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1962 Chevrolet Corvair 500, Project-barn Find-resto Rod on 2040-cars

US $2,500.00
Year:1962 Mileage:18234 Color: Blue /
 Tan
Location:

Davenport, Iowa, United States

Davenport, Iowa, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:6 cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 20527W154988 Year: 1962
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Corvair
Trim: two door coupe
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Mileage: 18,234
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1962 Chevrolet Corvair 500

 

Low mileage. Just out of long term storage. Has new battery and newer tires.
This car needs complete mechanical restoration. 
Had carburetors rebuilt, were not done properly.

Can get engine to pop and start with bowls full, but will not stay running.  Ghost of Ralph Nadar, because of the smart a** license plates?
Needs brakes gone thru.  Undrive-able, trailer pick up only.  
Car is solid, with exceptions of front floor pans.  Included in sale is pair of new pans. 
Rear left quarter is peppered with door dings, body is still solid with good wheel lips, and under eyebrows up front.
Believe it is mostly original paint.  Odometer shows 18234 miles. Cannot verify mileage, but judging body and interior, believe that it could be correct. 
Gas tank is out of car, needs to be flushed and checked.  Currently sort of running off temp gas can in engine bay.  
Bought car with intention of letting my kids drive it, but they think it is goofy and gross.   Since they have no interest, I have now lost mine.  
This would be a good starting point for a restoration without breaking the bank. 


Will list it one time, with a $2500 BUY IT NOW, which is about my break even.  There is a secret reserve of $2000.  If it doesn't make that, I will push it to the back of the garage and sit on it for awhile. 
Any and all inspections/questions are encouraged. 

Require $200 pay pal deposit if you are winning bidder WITHIN 24 HOURS. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. 

Buyer to arrange pickup, will help any way I can.  Final payment to be CASH in person or WIRE TRANFER. 
Car and Title will not be released until paid for.

If it sells to IOWA resident, I can have plates transferred with vehicle. Any out of state buyers, I will keep plates to turn in.

 

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