Please buy Karen's Corvair

Here she is... my wife Karen's all-original 1961 Chevrolet Corvair. It's a 6-cylinder, dual carb, rear-engined 4-door sedan in blue with a white-painted hardtop. The interior and glass is good, with just a few minor trim details that need attention. The headliner and seats are in great shape for 45-year-old upholstery. The seatbelts are nonexistent, as cars back then didn't necessarily have them!

It has

• 44260 original miles on it
• an extra "crossover pipe" for future reference
  
• a "gas heater" accessory that can be installed if you're brave enough
  
• a vintage shop manual

It needs

• brake work
• engine work
• minor body work to take care of some scratches on the sides

It starts up but runs rough, and leaks oil. The seal needs replaced as it is probably the original cork gasket. I think the brakelines need replaced because the car pulls to the right.

It is definitely a "project car", but it's a really good place to start. The sheetmetal is all in great shape and there is only surface paint rust on the trunk, hood and roof (the horizontal surfaces) from sitting for the last couple of years. There is NO rust cancer, and no rust in the trunk or engine compartments. It's a sweet ride that I was hoping to keep around until my now-seven-year-old-son could help me restore in 5-10 years. I recently had the gas tank replaced, along with the float, sender and all fuel lines.

There are two places where I was getting NOS and aftermarket parts from, so finding parts is surprisingly not a problem, what with the internet and all.

I hate to see her go and will only part with her for $1500. The car, not Karen. Heh. I will throw in a complimentary fire extinguisher, as I think all cars should carry one. (You have one, don't you?)

If anyone is interested, see me at the store or email me...