1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The second-generation 1965 Chevrolet Corvair is considered the most refined and capable version of Chevrolet’s innovative rear‑engined compact. When it debuted in late 1964, the redesigned Corvair wore European‑influenced styling featuring a longer, lower silhouette, a pillarless roofline for coupe and sedan versions, a new convertible design with available power top mechanism, and updated trim.

Slotting in between the base 500 and the performance-spec Corsa, the Corvair Monza Convertible’s sleek styling was enhanced with wheel well, side molding, sill, and rear cove brightwork along with new wheel covers. Vinyl bucket seats, a new steering wheel, and a redesigned instrument cluster made for a handsome, purposeful interior. Drivers could choose from three air-cooled six cylinder engines — making 95, 110, or 140 horsepower — available with 3- or 4-speed manual or 2-speed automatic transmissions. Combined with a fully independent suspension, a refined front suspension, and faster steering, the unique 1965 Corvair Monza was as capable as it was beautiful.

This drop-top example is powered by the 110-horsepower flat-six engine, mated to an optional four-speed manual transmission. It was previously refreshed with red paint, and wears matching red vinyl upholstery and a white convertible top.

This 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is offered with books, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean Georgia title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• A unique slice of 1960s drop-top Americana with air-cooled power

• Refinished in red with red upholstery

• White convertible top

• Turbo-Air 164ci air-cooled flat-six engine factory rated at 110 hp

• Optional four-speed manual transmission

• Fully independent suspension

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (105675W261742) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 05 – Corvair Monza

  • 67 – Convertible

  • 5 – 1965 model year

  • W – Willow Run, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 261742 – Sequential production number

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Date: 05B – Built second week in May 1965

  • Style: 65-10567 – 1965 Monza two-door convertible

  • Body: WRN 18778 – Willow Run body sequence number

  • Trim: 785 – Red

  • Paint: R-1 – Regal Red

  • Accessories: E2LS3C4P – Tinted Glass, M20 4-Speed and Rear Antenna, Padded Dash, Z01 Convenience Group including 2-speed wipers, washers, and day/night inside mirror

• Brightwork on wheel wells, side molding, sill, and rear cove

• 13-inch wheels wearing revised wheel covers and tires with 2013 and 2021 date codes

• Front bucket and rear bench seats with bright bucket seat molding

• Sport cluster with deep-recessed gauges

• Deep twist carpeting

• 108-inch wheelbase and 183-inch body

• Four-wheel drum brakes

Known Imperfections

• Corrosion visible on underside components

• Interior wear on dashboard and seats

• Brightwork shows pitting and corrosion

• Tires show 2013 date codes

Included Items

• Restoration and maintenance receipts

• Books and shop/assembly manuals

• Spare parts

• Fire extinguisher

• Car cover

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Tim Rollinger Phone: 912.596.2099 Email: trollinger@hagerty.com