1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible

this Daily Selection It’s a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza convertible, for sale on ClassicCars.com by a California dealer.

There’s no doubt that GM made a lot of cool cars in the 1960s, but most of them followed the same basic pattern: a water-cooled I6 or V8 engine up front. Many of these cars, especially Camaros and Corvettes, have gotten a lot of screen time in TV shows and movies. It’s hard to imagine Kennedy/Lynn Johnson-era America without picturing a Camaro ready to race a Ford Mustang at a stoplight, or a couple taking a romantic getaway in a C2 convertible. Then there’s the Chevrolet Corvair, which strayed from the tried-and-true layout but still looked great as a red convertible, like this 1965 Corvair Monza convertible.

Introduced in 1960 as a competitor to European cars, the Corvair featured streamlined design, four-wheel independent suspension, and an unusual Air-cool down, Flat– Six engines rear vehicle. It remained somewhat different throughout its two-generation life cycle, which ended in 1969, spawning variants including the Corvan and the Rampside pickup, which had, you guessed it, a ramp on the side designed to make loading and unloading cargo easier.

All the refitting seems to have been done on this 1965 Corvair Monza Convertible. As part of the restoration, it was repainted in its original Imperial Red, given a new white soft top with new felt and rubber trim, and a new white vinyl interior. If the front trunk isn’t spacious enough, the rear luggage rack can carry some luggage.

The cabin features front and rear seatbelts, an original AM radio, and an optional tissue dispenser (for those who don’t want allergies to ruin their open-air driving pleasure).

The restoration also included a 164cid flat-six engine that’s coupled to a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. According to the selling dealer, this Corvair “runs and drives great.” Apparently, it has the looks to match, too.

If you’re looking for a classic American car that’s a little different, this restored Corvair definitely fits the bill. It’s also priced under $20,000 ($19,900).

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