1965 Corvair Monza Convertible

Really nice, sporty car! Perfect paint and interior. As you look at the dash, you see the transmission quadrant selector lever for the two speed Powerglide transmission. Chrysler Corporation tried that dash selector lever for the 1955 model year, then went to pushbuttons until 1965 when they reverted to a conventional shift lever on the steering column. Air cooled flat configured six cylinder engine. I think the car would have stayed around longer had it not had such competition from the new Mustang. Notice the extra supply of fan belts..early Corvairs were noted for throwing a belt on occasion.

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[SCBianchi]

Ironic that the Corvair's illegimate lovechild killed it.

[raconter1]

@SCBianchi Who was that?? :) Jack

[1814Brandan]

The 2nd-gen coupe and convertible were two of the most beautiful cars from that decade.

[raconter1]

@1814Brandan Hey, Brandan! I think you are absolutely correct. These cars never received the credit they deserved for styling innovation. It all seemed to get lost in the hysteria of supposed handling problems. Thanks! :) Jack

[gojoe283]

You're right about the Musting killing the second gen Corvair. The "Late" Corvair fixed all the problems they had with the first gen, except for that heater that could bring fumes into the passenger compartment if you weren't careful to seal it properly. And Mr. Chevrolet's name was Louis, not Arthur. His first car was the 1911-12 Classic Six.

[raconter1]

@gojoe283 That seemed to be a problem with cars that didn't have hot fluid to circulate in a radiator core..they were relegated to gas fired heaters. Did I say Arthur?? Thanks! :) Jack

[SCBianchi]

@gojoe283 They fixed the heater before the second gen, however it was still an option for some time.

[raconter1]

@jamacadada True...in 64 a change was made to add a horizontal stabilizer bar attached to the two swing axles, then in 65 the wholly new suspension made its debut. Thanks! :) Jack

[jamacadada]

@raconter1 The early model Corvairs used "swing axle" That was common in that era. VW, Porsche, and Mercedes to name a few. In 1965 Corvair went to fully independent suspension.

[jamacadada]

@AloneAndOld Umm the Lancer came out in 61. Did you mean airflow?? The Corvair was the brainchild of Ed Cole, a Caddilac engine designer and later General Manager of GM. Arthur Chevrolet was dead in 46, so I don't think the 48 Tucker inspired him. What a cool car it was though. I would love to have one! There were never any 59 Corvairs. They were built from 60-69. You might have purchased around oct of 59 but it would still have been a 60 model.