For the 1960 model year, Chevrolet would introduce the all- new Corvair. An air-cooled, rear-engine car, it was available as a two-door convertible, a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, a four-door wagon, a van or a pickup, giving the notion that there was something for everyone, and in essence, it could have been a car company by itself. With futuristic styling, a reasonable price and very unique engineering, the Corvair quickly established itself as a car for the youthful market, giving Chevrolet a lead with the hip crowd. The Monza package, which first appeared as a styling exercise at the Chicago Auto Show, was popular enough to enter production and was available in April of 1960. Featuring a more powerful engine and a sportier interior with bucket seats, it would prove to be an exceptional sales leader. For 1962, the Monza Spyder would be introduced providing buyers with the choice of a coupe or convertible. For 1965, the Corvair would be restyled with only the convertible, coupe and sedan remaining in production, the Greenbriar van being relegated to fleet sales, making this 1964 Corvair Monza 900 Spyder one of the last of the originals. Powered by the 164/150 HP turbocharged flat 6-cylinder engine and a 4-speed manual transmission, it is finished in red with a black convertible top and boasts all the chrome and brightwork trim available, including the dual sideview mirrors and Deluxe spoke hubcaps over black steel wheels with white lettering Grand Prix Radial GT tires. The black vinyl interior is fitted with the requisite bucket seats, the Deluxe steering wheel with the chrome horn ring, a pushbutton AM radio, a heater, a defroster, a day-night mirror, front seat belts and full instrumentation. Complete with the Corvair 4-speed, Powerglide and differential carrier books, this Spyder presents as a beautiful example of one of Chevrolet’s most ground-breaking cars.
