I bought it for $350. Got it running on three cylenders, pulled the valve covers and noticed the rockers were so tight the valves were staying open. Loosened the rockers & it started right up. Smoked and tapped but ran. Poured Marvel oil in it then sprayed the cylenders with pb blaster. ran for 15 minutes and all of a sudden the smoke stopped (stuck ring broke free) and most of the tapping stopped. (still one noisy lifter) put the seat covers that came with the car, bought rug, tires, brakes, few other things, fun car to drive.
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Bowie, MD
1965 Monza "Vert
A Laid in field topless for 17 year resurrection. Took an interior from another 65 until I get the new one this year. 59K on the clock, straight rust free car.
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Red Hook, NY
64 Spyder Vert, 66 Monza Coupe
Back in 1997 after a long Hiatus, I was ready to get back into mechanical tinkering and get a old car. A stroll through a local car show and a row of Corvairs convinced me I needed a EM convertible. I soon found a barn fresh all original 64 Daytona Blue convert with a white top. It was all original and all there, but the engine was frozen and EVERYTHING needed to be touched. In retrospect, I wouldn't have taken on a project of this size as my first Corvair project, but boy did I learn alot about Corvairs. I rebuilt the engine, carbs and turbo, Diff and tranny, R&R and painted the front and rear suspension, brakes, new carpeting and weatherstriping, did all the body work, painted the car - interior and exterior, and replaced the top. While I was working on the Spyder, I had a urge for a LM coupe and found a nice, basically rust-free 66 down on long Island. It had no interior and someone had installed a truck engine. I went through all the mechanicals, swapped in a complete black interior, put in 64 95 HP and I was on the road in my first Corvair! I'm currently putting the Spyder on the road and getting my newly installed 140 in the 66 running well. One thing I'm thinking about now is building a standalone 2 car garage so I have some room to work and store my cars... we'll see. I don't belong to any local Vair clubs since there are none close by, but I've been a member of CORSA since 1997 and bring my 66 Coupe to any and every local car show.
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Lapeer, MI
63 corvair
63 Corvair convertible with a 180 turbo. Sorry no pics yet to post I will soon.
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Northwest, Fl
1965 Monza
This is my first attempt at rebuilding a Corvair. I sanded off 3 layers of paint and primer only to reveal a lot of body filler. After watching it sit for a couple of years in the garage, I decided to get serious with it and get it on the road. The body/paint was finished, the interior totally replaced, the brakes and suspension were replaced, and many hours spent replacing glass, seals, etc. I replaced a few external engine parts and it runs great. It looks faster than it is, just the look I was going for. Soon I will rebuild the motor because it can stand to gain a few more horsepower! Like every project, it is far from finished but it is on it's way.
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Tampa, Fl
1963 8door half window Corvan
I got this van from a gentleman in Plant city Fl. I was helping him move, went into his backyard and saw it between the house and the fence. I've never seen an 8 door van before. It stared up and I drove it home. I will post more pics after I clean it up and do some work on it.
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Antioch, ca
1962 8 door Corvan
I bought my van from a family owened catering company in San Leandro Ca, their father bought it in late 1961, it was retired in 94', put on non-op in 00' I drove it home april 08' this van runs like a champ, It needs some metal work on the rain gutter/roof.It came with 8 doors, automatic transmition, chrome bumpers, and nothing behind the driver bench seat.
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Brownsburg , In
1967, 1966,1966,1965
The whole family has Corvairs. I have a NICE '67 coupe, my wife has a '66 convertable, my 16 year old step son has a '66 coupe and my oldest son has a '65 coup turbo. We all just love these little cars but it is a LOT of work keeping them on the road everyday. My first car was a 61 coupe back in 1968 now hear I am back with Corvairs after all those years. Guess I just should have stayed with them, LOL Just remember" Always keep the trunk in the front" Take care!
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Lake In The Hills, IL
1967 Corvair 500
My toy. Needs a couple pieces of trim, maybe a new paint job and that's about it.
You can check out more pictures of it here :
http://home.comcast.net/~joecanreadthis/67corvair.html
Best,
Joe
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ferryville, wi
66' 500 110 3spd
The Corvair community is one Im proud to be a member of for 10yrs. The people are friendly and have taste for nostalgia. Im motivated to keep her alive so I can pass a piece of history down to my kids. You would likely catch me cruising the river road on weekends between La crosse and Prairie du chien. Luv that Metallic mist blue!
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Laurens, SC
1965 Monza 110 Coupe
This is my first Corvair.... Actually my first air cooled. I got my car from a guy in NC by trading him a home stereo for it. I got the stereo for free so technically the Corvair was free!! When I got the car, It would start but not run. It had a new gas tank and lines, and a bunch of new suspension parts. I Rebuilt the carbs and she runs good... a little more tweaking of the carbs and she will run better. I have some air flow issues to address to keep the temp down, but for now the lower shields are off and it works fine. One of the previous owners used carpet glue to install the carpet and headliner so I spent alot of time scraping that off. I have re-sealed the windshields and technically could drive it now. I have decided to wait until next summer to start driving her because I can have the stereo and Paint done then. I plan to add some Camaro ralley rims for now, but I want something more original later. I will spend some time this winter also re-doing some of the underside and maybe pull the motor to give it a good detailing (maybe change the cam too). Hopefully this time next year I will be driving her regularly. No those stripes aren't staying, I added them for fun because the car is spray can primer and it all has to be sanded off anyway.
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Wausau, Wi
1965 Turbo Corsa Coupe
Picked this car up three years ago to get back into the 'Vair scene. First car, in 1968, was a '65 Monza...Evening Orchid...soon thereafter was "Earl Schibe" yellow. Ahhh, the days of $29.95 paint jobs! Several others followed in short order till the mid 80's. This is #7 for me...and by far the best/most fun.
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Tellico Plains , TN
1965 Monza, 1968 Monza convertible
A few years ago, I got back into the Corvair business after an absence since 1971. This is an original Knoxville area car that was helped along with a repaint, seat covers, wheels and minor mechanics. The convertible is not so fortunate. It needs a bit more help and is camera shy. One day I may post it when the work is completed.
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Brownsburg , In
1967 &1966
We are a true Corvair family. I have a Fitch67 my wife has a '66 convertable, my son has a '65 turbo and my 16 year old stepson has a '66 coupe that he is restoring himself. We all drive them as often as we can.(alot) We love these little cars, they are just SO cool and so much fun. My very first car that I bought was a '61 coupe with a auto, that was back in '68. It wasn't cool to own one back then! It takes a lot to keep all of these cars up and running but, we try.Like I said we are a Corvair family!
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Trenton, NJ
66 Corv-8
I started this project in '77' got it running in '79' It is a Crown conversion and just like a finger print no 2 are alike. It's been through many phases and I broke just about every driveline part twice. I have learned many things alond the way and have adapted much of what I learned from racing into the car.
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Destrehan, La
1968 Monza
1968 Monza 110, auto, A/C, always fun to drive. Have a '68 vert i'm currently restoring.
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Destrehan, La
1968 Monza
Here's a look at my "Pride and Joy" 68 Coupe after restoration from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It didn't go under but suffered damage from a carport falling on it. I enjoy driving and showing it as much as I can.
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Parkland, FL
1966 Corsa Convertible
This is my first Corvair. I always wanted a "classic car" and for my 50th birthday I finally bought one in September, 07. The car was mostly complete, and was very solid with little to no rust. However, it did not run and needed a full restoration. With the help of some very good friends that I met when I joined the South Florida Corvair Club, we basically took the car apart and put it back together replacing or repairing, refurbishing, rebuilding and refinishing ever part along the way. The car is "fantastic". It won a Senior Gold award at this past years convention. I love working on the car. It brings a smile to my face every time I drive it. It gets complements every time I drive it which is as often as I can. It also has brought me some very dear and close friends. I am sure a second one will come along some time in the near future.
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Amherst, OH
1967 Corvair
Ok....where do I begin? I just purchased this barn find 1967 Corvair with 38k miles. Pretty beat....have no idea where to begin the resoration. Floor boards pretty much gone...does not start...etc.
Any advice would be helpful!
Thanks for looking,
John
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st. paul, mn
64 greenbrier
blue on white, inner facing bench seats in the back, all original!! sitting in a barn since 70's pulled it out and went through the drive train, 110 with a 4 spd, turns heads everywhere i go! :) i have plans to accent it, sorry about the pic, its full of computers, the back of the one seat is off because i was using it as a camper for a while, the bottom part of the seat is the exact height of the engine compartment lid, and almost 6ft from door to edge, about the size of a twin bed!
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Stamford, CT
1966 Corsa Convert 140
This is a 66 Corsa convert 140HP 4 speed. The exterior is Willow Green with Fawn interior and Fawn top. She was purchased from a 20 year owner last Summer and shipped in a closed carrier from Indianapolis In. to Stamford Ct. It was already 95 percent restored when purchased. She is stock except for the mags and radial tires. The next time she needs tires the original wire spinner caps will go back on. The ignition has also been updated to electronic.
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Birmingham, Al
66 Monza 140 convert
Yellow 66 Monza convertible purchased in 2007.
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Fort Smith, AR
'65 Monza Coupe
The car is a 110/3spd. I got it from a seller up in Kansas and drove it home. What I want to do first is make it mechanically A-1 and then go for the cosmetics. The interior is already perfect.
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Staten Island, NY
1966 coupe
1966 Corsa 140,Shadow tourquise, aqua interior, custom backspace 15x7 wheels w/fact mag caps, 60 over, triple webers, posi, tele column,nardi wood wheel, fact a/c tinted glass am/fm multiplex flaming river box eelco quick arms four spider rear front disc brakes coming soon fact headrest, safegaurd
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Exeter, UK
65 Monza 140 Convertible
This is my 1965 Corvair Monza 140 Convertible 4 speed manual. I bought this car in 2001 from South Africa. I carried out an extensive restoration. It is known to be the best corvair in the United Kingdom. It won the best convertible title at a UK national show attended by over 6000 vehicles. I buy all of my parts from Clarks and over the years have spent thousands of pounds. I drive it only in the summer time and when its not raining. So not very often, cos you know its always raining in England!
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La Puente, Ca
1963 Spyder
I first bought the car for my sister so she can have a car to drive to college. It was affordable, in decent shape, nothing I can't fix so a deal was made and I drove the car home which was a first for a old car. Soon after a tune-up, the car was super reliable and great on gas and unfortunatily I fell in love with the corvair.Now I feel bad because my sister doesn't have a car anymore.
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Columbus, Oh
1963 Monza 900 Spyder
Fresh barn find parked sence 1973 one owner going under restoration. Started restoring Nov 2008 hope to have it on the road in the spring of 2009.Replaced all rusted metel and put two coats of Rust bullet on it to help prevent any future rust.
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Bethlehem, Pa
1965
!965 Corvair Corsa 180 Turbo Vert, Cypress green. I have owned this car since 1966
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O'Fallon, MO
1966 Monza Converible
Just a fun weekend driver. It's a 110 HP/Auto, tinted glass, power top, bumper guards, clock and was equiped with a remote mirror(removed before I bought the car), deluxe seat belts.
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Byron Center, MI
66 Monza
Got interested in Corvairs in the late 90's which now makes me the President of the West Michigan Corvair Club. Corvairs are cool but the people make the clubs both local and national. Great form here, I usually check in once a day as a silent participant.
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hillsboro, mo
66 corvair monza 110 hp
metalic chevy orange with crome accents
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Houston, MN
1960 Corvair 700
I just bought my "new" Corvair today for $1400 and am having a great time. It has 46k original miles and drives terrific. I once owned a '68 20+ years ago and got the itch to buy another. This came up on eBay and I did the "buy it now" thing(without even consulting the wife-not wise). Luckily she liked it too so I still have a house to live in. I've forgotten how much fun these are to drive! It's not perfect, but it's certainly a attention getter! I look forward to reading other peoples story's and getting advice on these wonderful cars.
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Poughquag, NY
1965 Monza convertible
This is a great 1965 Berry color Monza with red interior and a white top. It is 110hsp,164 cu.in, automatic. It has 137,000 miles and I'm the fourth owner. It was purchased from a great family in Kentucky about 1 month ago. Brook and Joe Hillyer restored it. I just love it and cant wait for the good weather to come to NY so that my wife and I can go crusing. So far I changed the fluids, battery and put 3spinner wire wheels on the car. It is a HEAD TURNER and it is amazing how many people we have met that say they also owned a Corvair when they were younger. Well eat your heart out all you camaro and mustang owners!!!!
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Cedar Falls, IA
65 monza conv, 65 monza coupe, 65 Sedan, 60 sedan and 1969 Ultravan
I bought my first Corvair for $100 in 1974. I was 16 and just got my drivers license. It was a typical rusted midwest heap but a blast to drive. Sold it a couple of years later to buy a 65 Corsa which I drove for 10 years. Got interested in old pick ups and Fiats for awhile, but got back into corvairs in the 90s. The willow green 65 is a restored daily driver and the 65 sedan is being built as another daily driver with a motorized moonroof, power seats, tilt steering, power windows,and a FI engine.
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Cherry Valley, il
65' 110 ht coupe
66' 4-speed trans
Dual carbs
Dual exhaust
Monza interior (that's what it came with)
This car was purchased at a great price and will be completely gone through.
I shaved the antenna for a smoother look and am relocating a satellite antenna under the headliner for a glovebox satellite radio set-up.
I painted the tail-section aluminum to bring out the back-end of the car. Also painted the tail-light trim rings black to separate the lights from the body. This is only temparary, untill the body work gets started.
The motor is basically stock set-up. I cleaned and painted the compartment flat black, it looks decent.
I'm waiting for the funds to rebuild the motor.
When the bodywork is done, i'll paint er flat black and drive it around like that for a year or till whenever i can afford some good paint.
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greenbrier, tn
lakewood wagon
61 lakewood 500 3speed nice find at an auction
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Enon, OH
1968 Corvair 500
In October 2009 I finally saved up enough extra cash to buy a classic car. I hit up craigslist and found this 1968 Corvair 500 sitting in a gentleman's barn about 10 miles from the house. I grabbed my coat and $900.00 and about an hour later brought her home. The guy I bought it from had an entire barn full of 'Vairs! He said he was getting too old to restore all of the cars and gave me a quick history lesson on the vehicle. I'm still learning about the car, and the more I learn the more I love it! It's got some problems since it sat in the barn for 15 years, but I'm working out the kinks and am hoping to have it out on the road and cruising by this Spring! If you've got any tips or advice that you can give it would be greatly appreciated! Check out my page at CarDomain for more pic's, my sign on name is LoveMy68Vair. Thanks!
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sparks, nv
64 vert
5 year project nearing completion
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Milwaukee, WI
1969 500 Coupe
I bought this car in 2002. It sat on the side of the interstate for about two weeks with a blown engine and only 40,500 verifed actual miles. The body was awesome, with exception for a large dent in the driver's door. I had a 65 140 put in, and drive this car all the time. The second owner had filled me in on the history of the car as well as the build sheet under the seat. This car was built May 2nd 1969. It exchanged hands three times until I bought the car. I still have work to do, but I get the car out as much as I can!
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Maryville, Tn
1967 Dana Stinger
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Darien, IL
1964 Monza Vert
110 / 4speed car with Nissan Z-Car wheels.
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winfield, al
67 corvair monza
major custom work on body, all orig interior in good shape, motor runs good
i think ill keep it..lol
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winfield, al
1967 monza sport coupe
custom body kit, 140hp four carb, four speed, interior is all orig... the whole corvair thing is very new to me, but i think i will keep this car for a long time..
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Sherwood, AR
'66 Monza
4-door auto, 110 engine, I have had for about 5 years. Similar to my fist Corvair, a '65 I bought in '67. Painted Dodge Intense Blue Pearlcoat, otherwise close to stock.
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San Jose, CA
1966 Corsa Coupe
I just acquired my first Corvair this past year from a gentleman in Pueblo Colorado. It has only 76000 miles and is rust-free! It's been repainted it's original Tropic Turquoise and has a new interior to boot. A rebuilt '65 140 resides out back but the original (in parts) went with the car. I intend to make this even nicer this coming year!
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West Milford, NJ
1964 Monza Convertible
Here’s my 1964 Corvair Monza Convertible. My wife and I drove out to Wisconsin to see it in November, 2001. We immediately fell in love with it, bought it, and trailered it back home to New Jersey.
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Jeffersonville, pa
1964 Monzaconvertable
Just bought my first Corvair. It's a 1964 Monza Convertable with 110 engine and powerglide. I bought it as a resto project. It's a little(lot) rough but that's what makes it a resto.
Picture is with my daughter Rachael, we're in Wheeling W. Virginia on the way to Philly from Columbus Ohio.
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Flourtown, PA
1963 Monza Convertible
My Dad had a 1964 Corvair Greenbriar Van that I helped him work on and I drove extensively. I have been passively looking for a Corvair for 36 years. It finally happened! I now own the beautiful turquoise 1963 Monza convertible previously owned by Jean and Dave. She made the trip from Milwaukee to Philadelphia, purring all the way. Over the 800+ miles she averaged 30 MPG! She is a sweet heart.
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Flourtown, PA
19031
Hello, in about 1968 at age 11, I was introduced to Corvairs. My Dad bought a 1964 Greenbrier homemade camper conversion. It was quality work, a full length aluminum 12" roof extension done by an aviation sheet metal mechanic. I spent 5 years riding in the back of it over countless miles before I finally got to drive the Van. I helped my Dad with the maintenance. I dreamed of owning and modifying a Corvair but during my 22 years in the military it was not feasable. My initial CORSA membership lapsed in 1977. I put Corvairs out of my mind while my "life" went on. Last year, I FINALLY purchased my very own 1963 Monza Convertible from a gentleman in Wisconsin (Thanks Dave Yaros) in Oct '09 and drove it to Philadelphia at 30 MPG (lots of oil). She is beautiful. In November I found my daily driver, a 1964 Greenbrier Dormobile Camper in Mass. We trailered her back and stopped by Clark's on our way home. I am having a great time driving to work in my rolling restoration (Thanks George). Everyone wants to call her my Scooby Van. Lots of work ahead! Kent
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Auburn, CA
1965 Corsa 140
Beat to death and will rise again! Currently on "hold" due to priorities in life. But will be back on the road in 2005 to break more stuff so I can fix it.
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hesperia, ca
1965 corsa turbo
I had owned about 6 corvairs from '86~'91, my last one a '65 Corsa turbo convertible....had to sell it to buy a house. So, fast-forward to 2008 and along comes a super nice '65 Corsa turbo hardtop and I had to get it! I couldn't say no....it's Cypress Green and had been in storage since '74 in eastern Washington state. I'm really tempted to do a normally-aspirated motor, but we'll see.....there's a lot of potential in these turbo motors too. It's nice to be here!...a lot of friendly, knowledgeable people to share info with!
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winston-salem , nc
63 monza
my dad had this car he gave it to me the motor has been rebuilt and also the 2 speed transmission the body is solid it needs a little work interior mainly
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Ventura, CA
1966 Monza 4dr
I bought the car for my daughter from a gentlemen in Oregon about 2 yrs ago. It was owend by his Grandma who passed away in 1999. The car had 96K miles on it and the engine had recently been rebuilt. We've had some minor issues with it recently... the usual oil leaks, fan bearing seizure, clutch cable breaking... but all in all, a fun car!
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Folsom, CA
'61 Monza 80hp/PG
This is my first corvair, I have had it for about 6 months or so, and drive it frequently. I've gone through most of the car it runs well, and drives like a dream, except on hot days. (no A/C) I'm also a member of the Classic Corvairs of River City, in Sacramento CA
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Carpentersville, il
1965 monza coupe
needs some lovin and attention. It is red, black int, 110 pg, will put pics on sometime when I get new camera but corvair parts seem to be what i am buying now lol
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Juneau, AK
1965 Monza hot rod
A.K.A Kevin Willson.12/13/1954.Parkview HS in Springfield Mo 1973.
I first got hooked on Vairs in high school in the early 70s. My best friends brother inlaw had a hopped up turbo Corsa,We would race anyone. one night we went up against a 396 Chevelle.we left him at the light and we were clear into 3rd gear before he blew by us.I had a 68 GTO back then.
My first vair was a 65 sedan (4dr) with a 140 and a PG. What a dog,sold it quick. The next was a rusty 65 corsa vert with a 110 and a 4sp,what a blast going around corners.I put some meaty B60/13s on the back and thought I was Parnelli.The next Vair was a 68 mid engi ne Corv-8. Now we're talking fun,this thing was cool and was very fast but didn't have nearly enough brakes.It also taught me not to shift so hard after replacing spider gears several times. After a few years of wrecking Datsun 240Zs I moved back to alaska. While sitting around doing the state pastime one day someone mentioned a Corvair for sale at a local gas station,they said it had a Mazda motor in it so I had to see it. Turns out it was a Monza not a mazda but I bought it anyway,1967 4sp 140. After a couple years I had it repainted, big wheels and tires and a spirited 140. It was my daily driver for almost 8 years including Alaskan winters. Then one day out of the blue a woman came up to me and said she heard I was the Corvair Guy and if I would be interested in her deceased husbands Sprint. I wasn't sure what a sprint was but I said Yeah ! It was kinda rough but was a one owner car with all the original paperwork and many NOS parts so a deal was struck and ten years of restoration later I was driving it to my first convention in Tahoe where I got a couple of awards, one was the Hard Luck award. My present vair is my baby. She's a 65 Monza that I have modified a little. It has a 190 C.I. big bore kit with weber carbs, Otto 30 cam,4.11 posi, quick steer, koni's, fiberglass bumpers,carbon fiber deck, Lexan rear window,etc,etc,etc,. It has 4 wheel disk brakes and has been lowered and lightened.14.9 @ 89.9 in the quarter, It is Corvette bronze (orange).
I have a Honda Magna 750 motorcycle and my daily driver is a V8 Toyota Tundra pickup.I also have a 21 ft Glasply boat with a hopped up 351 ford in it.
"UNSAFE"
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San Francisco, CA
1963 Corvair Monza Covertible Black w/Red Interior
I got this car 3 months ago it's my first one it runs but needs some work. Minimal Rust no dents this should be a good project.
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ramona, ca
1961 corvair 700 coupe
This was my wife's first car and I am going to restore it as a surprise for christmas 2009
I just recently bought a restoration project and need some identification help here is the body fisher tag
04c
style 61-0727 body OA 4662
Trim -889 21 paint 973
Acc H EZ 0107
What is the exterior color?
what is the interior color?
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Langley, BC
65 Monza
1965 Monza 4 door hardtop
110 HP Powerglide
All original, 65,000 miles
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Racine, WI
1964 Spyder convertible
I bought my first Vair in 1962, a beautiful blue Monza. In 1965 I was sent to Bermuda (20 year Navy man) and had to sell it. Upon returning to the US in 1968 I found a 1965 Monza that caught my eye and I had to have it. I was sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in 1971 and I again had to sell my Vair. That was the end of Vairs for me until the fall of 2003 when I went to the Volo Auto Museum in Volo IL. In there they had a beautiful 67 gold Vair convertible. I fell in love with Vairs again and I knew that I had to have one. After four months of searching, I found my Vair, a 1964 Palomar Red Spyder convertible in Maryland (I am in Wisconsin). I had the car shipped to me and have been one happy camper ever since.
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Stockholm, Sweden, SE
1966 Corsa Coupé
My Corvair experience is from 1961 when my father had a white/red int. Lakewood and my mother had a white/red int. Tempest Safari.
I think the Pontiac was more good looking, but liked the sound and drive of the Corvair. We used it also in the winter with a big stump of pine filling the forward trunk.
Ever since, I have been looking for a nice Corvair, but not until last year I found what I wanted, this white beauty with all red interior. It was sold new in Sweden in 1966 and is now restored to as new condition. Except that the turbo is gone.
This fall I was at the largest Classic and Sports Car meeting we have, about 400 cars, and to my surprise it was voted second in the Concours d´Elégance, after a rare 1955 Mercedes 300 Coupé and before a new Ferrari California!
A good proof that Corvair is still considered a timeless beauty.
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Hoopeston, IL
63 Spyder convertible
I purchased this car new from Haas Chevrolet in East St. Louis Illinois on June 11, 1963. I have the original sales contract and quote sheet. I drove the car 14 years, stored it in a machine shed for 23 years and brought it home on Memorial Day 2000. I am in the process of restoring the car. It starts, stops and runs. Now in the body shop. Pictures show car in front of house in Cahokia, IL in the early 60's and at the body shop.
SEE BELOW
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Hoopeston, IL
63 Spyder Convertible
I purchased this beauty from Haas Chevrolet in East St. Louis, IL in June of 1963. I put on 69,650 miles over a 14 year period. Started restoration on Memorial Day 2000.
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Palmdale, CA
Several Types
Have had a Corvair since I was a Senior in High School 30 years ago, that was a 61 Corvan (Still have it too)...Have been a member of CORSA since 1984...Have 10 Corvairs right now....Mostly FC's...And a Ultra Van...And I have a Garage full of Used Parts...Got interested in Corvairs when my Dad bought a few when I was a kid...Lee
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Milwaukee, WI
Greenbrier came from Wasington state with a 140 in it (lasted a month, dropped valve seat). Third engine in it now (second totally blew coming home from Iola (big car/swap show in WI)).
'Brier had cruise, has FULLY upholstered interior (floors, walls, doors, CEILING, engine flap, spare tire). Also has chrome/walnut steering wheel (a real pain in the sun) w/air horns, am/fm cassette radio with rear speakers, but no fader so the only time you know they are working is if you are working on the engine, which is often. The engine covers (yes, split into two) also carpeted and hinged at the front. The 'brier wears 205/70R14 Goodyears which others say drive fine but mine is a handfull. In a parking lot or U-turn situation you better get Paul Hamm to assist. (Yes, all joints greased, steering checked on jacks, seems O.K.)
Painted Axtec Bronze, but in need of new overcoat.
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Yuba City, CA
1963 Covair Monza 900
I inherited this Corvair from my garndfather. He owned a Chevy dealership, and the shop guys took very good care of my car. This car was used in almost every homecoming parade in our town since the 80's. My family sold the dealership 15 years ago and the Corvair has been sitting in my parents' shop ever since. Until now! I have decided to awaken my sleeping beauty and get her back on the road. The Corvair is in decent shape. So far only the tires need replacing. Soon I will find out if there was any more damage cause by neglect. Oh...and my dad hit it while backing his boat in the shop, so it has one tiny scuff that should be easy to fix. Wish me luck!
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Puyallup, WA
62 Corvair Monza 900 Spyder
I am the second owner of this turbocharged 62 Monza with a gasoline heater, purchased in 1978 in Oakland, CA and driving it until 1983. With to many autos in my driveway, the Corvair was put on jack-stands. In 2005 it was car carried to Washington, and still on jack-stands till 2009. It received new major tuneup parts, all new fluids and now receiving harness in engine, body and dash. New carpet, brake lines and cylinders. It has upgrades of anti-sway bar and valve cover brackets during warranty period. It has a reverb box wired to the am/fm cassette radio with 4 speakers. It also has chrome spoke hubcaps and rain guards, a necessary pleasure in Washington. Other adds are bumper guards on the front and rear bumpers. I will have to check records for actual mileage. A little cute story, in 82 I was clipped by a car driving down the 101 freeway in San Francisco, which put me up on two wheels balancing for approx. a mile and gracefully laying it back down on all four. CHP was on my tail watching the delicate driving challenge. I do not think I want to try that again! Happy driving my 62 Corvair Monza 900 Spyder Turbocharged! Also Member of North West Corvairs.
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Anderson, In
1969 corviar
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Rotterdam, NL
1965 Corvair Monza Coupe 140 HP
I started to get interested in the Chevrolet Corvair about two years ago. Now 1 month ago a dream come true and i bought an 1965 Corvair Monza Coupe 140 HP and I'am one happy .......:-) The Monza was produced in the 2nd week of february 1965 and made in LA California. The 140 HP PowerGlide engine was prodeced at Tonawanda on 28 January 1965. I try to find the US history of this Monza so anyone who can help me with that would be much appreciated.
Thanks and God Bless
Lonny
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Lanham, MD
1960 Corvair 2dr
Hey! I just bought this car off of EBAY and I love it. There are some rust issues, but nothing serious, except one spot on the door. Paint needs an overhaul. Runs, but needs a tune up and maybe some exhaust work. I just bought a manual and plan on doing some work myself, especially since they are dang near non existant in Maryland. Wish me luck!
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Baldwin, NY
1966 corvair Conv.
I got my 66 on ebay three years ago and I love it. Got my 62 900 monza coupe 5 years ago from my friends fathers estate. Its a 62 with 25,000 original miles. sat for 10 years so it needs some reconditioning. Trophy winner!
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Winchester, VA
1964 Corvair Monza
I'm about to turn 17 and have had a fascination for old cars for a couple a years. I came across this '64 Monza this past August on classiccars.com and knew I had to have it. Now I can't get enough of Corvairs! For 6 months I worked, and even though this car cost only $4100.00, it means so much to me. The paint is a little thin, but the 2-tone black and off-white is beautiful on a sunny day. It runs beautifully and to my knowledge is completely stock. I can't wait to get started tuning it up! There's nothing like the image of your own hard work!
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Placentia , CA
65 Corsa Conv
Lots of Corvairs over many years, even had one for 4 years when it was new. Now my 140 Convertable is usually stored in the garage and is driven along the Highway along side the Pacific Ocean when the Sun is shining
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lake elsinore, ca
corvair sandrail
65 160 punched 60 with 11 1/2 to 1 sealpro pistons. steelfordged crank bennit connecting rods. chet hurbert roller cam. roller lifters. roller alum. rocker arms. custom built alum. heads with 3 angle purpple seat valves. dual valve springs.otto oil pan and valve covers. custom intake toped with a holly 850 single pumper. all balanced by engine parts warehouse. 110 octain fule . approx. 400 hp
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Cottonwood, AZ
1966 Corsa Convertible
Hi I restored this 66 Corsa Convertible about 15 years ago. It has Factory air, tele column, factory AM/FM, power top, remote mirror, deck and trunk lid lights. My teenage son was in a stroller when I went through the process! It has been a great car! I have driven it thousands of miles! The only failure was a fuel pump about two years ago! I owned and operated a Corvair Shop for about 12 years!
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Barrington, NH
The Great Race Car
Been playing with these things off and on since 1976.
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Sugar Land, TX
1963 Monza Convertible
I inherited my Corvair (84hp with powerglide) from my late father in 1999 so it's kind of special to me. I have enjoyed driving and learning more about Corvairs over the years and somehow managed to get elected President of Corvair Houston this year. One of these days I hope to buy another Corvair, perhaps a late model coupe.
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Hauser, Id
62 Monza Coupe
I had one of these back in 1967-1974 and put over 100,000 miles on it with few problems. My wife and I had talked about getting a car like it, but didn't look until this year. There it was, a exact model in the color I had in High School. We were hooked! It's a 1 owner with 66K miles on it. A good find that requires some minor work to restore to its like new condition!
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Cedar Falls, IA
1966 Monza 110
Found this car while killing time on the internet one Saturday night. It was a two owner gem with 35k original miles sitting in the proverbial "barn in Iowa". Bent a push tube from a stuck valve, had to rebuild the carbs & the gas tank was full of sludge, but other than needing paint, it's a blast. Absolutely no rust. Found the original owner's registration under the rear seat & called them up. The husband had passed away, but his wife was still going at 92 & gave me some more details on car. Also picked up a spare turbo engine that I'll either drop in or save for another roller...
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Wenham, MA
1963 Monza Spyder Coupe
My Corvair has been in our family since it was new. It was purchased in France as a GM export model. We think there were only a few sold in France. Unique features include yellow headlamps, kilometer/hour speedo, French data plates in engine compartment (horsepower rating for taxation), white parking lights (they were yellow then in US), addtional rear reflectors. red/black interior/base model - no radio, no side view mirror.
Last on the road in 86. Rusty and needing mechanical work but still garaged waiting for a restoration or sale.
I always enjoyed driving this car -used to have fun on the highway with boost up racing V8s until the front end would got too loose. Added Addco rear sway bar years ago. Turbo worked great and the best part was that beautiful exhaust note from turbo mufler and 2.5 in pipes.
My father bought the car sight unseen - needed a bigger car and didn't even know what it was. Many stories of it driving through deep snows across alps. Complaints on handling too as he had a Healy 100-4 and Mini before.
I just stumble on the web site - no pictures handy.
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St. Louis, MO
'64 Spyder Convertible
Owned my first Vair in '70 - '72 while in highschool. It was a dark blue on black Corsa 140 coupe. It wore real magnesium wheels and white letter tires and would out-donut and out-handle any car around. Current car, a Spyder Vert I bought in Sept. '08 had been sitting in a garage for 30 years. It now runs after much help from this community of enthusiasts, so I hope to move on to getting it driving and then on to body work.
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Carlisle, Pa
68 Monza Coupe 140 HP
I am new to the sceen. I picked up a 1968 Monza Coupe at a estate sale. 48,000 miles--Granny car.. Light Blue
I had the Corvair Ranch outside Gettyburg Pa---inspect and do a lot of rework on the car to get running great.
Only 6700 140 HP Monza Produced. Any one have a interest in buying this classic?
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North Pole, AK
1963 Corvair
I have never paid much attention to Corviars, they were never on my list for my collection till I got a good deal on a little white one in Florida, go figure I live in Alaska. Its now at my moms house in Mo. Doesn't really fit in with my muscle car collection but I like it and want to add a 66 or 67 coupe and a convertible to the collection now! Can't wait till my next trip to Mo so I can take it to a show. I may end up in Ak eventually.
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Shelburne, ON
1960 Corvair 500
1960 Corvair 500 bought from wrecking yard in Tucson AZ 5 years ago,solid body, no heater,fixed quarter windows,no radio, 3 speed, tinted glass, fold down rear seat, she's basic transportation! in good weather only!!!!
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Shelburne, ON
1964 convertible
64 Monza convertible with 327 V8 installed in stock position, stock diff with(4 spider) Powerglide,Mustang wheels,
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Cottonwood, AZ
65 Monza 110
Hey guys, i'm new to me corvair. Just got it a few months ago. It is my first car, needs a little work but its not bad. The previous owner gave it a new paint job and newish upholstery. It is a great car, only had a few minor problems. Runs good. No major problems except the trademark push rod leaks! I hope to be able to keep this car for a long time. It a fun, neat little car
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Cottonwood, AZ
1965 110 PG
I've had this car now for about 8 months or so, and so far its going well. I've had to a few repairs. Went through and replaced the passenger ex. manifold and gaskets and put a glasspack on since the old muffler was full of carbon and junk. I turned 16 in Feb. and this has been my driver since. Everyday it starts and runs like a champ. Couldn't be happier. Everyone around town likes it. Lot's of thumbs up and stares. I have yet to fix the push rod seals. Since i have started driving it daily i have only went through @ quarts of oil so its not too terrible. Overall i am very pleased with this car. Especially since i got it off a trade for a 98 Yamaha WR400 dirt bike.
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Plumas Lake, CA
64 Monza
64 Monza with a 110 hp engine and auto trans. It's my second one owned and desperately want it out of my garage and onto the road. Still new to the vairs so we'll see.
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Charleston, Or
64,65,66,69
My first ownership was in Dunebuggies, in the early 70's, but after the 73
gas crunch I purchased a 65 Monza, then came a 65 Corsa 140, then the Wife's 64 Monza vert.....later, one of the Glaspar Boats! My current selection
includes 65 v8 Crown with 327 NOS, a 66 Monza Turbo Cp, 64 Monza Cp 140 pg and #5990 1969 Monza Cp. My home is in Coos Bay, Ore. I have been a CORSA member since 1999, and currently am a "Lone Wolf", having no chapter memberships.
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Dallas, TX
1961 Monza four door
It'll never be a show car, but it's always been great to drive.
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Torrance, CA
66 Corsa Convertible 180 turbo
My first Corvair was a red '65 monza 110pg. I ended up selling it for a convertible Pontiac. Ever since I wanted to get back to a Vair but wanted a convertible.
Jan 05 I bought this 66 Corsa. It was origianlly a 140 car the previous (2nd)owner spent a lot of money and time at Larry's Complete engine rebuild & changing it into a turbo. The car is not original but it is my daily driver in Southern CA. A few changes coming will be Rally wheels or ARE Saltflats,front discs and lots of tlc. Hope to start going to events this summer.
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Torrance, CA
66' Corsa Vert (turbo)
Jan 05 I bought this 66 Corsa. It was origianlly a 140 car the previous (2nd)owner spent a lot of money and time for complete engine rebuild & converting it into a turbo. The car is not original but it is my daily driver in Southern CA.
A few recent changes are 15" ARE Saltflats,front discs (great add), MSD Ignition (went back to points and condenser)
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Danville, IN
66 Corsa
Still not finished after two years but moving in the right direction! 165 cu. in. twin turbo, twin intercoolers, port fuel injected. Virtually everything new including digital dash, Corvette steering column and rack and pinion steering.
Working with Ray Sedman, Jim Lindner, Gary Reynolds & Eldon Rasmussen for consultants to get things right. I am building and making all the conversions myself. Lucky to have a shop here in central Indiana with everything I need. Business is so bad locally that I haven't built much of anything for anyone all year. My customer base for manufacturing support has gone south, literally!
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Sugar Land, Tx
1967 Corvair Monza Convertable
I'm 21 years old and baught my Corvair about 2 1/2 years ago. A man my dad knew was selling it and I couldn't resist. The car is still all original, give or take a few parts, and when I baught it only had about 60,000 miles on it. No Joke! It's not garage kept, but will be once it's redone. I absolutely love my Corvair. By far the most fun I've ever had in a car! It has it's problems like any other car, but maintaining it is actually pretty easy. Since getting my Corvair I've learned A LOT about Corvairs and their history. I can't wait until it's ready to show!! :)
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Fall River, Ma
1963 Corvair Monza 900
heres a pic of my corvair i been working all summer getting the body ready for paint and same with the interior getting redone
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Las Vegas, NV
1965 Corsa Turbo
My first Corvair. I purchased it less than a year ago. It lives in the garage most days, but I usually manage to get it out on the road a few times a month. I'm working to make it a reliable daily driver. The second picture is from the Corvair Gathering in Mesquite NV back in March. Lots of great people and their cars there.
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Montrose, Co
1963 Monza
lipstick rd w/ white vert top. 110 HP 4 spd. Had a couple of Vairs years ago and just today traded my VW Thing for this one. Got tired of going 0-60 in 3 weeks.
This monza has no rust, was owned by the same guy for 25 years.
In the past 2 weeks I have purchased a collection of 10 different Corvairs plus 2 others with a batch of engines/transaxels, etc.
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Lancaster, OH
66 Corsa
Well,I started in 1990 purchacing a 62 700 cpe in San Diego,Ca.Knowing nothing about Corvairs.I drove it to Ohio,then to North Carolina.While stationed at Camp Lejeune,I met Hank Wangle who really sparked my interest in the Corvair.I bought a 62 convt from a wrecking yard while living in Las Vegas,NV.I sold both cars in Ca,and I've missed driving the little guys ever since.So I am back in the Corvair ownership ranks with this 66 Corsa.
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Lancaster, OH
66 Corsa 140
Well,I started in 1990 purchacing a 62 700 cpe in San Diego,Ca.Knowing nothing about Corvairs.I drove it to Ohio,then to North Carolina.While stationed at Camp Lejeune,I met Hank Wangle who really sparked my interest in the Corvair.I bought a 62 convt from a wrecking yard while living in Las Vegas,NV.I sold both cars in Ca,and I've missed driving the little guys ever since.So I am back in the Corvair ownership ranks with this 66 Corsa.
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Loomis, CA
65 Corsa 140 Coupe
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Leominster, MA
1966 Monza Hardtop
I bought my first Corvair July 4th weekend; in the last month I have replaced the entire interior: seats, dash assembly, electrical, custom built door panels, headliner (still looking for interior trim replacements).
For the exterior I have: replaced manifolds and exhaust, plugs, wires, distributer cap, located and attempting to catch small oil leaks, rebuilt both carburetors, replaced windshield and repaired/filled rusted areas along window seating...
I have been do into this new project, now I'm looking forward to the rest of the summer as a daily Corvair driver!!
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Bakersfield, CA
63 Monza CV
My baby just came home yesterday from the wrecking yard. It appears that this beauty has been parked since 1970. Amazingly the upolstry is in excellent condition, sun faded but intact. She has a little rust but not alot. There is some body damage but nothing that has affected the frame.(ok, not frame, I'm a noob) I am looking forward to taking her down to bare bones and building her up piece by piece. This is my first rebuild/restoration. My boyfriend and I are doing this together. He brought home a 66 CV. The next few months are going to be very exciting.
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West Valley City, UT
1965 Corvair Monza
1965 Corvair Monza 4 Door automatic, 6 cyl dual carbs. 59,000 miles on odometer. Close to original, new paint. Great interior. Air conditioning! Looking to sell! Please call 801-963-3844
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Indianapolis, IN
1965 Monza Convertible
My first project car and my first exposure to corvairs.
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El Cajon, ca
1963 Convertible Monza
I have had the Vair for two months and just love driving it. The car was a rust bucket and unsafe to drive. It is amazing what happens when you throw money and time at a project. The looks and people always want to talk to you about your Corvair.
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Indianapolis, IN
65 Monza Convertible
I bought my '65 in Nov 2008. It's my first Corvair and for $900 I think it was a heck of a deal.
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Cincinnati, OH
1964 Spyder Coupe
I am new to the world of Corvairs. My father had owned a modified 1960 sedan coupe when he was 27 and told me lots of stories. I knew that one day I would own one and it would be a Spyder. Finally, this year my wife let me splurge and get a toy to restore. I am looking forward to my many (mis)adventures with this car.
The whole air cooled thing is gonna be an experience. I have owned many a SB Chevy but never something as unique as this.
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Charlotte, Nc
66 Monza
Fuel injected
GM HEI
Super charged
FUN to drive
Daily driver
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Orange County, CA
65 Corsa 61 Lakewood 61 8 door Greenbrier
Bought my first Corvair when I was 13 years old. Have owned at least one ever since. Member of CORSA national since 1977. Member of Vintage CORSA in Orange County, CA. Noticed alot of posts from other wagon owners. Thought that would be a good resource as I am current restoring my Lakewood. Any interest in creating a wagon registery?
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Galesburg, IL
1965 Monza Convertible
Have always wanted a Corviar sine I was 11 (1971) Had a extra motorcycle I didn't want and traded it for this one. Still want a EM hardtop because its my first choice.
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Seaford, VA
1965 Monza 110 convertible
I returned to Corvairs after a 20 year hiatus in 2005. We had a '66 4 door 110/PG with AIR in California back in the late 70's early 80's. It was our only car and we loved it but it got old and we needed reliability so we bought a new car. Last year we went crazy and decided we wanted an old Corvair again, this time a convertible. So far we don't regret our decision and we love our old car and have become more active in shows than we thougth we would.
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Rescue, CA
65 Corsa
I picked up this little Corsa with a 110 motor & 4 speed. I hope to get it looking good soon. Thanks for all the help from the people on this site.
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Warren, OR
2 cylinder Corvair
This is my 2 cylinder Corvair ultralight airplane engine. I built it from junk engine parts that were no good for a full-size 6 cyl. It has a Torrington roller thrust bearing on the crank, counterweights also, dual sparkplugs and ignitions, aluminum cylinder fins, Honda 450 motorcycle carbs, and will spin the 54" long by 20" pitch pusher propeller at up to 3200 RPM on a stationary test stand.
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Navarre, Fl
1965 Monza Convertible
My 65 vert is just about completed.
Was a complete rebuild. not 1 nut or bolt was together when I found her. She was found in Gary knecht's shop on the rotisserie upside down totally stripped of paint.
Couldn't pass up on such a beautiful convertible body.
So far i've put 550 miles on her since she became drivable.
some mods
140 engine, Corsa dash, Rear spoiler, Corsa rear air grilles, Internally regulated alternator. Dual Master cylinder
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Mineola, TX
1/2 sized Corvair
Found this car traveling thru Greenville TX last year on a sunday. Stopped to look thru the fence & had to have it. Grabbed the telephone and a trailer Monday so now it is my Spring project. $bbl with headers (rusted out unfortunately & will probably have to go to Summit to get some racing seats so I can fit inside.
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Oslo,
1960 corvair 4d
Hi. I just acquired my first car a 1960 Corvair. The car is in good shape with original paint and interior. This is a rather rare car in Norway if not the only one so that is kind of cool:)
This summer I’m planning to drive the car across Europe.
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Dripping Springs, Tx
65 corvair monza convertible
The corvair is my first car. I searched around on the internet for ages, searching for an older car with fairly decent mileage, but styling still at least a little reminiscent of the old muscle cars. I found the corvair and we decided on getting it New Year's Eve. Four months later, we'd redone the paint job to its original color and cleaned her up sufficiently. She's a beautiful car and I love all the attention I get driving it. And I've got the oldest car in the high school parking lot.
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Surrey, BC
62 Greenbrier
My first corvair was a 62 monza coupe fully restored - tried to 'grow up' and get a modern car after I graduated university and got married - hated it - tried a 68 VW transporter (unfortunately got totaled by a twerp on his cell phone) been a little hard to get back to a good corvair, but I just found my 62 Greenbrier after an extensive search - she's awaiting import now... life's too short to drive a boring car, right?
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ARLETA, CA
1962 CORVAIR MONZA
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eastpointe, MI
1965 corvair
4 door hardtop 110hp
My grandpa bought the car new. My grandma didn't like him driving it cause she thought it was unsafe.So he parked it and it sat for a long time.
I now have the car, I have got it running and driving now. very cool car don't see too many other 4 door corvairs at car shows.or corvair in general.
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Derby, ks
66 Corsa Coupe and 65 500 sedan
I guess you could say that I was into Corvairs from birth since I came home from the hospital in my Dad's 60 sedan. Once I was old enough to drive, my first car was a 63 Monza 900 coupe.
More recently, I purchased a 66 Corsa coupe that I totally restored. Unfortunately, I hit a deer with that car on the way to the CORSA convention in Lexington. As a result of that accident, I purchased a 66 Corsa coupe that’s actually a clone. The running gear, suspension and dash were transferred from the “Deer Hunter” to my new coupe. I purchased another Corvair in 2005, a 65 500 sedan. This car is a rolling restoration and my daily driver.
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Parker, CO
66 Corvair Monza Convt
Just bought this today for $25!! My first car was a 1963 Corvair Monza..and it was just luck and fate that brought me to this BEAUTIFUL machine! It needs work--- but I still love it..will take any suggestions on a new windshield and how to install the new top?? :-)
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Yuba City, CA
1961 Corvair Monza Coupe
This is my second Corvair. I guess you could say I bought it for nostalgia. My wife and I bought a brand new 1960 Corvair in July, 1960, one of the first Monza's in Northern California at the time. It was white with red interior and 3 speed manual transmission. When I saw the '61 on eBay, I couldn't resist it. About the only difference between the one I bought 49 years ago and this one is the year model and the fact that this one has an automatic transmission.
The paint on this car is not the original Chevrolet white. It is a modern pearlescent white, similar to some current Cadillac models. Personally, I would have preferred the original white, and I may repaint it in time. Right now, it doesn't need it. Also, I don't know who came up with those mirrors on the fenders. Certainly they are not like most Corvairs.
I love driving this car. It is so much fun and draws so much attention it is unbelievable.
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Speeday, IN
1965 Monza Coupe
I bought it in 1999 after a 10 year hiatus from Corvairs. My first one was a '68 500 coupe I bought when I was 18 in 1987. I grew up in a Corvair family, so it was a given what I'd be driving.
The '65 got some much needed bodywork and a paint job in from December 2005 through June 2006. I upgraded the interior with new carpet, Pioneer sound system, and speaker shelf. The engine is a simple 110/PG with the only real modifications (if you can call them that) is a 140 air cleaner and electronic ignition. The paint is GM Light Stellar Blue Metallic, which was found on late 90's GM pickups. The wheels are 15 X 7 Chevrolet rallies with 195-60-15 Firestone Firehawk tires. You can finding cruising the two-lanes of the midwest on any given weekend.
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Worcester, MA
1965 Corvair Corsa Vert
My very first one! Car is older than I am, but I absolutley love it! My dad had a 63 studebaker and a 63 mercury meteor. I just sold both on eBay a couple of months ago, and in doing so, caught the bug myself! I did some research, found the corvair, and here I am! She is a work in progress of course...recently I flamed the front lid, and just bought some new wheels and rubber. Now it's on to the less fun, but very important steps, like adjusting the glass, fixing the trunk floor, new weatherstrip, etc...but she runs good now, and I am enjoying her immensely!
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Morristown, Tn
1966 Monza
I've been into Corvairs ever sense they came out.Really got into them after seeing the first Spyder.Was hooked.I presently have a '64 vrt Spyder clone,'66 Corsa cpe 180 4sp and a'66 Corsa vrt 140 4sp,'66 Monza cpe 140 4sp(daily driver),'66 Monza 4dr 110 auto A/C(almost restored)and a'69 cpe 140 4sp with A/C.Got a lot of work ahead of me.Thankfully not much else to do after retiring(besides the grandkids are getting antsy,I promised each one a Corvair)
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Elizabeth, co
63 monza/61 rampside
these are my first corvair..these are very interesting vehicles.. pretty similar to vw's.. which I had worked on so many times....
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santa rosa, ca
1965 Monza Convertible
Always loved corvairs since my parents had a 1962. Found this gem in Minnesota from a college professor. It has 47K original, near new condition. Was seldom used for 2 years and kept in a garage. Bought it for $3700.00
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Santa Monica, Ca
1960 Chevy Corvair 700
Original car in very original condition with only 19,000 original miles!! No rust or accidents - see car on EBay NOW! Thanks for your interest - Pete
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Los Gatos, CA
'61 Rampside
Always thought these trucks were just funky enuf to be pretty cool.Stumbled onto one recently and bought it. Came with rebuilt engine running good. now for DMV stuff, then exterior restoration... Just starting to do homework on paint colors (deciding if going original or not). Would welcome any info/ words of wisdom from Rampside enthusiasts!
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Glendale, CA
'63 Convertible
Hi,
I bought my '63 Convertible in Dec '07 and I think it was a 'meant to be'.
At the age of 18 I bought my first car, a 1969 NSU TTS. I restored it, tuned it and loved it. I owned it for 13 years.
Everybody told me in that time, that vehicle has got the 'Corvair Style'. At that time I wasn't to sure what that means.
20 years late I came to LA for a international assigment. To cruise across californian roads I was looking to get a great convertible, something classic, affordable, good looking.
And there is was, almost the same color like my NSU.
Now I know waht people meant when they said, it has got the 'Corvair Style'
The great thing now, it not only has got the Corvair Style, it is a Corvair.
Just love this car, great to drive, good on gas, great looking.
It will go to Germany next spring and please the people when cruising through the Rhine Valley along those old castles and amazing vine yards.
By the way, his name is 'Scott'
Peter
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Ann Arbor, MI
1966 Corsa Coupe
Black on black, assembled in Van Nuys, owned in Phoenix area until I bought it in 2006. It seems to be one of those unusual factory air equipped Corsas, right down to the Fisher Body tag. The paint was UV scorched and the rubber turned to charcoal. Ken Hand in Pontiac did a thorough chassis rebuild, then single stage urathane paint system went over nice bare metal. New seals, windshield, and all the polished details finished the outside. Then Clark's interior was professionally installed. This winter I swapped the old 140 engine for a fresh one built by Norm King in Flint and I installed quick steer arms and a quick steer box (we'll see how that goes ;-). I expect that Wolf carbs with 1965 linkage I improved, Carter pump, regulator, new tank and refabricated and improved shift tube assembly will add pleasure. The unusual design and so many unplanned for details ate up at least an extra 100-200 hours. Now it is registered for its coming out in Ypsilanti at the Orphan Car Show. Just a bit of carb balancing and an alignment to go.
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Palmdale, CA
Landspeed L/M
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Etters, Pa
1966 Monza Coupe
My first car was a '63 Monza Coupe 102/4 with some Fitch enhancements, wish I still had it. My present Corvair, a '66 Coupe 110/pg was a surprise find in 2001. An Alabama car that had been in storage for many years, rust-free with 14,900 mi. It was quite deteriorated from sitting in a warehouse and is now approaching fully restored status. It made Senior at the 2003 convention. It is a Sunday driver and goes to shows several times a year and now has 19,500 mi on the clock. It is wonderful having a Corvair again after 35 years.
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Vancouver, BC
66 Canadian turbo Convert.
I have had the car for four years and am in the process of slowly getting it back to original condition.
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Santa Barbara, CA
1966 Corsa Convertible
140 hp, Tropic Turqouise ext., Fawn int.
Purchased August 2004 from New York, shipped via closed carrier to California.
http://www.66Corvair.com
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Olympia, WA
64 Monza
Bought this car eight years ago. Got more time and money into it than I care to admit. Mid Range Cam, Roller Rockers, 4-Carbs on 110 Heads, Paint Job, Brakes, Wheels/Tires, Shocks. When I'm crusin on a sunny day I loose all my worries. Wouldn't have any other car!
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west dundee, il
1961 Lakewood
1961 Lakewood 700
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Ontario/Upland, CA
1963 Corvair Monza Convertible
Red with red interior, white top. Have had this baby for over a year and havent been able to drive it much. Too many repairs. Already put 4000.00 in it and I cant wait till the day I drive it around. hopefully soon!
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Lynnfield, MA
66 Monza Cpe 110 & 67 Valkyrie GT500
Bud Benjamin had '67 140, 4-spd back in '73; quite the ride! Rescued my '66 PG from scrapper in '00, along w/ a '65 highly decrepid came with: Pair $400. '66 had some rough spots that met w/ light FG & metal fab, a battery & highly skeptical lauan floor boards, hidden by carpet & undercoating. Local carb shop rebuilt 1 throat for $70 + $40 muffler & ZOOM!
Still runs great today! Gave '65 to local customer who has UltraVan. Bought another '65 rag w/ 40k, bout 4 yrz back for $400 (sold double); it too came w/ a rat infested New England condo (junked).
'67 Valkyrie getting repowered w/ L82 & orig F93 heads, TH 400. Orig 4spd CrownLine available.
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Sun City, CA
1965 Corsa 2-door hardtop
I'm an automotive journalist and the editor of Chevy Enthusiast, a new monthly magazine that will launch in November. I bought my Corsa in August in Seattle and drove it 1,500 miles back to Southern California without incident. It has a strong two-carb 110-horsepower engine but the person who has the original motor for the car has contacted me and I plan to rebuild it and re-install it in my car. I have two small rust issues to address, replace the cracked windshield, and reupholster the front seats. Plans for this winter are to add an A/C system so would love to talk to second-gen owners who have already gone this route.
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Washington, IN
64 Spyder Convertible
I have 2 Corvair convertibles, The first I got for to drive because I have Golden Hawk & 51 Chevy Pickup that I don't drive. I decided I wanted a Spyder.
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Riverside, ca
61 rampside
If you have the need for speed as I do the only thing to do is add more HP. Well I did. I wanted to do something different, so here is what I came up with. If you want to learn and see more goto www.badvair.com
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Ventura, CA
66 Corsa Coupe
I bought my first Corvair (a 62 Monza Coupe) in 1965. Since than I've owned several Corvairs. Over the years I've tried to move on to other cars, But Corvairs keep calling me back. My current car is a 66 Corsa Coupe. When we bought it in 02 it was in pretty rough shape. Since then it has spent some time in the body shop getting it sheet metal back in shape, and painted C5 Corvette Torch Red. I've gone through the engine and added the Holly 4 brl carb set up. There is always something more to do to it. I don't plan on letting this one go.
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Edmonton, Al
1962 Monza Coupe
I am a retiree and have been restoring old vehicles for the last 20 years. Threstoration list is as follows: 1937 Ford Coupe Deluxe; 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe; 1975 Dodge 1/2 Ton; 1978 Chev El Camino; 1981 Chev Malibu 2dr w/327; 1949 Ford 1/2 ton and lastly 1962 Monza cuope 3 spd. I have a '64 4dr Monza that has been t-boned on the passenger side but otherwise is rust free and driveable.
The only part of my 62 Monza that hasn't been finished with sand blasting and good paint is the under carriage as you can see from the exhaust system photo. What also remains to do is pin stripping. Otherwise, the car is complete and I drive it on a daily basis.
I have had this car only 3 years, the last two it has been undergoing restoration.
It is fun to drive and extremely simple to work on.
The forum for technical information exchange is great and I hope I can contribute to offset what I have benifited from it.
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Tarija, Bolivia, T
1960 Corvair 700
I can't say I am new to the Corvair, as we had one back in 1960 and got to trick all the neighbors with the missing engine in front. But I haven't had one since then.
I live in the mountains of Bolivia, around 6000 ft above sea level, just north of Argentina. Bought this little "fixer-upper" that has been sitting around for a while. It is the only Corvair that ever made it to town, and maybe the only one that made it to Bolivia.
Progress and a little more trivia is documented as I go at www.widman.biz/Corvair/corvair.html
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Wainwright, ab
1964 convertable
excellent shape, no rust , top is perfect, this is a tight car runs like a top ,But have no room for it and need to sell it to a good home .Rick Fountain 1-780-842-5313 l can send you some email pics of it
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Kankakee, IL
Currently 4 corvairs
Let’s see…The last Corvair rolled off the assembly before I was born, so I can call myself a late comer to the Corvair hobby. I grew up in the old car hobby as my father like to dabble in the not so common. My dad’s current toys are 57 Ford retractable (one of three he has owned), 58 Ford Ranchero (one of two he has owned), a BMW Isetta and an assortment of other things. So here I am in the late 80’s driving a Hot Rod Ranchero figuring that I’m going to be a Ford guy, boy was I wrong.
I ended up getting t-boned in my Ranchero, so I was shopping at car show for a summer ride while my Ranchero was being repaired. I spotted a silver blue Monza vert 102/4 speed in the car coral and figured it would be a neat summer car as I had never owned a drop top.
Needless to say, that when the Corvair sickness hits, it hits hard and strong. Since that first Corvair in 1988 I have had over 12 different Corvairs grace my driveway or garage. I’ve owned as many as 5 at one time but normally stay around 2.
My normal mode is a nice car for summer and a winter beater for when the snow falls. I autocross my cars in the summer and frequent northern ice races during the cold months.
I have also amassed a collection of books, literature, pictures, and aftermarket parts over the years. I am a collector of aftermarket custom parts and Fitch Sprint items, Sprint literature as well as the current custodian of the Fitch Sprint roster.
Rick Loving
60 500 sedan (sold), 63 Monza vert (sold), 63 Spyder vert., 63 700 sedan (sold), 63 Monza coupe, 64 Monza sedan (sold), 64 Monza coupe, 64 Monza vert (sold), 65 500 coupe (sold), 65 Monza coupe (sold), 65 Corsa coupe, 68 Monza vert (sold)
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East Bridgewater, MA
1963 700 4dr
I got into Corvairs becuase I noticed how cheap they were in the wantads! My dad had a '62 Monza, and I remebered him speaking fondly of it. After parting out a few junk Corvairs that weren't worth restoring, a fellow club member gave me his "childhood dream car", this sedan he used to stare at thru the schoolbus window. He bought it much later in life, stored it, and now I'm bringing it to life! After 2 years and a total mechanical restoration it finally runs and stops. Next is the body work, and it should be done!!! I am 30 yrs old, father of 2 awesome little kids, and I'm secretary/newsletter editor for Bay State Corvairs. Thanks for all the help thus far, guys!
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Hurricane, WV
1965 Corvair Monza Stinger Clone
I call this car a Stinger clone tribute car. I designed it to evoke the essence of the 1967 Roger Penske/Mark Donohue Trans Am Camaro that later on dominated the series.
It's an Arizona car and the only Corvair I ever had with NO rust!
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Lititz, PA
1962 Monza
Great little car! Actually bought on ebay with usual issues... She's a 5spd and mostly original. New seats, and a stereo cd player are the only things I've done so far.
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SF East Bay, CA
1966 Corsa 140/4
The car is mostly stock. Current engine is .030" over with a 270 cam. I rebuilt the current tranny about a year ago. The posi dif is awaiting new clutch packs, non-posi in it for now (both are 3.27). S10 front spoiler. Redesigned package tray area to hold several concealed speakers. Chopped the stock radio face off, epoxied everything back together and made it into a flip down stereo concealer. Looks exactly like a stock AM radio when it's up. Relayed lights, H4s and probably illegal (200w) clear lens spots. 3 engines, 2 transmissions, been to the moon and back. Tree branch crunched the original hood sometime in the late 80s, "new" hood was white(ish). Car has since received the "$50 dollar paint job".
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Clayton, GA
1964 2-dr Coupe 500
I was 21 when the black-and-white photo was taken (I’ll be 64 next month-May). The lovely lady seated on the hood of my ’64 Corvair 500 is my girlfriend, Lorraine; later, to be my wife. Lorraine and I vacationed in that car, made out in that car, and brought home from the hospital a newborn boy in 1967 and a newborn girl in 1971; both as teenagers drove the very car they first rode in when they were 2 days old. Little did I know that that little desert-beige coupe would still be serving me 43 years later. The second image shows the first restoration back in the late 1980s just before a ‘Conch’ in Key West went through a stop sign and I plowed into his right-rear quarter and damaged my right-front fender. I’ve since moved to the northeast Georgia mountains having retired after 30 years in the Navy. I’m now in the middle stages of restoring my Corvair for the second time. You can track the history and progress of the restoration project on my web at www.my64corvairsite.com
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hagerstown, md
1966 corvair
I would to put a v6 in I have a 3400 v6, can you help. robert thank you.
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Bear, De
1965 model 500
We aquired the car in 1998, originally a 1 owner car. Owned by a little old lady who drove it to supermarket and to church on Sunday. Car had 29,000 miles when we bought it. I used it as a daily driver for 3 or 4 years and decided to restore it. 3 years later it was finished enought to drive it once again. We have entered it in numerous car shows in the past 3 years. Some of the features are custom interior, ghost flames in paint, removed door handles and gas filler door.
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Highland, CA
1965 Monza Convert.
This was my Uncle Bob's (Bob Greulich) car originally until he past away July of 2008. I always loved the car and talked about getting it ready for shows. Sadly, we never made it to any together with the car, but the love for the Corvair was past on from my Uncle to me and my 4 year old already has a love for the cars. He can spot them too.
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Whitehall, PA
1963 Spyder Coupe
I bought the car in 1979, fully restored it, entered my first show in 1984. It is Black inside and out, Kelsey hayes wire wheels, AACA Senior car, I just use it for shows and for an occasional drive.
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Austin, TX
'65 Monza Convert.
This car has been my daily driver since I restored it in 1978-79. It's my third Corvair, preceeded by a '61 beach car and a '66 Monza coupe.
Currently building a 3.6L engine for it, hopefully by summer.
The car's already famous, the bumper sticker made the NY Times. ;-)
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Superior, Wi
62 Monza 900 CPE
Over the years I have had a 63 4-door. 2-62 900 CPE's, and a 65 4-door 140 PG. I sold them all except for the 62 4-Speed. I hoarded 140 parts for a few years with intentions of building a 140 for my 62. Finally the day came and it went in. I picked up a Racer Brown cam with a little more lift and .30 over jugs and pistons. It runs like a dream and all the power I want. It's been a labor of love. I had the body blasted to bare metal and painted Autumn Maple. I mated a 65 tranny and shifter and shortened the tube. Final thing was a set of 3:55 gears. This 2nd childhood at 53 is GREAT!! It's a fun car to drive and enjoy. I drive it all the time and it's no trailer queen. The nic's in the paint will attest to that. I built it to enjoy and I sure am.
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Cornish, ME
1966 Corsa vert 140
I picked up my project this past August at a fair price. I rebuilt the 4 carbs, put them on and fired it up. The body is in rough shape, good thing I used to do bodywork before I became a stay-at-home-dad.
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DAHLONEGA, Ge
65 Crown 4.3
Been into Corvairs since April 1, 1962,
Ordered 62 Monza Convert first day of production. Been hooked ever since.
Being that was April fools day, I had to convince salesman I was serious.
Photos are of 65 Crown 4.3 that was
rear ended at the Williamsburd convention in 1992. Still have it waiting to be redone in 65 Corsa convert body. Same fate happened to Larry Ralows olds/conversion in Dallas, Tx. Please have your cars appraised before something happeds to them. Won't
help insurance after.
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Linköping, Sweden,
-66 Monza Coupe
My first Corvair was a 1961 700 sedan, which I bought in 1984 and did a full restoration on. I still see it around quite often, since I sold it to a friend of mine in 2003.
In 1991 I bought a 1965 Corsa turbo coupe, which also went through a full restoration, but that one was sold in 1996.
In 1997, I bought my current Corvair, a 1966 Monza coupe with 110 hp and powerglide. This car had some rust repaired and a following repaint in 1981. I have since I bought it restored the engine, but most of the other things on the car have not been restored (and doesn't need restoration). This car shares garage space with my other collector car, a 1966 Mustang.
I live in Linköping, and for those of you (all?) who doesn't know where that is, it is a town situated 200 km south of Stockholm.
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odesssa, mo
65 corvair 110
small rust rear quarter needs engine work original cond has not been on road since 89 need to sell im 62 too old to fool with it
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San Diego, CA
1964 Monza convertible
I have been a Corvair fan since 1990, while studying at California State University, Chico. My neighbor had an immaculate black 1966 Corsa. I learned a little about Corvairs over the next couple years and when I moved to San Diego, CA I new I had to find a convertible Corvair. This is my 2nd Corvair. My first was a red 1963 Monza, convertible. I owned it for almost 2 years when an unfortunate accident (in a parade) totaled the front end. I settled with the insurance company and was able to purchase this 1964 beauty. I have owned this Corvair since July, 2001. When I purchased the car it had a manual 3 speed and the engine seemed short on power. In November of 2001 I put it on jack stands and the work began. Together with Jack Martin, I rebuilt my engine and I received a rebuilt 4 speed trans. from Chet Reed. I sandblasted, primed and painted everything, all the shrouding, the rear cross member and the entire engine compartment. I replaced all the rubbers, new shocks, new brake lines, master and wheel cylinders. 8 months later I had it back on the road. Today it looks and runs beautifully. Like all Corvair owners, I am constantly adding and improving little things. This is not my daily driver but living in San Diego,CA I have it on the road, with the top down very frequently. I enjoy showing it a local cruise nights and taking it to the GWFBT&SM in Palm Springs every November.
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los fresnos, tx
1963 corvair 700
145 2.4l 1bl
In running conditions
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Hooksett, NH
65 Corvair
Looking to enter the corvair world, going to look at a 65 110HP later this week. I know I need to check the floor pans, but I've read something about the cross members having a rust problem. How would I check those without a lift avail. Anything else I should look for, that might cause a problem right away. The car has been sitting (just started once in awhile) for about a year.
Thanks
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Orchard Park, NY
64 Spyder Convertible
I purchased this car on eBay. It runs well...although it has some cosmetic needs (which I'm addressing now).
I have yet to decide whether to restore it or - since I'm losing my storage garage this year - if I should sell it. However...I love the Vair and I'd only start looking for another anyway...
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Levittown, NY
1961 Monza
I just bought this car. It's rust free but needs some work. It should be fun to fix up and drive.
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Levittown, NY
1964 Monza
My first Corvair, bought in 2004, this is a 48,000 mile unrestored car. It would be a shame to restore it, but I'll keep it looking good and running nice. I liked this so much I sold my Chevy II and bought the 1961 Monza coupe pictured elsewhere on this page.
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Birmingham, AL
1965 Corsa Vert
I was first smitten with the Vair disease when a friend drove up in a dark green ’65 3-sp coupe with a 110Hp. Man that thing was gorgeous and purred like nothing I had ever heard before. My ’69 GTO convertible was a huge, awkward tank compared to that sweet Corvair. I had to have one. I searched and soon found a surface-ugly ‘Corsa’ with a For Sale sign. I had never heard of that model, but the instrumentation and the 140 badge sold me. I was now the proud owner of a ’66 Corsa coupe with a supposedly ‘rebuilt’ engine and a terrible looking body. That was 1975 and cost me $350. I replaced the bumpers, front windshield, repaired rust in the windshield corners and put a $100 light metallic Chevy blue paint job on it and it looked like a million bucks. Wow. Split time between it and the Goat before selling it to a stranger in a parking lot for $650 a couple of years later. What a mistake. Fast forward to 1998 and I gotta have another one, but to sell the notion to the family, it has got to be a convertible. That’s where I am now with a ’65 Corsa 140 vert that is mechanically sound with a body that looks great 25 feet away and terrible (rust) up close and under. They say rust never sleeps, so I am not tackling that animal. Since ’98…carbs, clutch, rear suspension bushings, blower bearing, steering box rebuild, engine harness, dash rework, carpet, exhaust donuts, trans reseal and mounts, and lots of small stuff. All-in-all, not too much and all done in-house (except for the speedo) with a little help from my friends at the Corvair Center Forum.
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Tenino, WA
1962 Corvair Spyder Convertable
1962 Corvair Spyder Convertable. Rare 2500 made that year. Want to keep it as stock as possible, original paint was white. Looking forward to summer.
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Sun Prairie, WI
1960 700 sedan, 1965 Monza coupe
The 1960 700 sedan is an unrestored original that has been in the family since my wife's grandfather bought it in 1960. It got all the bells and whistles: bumper guards, trim rings, Monza back-up lights, JC Whitney grille, etc.
The 1965 Monza has only 47k on it and was bought from a lady in Madison who was using it as a daily driver in 2001! It is my "tinkering" car - I did my own bodywork and paint, put in Neon seats & retractable shoulder harnesses, installed a dual MC, put on Camaro wheels, made my own carpeted package area, and put in a CD stereo and extra speakers. Planning on installing a Megasquirt EFI system in the future.
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Kalamazoo, MI
'65 Corsa V8; '65 Monza Convert
Been working on the V8 car all winter, its finally seeing some road time, body work, paint job, and interior will follow this fall.
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Bovey, MN
65 Monza Sedan
Got this car for a whopping 200 bucks from a feela helping me out. put some rebuilt carbs on it, did two oil changes (one to clean, and the second to fully synthetic oil) did some tinkering...put some interior in it... Looks decent! drives very well too. Installing a spoiler soon (maybe I'll update if it's possible to once this is up) overall, I'm happy with this car. 110 3 Speed with i think a 3.55 or maybe 3.89 rear end....can't tell cause the car has been undercoated.
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Los Osos, ca
61 Corvair Monza
I inherited this car from a 99 year old who has had it in his garage since 1973. He drove it around town and once to Colorado and Arizona. Beautiful little car in great shape. We are putting in a new battery and hope to fire her up. She was running the last time in 2004. We hope to sell her so we can put the money into an account for our grandchildrens college or trade school. Does anyone know where I can list this car for sale? Thanks for any help...Sally
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Bakersfield, ca
65 monza convertible
Bought it several weeks ago, drove it home entered in a small car show first week, took home a trophy for the motorcycle class. (they felt sorry for us and had an extra trophy) It in very nice condition and needs little work, we intend to just enjoy driving it and having fun.
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Sun Prairie, WI
64 Spyder Coupe 64 Greenbrier
I bought my 64 Spyder Coupe when I was 19 years old I was looking for some more modern transportation to take over for my 1938 Chevy truck. My Dad had a 64 Monza vert (still does) that he bought in collage, so we thought it would be cool to have a matched set. This car has been my daily transportation off and on for 7 years since. I just got a 64 Greenbrier as well no pics yet.
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Costa Mesa, CA
1962 Monza Convertible
Just bought her yesterday. I need to make several electrical repairs immediately but otherwise she runs great. Everywhere we stop she gathers a few curious lookers most with stories of there own relating to a Corvair. What a fun car.
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Leechburg, PA
1966 Corsa
I recently purchased this car after searching for years. It has been overhauled with the level of satisfactory completion leaving something to be desired. It does not have the original 140 engine in it, instead it has a 110 out of a 1967 Monza. I would like to find an original to the year 140 hp with the 4 carb setup, if at all possible, at a reasonable $$. I dont have the software to upload a photo of it, it is a red coupe, it has the appearance package along the rocker panels and fenders/quarter panels, they will be removed when I resto the car to its "original" conditon.
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Grain Valley, MO
61 Monza, 65 Corsa
I got my first Corvair (1961 Monza) came from a friends father that had passed away. All it needed was the carbs rebuilt and all fresh fluid. Since then I have done nothing but routine maintenance and it still runs like new.
The more recent one is a project. The 1965 Corsa has been sitting for many years and appears to need much more attention than I have ever had to give the 61.
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Grain Valley, MO
65 Corsa Vert, 65 Monza Sedan, 63 Greenbrier
(Please update my current information with the following.)
I've jumped head long into the Corvair cars/FCs. My first experience was a 1961 Monza that I rebuilt for a friend. I fell in love with the car and haven't stopped since...wish I could have kept that one. My personal first was a 65 Corsa Coupe. I completely rebuilt the engine (training grounds) and decided the body was too rusty for me to continue. Everything since then I still have: 1965 Corsa Convertible 140/4sp, 1965 Monza 4-door 110/PG, and a 63 Greenbrier 80/4sp. All of mine are as original as I can keep them and all of them are daily drivers. I don't mind showing them but they will never be perfectly clean since I enjoy driving them too much.
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Greenwood, SC
63 Spyder Conv. 64 Monza Hard Top 110
Haven't built a Corvair in over 20 years. Got my first restoration project when I was 13 (66 Monza 110 Hard top). Came out of the paint booth a few days after I got my license at 15. My 64 Monza was my mom's graduation present in 64 and the only one of four my dad I owned in the late 80's early 90's that I kept. I saw a 63 black Spyder convertible with a white top when I was 16 and told my dad that one day I would own one. I just bought it from the original owner and had shipped to me. Pumped and cleaned the 5 year old gas from the tank and rebuilt the carb and it runs strong and the turbo even works! I love my Spyder and prefer driving it over my everday new truck. It definatley stands out in traffic and gets a lot of people reminiscing about their times in the 60's.
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Austin, TX
66 Monza
Rough early project to build up a Yenko Clone for street use. Just having fun fixing her up.
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Lake Elsinore (work) Upland (live), Ca
1961 Corvair Monza
i was helping my boss out in one of his back sheds and i saw this what looked like a lil 2 door car underneth a big tarp. I asked him what it was and he said it was a corvair that used to belog to his dad who passed away 12 years ago. we were clearing space to park his motorhome inside the shed and i asked him what he was planning on doing with the corvair. He asked me if i wanted it and i said how much and he said if you want it you can have it. It started right up and its in awesome shape. I can't wait to get it home this will be the first car ive ever wrenched on, by myself at least (worked with alot of buddys on old chevy pickups and mustangs in highschool and such) I love chevy's and its a great looking little car. I love internet forums and groups so maybe i can get some help from the community here on what should be a neat experiance with a great lil car.
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Hesperia, CA
1966 Moza Coupe
1966 Monza Coupe, 140, 4spd.
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Hesperia, CA
1965 Monza Coupe
I got it running finally.
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Dayton, Oh
1967 Monza 4sp Coupe
These little cars are great fun and inexpensive. Mine is a 67 Monza Coupe with a 4 speed. It will be getting a full make over this summer.
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Colleyville, TX
66 Monza convertible
I've owned this great car for ten years. This is a high-optioned car which includes A/C, headrests, AM-FM, Wood wheel, power top, 110/PG. This car was used for the photo shoot with Dollie Cole several years ago at a Heart of Texas Corvair Roundup.
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NE, OH
1969 Monza Coupe
THis is my first Corvair but I am completely taken with these cars and will probably have a few more. This car will be a learning experience. I really appreciate all the good info the members here have and hope to get my little yellow coupe back on the road soon
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Naperville, IL
1964 Corvair 500
This is my Corvair 500. I am starting restoration this spring. I bought it for $300 and I need new brakes and floor panels.
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Los Angeles, CA
64 Corvair Monza
Metallic red, rag top, with camel color interior. Almost show quality.
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Victoria, BC
'62 rampside, '66 turbo
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Charles City, IA
1962 700 Sedan
I myself am still fairly new to the "Corvair world" but my mother had a 63 or 64 monza coupe back in 1967-68, until the Charles City, Iowa Tornado of 1968 destroyed the car. I never saw the car though, because I came into the world myself, 4 years later. Of course the photos she had of the car were lost in the tornado too.
I got my '62 Corvair 700 Sedan back in October of '05 and although I have had the car only a short time, up to this point, I've gotten more done than I ever could've imagined that I would.
Photos of just some of my progress thus far, along with future updates, can be seen at my unsafe_62 yahoo photo album at http://photos.yahoo.com/unsafe_62
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Dysart, IA
1962 Corvair Monza
Recently moved to Dysart from Charles City I am more of an early guy and this is my 3rd Corvair I've owned, the 1st was a 1962 Corvair 700 Sedan, the 2nd was a 1961 Greenbriar van that I removed the engine and trans from for parts and stripped the van of any goodies to sell for funds to buiy new parts and now have a 1962 Corvair Monza. I'm still fairly new to the Corvair hobby but have learned a lot and look forward to helping out where I can and to learning as much as I can about these great cars.
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Georgetown, Tx
1965 Corvair Convertible, 1961 Corvair
We just became Corvair-type people in the past 3 months. When we purchased our first Corvair, we couldn't believe how well it drived, so we decided to look for a Corvair Convertible, and found one last week. We will have a pic of it soon.
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Fall River, MA
66 Monza Convertible
Here is my 66! I have been restoring it for almost 2 years. She still needs a lot but it's getting there.
It's a 140 4psd car and will be a Morsa...that's a Corsa Clone.
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Upland, Ca
64 Greenbrier
Hi! You may have seen this Greenbrier at various shows around the West, particulary the GWFBT&SM in Palm Springs California. I usually make it to this show year after year. It's one of my favorites. For those of you who have seen it, it's one of a few FC with Air Conditioning. In fact this vehicle is one of the featured FCs in Richard Finch's "How to Air Condition any Corvair Vehicle". 2003 Pg 39-42
This picture is from the Corsa Convention in Flagstaff. There is also a picture from the rear of the overhead A/C Vents and plenum. As Richard describes it in his book, "The entire conversion looks as good as a factory designed unit would look". Thanks Richard!
I have been into Corvair since my Mom bought a Brand New 66 Monza in the summer of 1966. I took my first divers test in that car. Wish I still had it. I went on to buy a used 62 Monza in 1969 and after a dropped valve took the life of that one I went on to purchase a 65 Corsa in 1970, the year I graduated High School. Well throughout the years I have always had a Corvair project in the works other than my 64 Greenbrier. To date I must have owned 30+ Corvairs. Oh by the way I am only the second owner of the Greenbrier, bought it in 1977. It started its life as a school bus back in 64! And if you know where to look you can still see some of it's yellow beginnings.
See you in Palm Springs!
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Troy, NY
1969 Monza Coupe
My first Corvair was a 1965 Monza Coupe purchased in !969 and my present is a 1969 Monza Coupe purchased in 2004. The 1965 is disassembled after sitting for 30 yrs. My 1969 has the 140 Hp with a 4-speed and is all origanal, even the paint. It is one of the Last 200 Manufactured.
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omaha, ne
1964 corvair convertible
my dad gave me this car before he passed away in november of 2007. im still learning about corvairs, but the more i learn the more i love them. definately not your run of the mill, dime a dozen classic car.
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Cleona, PA
1961 lakewood
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Upland, CA
1965 Greenbrier
This is about the 40th Corvair I have owned. The last long term Corvair I had was my very popular 1964 Green Greenbrier with the custom Air Condition from a VW Vanagon.
My current project is a 1963 Spyder Convertible.
My next project will be this 1965 Greenbrier. I have already started on the rebuilding of its motor.
I am also in the process of starting my own repair and parts facility. It will start small but I have big plans.
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Fall River, MA
66 Monza Convertible
I call my car a Morsa. It's a 66 Corsa Clone. 140 4psd. She needs a lot but runs and drives.
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Oshkosh, WI
1969 Corvair coupe
In early April 1998, my wife Pat told me she saw a nice Burgundy Corvair coupe with black interior (VIN #3681) sitting behind a gas station here in Oshkosh. Of course. I had to go check out the car, which turned out to be a '69 140HP coupe with a four speed and black interior. In our part of the country, rust is the number one topic of conversation when purchasing a Corvair. On this car I couldn't find any on the body or undercarriage - just one very small spot below the lower right corner of the windshield. I went inside the station and asked about the car and was told it was not for sale, but just in for some minor engine repair. I did leave my Corvair business card to pass along to the owner. A few days later the owner called me to ask if I could do some engine work on the car. He wanted to replace the IECO setup with the stock four carburetors and reinstall all the original smog pump components. A week later he towed it to my garage. We were shocked to learn the car had only 9,562 miles and had been in storage since 1978! We found the original window sticker in the glove box showing many options in including rear defroster, speed warning indicator, quick steering, remote outside rearview mirror and telescopic steering wheel. I told the owner that I was very serious about buying it and happily I am now the car's second owner.
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yonkers, ny
64 corvair 500
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yonkers , ny
61 corvan
it was a fire/police vech, form 61-68 at the moshaba fire co in monro cnty ny it traded has and ended up sitting since 1993 in a yard when the last owner passed on well after 8 weeks lots of head aceks it runs it's one of 3 vairs i got ,64 500 66 sedan
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Minot, ND
Lots, plus 2 'briers
Bought my first Corvair, a '67 500 PG coupe in '82 in Louisiana,(sold it before I went to Korea) also 2nd, a 53k mile 62 700 102pg sedan (still have the drivetrain)a 61 Lakewood 80pg, and the Blue Meanie, a 65 Corsa clone with WAY too much money sunk into it. Now have even more 'projects':the Lakewood,62 700 wagon,63 Monza84/pg sedan,64 Spyder convt Basketcase, 65 Corsa 180/4 Flintstonemobile,65 500 95/pg 4 dr, 66 Corsa 140/4 bondobucket, 66 500 110/4, 69 Monza 110/4 and 62 and 63 'Briers, more than enough to keep me busy if I live that long....
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Arlington Heights, IL
66 Corsa
65 Corsa 140 cpe
65 Corsa 140 cvt
66 Corsa 140 cpe
61 Lakewood
67 mid327
68 rear215
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Pensacola, Fl
1965 Corsa Convertible
Project under construction, 140 hp single 4 bbl 4spd 13" keystone mags upfront, 14" keystones in back. Modified. My daughters future car.
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Anderson, SC
68 Convert
1968 Convert 110/PG with power top. This 110 has been modifed with dual Throttle body fuel injection and GM DIS. I bought this car in MD and cut the old rusted metal out
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Upper Dublin, PA
1965 Corsa 180
Regal Red white interior, one previous owner, original paint and pinstripe. Ready for a restoration of the body. All merchanical restoration completed. Originally an Iowa car.
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west gardiner, me
65 monza
Feeling nostalgic about the cars my dad drove in the 60's, I picked this up in '02...drove it for a couple of weeks, then lost a valve seat in #1 head. Not knowing much about the mechanics of these cars, "sat on it" 'till last fall ("08)..put in a motor from a parts car I picked up...and then did the body up in the spring.
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Waterville, NY
1966 Corvair Monza
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Alexandria, La
1966 Monza 110 Powerglide
I Recently bought this car on Ebay and it has not run since 1985. It is rather solid that has been repainted and has had some light body damage. This one has had some rats living in it(read Rat poop)who have ruined some wiring and the rear seat frame. This will probably be a full restoration. Any suggestions and help will greatly appreciated.
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billings, mt
65 corvair monza
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Port St. Lucie, FL
1964 Monza Convertible
I always liked Corvairs, and in 2005 I stumbled onto this one. I'm the third owner, 2nd one was a local mechanic who did a partial rebuild of the engine. It has a 110 hp engine with 112,000 miles, and a 2sp Powerglide.
Not much cancer (one eyebrow and rear wheel areas). Car is a blast to drive, especially here in Florida. I need advice on what and how to redo first.
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Elizabeth City, NC
1966 Monza coupe
"66 Monza coupe first corvair love it 52K miles rear mount antenna black interior Blue exterior '69 Z28 lower front spoiler rebuilt 140 with .30 overbore Kieth Black pistons saginaw 4 speed limit slip rear gas shocks urothene front bushings, wood steering wheel Corsa dash guage cluster most fun to drive of all my GM cars, "77 Pontiac Can Am '79 Z28 '81 Corvette "88 Z24 vert "88 SuperSport
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Poway, CA
1966 Monza Coupe
Marina Blue with Black interior. 110 with Power Glide.
Back in 2000, my daughter started talking about needing a car for school. We were talking inexpensive but also something with character. As we drove through Ramona CA from a hiking trip up to Hot Springs Mountain, we drove passed a car lot with a number of older cars for sale. These cars included three Corvairs. We were lucky that the place was open and were given a chance to take one for a ride. We chose the Marina Blue '66 and just loved it. My daughter and I took a loan for the car and she used it extensively, getting looks and "cool! everywhere she went. Eventually, it began showing some quirkiness, and she decided to get something more reliable. My son drove it for a while, until he too decided he needed something more reliable - there were some transmission problems and a funky clunking noise in the engine when you accelerated. I parked it with the intent to work on it and bring it back to life. Two years later, and with the help of the SDCC, I began repairing the engine (spun bearing) and redoing all of the rear rubber and shocks. I also replaced the regulator and the small rubber hose on the PG (which was not connected when I invesigated - hope that was the problem). I hope to have it running on the street by the new year. New paint and interior will come with time.
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Laguna Niguel, CA
1966 Monza
I bought my beauty the summer of 2007. I never thought I'd own a late model because I had always loved the early model body style best. I've changed my mind on that one. I owned a red '61 back in my late teens, but I didn't appreciate Corvairs as much then, so I eventually sold it. I grew up with Corvairs as my parents had 2 or 3 when I was a kid. I now have my red convertible for cruising up and down Pacific Coast Highway in California. It's great.
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valley mills, tx
Dune Buggy
It's a volkswagon/corvair dune buggy, the corvair is my engine and drivetrain with a volkswagon front end and bed pan. No pics as yet but will have some soon. So far it has been tested pretty hard and i love it.
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Milford, MA
1969 Monza Coupe
Triple black with some mods. by a previous owner. We are the 4th owners in the car's 40 years. As a tool & die maker in the mid-sixties at Fisher-Body Cleveland I worked on tooling for this body style. We are members of Bay State Corvairs.
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Fort Worth, TX
1963 Monza Convertible, 102hp 4-speed
I've been interested in Air-Cooled cars for many years. I've owned several VW Beetles but deep down inside I always wanted a Corvair. Finally after a 1 1/2 year search, with the help of CORSA members across the country, I finally bought one.
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Pensacola, Fl
1965 Corsa Convertible
Modified body wise, square headlights (not sure what they came from)square tailights, from Dodge Dart, 140 eng. single 4bbl carb, dual exhaust,4spd, still under construction
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Baltimore, MD
'61 Monza Cpe, '63 Monza Cpe, '64 Monza Cvt
I started into Corvairs when my wife and I bought a low mileage '62 Model 700 coupe from a little old lady. We kept that car for 11 years selling when my collection of Pontiacs caused my old-car limit to jump its boundary. Currently, my eldest daughter and I have restored a '64 Cvt for her, my 16-year old daughter and I are getting a '61 Cpe back on the road for her, and then I get to work on my '63 Cpe.
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Bradenton, Fl
1963 Monza 900 CVT
Just got her home from the auction. All stock,88K original, AT powerglide and white rag top. We're hoping to get her into show quality condition and have some fun. Finally found one, right time right place.
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Marina, CA
1960 SEDAN 700
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Redwood City, CA
1965 Corsa
I bought my first Corvair, a wrecked 1966 Corsa convertible in 1968, and I’ve never been without at least one Corvair ever since. I used the parts from the 1966 Corsa to build a mid-engine Kellison GT40K that was a show winner. It is shown in the attached photo. Reversing the engine was fairly simple; I used a Crown reverse-rotation camshaft as the basis, but because I also used the Saginaw transaxle, I could not use a VW starter, as Crown recommended. Ultimately, I built my own reverse-rotation Corvair starter, and sold a number of them to Crown customers who also used the Saginaw transaxle. A few years later, my late wife and I built a pseudo-Yenko Stinger that we both raced for eight years in the San Francisco Region of the SCCA. That car is also shown here. When we sold it to buy another racecar, it had disc brakes at all four corners, a vertical fan assembly 40IDA Weber cars, a close-ratio transmission, and custom fender flares that we made. My current Corvair is a 1965 Corsa 4-speed with two progressive Weber carbs.
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Oroville, CA
1965 Corsa
I sold my last Corvair about a year ago, and that was the first time since 1968 that I was without one. Over the years, I had lots of LMs; including two mid-engine cars, a pseudo-Yenko racer, and even a reverse-rotation Corvair-powered Kellison GT40K; so I was definitely feeling Corvair-deprived. I fed my addiction this week by purchasing a 1965 Corsa that has been "Gussied-up" with spoiler, airdam, flares, and decals. My plan is to return it to more stock appearance.
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Dallas, tx
1970 Chevy Jr.
Restored ground up also paper work
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Rochester, NY
65 Monza coupe
..back into Corvairs after 25 yrs,picked up a 66 Corsa,my son liked it and a 65 Coupe came home(severe rust,tho),snagged a 62 Spyder coupe and 65 Turbo coupe in a 'deal',the 65 in the pic which is my driver/designated mule,and a 65 500 is waiting to fire up before it gets fixed "my way"..Corsa and turbo's are gone,but I'm working on getting good running engines (from the 30+ or so..)back in shape to sell..the "mule" isn't pretty,but even my grandson likes to ride in it,it's a ball ! 110/4 (late, swapping in a 65-3:27 soon,and another motor..then the 65-3:55,and another motor..
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Sacramento, CA
1966 Corvair Monza
My brother got me into Corvairs about 10 years ago. After collaborating with him about what he should do to his car, I realized I wanted one myself. I found this one on craigslist for 350 bucks. It had a blown up 110, and a powerglide. Now it has a very strong 140 with a rotator kit, electronic ignition, ported heads,.60 over barrels, a bigger cam and the usual "hot rod" mods. The suspension has been lowered a bunch and 17x8 Coy's C-5 wheels added, 205/40/17 and 225/40/17 for tires. The busings have been upgraded with polyurethane bushings and the rear control arms have been relocated with an "otto" bracket. The exhaust was literally bodged together with what we had laying around the shop. the headers from the donor car were welded directly to typical "ricer" mufflers. (bugpack stinger inserts keep it at a sane sound level.) the interior is just beginning, new seats have been added up front, a tach found it's place where the clock used to be. A volvo cd install kit worked nicely on the dash to get the pioneer in there, and polk audio speakers contribute to cacophony of noises the car makes. We "painted" the car with DP-90 in my dad's garage, and the stripe was sprayed with duplicolor gloss enamel. A chin spoiler meant for a 1969 camaro found its way under the front, and new seat belts inside, so the kids can go for a ride.
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Newton, Ia
1967 Monza
This is my first corvair. 110 with a powerglide.
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Radford, VA
65 Monza 110/PG
65 Monza 110 RD code engine with a PowerGlide.
"Midnight Blue" paint from e-bay auction.
bought the car from a farm field in Early '06 replaced both front fender corners and the lower fender under battery tray. Replaced almost all vinyl and cardboard interior. She has '68 style seats now.
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Manassas, va
1962 Monza 900 Convertible
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Mayfield, Oh
1965 monza convertible
"LADYBUG"... Not the only classic car I own,just the one I LOVE the best!! 1965 Monza vert, 110hp with PG, telescoping steering w/wood wheel, am/fm push button radio,wire wheel covers w/spinners, front and rear factory seat belts.......upgrades include...dual exhaust, electronic ignition, C.D. player and custom made(by me) center console w/ speakers.
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Lincoln, Ne
1966 Monza Convertible
Highly optioned Monza. 140hp, 4-speed, 3.55 posi, power top, clock, bumper guards, remote side mirror. Love to take to shows
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San Diego, CA
1966 Corsa
So far this is my only Corvair, I bought it from a guy in Florida, got it running well again, and then drove it back to San Diego when I transferred here (US Navy). I just recently rebuilt the motor and diff, and installed the Boyd Coddington wheels. I drive the car on SD freeways every day, and it's holding up great. (has a few more rattles than it used to though!)
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sacramento, ca
1963 corvair van
factory van found in the foothills of cali.
no rust, needs some oldman wire repais and a tune up since its been sittin for 8 years.
just gona be a daily driver, nothin special, i may rat rod it later on.
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Amherst, OH
'67 Monza 110 PG
I decided back in '06 that I was set on finding a Corvair. Off and on I searched for one, most were piles, and some were out of my price range. It took me until January '08 to find one, a '67 Monza 110. It needs some work and TLC, but I strongly believe I can get it looking and running great again. Pictures to come soon.
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Winfield, BC
'66 Corsa HT
'71 402 shortblock, massaged'66 396 heads, .595 lift solid cam. Caddy Turbo 425. Angle chopped. Work in (slow) progress, lol. I haven't worked on it in last 5 years, but I am now starting again. I've owned this car for 29 years...
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Amherst, OH
'67 Monza 110 PG
Well, this is me and my Dad's rough '67 Monza 110 PG. We bought it for $400, and plan to make it a good runner. The floors are rotted out, and so is the areas around the windshield and back window. There are some other spots also. It has 38,000 original miles, confirmed by the previous deceased owner's daughter.