Photo: eBay seller onestr8
Chevrolet tried (but failed) to make the Corvair feel fresh for the 1964 model year with a series of mechanical upgrades, including the addition of larger engines and increased horsepower.
The base engine in the Corvair lineup now developed 95 horsepower instead of 80 horsepower on the previous model, while the performance-oriented option was rated at 110 horsepower, up from 102 on the 1963 Corvair.
The Spyder was the icing on the cake, but its output remained unchanged, with the engine still producing 150 horsepower.
The Corvair styling didn't change much, and potential buyers were already fascinated by Ford's Mustang. The sales impact was massive, so the Corvair sales dropped from over 292,000 units in 1962 to just 73,000 cars in 1964.
eBay seller onestr8 recently posted a Spyder convertible on the auction site, claiming they found the car in a pole barn. It's been sitting in the same place for years but still exhibits solid metal. You can already see some rust and bondo repair on some occasional spots, but the car looks good for its age, especially in the trunk and on the floors. Most rust damage is only on the surface, and fixing it should be easy.
The car is complete, and its condition is certainly good news. The engine doesn't start but turns over by hand, so a good mechanic should be able to bring it back to life.
The long tenure in storage has taken its toll on the car, so it comes with the typical issues, including one rear brake currently locked up. It means it'll be a bit difficult to get it on a trailer, but you must see the car in person before figuring out how to take it home.
The paint looks great for its age, though the bubbling and the original coat peeling off is living proof the only option for this Corvair Spyder is a full respray.
The vehicle seems to tick most boxes for a restoration candidate, and I don't believe it'll take long for the car to find a new home. The only shortcoming could be the seller's high expectations, as they don't want to let the Corvair go cheaply.
They want $6,800 for the Spyder, and no other offers are accepted.
eBay's statistics indicate that 78 people are already watching the listing, so I assume they expect the remaining hours of the listing to discuss a deal. The car is parked in Saint Louis, Missouri, but contact the seller before you go see it in person. Time is running out, though, as the eBay listing will end in approximately two days, so if you believe this Corvair Spyder convertible is worth a second chance, you must contact the seller right now.
The Spyder was the icing on the cake, but its output remained unchanged, with the engine still producing 150 horsepower.
The Corvair styling didn't change much, and potential buyers were already fascinated by Ford's Mustang. The sales impact was massive, so the Corvair sales dropped from over 292,000 units in 1962 to just 73,000 cars in 1964.
eBay seller onestr8 recently posted a Spyder convertible on the auction site, claiming they found the car in a pole barn. It's been sitting in the same place for years but still exhibits solid metal. You can already see some rust and bondo repair on some occasional spots, but the car looks good for its age, especially in the trunk and on the floors. Most rust damage is only on the surface, and fixing it should be easy.
The car is complete, and its condition is certainly good news. The engine doesn't start but turns over by hand, so a good mechanic should be able to bring it back to life.
The long tenure in storage has taken its toll on the car, so it comes with the typical issues, including one rear brake currently locked up. It means it'll be a bit difficult to get it on a trailer, but you must see the car in person before figuring out how to take it home.
The paint looks great for its age, though the bubbling and the original coat peeling off is living proof the only option for this Corvair Spyder is a full respray.
The vehicle seems to tick most boxes for a restoration candidate, and I don't believe it'll take long for the car to find a new home. The only shortcoming could be the seller's high expectations, as they don't want to let the Corvair go cheaply.
They want $6,800 for the Spyder, and no other offers are accepted.
eBay's statistics indicate that 78 people are already watching the listing, so I assume they expect the remaining hours of the listing to discuss a deal. The car is parked in Saint Louis, Missouri, but contact the seller before you go see it in person. Time is running out, though, as the eBay listing will end in approximately two days, so if you believe this Corvair Spyder convertible is worth a second chance, you must contact the seller right now.
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