This 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza convertible was acquired by the seller in 2022, and subsequent mechanical refurbishments included replacing the carburetors, transaxle pan gasket, generator, voltage regulator, battery, harmonic balancer, fuel pump and pressure regulator, shifter cable, tires, and assorted suspension and brake components. Power is provided by a 164ci flat-six paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transaxle, and the car is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery. Equipment includes a white convertible soft top, a retro-style push-button radio, lap belts, 13″ steel wheels, and chrome-plated bumpers. This Corvair Monza convertible is now offered with recent service records and Connecticut registration in the seller’s name that lists the car as a 1964 model.
The Corvair was the first unibody model produced by Fisher Body, and this example is finished in red. Exterior equipment includes a replacement white convertible soft top, quad headlights, and bright bumpers. A tear in the right side of the soft top has been covered with duct tape, and the turn signals, front parking light, and reverse light on the right side were repaired in 2022. Lifting paint is noted to the right of the hood lock assembly, there are bubbles at the bottoms of the front fenders, imperfections are noted in the chrome trim, and additional photos of the exterior condition are viewable in the gallery below.
Steel 13″ wheels with wire-style covers are mounted with 185/80 Maxxis MA-1 tires that were replaced in 2022. The Corvair’s factory independent suspension utilized coil springs all around and swing axles at the rear. The front wheel bearings were re-packed, and the ball joints, outer tie rod ends, front radius rod bushings, front control arm bushings, two of the shock absorbers, and the brake hoses and rear brake shoes were replaced under current ownership.
The cabin features seating surfaces upholstered in black vinyl along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Interior appointments include a retro-style push-button radio, a black top boot, lap belts, Corvair-branded floor mats, and a center console with cup holders. The seller states that the radio functions intermittently, and black tape has been applied to the left door panel.
A two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a horizontal 100-mph speedometer and a readout for fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 66k miles, approximately 900 of which were added under current ownership.
The 164ci flat-six is equipped with remanufactured dual carburetors that were installed in 2023 along with a replacement generator, voltage regulator, harmonic balancer, fuel pump, and fuel pressure regulator. Service in 2022 consisted of an oil change and replacing the battery, ground cable, fuel filter and hoses, drive belt, and distributor rotor. A photo of the engine stamping is provided in the gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transaxle. The seller notes that the muffler was replaced in 2022, and the transaxle pan gasket and the shift cable were replaced in 2023.
The replacement tag on the left door jamb lists 10967W187307, which matches the VIN on the car’s current Connecticut registration.
The vehicle does not have a title, as it is located in a state that does not issue titles to vehicles of its age. It is being offered on its Connecticut registration.