 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder VIN: 40667W155624 --Four-speed manual transmission --41,000 actual miles with signed odometer statement by previous owner --Repainted correct Daytona Blue color in early ‘80s --Desirable turbocharged 2.7 L, 150 HP engine --Convertible coupe --1964 improved suspension Stick to the Spyder if you want a historic compact convertible with MotoeXotica’s latest 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder. Compact cars became more and more popular in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. General Motors didn’t want to lose to other companies’ lines such as Volkswagen’s Beetle and Austin’s Mini. With some work in the boardroom and assembly line, Chevy presented its Corvair in 1960. The Corvair was the only American-designed, mass-produced passenger car to have a rear-mounted engine. In 1960, Motor Trend named awarded the Corvair with Car of the Year. One such Corvair that emerged was the Monza Spyder, the flagship of all Corvairs! The 1961 Monza was heavily promoted and referred to as “the poor man's Porsche” in various car magazines. The Monza series expanded with a four-door sedan body style in addition to the two-door coupe, and sold about 144,000 cars. Sales jumped to about 152,000 the next year. Engineering changes were made in 1964, the last of the first generation of Corvairs. Engine displacement increased to 2.7 L, and the Spyder kept its 150 HP turbocharged motor. 1964 saw an improvement in the car's swing axle rear suspension with the addition of a transverse leaf spring along with softer rear coil springs designed to diminish rear roll stiffness and create more neutral handling attributes. All Corvair models now had a front anti-roll bar as standard. Brakes were improved with finned rear drums to help create a safer ride. Seize the day and own the last of the Generation I Corvairs with MotoeXotica’s newest addition to the showroom: a 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder. The lovely Daytona Blue exterior was restored in the early 1980s to give it that fresh 1964 look. There are no noticeable imperfections; you could get lost admiring this dark blue color. Both original front and rear bumpers are in very good shape with a great luster in the afternoon sun. Included with this car is a newer convertible top and newer boot in fantastic condition. The Spyders has the more powerful 150 HP super turbocharged engines that other Corvairs don’t. This engine gives this compact car extra kick for a long stretch of road. This car is a four-speed manual transmission. This car’s engine has recently benefitted from a rebuilt carburetor, new exhaust, new fuel pump and plugs. The interior is a classic blue vinyl and shows it originality. Just taking a seat behind the wheel in this Spyder will demonstrate why they were so popular. The original gauges are operable on this Spyder, including the odometer. The previous owner claims the history of this auto has only 41,000 original miles. He gives his signature for this piece of information. Become friendly with this turbo ’64 Corvair Monza Spyder convertible and take it for a spin on the open road. This car is now highly collectable, especially in European markets, as it is the closest American compact car comparable to Porsches of the same era. VIN is 40667W155624. GET OUT AND DRIVE!
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