Monza

350 V8! 1975 Chevrolet Monza Towne Coupe

Black-out trim and tasteful modifications give this nicely refurbished Chevy some attitude. When was the last time you saw a cruise-ready V8 GM H-Body? This one retains its claimed-original V8 as well, upgraded with some bolt-ons and “too much… more»

Drop-Top Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The second generation of the Chevy Corvair (1965-69) suffered in the sales arena, thanks largely to some negative safety PR via Ralph Nader. Which is a shame, as the nifty compact was a much-improved automobile by then. The seller’s… more»

Garage-Stored: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe

This 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe has been sitting in storage for over 30 years, but with its rebuilt engine and clean Southern body, it could be an easy project to get back on the road. Listed for $4,500… more»

Air-Cooled Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

Chevrolet fielded two compact cars, the Corvair (1960-69) and the Chevy II/Nova (1962-79). The Corvair was akin to the VW Beetle in that it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, a first for American automobiles. Chevy sold nearly 1.8 million… more»

City Cruiser: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Club Coupe

The advent of the VW Beetle shook the US auto industry to its core – but not right away. The car was tiny, tinny, and its tail was full of motor. Sales were slow until in 1959, VW’s “Think… more»

4-Speed Fun: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

Chevrolet’s first compact car, the Corvair, was unlike anything else Detroit was building in the 1960s. It had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the lines of the German Volkswagen Beetle, though bigger and more comfortable. The seller’s car is… more»

Cheap Wheels: 1980 Chevrolet Monza

The Chevy Monza was based on the Vega platform with the ills of that car (hopefully) resolved. It competed against the likes of the Ford Mustang II in the sporty subcompact market. Each GM division (except Cadillac) would get… more»

Drop-Top for Trade: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

If you’re looking for a first-generation Chevy Corvair, the 1964 model might be the one to get. Many of the handling issues that drew ire from safety crusader Ralph Nader had been resolved and the output of the air-cooled… more»

12-Year Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

Chevrolet got into the compact car game in 1960 with the new Corvair. Following in the footsteps of the VW Beetle the automobile used an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear. Despite being unorthodox by domestic standards, the little… more»

Iron Duke Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Monza

The Chevy Monza was a sporty subcompact developed from the H-body platform that originated with the Vega. Produced from 1975 to 1980, it spawned carbon copies at Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile, and two body styles were offered, coupes and… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The Chevy Corvair was a novelty among U.S-built automobiles. It was the only one in the 1960s to have an air-cooled engine in the back. They were popular (initially) and sold 1.8 million copies in 10 years. But more… more»

True Barn Find: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first compact car. Introduced in 1960, it went down the path less traveled by Detroit automakers. It used an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear, much like the Volkswagen Beetle.  About 1.8 million were produced… more»

47k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Sport Sedan

1965 was a banner sales year for Chevrolet thanks to great styling across the board. The rear-engine Corvair was given its first major design change since its 1960 introduction which resulted in a smoother, more sporty-looking car. Even the… more»

LS Candidate? 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Hatchback

Some cars from the 1970s don’t immediately spring to mind when contemplating a potential project candidate. However, this 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Hatchback deserves consideration because it is undeniably cheap. The photos suggest it is rock-solid, and while its… more»

Safer At Any Speed? 1964 Chevrolet Corvair

Chevrolet’s first entry in the new compact market in 1960 was the Corvair. But it was unorthodox compared to the growing list of competitors. It had an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear (like the VW Beetle). This 1964… more»

Sleeper Potential? 1975 Chevrolet Monza V8

Not to be confused with the Corvair Monza of the 1960s, the Chevy Monza was in production from 1975 to 1980. It debuted as a subcompact hatchback in a 2+2 seating configuration and was based on the infrastructure of… more»

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