1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 Convertible review from North America
"I love this car!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It leaks oil like most do. Easy to find gaskets on-line to fix.
Starter sounds like it is going out (found one for $40.00).
I have replaced all damaged or missing chrome. Door sills were a huge challenge to find. Ended up fabricated them from old door sills off a 65 Corvair.
Turn signal unit needs to be replaced.
Fuel gauge reads completely full all the time.
Emergency brake cable needs to be replaced.
Extensive rust along the rocker panels and required a fair amount of body work to repair.
General comments?
Bought the car as a father and son project. Has since turned into a weekend cruiser for the wife and I.
Handles wonderfully on the open road. Decent power considering that the car is built like a small tank. Changed it to a 4 speed from the original 3 speed transmission.
Car is the talk of the neighborhood. I can't drive anywhere without someone coming up and wanting to ask me about the Corvair.
A true American classic, wish they still made them. Restoration has been very inexpensive so far, plenty of parts available.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1963 |
| Year of manufacture | 1962 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder air cooled 110 Hp Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Excursion |
| Date of Entry | 28th December, 2008 |