Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Corvair JOHN FITCH CONVERSION 1965 Cheverlot Corvair SPRINT - RARE RARE RARE John Fitch Conversion

Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/01/2014
Price:
$ 11300.00
Condition:
Mileage:
16282
Location:
Saint Louis, Missouri, 63112
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1965 Chevrolet Corvair
Submodel Body Type:
JOHN FITCH CONVERSION Coupe
Engine:
6 cylinder / 164ci
Transmission:
Manual - 4 speed
VIN:
107375W245260
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
If you know Corvair, then you know John Fitch and what he is to the history of the Corvair SPRINT! You know then how rare this original Fitch Sprint is! 16,282 original odometer miles and original owners manual included This car is as near an original John Fitch Sprint as you will find - what you see in the pictures is this rare original vehicle, stored for 43 years, uncovered and photographed - no prep 1st owner purchased new - lived and drove the car near the Fitch facilities in Rhode Island - they sold the car back to the dealer where the 2nd owner purchased the Sprint in 1967 and drove the car in the same Rhode Island area until the car went to storage in 1971 Car was put in indoor storage in 1971 until it was moved with the owner to St Louis in 1994, where it sits today. This beauty has remained garaged, covered, and on jacks until uncovered and photographed a few weeks ago - 43 years! Black exterior and Red interior - in great shape. NOTE: the reflection across the hood is not a scratch No body rust to be seen - excellent original chrome all around Car has many rare extras from the factory, as well as the Fitch Conversion. Factory rarities: Rear antenna and rear speaker, factory wooden steering wheel, posi-traction. Fitch Rarities: Aeon Progressive rubber spring bumpers, Gabriel Shocks all around, Steering damper, Quick steer (3.25 turns lock to lock), independent air filters for the 4 carbs, Chrome covers, Lucas Flame Thrower high beams, and the original Fitch Emblem. Engine Modification of the Fitch Sprint: 1969 IECO four barrel Carter Carb system and IECO Mallory dual point distributor. The original Fitch carb system is preserved, present, and complete. The engine moves freely, but no attempt has been made to start the engine TO ALL INTERESTED BUYERS: This car has been inspected by Corvair Sprint experts and mechanics. Their comments, emails, and documents, as well as many other photos and documentation is available upon request to serious buyers only. THIS IS A RARE original Covair as it stands alone --- the Fitch Conversion speaks loudly for a Corvair Sprint COLLECTOR opportunity! Serious buyers respond with inquiry to 314-550-3334.