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1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 2-Dr. Convertible

The Monza convertible was the Corvair at its most appealing, offering open-air motoring over a rear-mounted air-cooled flat-six. Bucket seats and sporty trim made it the stylish pick among Chevrolet's compact ragtops.
105676W174053
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 0567 Corvair Monza
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 174053 Unit #174053

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair Monza
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke8 inches
Cylinders6
Rated HP28.37
Horsepower95@3600
BlockAluminum alloy
Main Bearings4
Displacement164
Torque154@2400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Compression8.25

Dimensions

Production10345
Weight2675
Height51.2
Length183.3
Rear Tread56
Wheelbase108
Width69.7
Front Tread55

Drivetrain

AxleTrans-axle
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.22
1st Gear Ratio3.11
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.84

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7 x 13

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Power steering, Power antenna, Speed control device, Radio, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Artesian Turquoise, Aztec Bronze, Cameo Beige, Chateau Slate, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Lemonwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Marina Blue, Mist Blue, Regal Red, Sandlewood Tan, Tropic Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, Willow Green

Pricing

MSRP$2493.00

Other

B&s 3.438 & 2.94

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.