<VV> Re <vv> Three Speed, Yes Vair!

[Bill Nenow,Jr.]

Hello everyone!
       Just wanted to weigh in on this subject first hand! I currently own a 
1966 Corsa conv.,140hp,
Lemonwood yellow,black interior & top with a factory 3 speed. Can prove it 
is original to the car
as I have a copy of the window sticker with the 4 speed option(yes it was an 
option) not present
on the sheet. Has the correct vin # on the window sticker 10767W170617 to 
match vin # on my
car.
      Have owned the car since 7/6/1997. When I found the ad in a local 
Auto-Locator I was
intrigued! I called Jeff at the Corvair Ranch at that time and he told me 
that in about 20years of business
he had only come across a bare handful of these rare cars. Since I love rare 
cars, (own #2980 1969
Corvair Monza cvt.) I bought the car for the sum of $4,000.00 from the 4th 
owner. He lives in
Weatherly,PA  near Jim Thorpe. Original owner was Walter L. Starnes from 
Charlotte,NC. Car was
delivered 6/20/1966.

 Frame plate:
03D                            E
66-10767WRN2184 Body
Trim-758            Y2-Paint
W5Y

     This past fall  I had this car and #2980 retrieved from my sagging 
wooden garage floor by Jeff from
the ranch. Insurance took care of the floor ($14,000.00 later with my $100 
deductible,phew!!!). Anyway,
both cars were at the ranch for several months for freshening up! Many mice 
nests were removed from
the Corsa. Neither had seen the light of day for at least 10 years. Both are 
running good now! I hope to
get them out come spring along with a 1964 Monza coupe,95/4sp. identical to 
the car I learned to drive on
40years ago. Surprised my 84 year old mom with it and all she talks about is 
driving it come spring.Purchased
it off Ebay (Oregon car) and it was as the owner represented it.
      Well, that is it for now! But yes, they really did make a Corsa 3speed 
from the factory, even convs.. I am
proud to own one!Currently has about 77k miles on it!
       If I can be of further help, please ask!

Bill Nenow, Jr.
Palmerton,PA
dnyertbn at ptd.net