In the 1960s, Chevrolet offered two compact cars, the Chevy II and the Corvair. The former was thoroughly conventional by Detroit standards (front-engine, water-cooled), while the latter was anything but. Like the VW Beetle, the Corvair had a rear-mounted,… more»
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Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
One Owner Project: 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2
It seems almost inevitable that an owner will advertise a car that has sat for decades, making an outrageous mileage claim courtesy of its lack of use. That makes this 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2 a refreshing change. It… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Recently Restored: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Turbo
It may seem a bold statement, but I believe the Chevrolet Corvair is one of the most significant vehicles produced by an American manufacturer. There will undoubtedly be howls of protest from some quarters, so it is worth my… more»
Feb 2, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Drop Top Fun: 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate
If you have thought about buying a two seater European sports cars, you have probably considered the Alfa Romeo Spider. The two seater roadster was first introduced in 1966 and was manufactured until 1993. The above example is a… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One of One: 1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua
In the mid-1950s, Maserati was immersed in its racing program, and to good effect, since it racked up many podium finishes in Formula One and FIA. But racing stretched its finances. A successful production car would ensure the company’s… more»
Oct 30, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Estate Sale Project: 1956 Fiat 1200 Spyder
As is often the case with cars that sit for years and years, titles can often get lost. So, the documentation of what a vehicle is or isn’t may not exist. The seller presents this 1956 Fiat 1200 Spyder… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turbo Terrific: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder
The Corvair represented adventurous engineering by Chevrolet because it had rarely commenced engineering a new model from a blank sheet of paper. It suffered some reputational issues, but a well-maintained example can offer a rewarding driving experience. Our feature… more»
Oct 19, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Turbocharged Spyder! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevy Corvair of the 1960s was one of the most unique cars built by a U.S. automaker, at least up to that time. With its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, it was like no other domestically produced automobile. And it… more»
Sep 18, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Field Find: 1973 Puma GTE Spyder
If you went looking for a Puma, you could find the four-legged variety, according to Wikipedia as follows “they are highly adaptive and can be found in a large variety of habitats, including forests, tropical jungle, grasslands, and even… more»
Aug 19, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Turbo Barn Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Convertible
The average motorist is content to slip behind the wheel of a car that offers neutral handling or tends to transition gracefully into understeer. Chevrolet’s Monza was a groundbreaking design for the company that also possessed lively handling due… more»
Jun 18, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Field Find: 1960s Chevrolet Corvair Collection
Collectors often migrate to one brand or nameplate in their accumulation of the vehicles that they love. In this case, someone had a thing for the Chevy Corvair and may have assembled one from each of its ten model… more»
May 26, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Spyder Turbo! 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
When it was introduced in 1960, the Chevy Corvair broke the typical U.S. car mold. It was GM’s first unity car mass-produced within the U.S.; it was the first American postwar car to feature independent suspensions front and back;… more»
Feb 2, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Turbocharged! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder
Chevrolet’s first foray into the compact car market was the Corvair, unlike anything else the company had offered. The small auto had an air-cooled, rear-mounted six-cylinder engine, similar to the VW Beetle, one of the cars Chevy had hoped… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Drop-Top Duo: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
When they entered the new compact car market in 1960, Chevrolet decided to be different. Rather than offer a shrunken version of their full-size cars, they went another route. Enter the Corvair with its air-cooled, rear-mounted, flat engine and… more»
Oct 31, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Turbo Power! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder
Chevrolet got into the compact car business in an unorthodox way with the Corvair. Rambler and Studebaker was already there and Ford and Chrysler were coming soon. The 1960 Corvair was General Motors’ first U.S. mass-produced car with unit-body… more»
Jul 6, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Arizona Barn Find: 1968 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder
Some classic project cars appear, and even in their unrestored state, they are still achingly beautiful. This 1968 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder is a perfect example. It looks pretty sad at present, but if you look past the baked paint,… more»
