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Old 01-02-2007, 12:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Monza 'Super Spyder'

Came across an excellent Monza/H-Body reference site and was pretty intrigued by a limited edition Monza known as the 'Super Spyder II' and the curious...'Stiletto'

Flog me if you must, but I've developed somewhat of a curious appreciation for the sleek, Ferrari-looking Monza.......I can only imagine what one would look like if Chevrolet still produced it today......
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

It started with the Corvair. Here is an early example of that look.

1962 Corvair Monza GT design study
http://www.corvaircorsa.com/monzapro.html
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It started with the Corvair. Here is an early example of that look.

1962 Corvair Monza GT design study
http://www.corvaircorsa.com/monzapro.html
Damn! That's a sharp looking prototype.........can def. see the resemblance between that and the later Monzas.....
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

I don't know if you checked out the site, but here is another picture.
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

Here is another gem.
1963 Chevrolet Pininfarina Prototype

http://jetsetmodern.com/cars.htm
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

Those are some gems......that silver one looks like a mutated C3 Vette......or perhaps even a prototype 4-seater. That red one could easily be mistaken for a pure Euro-creation too.....Pininfarina always did very classy work
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

I have actually driven the Monza GT. You can see the video on our club web site.

http://www.capitalcitycorvairs.com

Check in the Media Gallery, under Videos.
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Welcom to GMI. Monza GT is a great looking car. Do you happen to own a Corvair?
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

I currently own three. Previously i owned two others. Just bought #5 this week. It's a very nice 64 Spyder Convertible.

You can see pics of it here: http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,150675

Corvairs are great cars. They are the best kept secret, and i like it that way. Means i can still afford them.

Contrary to popular believe, these cars were never "unsafe". We autocross these cars every year, even the trucks and never had one flip over or burst into flames.

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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

The side and rear look like the Transformer Corvette.
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

Here is mine.
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...15-08-a-65630/

Welcome to GMI. There are a few Covair Center Members here. I don't post much at CC, but I read a bunch.
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

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I currently own three. Previously i owned two others. Just bought #5 this week. It's a very nice 64 Spyder Convertible.

You can see pics of it here: http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,150675

Corvairs are great cars. They are the best kept secret, and i like it that way. Means i can still afford them.

Contrary to popular believe, these cars were never "unsafe". We autocross these cars every year, even the trucks and never had one flip over or burst into flames.

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Beautiful ride......love that teal-ish color
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

Dude! Sweet job rebuilding that 140 w/ 4-1! Always like that setup, but heard lots of horor stories getting it to work in cold weather. (live in WI)

Are you hooked up with a local Corvair Club chapter?



Sorry, it's not "teal-ish". LOL (just giving you a hard time) Actual color is Azure Aqua. Car has 33K actual miles and has the original seats. Very happy with the car.

My boss's boss told me if i drove it to work again today, he would bring his 63 Comet. (i know, a F%^&) The link has the pics of us out to lunch at a nearby 1930's drive-up stand.

Link: http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,152205
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Re: Monza 'Super Spyder'

Yes I am the Vice Pres. of the River City Corvair Club. I spoke at the wrong time and became Vice.

Without their help, I would be sunk. I am the same darndot at CC, but rarely post. I don't care for having my head bit off for asking newbie questions.

You have a very nice car.
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C'mon, i say plantly of stupid things and never get my head bitten off. Of course Matt is a little "blunt", but mostly in jest.

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