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1965 Corvair Corsa that I have spent the last year restoring. The previous owner had it for the last 10 years but it had sat in storage for most of that time with little use. The original color combo was Danube Blue and Turquoise interior. At some point the interior was dyed or painted black and showing age when I bought it. The car was solid if not a little tired overall. I have spent thousands of dollars restoring it. This Corvair is not perfect but is a really nice driver and shows very well in that regard. Rather than go back to the Turquoise interior, I opted for a complete Clarks Corvair Inc (The best) Snow White one. This change along with a new Danube Blue paint job really makes this car pop! I have yet to see another like it. The new interior includes; carpet, mats, door panels, seats, top boot, interior and exterior fuzzies on and on. The body is very solid and when I got it it had some "typical" rust for the era but not the typical rust found in Corvairs. I had any rust that could be found cut out and replaced. This was mostly confined to the very top of one wheel well and at the bottom of the rear fender. I saved the rusted pieces and they fit in a baggie and will be included as proof of work done. I also have some pics of it I think as the work was in progress and can forward to serious bidders. The floors are rock solid. I was sure they must have been replaced at some point but could not find evidence of such. Rockers are the same. There is one small rust-through inside the drivers side between the door on the hinge pillar but it was too small to get a good pic of. This area is a typical problem area for the second generation Corvair and it seems that some kind of repair was made at some point as I noticed some weld or sealer bead when looking very close down in between the cowl and fender seam, But again something most folks would never see unless they really looked for it or it was pointed out to them. The doors close with a nice swoosh sound and latch as they should. No sagging or binding which is a typical problem in unibody cars if they have rust. The trunk appears to be very solid. The rust in the pic is likely from water that entered via an old cracked weather strip. I have replaced that with a new one. If I were to keep it I would probably prep and resplatter-not a big job and one that would really clean it up in that regard. The paint looks dark blue or black in the shade but when the sunlight hits it it really sparkles with silver/green fleck. I had all the chrome/interior removed at the time of painting with the exception of the door handles. It looks very nice but does have a couple blemishes in it. Most noticeble is up front by the trunk latch and on one rear fender. There are two or three thin hairlines that look as though the paint did not adhere. Again, it was hard to get it to show in a pic but I will try again and add to the gallery if I can. Overall the finish gleams with no high and low spots but it is not a 10K paint job. It has brand new directional tread on 15" Appliance TruSpoke wheels. The rears are 235/60/15 and the front are 195/60 which is the biggest tire you can use without it rubbing on turns. I had planned to drop the front about 2" as I think it would give it the right look but will leave that decision up to the next owner. The drivetrain is all stock with a few nice upgrades. The previous owner indicated that the motor had been rebuilt right before he bought it but I have NO proof of that other than the way it drives and sounds, which is very nice. It did not leak anything until recently when it developed what appears to be a small pan leak but I have not investigated further. The 4 single Rochester carbs were in need of a little work since it had been sitting for long periods over the last 10 years. They were very clean as was much of the engine area which led me to believe there had indeed been some major work done previously, but again they were tired and the gaskets had gone bad. Rather than rebuild them I opted for a Clarks conversion kit ($1500) to a single Holley 4 bbl 390cfm. It looks way cool and is easy to work on. Of course the complete original carb setup is included should you want to switch it back at some point. I also added a Petronix ignition. It has an electronic fuel pump too. The short throw 4 speed works like it should and this Vair has a real nice throaty growl when you get into it. Some things that need work: Gas gauge sending unit has gone out. This is a $65 dollar unit from Clarks and according to the catalog can be replaced without dropping the tank. Speedo works and has a new cable but for some reason the mileage gauge does not rotate now. Clock of course does not work. The convertible black top is about 10 years old but in decent shape. No tears or rips. But it is showing its age and should be replaced if the car was to be driven in inclimate weather. I have not had it up in 6 months as the car is garaged and covered when not in use. So I would say the top is serviceable but nothing to write home about. I would consider replacing it with a white one if and when the time came. If you have been looking for a Muscle Car Era vehicle then you already know how crazy the prices are for Mustangs Camaros and the like. And heck, don't even think about a convertible without dropping some serious coin. Driving the Corvair with the top down is a joy. No matter where you go, everyone has a smile and a comment: To the uninformed it is some sort of "lost" Camaro. Their eyes pop when you open the trunk and place a 6 pack and chips in the "engine compartment". To those in the know, it represents a true tour de force with its Corvette inspired rear suspension, air cooled rear boxer 6 motor and unibody construction. To the misinformed it is a deathtrap that was pulled off the road by a young upstart named Ralph Nader. Regardless of what side of the fence you are on in this debate, the Corvair has withstood the test of time and no one would argue that this little Vair has aged a hell of a lot better than Mr. Nader:) Full payment and pick up is due 10 days after the auction is completed and is the sole responsibilty of the winning bidder. I cannot hold or store the car for you but will do what I can with in reason to help. If you have zero or a preponderance of negative feedback please do not bid. Please ask questions before bidding and I will do my best to answer them honestly. Please do not ask reserve jsut bid what you think is fair. I have this car listed locally as well and reserve the right to end the auction early should s local buyer come forward. Finally, everyone has different expectations when it comes to old cars. So to reiterate: this car is NOT PERFECT. It is however a very nice solid driver that can be enjoyed without breaking the bank. Thanks for looking and good bidding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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