1966 Chevrolet Corvair

Convertible

Boxer

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

There aren’t too many 60s convertibles in this kind of unrestored condition out there. Corvair convertibles are definitely undervalued, with nowhere to go but up...this one is no exception. This 66 drives very well. She glides along the backroads, hugging corners and belting a low tone from the muffler. She looks great, with a recent respray and a very nice, mostly original interior. Does well in town too. I probably shouldn’t be selling, but I have two complete restoration projects in pieces and need to make garage space and time. If she could be kept outside (she’s always garaged), I’d keep her without hesitation. But, I refuse to park her outside to waste away. Rear engined, air cooled, twin carbed, Monza 110. Power convertible top, recently replaced and in great condition (raises and lowers without concern). Parade boot. New carpet a few years ago (looks new still, front covered by floor mats). Very good original seats and door panels. Very good dash. Seatbelts for all four corners. Intact heat system…blower even blows! Original AM radio with dealer added FM transmitter. Very nice tires. Paint resprayed ~ 5 years ago in the original blue ($1500 job, have receipt). No bondo known. The only known rust spots are visible, as the respray was only exterior panels. Engine rebuilt (new parts) at the same time by a well known North Carolina based Corvair guy. New fuel tank, too. New exhaust too, still in great shape. Receipts included. Tons of work done to keep her on the road. She does mark her territory from time to time (a small circle of oil on the cardboard below her after sitting over winter), but no significant leaks. Recent tune up, rebuilt carbs, new fuel pump…lots of things. Automatic transmission shifts and pulls smoothly. No known mechanical issues. Like most Corvairs I've seen, hot starts after sitting on a 100 degree day can take about 15 seconds of turning over and be met with a puff of smoke. Otherwise, starts quickly and runs beautifully with no smoke or negative noise. We took her out today and I forgot just how quiet (other than an excellent exhaust note) and smooth she really is. Thanks to my, ahem, photography skills, she looks much better in person than in the photos...especially the interior. Don’t believe me? Don’t believe me. Come see for yourself. I have records as well as the original dealer bag with books. Not only that, but there are enough spares in boxes (new parts) to keep her on the road for years to come, as I had planned. I’ve had her a few years, but thought originally I would keep her forever, so bought things like a new distributor while they were still available. I bought her from a very good friend who had her for years before that, so I know the history. All electrics work, including signals, lights, even reverse lights. All lenses good. Several sets of keys. I don’t know what else to say. Wipers even work. Now, you’re nuts to drive her in the rain, but if you choose to, you’ll have a clean windscreen. And hopefully, you’ll at least put the top up. Worst flaws are a pull to the right under hard braking (as in, slam the brakes), a small rust hole in the center of the trunk, around the weep hole, and a bit of rust in the driver's door sill. Nothing scary. Also, passenger rear window needs a little help rolling up (goes up and down fine, but needs to be guided to keep it from binding). Some of the old rubber body seals are, well, old rubber body seals. So, they could be replaced. I am happy to provide any requested photographs and would prefer that any potential bidders (or their mechanics) inspect the car in person before bidding. Send a message through eBay if you would like to make arrangements. Hundreds of dollars in new parts included (all new in box): Complete distributorPointsDistributor cap Distributor rotor Ignition coilSpark plugsComplete, new fuel pump (getting hard to find)PCV valveTwo air filtersVoltage regulatorComplete brake system (everything – new master cylinder, wheel cylinder kits, all new brake shoes, all new hoses, all new hardware for the drum (springs, etc), new adjuster kits (these are impossible to find) and more, I am sureTransmission filterValve cover gasketsI’m forgetting stuff…. Used parts include:Spare hubcap, to match other fourOriginal jack and lug wrenchSpare fuel line (hard)Spare carb tops (these wear out at the butterfly valve)Many carb bits and piecesI’m forgetting stuff. Auction has a low reserve, but car is available for sale locally and auction could end at any time. Now, come get her before I change my mind! ☺