LA-Built 1965 Monza Convertible Project

This 1965 Monza convertible was built at the Van Nuys assembly plant and remained in Southern California until being driven to New Jersey in the late 1990s.  But once there it was parked under cover, and was never driven again.  As a result it remains solid and un-rusted. (Click any of the photos for an enlarged view.)

140-hp, 4-speed, all tinted glass.  The car was disassembled by the New Jersey owner but he never went any further. The car just sat.  Thousands of dollars in NEW Clark’s parts, including a complete new interior and a new convertible top, were ordered and come with the car.  Numerous other parts as removed from the car are included.  This car needs total reassembly but is well worth it.  Solid original floors, rocker panels, and door jambs.

During this past year the car suffered damage to the right rear quarter panel in a freak accident – a driver ran off the road and crashed into an adjacent dumpster and pushed the dumpster into the Corvair.

Thousands of dollars in NEW Clark’s parts, including a complete new interior and a new convertible top, come with the car.   A full list of the included parts appears at the bottom of this listing.  Note that the new Clark's upholstery has been installed on rebuilt seats.

This car is solid where it matters:  The rocker panels, door jambs, floor and cowl.  There is evidence of non-structural rust at the bottom of the left rear quarter panel.  The bottom of the trunk shows evidence of prior repair.

There is no title but there is a Bill of Sale signed by the owner and a California document stating that the car is no longer in the California system.

In case it is not obvious to you, this car must be transported by trailer or truck – it does not run and is not currently road worthy.

Here is the information on the body tag:

Here is a list of the NEW parts included with the car (click to enlarge):

Everything on this list is NEW Clark's parts, except the tinted glass which is original.  The value of the new parts alone exceeds $3,600.  The asking price for the whole package, the car and all the parts, is just $1,800.  A great opportunity to save a convertible without having to undertake extensive rust repair. This car is being sold by the New Jersey Association of Corvair Enthusiasts on behalf of the owner, and is located close to I-80 near Dover. Contact the club’s representative via this link.

1966 LOS-Built Corsa Coupe

(More photos below. Click any photo for an enlarged view.)

This 1966 Corsa was built at the Van Nuys plant and is an absolutely rust-free car, no rust and no rust repair.   It remained in southern California until the 1990s when it was shipped to New Jersey and put into storage.  It was never driven on east coast roads.

140-hp, 4-speed.  Soft-Ray tinted glass all around, Delco AM-FM radio, quick steering box with factory arms, in-tank electric fuel pump, rear control arm lowering bracket, 15-inch Camaro wheels, rear antenna.  Originally Willow Green with a Light Fawn interior, the car was repainted white with a blue Yenko-style stripe and switched to a black interior while still in California. 

After 30-years of dry indoor storage the engine was stuck, so it was fully rebuilt in the Spring of 2025.  The car now runs excellently but has only a limited amount of break-in miles currently, and the tires are older, so it is not recommended that it be driven a long distance right away.

The car presents well and can be shown and enjoyed as-is or taken to the next level.  Did we mention that it is totally without rust?

Asking price is $16,000, negotiable.  Contact the seller via <this link>.

The information on the car's trim tag:

NOTE:  Visitors to this page may remember that this car was listed previously and then marked as having been sold.  However, due to unexpected health issues the buyer was not able to complete the purchase and her deposit was refunded.

1965 "Corsa" Convertible

1965 Monza convertible, fully cloned into a Corsa. 140-hp, 4-speed.  Scroll down for more than two dozen additional photos, and click any photo for an enlarged view.

Extensive performance modifications, including center-mount 4-bbl carburetor, Recaro seats, roll bar, electric fuel pump, and much more. Comfortable street cruiser, capable track car. Not stock, and not concours quality, but can be shown without excuses. 

Multi-time Fitch Award winner at Lime Rock. Owned for 45-plus years by a long-time AACA member, CORSA member, past CORSA director, and past NJACE officer. Being offered on behalf of the late owner’s estate. 

Located just off I-78 near Phillipsburg, NJ.  Asking $16,000, negotiable.  Payment requested via bank wire transfer.  Contact the seller via this link.

To repeat, the car is located just off I-78 near Phillipsburg, NJ.  Asking $16,000, negotiable.  Payment requested via bank wire transfer.  Contact the seller via this link.

1968 Corvair 500 For Sale in New Jersey

 A very complete photo album can be seen via the link at the bottom of this listing.

Located in Branchburg, NJ, the asking price is just $3,950 for a car that appears to need only modest work to be returned to the road.  It is equipped with a Powerglide automatic transmission and the odometer shows 36,095 miles, which the seller indicates is probably 136,095.  Here is the information provided by the seller:

My nephew purchased this car early in 2021 while he was studying automobile tech in high school.  It needed a bunch of work, but was roadworthy after fresh rubber and a few other key parts were installed.  A couple of years passed, not being a practical car, and more work needed, he decided to abandon the project.  

The good:

> The hood and front of the car are in good shape

> Glass is in good shape

> It does not leak any fluid

> Windows all crank down/up

> Seats are in better than average shape

> Smog was deleted

> We have the hub caps for the 500, it has Monza wheel covers right now

This is 1 of 7,200 ‘68 500s, of about 15,400 total 1968s.  The car started and traveled confidently while he drove it to school for his senior year (2022-23.)  I never drove the car, so I have no info as to the quality of steering, brakes, and gauges.  I did ride in the car, and was not scared.  It has been parked inside.

The work that has been done:

> Replaced the gas tank with new (Clark’s)

> Replaced the fuel sending unit with new (Clark’s)

> Replaced the exhaust system from the manifolds with new (Clark’s stock single muffler)

> Replaced all the flex heater tube with new (Clark’s kit)

> Replaced the A/F, wires, points, cap with new

> Replaced the master cylinder with new (more on this later)

> Replaced all 4 tires - Ironman GR906 185/70R-13 (Date code 3820)

> Installed spring loaded idler pulley -- (Clark’s kit)

> Installed new windshield wiper arms

> Installed new rear view mirror

> Installed new (ish) battery – date code 12/20

What we have that is new, but not installed:

> Electric fuel pump kit with oil pressure sensor, and mechanical fuel pump delete plate (Clark’s kit)

> Carb choke kits (Clark’s)

> Might have a matching side view mirror for the passenger side – I bought it, but didn’t see it in the parts box.  He may have replaced the driver’s side with it.

> We have some shop manuals & the carb balancing tool(s)

> An indoor dust cover

I’m going to guess the tires have about 500 miles on them.  COVID was still a thing, and he was only driving it to school.  The tread looks good.  I believe he had an alignment when they were installed – he was working as a shop-hand at the time.  Also had access to a family car.

The challenges:

> The car will not start without priming the carbs with gas – the car sat for a long time.  Once it starts it will run until it warms up, then it dies.  If I prime the carbs again, it will run for a short time then die.

> The master cylinder was bench primed until there were no bubbles.  Instructions said to bench prime it installed, to avoid overextending the piston – which I did for 30 minutes.  The pedal will not build pressure to bleed the lines.  My guess is there is still air in the master cylinder because of the angle –  perhaps a pressure bleeder?  I don’t have one, I'm not buying one.  So the car has no brakes currently.

> The emergency brake holds the car still on somewhat flat surfaces, gotta chock it.

>It will need to be towed.

What it needs:

> Thermostats – both sides

> Probably carb rebuild/replace

> Brake diagnosis

> Lots of interior work.  Headliner is gone, side panels are in poor condition

> Rust in all the lower quarter corners

> Back of the car was “bumped” – looks a little pushed in between the tail lights, but not the bumper 

> Some window trim is missing – some is in the trunk.

My thoughts from when I was a car guy a long time ago:

Someone into Corvairs could rebuild the carbs, and get the brakes working in a couple days.  Throw in the thermostats, and the heater hose from the shroud to the firewall and you’d have a functional car.  Rip out the aftermarket radio in the glove box, and start sourcing parts – and it becomes a driver.  Start doing the body work and away you go.

This car has some unique paint – let me know if you’ve seen it, or have any provenance. Has a Lead East sticker from 2013.

VIN: 101378W109254

A full photo album is at <this link>.

Contact the seller, Patrick, at <this link>.

The following Corvairs have been SOLD

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1966 Corsa Convertible -- SOLD