<VV> Radio options in 63's

[JRVIDRINE at aol.com]

I am interested in finding out if someone can give me a fairly clear answer 
as to whether the AM/FM radio was an option in 1963.  I bought my first new car 
in August 1963 in Eunice, Louisiana.  It was a White Monza Coupe with a red 
interior.  It had the 102 hp engine and 4 speed transmission.  I have seen a 
number of posts here saying that the AM/FM radio wasn't an option in the Corvair 
until in the later models.

Now, maybe I'm suffering a false memory, but to the best of my recall, I did 
have an AM/FM radio in that car.  Now, if it wasn't a factory option could it 
have been a dealer installed option.  It was a GM radio and it was 
transistorized which meant it was instant on as opposed to the tube radios which had to 
warm up.  It seems like I can remember that it had a button for AM and one for 
FM.  I also remember that FM stations weren't nearly as prevalent as they are 
now.  They did have some around Fayetteville, N.C. which is near Ft. Bragg 
where I was stationed.  

I am interested in hearing any input or return on this question.

Randy Vidrine
62 Monza Coupe
Branch, LA