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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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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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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'm a novice Corvair enthusiast. I bought my first project 2 years ago (a '63 coupe) and sold it before I completed the restoration. Then I happened upon the '66 sport sedan and a year and a half later it's my daily driver. My current project is a '66 coupe that will soon be a Corsa clone.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kodiak, AK
1966 Monza 140
I got my corvair for free, believe it or not, a few years back. It needs to be restored but runs and drives, well kind of. This is my dream car and I can't wait to get her in top notch condition.
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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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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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Caterham, UK
1965 180hp Corsa
Raced here in the UK. Just ruined the heads at Goodwood Revival 2007. I need some help sourcing the parts??
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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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winnipeg, mb
68 monza coupe
The first car that I ever bought, back in 1995. It's a 140, and now has efi and a turbo.
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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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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
3 -66 Convertables
Just got into Corvairs the last 2 years.Ive gotten a little crazy as you can see.I am in So Cal. Love the Verts
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1967 Monza Couple
It is an 110 horse, automatic trans and a smooth ride.
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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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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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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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Woodbridge, Va
1964 Corvair spider
++1964 Corvair Spider motor,Turbo and filter.Need to sell. Call Dennis 703-864-4120
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 4.3 V6 in rear, '66 3sp. Modified Corsa dash to waterpumper guages from C-10 truck.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Duluth, MN
63 Monza
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Duluth, MN
63 Monza PG
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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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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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San Clemente, Ca
65 Monza Convertible
For sale in South Orange County. New motor and so much more.4 speed, many extras included, runs and looks very nice. Please call for details at 949-395-7376 or email me at above address.$8200.00 OBO
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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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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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Chapel Hill, NC
66 Corsa 140
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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
69 monza
It all started back in high school, 1974, got my first car, 1962 4 dr 95 hp pg for $25. drove it for a few weeks with bogus plates, no reg. or insurance, police impounded it. Went legit and got a white red int. 65 4 dr 110 pg for $50 that I had for a few months. Even took it to Englishtown Raceway Park. Since I had big 15" tires in back I ran stock instead of pure stock because it was modified (to go slower) went 21.76 @69 mph and got a OCIC trophy (only car in class) wrecked that one and threw it away. Bought a white red int. 66 2 dr 110 3 for $100 speed and had lots of fun the car had a lunati cam and two two barrels on adapters. I know that in 1975 it would walk away from stock trans ams,Camaros and even give vettes a run. Blew the clutch and didn't have the desire to change it before I went away to college so I junked it. Fast forward to 2003, my wife (who I went out with in high school in those cars) says why don't you look for a corvair like you used to have. Found this white blue int. 69 on Long Island with 32000 miles. Original bill of sale from Thayer Missouri, owner lived in Arkansas, kept every bill receipt registration etc. Funny, he took delivery in April 69 and in May bought the Ieco 4 barrel kit for it and didn't save the original carbs. Paperwork trail goes to 1988 to an owner in Connecticut then stops for 12 years till it showed up in long island with 30000 miles on it. I bought it because I knew what I was talking about about the car and the seller would'nt sell it to anyone who didn't have a garage or knowlege of the car. I changed the tires & wheels (kept the originals) and installed a stereo in a console on the floor (Left the am in the dash) Original bill of sale lists sport susp, posi, speed warning, left remote mirror. I just aquired a bunch of corvair engines and parts and am going to have a proper 4 carb engine for it (one that doesn't leak or spray oil all over.
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Yonkers, NY
65 vert
Sat in a garage since 1975. 43k miles. PO tried to get it started and was told no compression, engine shot. I paid $350, loosened up the rockers and it started right up. A few updates and for less than $1500 I have a top down 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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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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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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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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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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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
1966 Monza convertable
Purchased in July 2007. Yellow w/white top, white interior.
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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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Bethlehem, Pa
1965
!965 Corvair Corsa 180 Turbo Vert, Cypress green. I have owned this car since 1966
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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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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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Sherwood, Ar
1966 Monza Sedan
!966 Sedan with 110 and powerglide.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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