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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:

Convertible Top:

C1904D – 1965-69 Heavy Duty Convertible Top, Dark Blue

C11334HL – 1965-69 Convertible Well, Vinyl, Blue

C3427 – 1965-69 Convertible Well Padding

C7645 – 1965-69 Convertible Top Weatherstrips, set of 6

C7527X – Staples for Arrow T-50, 1/2" Leg, Monel alloy, 250 pcs

C1710 – Chrome Ends (pair) for Convertible Top

C7527 – Screws (pair) for Convertible Top Chrome Ends

C2007 – 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive (5 oz. tube)

C6721 – Convertible Top Bow Spacers, set of 4

C3842 – Convertible Quarter Window Rubber Flap, qty 4

C6036 – Nuts (pair) for Manual Convertible Top Hold-Down

C6118 – Spacers (set of 17) for Convertible Top

C3755 – Retainer, 1965-69 Convertible Weatherstrip, qty 6

C6024 – Side Cables for 1965, only, Manual Top, qty 2

C573R – Hold-Down Clips for Manual Convertible Top, 1965-69, qty 2

C4515 – Convertible Top Side Pads (pair), black

C6150 – Convertible Top Black Cardboard Tack Strip (pair)

Interior:

C6331 – 1965 Cpe/Conv Front Door Panel, LH, color HL

C6332 – 1965 Cpe/Conv Front Door Panel, RH, color HL

C7515E – 1965-69 Conv Rear Seat Cardboard w/vinyl, color HL

C6281 – 1965 Conv Qtr Window Panel, LH, color HL

C6282 – 1965 Conv Qtr Window Panel, RH, color HL

C6377 –1965-67 Conv Rear Arm Rest Panel, LH, color HL

C6378 – 1965-67 Conv Rear Arm Rest Panel, RH, color HL

C7534 – Re-covered Conv Rear Arm Rest Bases (pair)

C6222 – 1965 Front Bucket Seat Upholstery top & bottom (two), color HL

C6251 – 1965 Conv Rear Seat Upholstery top & bottom, color HL

C3611 – 1965-66 Padded Dash Kit, color HL

C338X –1965-69 Convertible ‘Fuzzy’ set

Sound Insulation:

QuietRide Solutions AcoustiShield #CORVR 6569-CVBPK

1965-1969 Corvair Convertible Body Panel Insulation Kit

Mechanical Parts:

C744R – 1965-69 Rear Emergency Brake Cable

C2334 – 1965-69 Engine Compartment Inlet Fuel Line - all engines

C11216 – 1965-69 Front Right Prebent Brake Line

Qty 2 – Carburetor Vacuum Balance Tube (used, cleaned & repainted)

Miscellaneous:

C3410 – 1965-69 Defroster Deflectors

n/a -- Totally Stainless Body Fastener Kit

Total current retail value of above items exceeds $4,000.00

Glass:

Full set – 7 pcs (windshield, vent windows, front door windows, quarter windows), tinted

Among the parts on the above list is a new package from Totally Stainless, containing every 1965-66 Corvair convertible assembly fastener.

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>.

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.