1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In the 1950s, General Motors faced tough competition from foreign brands and decided to develop a car that could rival the popular Volkswagen Beetle. Ed Cole, who was then the General Manager of Chevrolet, spearheaded the development of a small compact car, and the Corvair was born. It featured a rear-mounted air-cooled engine that drew inspiration from the Volkswagen Beetle's architecture but with a larger and more powerful six-cylinder engine. Boasting modern styling, the Corvair was available in various body styles, such as coupes, convertibles, sedans, station wagons, vans, and trucks. It was a versatile car that also pioneered the production of American turbocharged vehicles. Today, Corvairs continue to have a devoted following and are a fun vintage car option with a readily available parts supply. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Ermine White (986) with a black folding soft top over a black vinyl interior 

• Powered by an 80 horsepower 145 cu-in “Turbo-Air” rear-mounted air-cooled six-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission 

• Accompanied by approximately $30,000 in receipts documenting its restoration, which includes 

  • Refinishing the body  

  • Overhauling the braking system 

  • New wiring harness 

  • New bearings, including rear axle 

  • New bushings, seals, and gaskets 

  • New clutch kit from Clark’s Corvair Parts 

  • New clutch linkage bushings 

  • New body seals 

  • The underside of the body is coated with POR15 

  • New carpeting 

  • New heater ducts 

  • 185/80R13 Maxxis whitewall tire mounted on black powder-coated wheels 

• A more detailed account of the restoration can be reviewed in the history file located Additional Documents section 

• Custom Autosound USA-360 AM/FM radio with USB and AUX inputs  

• The chassis number (30967W291051) decodes as: 

  • 3 – 1963 model year 

  • 09 – 900 model 

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • W – Willow Run, Michigan assembly plant 

  • 291051 – Sequential production number 

• Please note that while the odometer shows just over 26,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Heater 

• Twin bucket seats 

• Dual sun visors 

• Locking glove box 

• Day/night mode interior rearview mirror 

• Cigarette lighter 

• Electric windshield wipers 

• Bright finish side view mirrors  

• New reproduction wire wheel cover spinners 

• AM radio 

• Door-mounted map pockets 

• Manual roll-up windows 

• 14-gallon fuel tank 

Known Imperfection 

• Minor dent in the trim on the front of the car, as pictured 

• ½ inch crack in the paint 

• Broken top boot snap 

Included 

• Restoration receipts 

• Stainless-steel rocker trim and brackets 

• Reproduction side view mirrors 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible purchased the car approximately five years ago.