Chevrolet Corvair 1968

13500 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
1968 Corvair Monza Convertible, 4 single-throat carburetors, 140 hp, 4-speed manual transmission. This year and make has the 2nd lowest production numbers only to the 1969 Monza Convertible (see last picture for production numbers). In addition, the 4-speed manual transmission and the 4 single-throat carburetors with 140 hp make this Corvair Monza a very rare vehicle.The history of this vehicle is that it was built at the Willow Run Assembly plant in Michigan in 1968. My parents purchased the vehicle from a gentleman who purchased it from his parents (maybe the original owners). The gentleman restored the vehicle to near new condition after it sat in their barn for some years. The gentleman then sold it to my parents. Our family enjoyed the vehicle for many years and it was my mom’s daily driver during the summer months in Michigan. Unfortunately, after the carbs got out of sync the vehicle sat for many years. I purchased the vehicle from my parents, had it shipped to Arizona, and I hired a mechanic to restore it yet again. He put over $11k worth of parts & labor into restoring it.The vehicle is back up to safe running condition and it is mechanically & electrically sound. It’s been garage kept here in Arizona with a cover.While I’ve enjoyed taking my kids and the neighborhood kids for rides in it, I don’t drive it as much as I thought I would. With young kids, sports, and work, I fear that it’ll sit again, and I don’t want that. I hope to find her a good home where she can be driven, loved, enjoyed, and this unique part of American motor history will be kept alive.I’m not a car guy, but this is what I know of the vehicle:Drivetrain: This Corvair Monza has a restored, rare flat-6, 140 hp engine with 4 single-throat carburetors as well as a 4-speed manual transmission, and other options consistent with a Monza model. The overall car is showing in good condition, mechanically sound, and true to 1968 model. Odometer shows 80k miles, but remember the engine was rebuilt recently.Exterior: It's in fair/good condition,with a few areas of scratching, chipping and a few blemishes. This Corvair has a cherry red exterior (needs to be repainted). A black padded canvas convertible top moves up and down very well as it was recently replaced 2 years ago. The clear plastic window doesn’t have any discoloration. Chrome badging, brite work, bumpers, and trim are in good condition shiny and mostly free of corrosion and dimpling. I believe the hub caps to be on the rare side as well.Interior: Believed to be original, vinyl buckets up front, and a bench in the rear passenger section. The surfaces are slightly worn. To note, the driver's side bucket seat has some of the piping coming out and the d/s door handle leather is loose. The dash is also original, with black padded top, and black textured facing for the instrument section and glove box door. Gauges are clean and the original radio is still installed but doesn’t work. The original steering wheel fronts the dash. Black carpet in fair condition floods the floor, shows a few tears, fading and a few stains. The floor shifter resides between the buckets and is surrounded by the carpet.Undercarriage: The unibody undercarriage appears solid with some surface rust. The most notable rust is in the front trunk as there is a small hole. Noted is 4-wheel independent suspension, and 4-wheel drum brakes.Overall runs smoothly and has a restored engine. Paint is fair and interior is believed to be original. Some spit shine, sanding, and interior fixes, and you will have a nice example of an innovative car from 1968. Please see the last few photos were I tried to include the biggest issues with the vehicle. *If you have serious interest please feel free to ask questions. I will except a reasonable offer, but please note that I’m not desperate to get rid of it. Bid with confidence and please be aware that those with zero feedback must message me before bidding or your bid will be removed. Ask questions. Transportation can easily be arranged also. I reserve the right to end the sale early as the vehicle is also advertised locally.* A little fun history:The name "Corvair" is a portmanteau of Corvette and Bel Air, a name first applied in 1954 to a Corvette-based concept with a hardtop fastback-styled roof, part of the Motorama traveling exhibition.According to Hagerty, the average price of a mid-level Corvair in satisfactory and drivable condition today is $6,600, with later models of the 500 line averaging closer to $9,700. Examples in mint condition can run to $20,000 or even, rarely, $30,000.Values have leveled a bit in recent years, but Klinger doesn’t expect a plunge. The best idea is to buy one, work on it, have fun with it for a year or two, then sell it for as much or a little more than you paid for it. Despite a slight dip in value for earlier models(1961-1964), Corvairs made from 1965 to 1969 have risen nearly 12 percent in value, on average, since 2011. Corvairs from 1968 are up 23.78 percent over the same period, with models from 1966 and 1967 up in value nearly as much.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

1968 Corvair Monza Convertible, 4 single-throat carburetors, 140 hp, 4-speed manual transmission. This year and make has the 2nd lowest production numbers only to the 1969 Monza Convertible (see last picture for production numbers). In addition, the 4-speed manual transmission and the 4 single-throat carburetors with 140 hp make this Corvair Monza a very rare vehicle.The history of this vehicle is that it was built at the Willow Run Assembly plant in Michigan in 1968. My parents purchased the vehicle from a gentleman who purchased it from his parents (maybe the original owners). The gentleman restored the vehicle to near new condition after it sat in their barn for some years. The gentleman then sold it to my parents. Our family enjoyed the vehicle for many years and it was my mom’s daily driver during the summer months in Michigan. Unfortunately, after the carbs got out of sync the vehicle sat for many years. I purchased the vehicle from my parents, had it shipped to Arizona, and I hired a mechanic to restore it yet again. He put over $11k worth of parts & labor into restoring it.The vehicle is back up to safe running condition and it is mechanically & electrically sound. It’s been garage kept here in Arizona with a cover.While I’ve enjoyed taking my kids and the neighborhood kids for rides in it, I don’t drive it as much as I thought I would. With young kids, sports, and work, I fear that it’ll sit again, and I don’t want that. I hope to find her a good home where she can be driven, loved, enjoyed, and this unique part of American motor history will be kept alive.I’m not a car guy, but this is what I know of the vehicle:Drivetrain: This Corvair Monza has a restored, rare flat-6, 140 hp engine with 4 single-throat carburetors as well as a 4-speed manual transmission, and other options consistent with a Monza model. The overall car is showing in good condition, mechanically sound, and true to 1968 model. Odometer shows 80k miles, but remember the engine was rebuilt recently.Exterior: It's in fair/good condition,with a few areas of scratching, chipping and a few blemishes. This Corvair has a cherry red exterior (needs to be repainted). A black padded canvas convertible top moves up and down very well as it was recently replaced 2 years ago. The clear plastic window doesn’t have any discoloration. Chrome badging, brite work, bumpers, and trim are in good condition shiny and mostly free of corrosion and dimpling. I believe the hub caps to be on the rare side as well.Interior: Believed to be original, vinyl buckets up front, and a bench in the rear passenger section. The surfaces are slightly worn. To note, the driver's side bucket seat has some of the piping coming out and the d/s door handle leather is loose. The dash is also original, with black padded top, and black textured facing for the instrument section and glove box door. Gauges are clean and the original radio is still installed but doesn’t work. The original steering wheel fronts the dash. Black carpet in fair condition floods the floor, shows a few tears, fading and a few stains. The floor shifter resides between the buckets and is surrounded by the carpet.Undercarriage: The unibody undercarriage appears solid with some surface rust. The most notable rust is in the front trunk as there is a small hole. Noted is 4-wheel independent suspension, and 4-wheel drum brakes.Overall runs smoothly and has a restored engine. Paint is fair and interior is believed to be original. Some spit shine, sanding, and interior fixes, and you will have a nice example of an innovative car from 1968. Please see the last few photos were I tried to include the biggest issues with the vehicle. ***If you have serious interest please feel free to ask questions. I will except a reasonable offer, but please note that I’m not desperate to get rid of it. Bid with confidence and please be aware that those with zero feedback must message me before bidding or your bid will be removed. Ask questions. Transportation can easily be arranged also. I reserve the right to end the sale early as the vehicle is also advertised locally.*** A little fun history:The name "Corvair" is a portmanteau of Corvette and Bel Air, a name first applied in 1954 to a Corvette-based concept with a hardtop fastback-styled roof, part of the Motorama traveling exhibition.According to Hagerty, the average price of a mid-level Corvair in satisfactory and drivable condition today is $6,600, with later models of the 500 line averaging closer to $9,700. Examples in mint condition can run to $20,000 or even, rarely, $30,000.Values have leveled a bit in recent years, but Klinger doesn’t expect a plunge. The best idea is to buy one, work on it, have fun with it for a year or two, then sell it for as much or a little more than you paid for it. Despite a slight dip in value for earlier models(1961-1964), Corvairs made from 1965 to 1969 have risen nearly 12 percent in value, on average, since 2011. Corvairs from 1968 are up 23.78 percent over the same period, with models from 1966 and 1967 up in value nearly as much.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	13500 USD
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Corvair
Year:	1968
Mileage:	80500 MI
Engine:	2.7 L Flat-6
Transmission:	Manual
Warranty:	Unspecified

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Chevrolet Corvair 1968

See also

1938 Chrysler Imperial

1963 Ford Galaxie

1970 AMC Javelin

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