Corvair Monza convertible.
Model: 900 Monza, 2-Door Convertible, 2524.29 lbs. base curb weight
Base Price: $2,481
Production number: 36,693
Paint: 948 Palomar Red Iridescent
Interior: Fawn
Top: Black
Engine: Super Turbo-Air – Air cooled 165 CI Turbo-Air, horizontally opposed 6 cylinders
- 102 HP with two factory standard 1-barrel carburetors
Transmission:
- Optional four speed manual gearbox, all gears synchronized, floor-mounted shift lever,
- Ratios: 1st 3.65, 2nd 2.35, 3rd 1.44, 4th 1, reverse 3.66. Final drive ratio (hypoid differential): 3.556 (9/32)
- Four speed manual gearbox: 1,000 rpm speed in 4th gear,
Performance:
- Maximum speed (estimated), Convertible 100-120 mph
- Fuel consumption (estimated) 25-40 mpg.
Options
- Pushbutton AM radio- cost $57
- Whitewall tires- cost $29
- Wire wheel hubcaps for 900 Monza- cost $27
- Power convertible top- cost $54
- Comfort and Convenience Group for 900 Monza – including left outside rear-view mirror, push-button windshield washers and back up lights –cost $28
Restoration took place: 2007-2016
