1966 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible

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Sharp Monza (Corsa Tribute)! Strong 164 Flat Six, 4 Spd Manual, A/C, Cool!
Stock #:
4782-DFW
Exterior Color:
Dark Blue Metallic
Interior Color:
Black
Body Type:
Convertible
Transmission:
4 Speed Manual
Drivetrain:
RWD
Engine:
164 CI
Mileage:
30,322
The Chevrolet Corvair is a unique collectible for fans of the American motoring genre. It was the only mass-produced US. car with a rear-mounted-air cooled engine, and GM produced close to 1.8 million of these versatile cars. The full Corvair line up spanned two-door coupes and convertibles, four-door sedans, station wagons, pickup trucks and even vans, and through the entire 1960's decade we were treated to two pretty special generations. One has to wonder if given more time, the Corvair engineers would have found a way to make them float and fly. This particular 1966 Corvair Monza Convertible features a slick blue-over-black color combination, rare options, and classic European styling all for a price that won't break the bank.
Corvairs have a style all their own, and this 2nd generation droptop really looks great. A dramatic redesign was ushered in just a year before, with the new body showed influences from the Corvette Stingray, an early '60s Bel Air, and the 1963 Buick Riviera. In fact, the very name 'Corvair' is a portmanteau of Corvette and Bel Air, and with a name like that it was inevitable that this design would be dramatic. The coke bottle styling set the trend for GM cars for the next fifteen years, foreshadowing the 1967 Camaro that would take the world by storm the following year. Although the car was born with Code F Marina Blue paint, it now wears a shade much closer to Danube Blue from the same year's color chart, which is a great color to match with that black vinyl convertible top. The paint is top driver-quality and shines up beautifully under our lights, with the factory brightwork and trim providing a nice contrast that's not overbearing. You'll hear cars like this referred to as having a 'sympathetic restoration' meaning that it's not a full blown, over the top, open-checkbook job, but rather the car has largely lived a comfortable existence since new, has always been in great condition, and regularly gets what it needs to keep it looking and running as it should. By the looks of things inside-and-out, that's likely a bit of an understatement, because even as a strong driver this Corvair is about as nice as you'll ever see on the road today. The grille and tail panel are clean, and the dramatic lenses and lights really punctuate the look. Gaps are precise, the body lines are straight, and all of the glass is very clean and tidy. Bottom line, this is a darn good-looking droptop.
Sporty bucket seats and room for four greet your entry, where the cabin is a lot more spacious than it looks. The black vinyl seat covers and matching black carpets are correct replacement pieces, but again this was a car that has been cared for and likely didn't need much to get it looking this good again. The black wrinkle finish dash is a Monza hallmark, and the sporty gauge cluster and floor-mounted 4-speed manual shifter practically begs you to go out and have some fun. The factory AM/FM radio is in place, which is a pretty rare find, but not quite as rare as the options list for this economy car – factory A/C (converted to R134a refrigerant and blowing cold today), a tilt/telescopic wheel, seatbelts, and a power convertible top (needs service) are all part of the original package. Quite frankly, this is the most loaded Corvair Monza we've ever seen. Every part of the cabin is done right, with factory-style ornate door panels still in place, along with a 2-spoke woodgrain steering wheel at the head of the cockpit, and the rear seat looks rarely used. Open the bonnet and find an awful lot of storage space for a car this size, and it too was neatly finished to match the standard of the rest of the car.
Pop the rear engine lid to find the venerable 164 cubic-inch, all-aluminum flat six. By 1966, the troublesome generator was replaced with a reliable, modern alternator, so a quick flick of the key and this rumbling little motor is ready to scrap. The engine runs strong, fed through an original-style Rochester 4-barrel carburetor and breathing easy thanks to that unique six-snorkel air cleaner up top. The spare tire was removed from the engine gay, which means you can actually stick your hands in for easy access, and there are signs of recent maintenance throughout. There's not a ton of horsepower on tap, but in a car that only weighs around 2700 pounds it's plenty zippy around town, and for those of you perplexed by the auxiliary fans on an air-cooled engine, they're for the A/C system. Underneath, a lot of work has been done to keep this Corvair roadworthy through the years, and with a light dusting of undercoating the floor pans have been protected from the elements. The 2nd generation models had vast improvements to the suspension and they drive really well, with revised spring rates, a fully independent rear suspension modeled after the Corvette, larger brakes, and a front anti sway bar all pitching in to give this little roadster great road manners. Setting the mildly aggressive stance are a set of American Racing Torque Thrust 'Old Style' wheels, which frankly improve the look of any classic car and are wrapped in thick, fender-filling 205/70/15 blackwall radials.
Loaded, fun, a little different and very affordable. This classic American roadster sometimes gets overlooked in the collector car world, but with examples like this super-clean '66 droptop re-entering the market more frequently each year, we think things are about to change. Corvairs are on the rise! Call today!
Vehicle Description
The Chevrolet Corvair is a unique collectible for fans of the American motoring genre. It was the only mass-produced US. car with a rear-mounted-air cooled engine, and GM produced close to 1.8 million of these versatile cars. The full Corvair line up spanned two-door coupes and convertibles, four-door sedans, station wagons, pickup trucks and even vans, and through the entire 1960's decade we were treated to two pretty special generations. One has to wonder if given more time, the Corvair engineers would have found a way to make them float and fly. This particular 1966 Corvair Monza Convertible features a slick blue-over-black color combination, rare options, and classic European styling all for a price that won't break the bank.
Corvairs have a style all their own, and this 2nd generation droptop really looks great. A dramatic redesign was ushered in just a year before, with the new body showed influences from the Corvette Stingray, an early '60s Bel Air, and the 1963 Buick Riviera. In fact, the very name 'Corvair' is a portmanteau of Corvette and Bel Air, and with a name like that it was inevitable that this design would be dramatic. The coke bottle styling set the trend for GM cars for the next fifteen years, foreshadowing the 1967 Camaro that would take the world by storm the following year. Although the car was born with Code F Marina Blue paint, it now wears a shade much closer to Danube Blue from the same year's color chart, which is a great color to match with that black vinyl convertible top. The paint is top driver-quality and shines up beautifully under our lights, with the factory brightwork and trim providing a nice contrast that's not overbearing. You'll hear cars like this referred to as having a 'sympathetic restoration' meaning that it's not a full blown, over the top, open-checkbook job, but rather the car has largely lived a comfortable existence since new, has always been in great condition, and regularly gets what it needs to keep it looking and running as it should. By the looks of things inside-and-out, that's likely a bit of an understatement, because even as a strong driver this Corvair is about as nice as you'll ever see on the road today. The grille and tail panel are clean, and the dramatic lenses and lights really punctuate the look. Gaps are precise, the body lines are straight, and all of the glass is very clean and tidy. Bottom line, this is a darn good-looking droptop.
Sporty bucket seats and room for four greet your entry, where the cabin is a lot more spacious than it looks. The black vinyl seat covers and matching black carpets are correct replacement pieces, but again this was a car that has been cared for and likely didn't need much to get it looking this good again. The black wrinkle finish dash is a Monza hallmark, and the sporty gauge cluster and floor-mounted 4-speed manual shifter practically begs you to go out and have some fun. The factory AM/FM radio is in place, which is a pretty rare find, but not quite as rare as the options list for this economy car – factory A/C (converted to R134a refrigerant and blowing cold today), a tilt/telescopic wheel, seatbelts, and a power convertible top (needs service) are all part of the original package. Quite frankly, this is the most loaded Corvair Monza we've ever seen. Every part of the cabin is done right, with factory-style ornate door panels still in place, along with a 2-spoke woodgrain steering wheel at the head of the cockpit, and the rear seat looks rarely used. Open the bonnet and find an awful lot of storage space for a car this size, and it too was neatly finished to match the standard of the rest of the car.
Pop the rear engine lid to find the venerable 164 cubic-inch, all-aluminum flat six. By 1966, the troublesome generator was replaced with a reliable, modern alternator, so a quick flick of the key and this rumbling little motor is ready to scrap. The engine runs strong, fed through an original-style Rochester 4-barrel carburetor and breathing easy thanks to that unique six-snorkel air cleaner up top. The spare tire was removed from the engine gay, which means you can actually stick your hands in for easy access, and there are signs of recent maintenance throughout. There's not a ton of horsepower on tap, but in a car that only weighs around 2700 pounds it's plenty zippy around town, and for those of you perplexed by the auxiliary fans on an air-cooled engine, they're for the A/C system. Underneath, a lot of work has been done to keep this Corvair roadworthy through the years, and with a light dusting of undercoating the floor pans have been protected from the elements. The 2nd generation models had vast improvements to the suspension and they drive really well, with revised spring rates, a fully independent rear suspension modeled after the Corvette, larger brakes, and a front anti sway bar all pitching in to give this little roadster great road manners. Setting the mildly aggressive stance are a set of American Racing Torque Thrust 'Old Style' wheels, which frankly improve the look of any classic car and are wrapped in thick, fender-filling 205/70/15 blackwall radials.
Loaded, fun, a little different and very affordable. This classic American roadster sometimes gets overlooked in the collector car world, but with examples like this super-clean '66 droptop re-entering the market more frequently each year, we think things are about to change. Corvairs are on the rise! Call today!
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Our Fort Worth showroom is located just minutes north of downtown Fort Worth and 10 Miles south of the Texas Motor Speedway on I-35W. We’re on Sandshell Drive in the Space Center business park right next to the Coca Cola bottling plant. At over 55,000 square feet, our breath-taking facility was opened in 2012 and houses approximately 300 vehicles, including everything from antiques and streetrods to muscle cars, trucks and the latest exotics. Come check out the historic Fort Worth stockyards and then visit our showroom to see some truly awesome vehicles! We are open to the public and showroom admission is always complimentary.
Our Global Marketing Reach
We advertise on all the top websites and print publications marketing your vehicle globally, getting it hundreds of views each day.
That's over an 00 value!
Nationally Trusted
Finance
Financing Classic & Collector Cars
Let our money work for you! With rates as low as 6.00% and an average appreciation of 9.00% a year it doesn't always make sense to pay with cash.
Minimum Loan Amount - ,000
No Pre-Payment Penalty
No Proof of Income (Tier 1 Credit)
Terms to 144 months
Bankruptcy, foreclosure, divorce – All OK
Apply Now
About Us
After being in the collector-car business for a decade prior, Donna Robbins opened the doors to the first Streetside Classics showroom in Charlotte, NC in 2008. Armed with a customer-oriented business philosophy and a clear vision for success, she has since led Streetside Classics to an unrivaled sales volume that is currently among the best in the collector car industry.
With the most knowledgeable and professionally trained staff in the industry, we have expanded nationally and opened showrooms in many major U.S. markets. We operate under the principles of doing business fairly and with the understanding that our customers are the lifeblood of the business. Much of our success comes from the relationships formed with buyers and sellers around the world who have joined us on this incredible journey and made Streetside’s rapid growth possible.
Today, Streetside Classics is known as the Nation's Trusted Consignment Dealer; providing sellers and buyers alike with the peace of mind that only comes from partnering with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the country.
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