1961 CHEVROLET CORVAIR MONZA COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza is powered by a Turbo-Air 145ci six-cylinder mated to a two-speed Powerglide transaxle. Finished in Almond Beige over a Fawn vinyl interior, this classic is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, build binder, parts manuals, receipts, removed original parts, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Three owners since new 
• Original interior 
• Detailed records are included with the sale 

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Texas

EXTERIOR

• Almond Beige paint 
• Quad headlights 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 

Updates

• Exterior was repainted in its original color by a previous owner 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 13-inch steel wheels
  • Spinner center caps
  • Multi-spoke wheel covers 
• 185/80 Maxxis MA-1 radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Fawn vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats 
• Fold-down rear bench seat 
• Glove box light 
• Chrome brightwork throughout 
• Custom sound system 
• Aftermarket Craig AM/FM stereo 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 100-mph speedometer
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 35,735 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• Turbo-Air 145ci six-cylinder
  • 80 horsepower 
  • Dual single-barrel carburetors
  • Two 4-5/8-inch hotrod louvered air cleaners   
  • MSD Blaster 2 high output coil

Transmission

• Two-speed Powerglide transaxle

Service History Highlights 

• Recent maintenance includes 
  • Installation of AC 46FF spark plugs
  • Oil change utilizing 10w30 oil with zinc and new filter 
• Carburetors and distributors have been rebuilt 
• Original air cleaner replaced with two 4-5/8-inch hotrod louvered air cleaners
• New
  • MSD Blaster 2 high output coil
  • Fuel system
    • Fuel lines with metallic heat shield sleeves
    • Fuel pump
    • Inline fuel filter
    • Grose Jet Performance inlet jets
    • Gaskets
    • Stainless steel screws

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• KYB Gas-a-Just front shocks
• Monroe rear shocks
• Helper coil springs 
• Manual drum brakes 
• Clark's exhaust system

Service History Highlights

• New
  • Brake system
    • Rear hardline brake lines 
    • Front and rear hydraulic hoses
    • Front and rear cylinders
    • Master cylinder
    • Shoes 
    • Royal Purple Dot 5 synthetic brake fluid 
  • Exhaust system
    • Muffler and hangar 
    • Crossover pipe kit
    • Stainless steel tailpipe 

TRIM TAG DECODER

• DATE, 12B - Second week of December, 1960
• STYLE, 0927 - Monza 900 club coupe 
• PLANT, KC - Kansas City, MO 
• TRIM, 880 - Fawn vinyl 
• PAINT, 938B - Almond Beige 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Previous repaint was buffed through on the left-rear fender 

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Some of the photos show the left headlight being out, this issue has been fixed as seen by the photos at the end of the gallery 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Owner's manual
• Build binder
• Parts manuals
• Receipts 
• Removed original parts
  • AM radio
  • Hub caps
  • Master cylinder
  • Wheel cylinders
  • Coil
  • Gas tank