This Chevrolet Corvair (1960-1964) got away, but there are more like it here.

1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Turbo Convertible

Sold for $16,500 on 4/6/20

1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Turbo Convertible

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder convertible is said to have been acquired by the seller’s uncle in 1970 and stored for several decades before being passed to the seller and moved to California in 1999. A refurbishment begun in 2010 included a repaint in blue, a new convertible top and upholstery, replacement cylinders and heads, brake work, and more. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-six paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, and modifications include a Hurst shifter, chrome accents, and 17″ wheels. This Corvair has appeared in a number of Southern California shows under current ownership and is offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Originally finished in Roman Red, the car was repainted in Toyota Speedway Blue following bodywork in the 2010s according to the seller. Features include a driver-side mirror, factory-style bumpers and lighting, and chrome rocker covers.

Chrome 17″ wheels wear Federal Super Steel 565 tires. New drum brakes were reportedly fitted at all four corners, and hard and soft brake lines were also replaced.

The interior was reupholstered in white vinyl with blue piping and Sypder backrest embroidery. Black carpets were fitted along with a Hurst floor shifter and a barefoot accelerator pedal. A period Delco AM radio is mounted in the dash.

A two-spoke steering wheel frames Monza-specific instrumentation including a tachometer and gauges for fuel level, cylinder head temperature, and manifold pressure. Just under 45k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer, 500 of which have been added by the seller.

The turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-six draws fuel through a Carter side-draft carburetor and was rated at 150 horsepower when new. A 2010 engine service is said to have included installation of new cylinders and heads as well as a turbocharger rebuild. The engine shroud, turbo, and other items are chrome-plated, and an Optima Redtop battery and Summit Racing boost gauge have been fitted. An oil change was performed in January 2020.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle. Additional underside photos are viewable below.

The trim tag decodes as follows:

Style 62-0967: 1962 Corvair Monza convertible
Trim 781: Red
Paint 923-5: Roman Red

A drive video is viewable above, and engine-running videos can be seen below.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $16,500 by Tbaumann
Auction Ended	April 6, 2020 at 1:05PM PT
Bids	32

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