1964 Chevy Corvair Monza 2 Door Coupe 110 Hp, 4 Speed, Ac on 2040-cars

1964 CHEVROLET CORVAIRMONZA 2 DOOR COUPE. This is a 110 HP Monza 4 speed with Air Conditioning.

The 1964 Corvair Monza is one of the favorite iconic American cars. It is the best of the of the early first generation Corvair designs. The ’64 Vairs were equipped with the larger and more desirable power train. This included the flat 6 engines increase to 164 CI (2.7L) while the ’60-’63 engines were only 140 CI (2.3L). It is also the first year for the 110 HP dual carb engine. The 1964 included an improved cooling fan design by going to a light magnesium alloy. The mag fan reduced the mass significantly and reduced the strain on the drive belt and improved engine response as there was less inertia to overcome during acceleration. Another important upgrade on the ’64 model was the addition of a transverse leaf spring in the rear suspension. When combined with the rear coil springs it reduced suspension droop / jacking effect that was prevalent on semi-trailing arm / swing axle suspensions. This modification made the car more stable in high speed corners. Call it an “Anti-Nader spring. Ralph Nader (former Congressman) went after GM and the Corvair in his work of Fiction “Unsafe at Any Speed”. Nader has been vilified in the Corvair Hobby and rightfully so. The front sway bar was also increased to 3/4 ” from 5/8” diameter for improved roll stiffness. These key additions made the Corvair a true world class handling machine. Not even the “bath tub” Porsches of the era could keep up with a properly equipped High Horse power Corvair. Imagine if GM continued to develop the Corvair into the next decade maybe there would not have been a bail out.The Faster and Better handling ’64 model was also equipped with an improved braking system. Although remaining a single circuit system the rear brake drums were now finned for improved braking efficiency. Note this car has been upgraded to dual circuit master cylinder from a later model 1967 vehicle. The ’64 GM design 4 speed transmission was more durable as it was equipped with beefier synchros. The change to closer gear ratios made for an improved driving experience and kept the engine in the power band during high engine speed shifts. Bottom line the 1964 Corvair was the most refined Corvair yet. Combined with its classic styling it makes for the perfect entry level collectible.

Power Train & Drive Train: The engine and drive train are the best features of the car. There are no funny noises or knocking sounds. This engine runs smooth. The car can cruise at 70-80 mph no problem. Remember on Texas Hwy 130 the speed limit is 80 mph “Only in Texas”. The transmission shifts great and the clutch is new and is light and easy to manage in traffic. There is no clutch chatter and the take up during clutch release is smooth. All gearing going up or down provides for effortless shifts. There is no grinding and you can manage down shifts with heel and toe for proper rev matching. If you have not mastered the art of properly driving a 4 speed then push it into gear and the synchros will do their job. The shifter is tight and precise not quite to modern standards, but the shifting is smooth. 

Suspension: The steering box is unique as it has fast ratio steering about 3.5 turns lock to lock. The on center feel is a little sloppy but is pretty typical for worm and sector steering of the era. There is no shimmy while driving just the typical light effort that is common on Corvairs. If you are hardcore and want precise steering then I would recommend a complete overhaul of the steering box by a competent machinist that can properly machine the pitman gear to the worm gear to achieve the proper lash. This usually requires significant dollars and there are only a handful guys in the country that can properly rebuild a steering box for track use. Try Global West Suspension they know their way around a worm and sector box. The suspension overall is in good condition. However, the rear spring has slight sag and could be re-arched to increase the curb height in the rear about 3/4" for a more level ride height. If you jounce the suspension the front rear shocks have good control.  The car tracks straight down the road. Tires: The car has fairly new 13” white wall stripe tires. They are in great shape with 80-90% tread depth. The spare is brand new, They are a regular passenger tire and perform very well for a 185-70-13 radial. The days of a large selection of high performance 13” rubber are long gone so you get what you get and don’t throw a fit.

Brakes: The brakes were recently serviced including a dual circuit master cylinder, wheel cylinders and flex lines. The linings are fresh and the car stops straight without any pull. The brake effort is very good for a manual drum car. However, you can’t compare this to a car with a modern braking system and should not expect it to perform like one.

Body / Chassis: The body is in good shape with no rust through present, although there is some surface rust in some areas where the paint is chipped. There is some surface rust on the chassis; it comes off with a wire wheel. There is no rust through corrosion. There does not appear to be any bondo or filler on the car. However, I can not confirm it. The chassis is very straight and the car does not dog track. There are no replacement panels that I could tell. The rear quarter panels have the same date code.  The floors are in great shape and are solid. The floors have been painted with POR 15 to keep corrosion out.

Exterior: This where she will need attention. The paint is in poor shape. It is the correct shade of Ermine White. The vehicle has had a repaint the prep work is poor as there is overspray in areas that could have been properly masked. There is overspray on some rubber seals in the doors. The paint is cracking in many areas. There are some dings here and there and paint has chipped on the door edges. There are some scratches present. If you are looking for a good driver and willing to paint the car you will be very pleased. If you want some detail pics of these areas just ask and I can forward additional pics. Overall it is a 15 footer. If you want show paint sorry you’ll have to strip her down and start all over as the car was painted over the original paint at one time. A good paint job by a competent shop will actually be more than the reserve on the car. However, a decent driver grade re-spray will set you back maybe a G or so. The Bright work is in good shape, although not perfect. A buffing wheel with rouge on the stainless would bring it back to life. The bumpers have their share of parking lot spats but are presentable. There are a couple of small dings present The bright trim around the lights is presentable but will need attention if you are looking for perfection. Like I said it is a 10-15 footer. The door and window felts are also worn and deteriorated and should be replaced. The original GM glass is in good shape. The windshield is peppered from 50 years of road use. It could use a polish, but not really necessary unless you desire crystal clear glass. The front hood Corvair script is loose but spares are included. the drivers side rear faux vent is missing but a replacement is being located.

Interior: Overall in good shape. The interior has been reworked, utilizing the original style seat covers from Clarks. The ’63-64 has a dark red color. The seating surfaces are in great shape. The front door panels and arm rest pads have been replaced and are very nice. The rear panels are original and the card board is warped, but Clarks has excellent replacements. The interior bright work is nice but will need attention to make it perfect. However, it is good driver grade. Look to California Corvairs as they have many of these parts that they re-chrome.

Electrical: Fully functioning. The car stereo has been upgraded to a high end audio system. The head unit is a Retro Sound system. Looks pretty close to factory, but it is digital for new media formats. The Orion amp is a 600 W 4 channel unit. With 6 Rockford Fosgate speakers including two subs. These are enclosed in custom enclosures. The system was professionally installed and the original wiring is intact. This is a $1500 system. It will knock your socks off. All the gauges work. The gauge face trim is nice, but not perfect The speedo works fine and registers properly. The head lights high and low beam work. All turn signals, running and tail lights work and but the turn single cancel dose not works The back up lights work. The AC system is an modern Clarks aftermarket system. This is a very nice setup using 134 refrigerant. This is a great addition for those Hot Summer months. This is a $1700 setup.

Overview: I would feel comfortable driving this car on long trips or even cross country. The car is a gem to drive. If you want to fly in and drive it home that is your call, but I would not have a problem driving it any distance. With the modern upgrades the car is a great driver. All the upgrades to the vehicle were tasteful and truly enhance the driving enjoyment. All aspects of the car can be returned to stock. All she needs is paint to make a perfect driver. FEATURES AND OPTION INFORMATION Body Trim Tag Codes Date: 11B November, second week build Style: 64 0927 WR22848 Fisher Body sequence Trim: 781 2 Body: 936, Paint DACC: V5,Engine Block Code: G (110 HP, AC) Per the trim tag the following is known The paint is originally Ermine White with a  a red interior. It has a tinted windshield. L = 4 speed trans.  W = Custom deluxe seat belts with retractors not functioning. The vehicle was equipped with the following RPO optionsM20 = 4 speed transmissionP01 = Wheel Trim CoverA49 = Deluxe seat belts with retractorZ13 = Comfort & Convenience Group (Back up lamps, Glove Box lamp, Outside review mirror, 1 speed wipers, Inside Day mirror,U63 = Push button radio, I have attempted to describe the vehicle as accurately as possible. The vehicle overall is a great driver in need of some cosmetics. But can be fully enjoyed while taking care of the exterior issues. On a scale of 1-5 this is a 3 to 3+.

History: The original owner information is included as the information is listed on the vehicle warranty booklet. I do not have the full vehicle history, but it is believed to have 4 owners including myself.

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