1966 Chevrolet Corvair Base 2.7l on 2040-cars
Deep Gap, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:2.7L 164Cu. In. H6 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Corvair
Trim: Base
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 72,495
Sub Model: 500
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: White
1966 Chevrolet Corvair 500 coupe with 110 hp engine. 72,495 miles. Automatic transmission. Runs great. I recently replaced the push rod tube O-rings, which stopped them from leaking oil. I have also installed new carburetors. a rebuilt starter, and rebuilt alternator. I have modified the exhaust for a better sound. I have installed a new fuel pump as well as new oil pan and valve cover gaskets. I also installed new spark plugs and wires. The body is in very good condition. All the original exterior trim and chrome are present and in very good condition. All lights work, including back-up lights; and all light lenses are present and in very good condition. I replaced the dented hood with an undamaged one and painted it with white primer. It looks fine as it is, but I did intend to repaint the entire car at some point. The car has its original hub caps, and I put new radial tires on it. All the glass is good. I recently replaced a cracked windshield with a new windshield and had the rear window resealed. When I bought the car, the front and back floor pans and metal bottom of the front luggage compartment were rusted, so I had new metal installed in each of those areas. The rear seat springs are rusted and will need to be replaced at some point. Otherwise the interior is in overall fair condition with attention needed to various things. The dash is in good shape. The clock and instruments all work. The original door panels are present and in fairly good condition but do need to be repaired. The seats need to be reupholstered but are presently covered with new vinyl covers. All the windows work. All original window handles, door handles, etc. are present and in good shape. The horn needs to be repaired. The heat duct was removed when the exhaust was modified, but I have not taken the time to reinstall it. This car can be driven just as it is with attention paid to fixing details at your leisure. It looks good and sounds good driving down the highway. People notice it, wave, and give thumbs-up every time I drive it.
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2015 Chevy Silverado Custom Sport is subtle in black
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Junkyard Gem: 1988 Chevrolet Spectrum Sport Coupe
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