1969 Chevrolet Corvair

Last year of the Corvair; one of 521 convertibles. Comes with a clear title and these are the true miles. 140 bhp, 64.0 cu. in. OHV flat-six engine, our-speed manual transmission, our-wheel coil spring independent suspension, nd four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 108 in. The Corvair was Chevrolet’s entry in the 1960 “compact car” market, he U.S. auto industry’s attempt to combat the onslaught of economical import cars. Where Ford’s Falcon and Chrysler’s Valiant had conventional front-engine rear-drive architecture, hevy’s Ed Cole looked abroad for inspiration. Choosing the rear-engine drive layout of the Volkswagen, e gave it a nudge in the Porsche direction by specifying a six-cylinder engine in the air-cooled boxer idiom. In fact, t was Porsche enthusiasts who were most attracted to the Corvair, ot ecomony-minded VW folk. For them, Monza model was created, smart coupe with sporting appointments like bucket seats with leather-like vinyl upholstery, piffy trim, nd faux wire wheel covers. By 1963, Monza Spyder with a turbocharged 150 brake horsepower engine was offered. The standard Corvair engine was uprated to take the turbo thrust, nd the special trim was topped off by a 120 mph speedometer. This car is one of the last Corvairs; in fact, he best of the last. Although the Monza name was still intact, he turbocharger and prestige appointments were gone. It has the most powerful engine offered in ’69: the 140 brake horsepower four-carburetor six coupled to a four-speed manual transmission. Equipped with an AM radio, heater, eat belts, nd windshield washer, t comes with an original owner’s manual. The upholstery and convertible top are both black vinyl, nd the Butternut yellow paint is nicely set off by full wire wheel covers. Just 521 Corvair Monza convertibles were built for 1969. This is surely one of the nicest. As a buyer of a car that is 47 years old, ou need to be aware that there are many smaller things that may or may not work, r may work one day and not the next, n this car. This is due to the fact that it is 47 years old. When bidding on a car please keep this in mind. 0.29 GB (0%) of 30 GB used Manage Program Policies Google Last account activity: 33 minutes ago Details People (3) Chris Segien Add to circles Show details