Despite the lashing it received from Ralph Nader in Unsafe At Any Speed, the Chevrolet Corvair is still a popular collectible automobile. With retro cool styling and an unusual rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, these machines are definitely conversation starters among enthusiasts. Now, this well-preserved 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 is up for sale in Illinois.
By 1962, GM had underlined the Chevrolet Corvair’s fun-loving attitude by introducing a new convertible model. With two doors and unlimited headroom, the convertible version wasn’t as popular as the Monza Coupe, but still had the head-turning style and novel drivetrain expected of the nameplate.
Outside, this 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 is draped in a bright shade of red, which looks quite nice against the curves and creases of the Corvair’s styling. Chrome exterior bits accent the lines front to back, while fender-mounted sideview mirrors keep the A-pillars and doors looking clean. A foldable white top pops up to shield passengers.
Inside, we find this 1962 Chevrolet Corvair equipped with rich black leather upholstery, which covers both the front and rear bench seats without any noticeable rips, tears, or imperfections. Silver and chrome trim bits offset the dark leather, while a broad speedometer sits behind a large twin-spoke steering wheel.
Popping open the rear engine lid reveals the 2.4L flat six-cylinder engine. This engine was introduced to the Corvair line in 1961 as a modest boost over the previous 2.3L engine with a slightly larger bore. Mounted in this 1962 Chevrolet Corvair, it mates to an automatic transmission to drive the rear wheels.
It’s a sleek little two-door, and definitely will turn heads at a car show or on a sunny-day cruise, and with 54,150 miles on the clock, it’s in pretty good shape too. Now, it’s listed for sale by Chicago Auto Place at just $8,888, and even includes the original books and manuals.
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Source: Chicago Auto Place
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Nice Corvair, Back in 1963 While in the Navy in San Diego, Calf. I purchased a New 1963 Corvair Spider With a Paxton Super Charged Six Rated @ 150 h p. with a 4 Speed Manual Trans. It Was a Silver Coupe. A Lot of fun to Drive and Very Quick off the Line. Wished I Still Had it. I Traded it off for a 1965 Chev. Malibu SS with 327 eng. and 4 Speed Trans. Another Great Vehicle .
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I am currently applying for a Reverse Mortgage. I have one thing on my wish list a Chevrolet Corvair Convertible 1962 to 1965 . I have a friend that I will use for a consultant so hopefully i won’t get screwed. My mortgage is still about a month away. What I am, looking for is a standard shift, a an engine with some balls, that can be serviced by my mechanic. Keep in touch.
I believe all forced induction Corvairs were turbo charged (not supercharged) to as high as 180 hp in 164 ci form. Cool cars.
180 turbo corsa… set up correctly fun car…
Till I throws that damn fan belt . Always had to carry an extra or 2…
Good ol days…
I had a 1965 Monza 2 Dr coupe it had the new suspension that was just like the Corvette rear suspension. It was amazing when it came to handling, even though it only had the 110 HP engine it ran very respectable. I loved that car and still miss it.
I WANT IT ! When I first got my drivers license my older Sister had a ’64 turbocharged Spyder convertible 4 speed , she foolishly let little Bro drive it all the time , the fact that I did not get dead in that Car proves what a bunch of CRAP “Unsafe at a y speed was….
My sister got killed in a 1966 spyder,going at regular sleep in curve in a light rain,car fish tailed out of control.
Sorry about that…
Might of been driver error, hate to say it however…
1963 Corvair I Had Was Turbo Charged Not Super As I Had Stated, I Stand Corrected..
Car has a good price but you really have to be careful driving because car does not handle like a normal car.all the weight is in the rear.
My husband and I just bought a 1963 Chevy Corvair Monza convertible to restore.