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Tcoat · 02-24-2017, 11:08 PM

So, I have been on a quest for a very particular version of a 69 Dart for a few years and have given up hope of ever finding one. Tonight @Ultramaroon put the thought in my head to get myself another 65-69 Corvair. The prices seem to be right where I am willing to pay for a weekend cruising toy so now I am shopping. Anybody know of one local to them? Prefer a convertible and the Corsa trim but a nice clean Monza would not be ruled out.

There are a few online so I may have to make a road trip in the near future or may see if some locals can check things out for me. I would reward you with my undying gratitude.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...r/1838674.html

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...r/1882823.html

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...r/1921890.html

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...r/1887355.html

Ultramaroon · 02-24-2017, 11:38 PM

Where would we find one that lived in the U.S. Southwest?

strat61caster · 02-25-2017, 12:11 AM

www.autotempest.com

Tcoat · 02-25-2017, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Where would we find one that lived in the U.S. Southwest?

Well one of the two may show up on here at some point!

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

www.autotempest.com

OH I know all the search engines. I have searched for that damned perfect Dart for years . The problem is that I may actually find something I want this time around since I am not as picky on it but really can't travel to see each possible one. Nothing beats boots on the ground for this sort of thing.

roddy · 02-25-2017, 09:24 AM

There is a Corvair locally that had a for sale sign in it last summer. Hardtop with a 4-speed...I want to say a Corsa, but I'm not sure. I'll start asking around to see if I can find out any more info. What were you looking for in a Dart? 340 Swinger? There are a couple of Mopar collectors locally, but their stuff is usually Big $ rare stuff. One has a couple of Superbirds in his collection, the other has some Hemi cars and a beautiful 340 six pack T/A 'cuda. If you give me specifics on the Dart, I can check with them to see if they know of one similar.

bcj · 02-25-2017, 11:44 AM

Nice one currently on Bring A Trailer.

A lot of the owners are willing to answer questions and take specific pictures.
I can't help drooling over some of the nice examples of rolling art.

Tcoat · 02-25-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by roddy

There is a Corvair locally that had a for sale sign in it last summer. Hardtop with a 4-speed...I want to say a Corsa, but I'm not sure. I'll start asking around to see if I can find out any more info. What were you looking for in a Dart? 340 Swinger? There are a couple of Mopar collectors locally, but their stuff is usually Big $ rare stuff. One has a couple of Superbirds in his collection, the other has some Hemi cars and a beautiful 340 six pack T/A 'cuda. If you give me specifics on the Dart, I can check with them to see if they know of one similar.

Was looking for a GTS with a 383 or 440. They are around but they are way out of the price range I wanted to pay for a weekend toy. Could get a "tribute" one with a transplant engine way cheaper but I don't do clones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcj

Nice one currently on Bring A Trailer.

A lot of the owners are willing to answer questions and take specific pictures.
I can't help drooling over some of the nice examples of rolling art.

That is a beauty but I am not ready to jump into an auction right this minute. I am not in a hurry so can take my time and shop around for just the exact one I want. I have spent many an hour on Bring a Trailer with a little pool of drool developing on my desk.

bcj · 02-25-2017, 04:51 PM

Dang. Think I broke the web site.

Tcoat · 02-25-2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bcj

Dang. Think I broke the web site.

I hold you personally responsible for 2.3 hours of lost posts.

Ultramaroon · 02-25-2017, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcj

Nice one currently on Bring A Trailer.

A lot of the owners are willing to answer questions and take specific pictures.
I can't help drooling over some of the nice examples of rolling art.

Rear main seal is gone. #rekt

roddy · 02-25-2017, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Was looking for a GTS with a 383 or 440. They are around but they are way out of the price range I wanted to pay for a weekend toy. Could get a "tribute" one with a transplant engine way cheaper but I don't do clones.

Ahh...Big block Dart...not the easiest thing to find (at least for a reasonable price). I'll check with Delbert/Glen, but most of their cars are B and E-bodies. They may know of one, though...the Mopar guys are a pretty tight bunch. There is a GTS around, but it is a 340/auto ragtop.

Corvairs are nice looking cars (especially 'the '65-up coupes, IMO)...really nice lines and those skinny roof pillars. A stinger would be awesome...

Ultramaroon · 02-25-2017, 09:48 PM

What's the cool suspension setup for one? All Nader jokes aside, stock suspension is pretty wonky.

For a Corvair, I mean...

Tcoat · 02-25-2017, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

What's the cool suspension setup for one? All Nader jokes aside, stock suspension is pretty wonky.

For a Corvair, I mean...

They resolved the suspension issues in the second gen so it is only the 60 to 64s that had the wonky ones. The 65s and up were very different and had no issues. Not interested in the 60 to 64s anyway since they were butt ugly.

LSxJunkie · 02-26-2017, 03:11 AM

Knew a guy with a Corvair with a Fitch Ventop on it. From then on, Corvairs haven't looked right to me without the flying buttresses.

02-24-2017, 11:08 PM	#1
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,294 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Corvairs (Damnit Ultra) So, I have been on a quest for a very particular version of a 69 Dart for a few years and have given up hope of ever finding one. Tonight @Ultramaroon put the thought in my head to get myself another 65-69 Corvair. The prices seem to be right where I am willing to pay for a weekend cruising toy so now I am shopping. Anybody know of one local to them? Prefer a convertible and the Corsa trim but a nice clean Monza would not be ruled out. There are a few online so I may have to make a road trip in the near future or may see if some locals can check things out for me. I would reward you with my undying gratitude. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...r/1838674.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...r/1882823.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...r/1921890.html https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...r/1887355.html __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

02-24-2017, 11:38 PM	#2
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,396 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,225 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1117 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Where would we find one that lived in the U.S. Southwest? __________________ service manuals

02-25-2017, 09:24 AM	#5
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is a Corvair locally that had a for sale sign in it last summer. Hardtop with a 4-speed...I want to say a Corsa, but I'm not sure. I'll start asking around to see if I can find out any more info. What were you looking for in a Dart? 340 Swinger? There are a couple of Mopar collectors locally, but their stuff is usually Big $ rare stuff. One has a couple of Superbirds in his collection, the other has some Hemi cars and a beautiful 340 six pack T/A 'cuda. If you give me specifics on the Dart, I can check with them to see if they know of one similar. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

02-25-2017, 09:48 PM	#12
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,396 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,225 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1117 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	What's the cool suspension setup for one? All Nader jokes aside, stock suspension is pretty wonky. For a Corvair, I mean... __________________ service manuals

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