[NoVa-Corvairs] Corvair Prices

[63redbrier at cox.net]

Hey, Curt!  $5,800 sounds a little steep for a '61 coupe.  Certainly, a '64 would be more desirable.  (AJ may want to sell his!)  Also, if it had A/C, which I believe was an option in '61, that could be a bonus!  A 4 speed would also make it a little more desirable.  Any receipts for the engine rebuild?  That is where the seller might be trying to recoup some money.  Installing new rings, and resealing it does not consitute a full rebuild, although you did mention clean barrels.  If it does have a new paint job, why weren't the creases and dents ironed out prior to painting it?  Does the potential buyer like the non-stock interior?  In the wagon I had, the previous owner said he paid $400 to have just the front seat recovered with non-stock upolstery, and they did a terrible job.  He could have had both seats redone in the original fabric/vinyl for that much from Clark's.  Anyway, the choke cable, damper doors (are the thermostats also missing?), and new springs (& probably shocks), could add up to $400 or more, not including installation and other potential front end problems.  Why is the seller selling?  How desperate are they?  Leave an offer and a phone number, the worst they can say is no.  In a few weeks if they have to sell it, they will call!  I think your price is probably a little more realistic!  If your friend is in no hurry, look around a little more.  Good luck!  Greg

---- Curtis Shimp <clshimp at juno.com> wrote: 
> Guys:
> 
> I'm looking for a little advice as to where to find prices on Corvairs. 
> I tried the Internet and the Corvair.org web site but could only find
> prices on cars being sold.  I was looking for a recent list of values for
> different years, models and condition.  I have seen such list for
> Corvairs but can't find a copy in my unorganized files.
> 
> An acquaintance here in New Mexico is looking at a 61 Monza coupe,
> powergilde.  It has a new paint job and no rust with a very nice interior
> and the engine seems to be recently rebuilt.  I have seen it but have not
> had a chance to hear it run or drive it.  It has not been restored but
> except for some minor changes like adding an alternator and non stock
> interior fabric it is stock.  However, the body has a number of minor
> dents and creases, the coke cable doesn't work, and the damper doors are
> missing.  There are spacers in some of the suspension springs to
> compensate for sagging and it does not look like the front suspension has
>  greased in a long time.  On the other had it is leak free and the
> cylinder barrels are nice and clean.  So a basically nice Corvair that
> needs some work to make it a local daily driver.  The owner wants $5,800
> but I am thinking more like $2 - 3,000.  What do you think?  Am I out of
> touch?  While I have owned Corvairs for more than 40 years I have not
> bought or sold one in 30 years.
> 
> Curt
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