<VV> FS: 1961 Monza sedan REDUCED - $950 - Dallas area

[J R Read]

If anyone has a '61 4 dr for sale that has NOT been stuffed at either end, 
please let me know.

Thank you.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Hine" <virtualvairs at hine.org>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 6:24 PM
Subject: <VV> FS: 1961 Monza sedan REDUCED - $950 - Dallas area


> Hi all -- last post on this I promise:  I wanted to mention that I'm 
> reducing the asking price on my '61 Monza 4-door below to $950 from the 
> original $2000 asking price.  There's a lot more value in the car than 
> that, but I'm ready to get it out of my driveway, so hopefully somebody 
> can find some use in it.
>
> Email me if you have any questions.
>
>
> Regards,
> Matt
>
>
> On Jan 3, 2011, at 7:32 PM, Matthew Hine wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I own a 1961 Corvair Monza that I've driven for 17 years and has been 
>> family-owned since new. It's beautifully-running everyday driver's car, 
>> but I was recently was caught in a freeway pile-up causing extensive 
>> damage to both the front and rear. The body and frame are damaged to the 
>> point where I don't think repair is worthwhile, but I've put so much into 
>> the car mechanically that surely it must be useful to other Corvair 
>> lovers, to help restore another car at the least.
>>
>> No damage was done to engine or transmission in the accident that I can 
>> tell, and car is still drivable and runs smoothly. It is a salvage title 
>> and I'm selling as-is, but the engine/transmission would make an 
>> excellent transplant into another car and there are a lot of valuable 
>> parts here that could be used for a restore.  See the list below for a 
>> full run-down.  I've included a link to many pictures at the bottom as 
>> well.
>>
>> I am not parting the car out, so please do not request specific parts. 
>> I'm asking $2000, but I will take best the offer I get.
>>
>> Details:
>>
>> - Major $8200 mechanical overhaul in 2006 including:
>>     - Original engine and 2-speed automatic transmission fully rebuilt, 
>> seals replaced
>>     - Rebuild of suspension/transaxle including replacement of springs 
>> and most seals, gaskets, bushings, and bearings
>>     - Installation of finned oil pan and finned valve covers
>>     - Replacement of brake shoes and drum resurfacing
>>     - Replacement of heater with an brand new factory original, works 
>> beautifully
>>
>> - Rebuild of carburetors and replacement of generator in 2008
>>
>> - 4 new custom chrome "smoothie" steel wheels with mini-moon-style hubs 
>> and Fisk Classic tires (offset and width fit perfectly in the unusual 
>> wheel wells) installed 1 year ago and barely used, including 4 extra 
>> chrome hubcaps
>>
>> - 6 original steel wheels and 6 original hubcaps
>>
>> - Interior upholstery, front and rear, replaced several years ago, still 
>> in excellent shape
>>
>> - Sealed Optima Yellow Top battery installed 1 year ago
>>
>> - "RetroSound" radio, classic looks and fits behind factory face plate, 
>> offers AM/FM and USB MP3 playback
>>
>> - Boston Acoustics 6x9" speakers installed in custom carpeted box that 
>> fits perfectly on rear shelf
>>
>> - All glass still good
>>
>> - Many assorted parts including brake components and factory AM radio
>>
>> - I'll even throw in 24 quarts of 30W motor oil
>>
>>
>> More photos available at: http://www.hine.org/tmp/ebay/corvair/
>>
>>
>> If you're interested or have any questions, send me a private email and 
>> I'd be happy to talk more.
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Matt
>>
>>
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