WANTED / '66 TO '69 CORVAIR MONZA COUPE OR CONVERTIBLE

[bobg1951chevy]

I'm looking for a "CLEAN", UNMOLESTED, UNDAMAGED 1966 THRU 1969 CORVAIR MONZA COUPE OR CONVERTIBLE.

Prefer an original owner OR an owner who has a valid paper trail, with documented receipts.

A TURN KEY CAR, NO PROJECTS.

110 H.P. OR 140 H.P IS OK, BUT NO TURBOS. 

Prefer Powerglide.

Must have a clean title, in the current owners name.

Contact me with pics, mileage and asking price.

Send P.M. through A.A.C.A. or email bobg1951chevy@ellijay.com

Thanks, Bob.

Edited February 1, 2017 by bobg1951chevy (see edit history)

[John_S_in_Penna]

Bob, I realize you appreciate the coupes and convertibles most.

You should find plenty to choose from if you're patient.

 

However, consider a 4-door hardtop if you can find one:

This past fall, I saw one for the first time,

and realized how truly rare they have become.

To me, who likes the lesser-seen cars,

that 4-door hardtop Corvair, while not for sale,

was much more interesting than the common ones.

 

 

Edited January 31, 2017 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[bobg1951chevy]

John, I agree the 4 door H.T. is very stylish and I would guess rare, as well.

 

My heart is set on the lines of the Monza 2 door H.T., and / or convertible.

 

I have had email replies from a Corvair forum, but nothing that has "tripped my trigger", thus far.

 

I did find a beautiful '65 or '66 Monza 2 door H.T., in a family since new, driven by the late grandparents, with 16,000 miles.

 

By the time I found it, the car was sold. 

 

A beautiful example, however.

 

The search will continue.

[bobg1951chevy]

I'm beginning to believe Corvair Monzas are not an item to be found in the A.A.C.A. area.

 

Still hoping, though.

 

Bob.

[John_S_in_Penna]

Our A.A.C.A. region has plenty of Corvair owners,

and a couple of years ago, Corvairs were even the

"feature cars" at our annual car show.  We had

30 to 40 Corvairs there.

 

I've found that any car search can take some time, Bob,

and the more specific you are, the more searching is needed.

For example, not all A.A.C.A. members read this forum;

and of those who do, few may have a Corvair for sale.

And of those with Corvairs for sale, they might not be Monzas,

and might not have all the original paperwork.

One problem is that this forum's broad Buy-Sell category 

has a format where listings get "buried" on distant pages fairly quickly.

 

Have you also looked on the many internet car-for-sale sites?

With the popularity of Corvairs, the one you want is

probably out there--or will be soon!

[bobg1951chevy]

15 hours ago, John_S_in_Penna said:

Our A.A.C.A. region has plenty of Corvair owners,

and a couple of years ago, Corvairs were even the

"feature cars" at our annual car show.  We had

30 to 40 Corvairs there.

 

I've found that any car search can take some time, Bob,

and the more specific you are, the more searching is needed.

For example, not all A.A.C.A. members read this forum;

and of those who do, few may have a Corvair for sale.

And of those with Corvairs for sale, they might not be Monzas,

and might not have all the original paperwork.

One problem is that this forum's broad Buy-Sell category 

has a format where listings get "buried" on distant pages fairly quickly.

 

Have you also looked on the many internet car-for-sale sites?

With the popularity of Corvairs, the one you want is

probably out there--or will be soon!

John, I appreciate your comments and your encouragement.

Thanks !

 

 

[Marty Roth]

Bob, finding the right no-rust Monza convertible could be a full-time job - as me how I know !!

 

After several years of searching for the "right" 1965-1966 Monza convertible, I finally was able to purchase this:

1965 Monza 110 Hp, 4-speed, No-Rust original with an older repaint in Metallic Marina Blue with perfect white interior. I believe that I'm the 3rd owner, and bought it from a friend whose wife wanted it since it was identical to the one she bought new upon college graduation - She owned it for about eight years before we bought it less than two years ago.

 

I have in the past several months added a perfect white convertible top, 5 new whitewall radial tires, and ALL new rubber seals for the top, doors, hood, and trunk. The boot cover is new, white, and has never been installed.

 

This great driver now shows 23,xxx miles after our round-trip to South Florida, and is believed to be accurate. I intended to make this one my cross-country tour-driver, replacing three (3) Corvairs which were passed to children of a friend before being lost to Hurricane Katrina.

 

Having heard a sound in the left rear wheel bearing, I was about to replace it, but instead have just ordered  from Clark's Corvair: (not yet installed) a complete set from the inner and outer U-Joints through the bearings, hubs, all new rear suspension bushings, and brakes - everything from the transaxles through the brake shoes for the rear, and new front brake shoes as well.. I figured if one bearing was starting to make a noise, then "Let's do the whole thing right ! It may be extremely low mileage, but it is 52 years old. I drove this car from New Orleans to the Meet at Naples, Florida and back one year ago. The original radio even plays!

 

I intended this one to be our "Keeper", but my wife's knee surgery has not completely solved her issues, and exiting a very low car is difficult for her. We may also have to sell the '88 Corvette, but that is a story for another day.

 

I have many more photos which I can text to you, showing a few relatively minor flaws (wrinkle behind left headlight - couple of minor scrapes, slight ding from touch by handle of floor jack just behind right door), as well as the excellent quality of the interior.

 

Here is a link to Hagerty's description and valuation: https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1965-Chevrolet-Corvair-Monza?id=37601

 

I feel this low mileage sweetheart of a Monza convertible is better than a solid #3, which Hagerty values at only $12,300. Beyond that, I have just laid out more than $1,000 on parts, not necessarily required, but as an investment toward a sure-fire cross-country cruiser. To the right home, I could live with the Hagerty value of $12,300, and include all of the new parts before I start doing the mechanical replacements noted - most of which is simply preventative, and very likely unnecessary and overkill - but that's just me.

 

 

 

Click on my name to PM me and send contact information.

[bobg1951chevy]

Marty,

Thank you for the reply, nice looking car.

Fact is, my first new car, a '63 Impala Convert had the same exterior colors. My interior matched the exterior, though.

My wife and I will discuss your car, the point of discussion will be the 4 speed vs the P.G.

I will keep you advised.

Thanks,

Bob.

[Marty Roth]

 

4 hours ago, bobg1951chevy said:

Marty,

Thank you for the reply, nice looking car.

Fact is, my first new car, a '63 Impala Convert had the same exterior colors. My interior matched the exterior, though.

My wife and I will discuss your car, the point of discussion will be the 4 speed vs the P.G.

I will keep you advised.

Thanks,

Bob.

 

sending you an email

[bobg1951chevy]

4 hours ago, Marty Roth said:

Emailed received, look for my reply.  Thank you.

 

sending you an email