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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This is not a Monza Spyder. No turbocharger!
Check the VIN.
Agree on no turbocharger, and has wrong dash. The Spyders had a full gauge dash. Should be relisted as a Monza, which had at least the 4 carb engine. Need some seller comments on this one..
The VIN is of a Spyder. Reach out to the seller for clarification.
Then the VIN is wrong. Spyders were turbocharged, had different instruments, and special badging outside under the Monza emblem.
How can the VIN be wrong? That’s the pedigree of the car, not some part that is missing.
The onus is on you to talk with the seller and price it accordingly.