Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this restored 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder. It is powered by a 164cid air-cooled flat six-cylinder mated to a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. Features include bucket seats, AM/FM radio, and wire wheel covers. Finished in light blue over a reupholstered black vinyl interior, this Corvair comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.
Everyone seems to be familiar with the Corvair, but the trim levels are a different story. Initially introduced as the Corvair 500 and Corvair 700, the Corvair series was joined mid-year 1960 by the 900-series Monza Club Coupe with “sports-car-type” bucket seats. In 1962, the Monza Spyder was introduced, characterized by a 150-horsepower Turbo-Air 145 engine and mandatory four-speed manual though, in 1963, the Spyder package included a standard three-speed manual. For 1964, Corvair engines were increased to 164cid, with the turbo-six maintaining its 150-horse rating. When the Corvair was redesigned for 1965, a new Corsa model took over from the Spyder. It came standard with a 140-horsepower 164, with a turbocharged 180-horse six being optional. After 1966, the Corsa and turbo engine were discontinued.
The Azure Aqua exterior of this first-gen Corvair features a fender-mounted antenna, driver-side mirror, and rocker and wheel well trim. A walk-around video can be seen at the bottom.
A set of black wheels with wire wheel covers is wrapped in P195/70/R13 whitewall radial tires.
The cabin is upholstered in black vinyl. Features include manual steering and brakes, and AM/FM radio.
The instrument panel includes a 100-mph speedometer and fuel gauge. The odometer shows 81,787 miles, though the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.
Power is provided by a rear-mounted, air-cooled, 164cid flat-six sans turbocharger with a pair of one-barrel carburetors and shifted by a Powerglide two-speed automatic transaxle.
Of course, being a Corvair, this vehicle came factory-equipped with four-wheel independent suspension and rear-drive transaxle. Braking is provided by manual four-wheel drums. A single exhaust system exits at the rear.
The auction for this 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder ends on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
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