If This 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Could Talk - This beauty is a true survivor with a great story!

Just about everyone remembers and has a story about an old Corvair. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza has only belonged to two families in it's history and now those two family's lives are shared beyond having the same car. You'll enjoy this automotive love story!
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Thanks for watching the video If This 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Could Talk

[@birdssurfshed]

Corvair's AND Good people for ever!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

You've got that right! Thanks for the great comment! I'll make sure Garrett sees it. Hope you subscribe and keep supporting our channel!

[@whyme3286]

Great story!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks Tim. Glad you enjoyed it. Garrett let us know a few months ago that the original owner who gave him the car, passed away but before she did, they were able to watch and share the video together and she loved it. This is one of the best stories out of all our features. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@evanriddle1614]

Great story. Thank you!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed for more!

[@robertcoren7318]

Wonderful story, Garrett.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

We think so too! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!

[@TorontoModifiedKarKlub]

Wow. I just came across this video. Amazing story. Having owned many Corvairs this one hit home. What a fine example. Hope you still own it and enjoy it.

[@RANDOMVIDEOS367]

Garret is the only reason I know these cars exist now, he seems to love them more than I love my Miatas! 🎉

[@pierredecine1936]

Nice story - - my "Uncle" , not really, but my best friend for a decade, who is now 91, has willed me his 1996 Caprice LS for a dollar when he passes, and has really enjoyed the last 3 years we have been restoring it ...

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Wow - that is great! Bet there are a ton of stories that go with that car! Thanks for sharing!

[@pierredecine1936]

@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Billy was in Showbiz for 4 decades - there are a tonne of stories ...

[@EricScott2010]

My old man had a motley assortment of cars his whole life--whatever struck his fancy at the used car dealer (he never bought new). In the early 1970s, we had a 1962 Greenbrier (green/white 3-speed) and a 1965 4-door hardtop (maroon/black w/Powerglide). I remember sitting on the hood/frunk lid, listening to the radio, when we heard that Jim Croce had been killed.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

We were just talking with a future feature owner about how much cars can bring back memories and have such a pull on the heart strings because of those memories. Your comment is exactly that - a really cool memory involving the family car. Thanks for the comment and hope you are a subscriber and part of our ITCCT family!

[@terryhill6960]

What a fantastic story!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

One of my favorites!

[@EricScott2010]

This is practically a fantasy story! Imagine! Glad she went "to a good home."

[@garymccord4277]

I know of another old man who gave his car away instead of selling it he told me that if he gave it away instead of selling it was like having a daughter that you would never even sell but you give her away hopefully to a good home to a husband to care for her. Stewardship for an old car is the same.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Awe....that is so cool. These cars do become almost like kids and are definitely part of the family. Thanks for the comment and for supporting our channel!

[@nszimmer1]

Great Car ! Great Story !

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Glad you liked it!

[@garrettzimmer5878]

Thank you!

[@iralosttwo5569]

Had corvairs growing up. We no longer have any, but I would not mind having one again. Lucky man, gorgeous car.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Everyone we meet who has had or now owns a Corvair says the same thing. Hope you subscribe because we've got another sweet Corvair coming on our Father's Day feature!

[@volktales7005]

I just was given a free Corvair too. A friend knew I have wanted one for decades, and dropped off a '65 Monza Coupe in Gold. I fell in love with Corvairs 33 years ago when I sat in one on a used car lot. It was gold too. Amazingly my "new" car turned out to be EXACTLY the same car! Going to be restored now for sure!!!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Wow, that is incredible! If you are anywhere near Phoenix let us know because that would make another great feature! Thanks for the comment and hope you are now a subscriber and a member of the ITCCT family!

[@2Aqua1]

This is one of the finest Corvair stories I’ve heard ( Ever ).. ! I’m happy for you.. You’re the new steward👍🏻. My parents gave me a 1965 Corvair Monza Coupe ( white exterior & red interior) 4 speed manual... I sure miss my first car.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Wow, thank you! I'm sure Garrett will thank you too. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your comment!

[@2Aqua1]

@@IfThisCarCouldTalk Yes! Congratulations Garrett!

[@garrettzimmer5878]

Thank you!

[@billhershkowitz5759]

A great story and a really nice sharp Monza. I currently own a turquoise' '66 Monza 4 door hardtop with a 110 engine, Powerglide, and factory air conditioning. Best handling and nicest driving collector car I've ever owned!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Very cool! Thanks for your comment and support of our channel! Here's to many more years of cruising in your sweet Monza!

[@fcrampside]

We also own 2 Corvairs, one a 66 Monza convertible with factory air and a 64 Rampside pick-up. Both are excellent drivers and unique! Thumbs up on yours!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks for sharing and for your support of our channel!

[@ACF6180T]

There is no way I could accept this car for nothing , That just Me I own a 64 Greenbrier Deluxe , 65 Corsa coupe turbo & a 67 Monza convertible. I did at one time own a 1960 4 door model 700 love that car but you what they say 3 company 4 is a crowd ! I still miss it though .It's still is a great story ,Thanks for the video.& I'm sure the new owner will take good care of her.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks for the comment Venice! We appreciate your support of our channel and glad you liked this video. Have fun with all your rides!

[@garrettzimmer5878]

I offered Ellen the car back after I replaced the pushrod tube seals, clutch cable and rebuilt the carburetors. She said “No, it’s all yours!” She enjoyed watching this video. Unfortunately Ellen passed away on August 29th. I’m glad to have known her.

[@ACF6180T]

@@garrettzimmer5878 I'm so sorry to hear of her passing & I'm sure You will be great Stewart of this fine Chevrolet Corvair.

[@garyhawthorne4599]

Gary F Hawthorne Sir you are a very lucky man, I bought a new 1966 corvair 500 with the 110 hp engine and 4 speed when I was in the Navy. I really liked the car and would not have sold it if it had air cond. I did not even know you could get air in a corvair at that time

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks for the nice comment! Keep watching and thanks for supporting this channel!

[@KenanTurkiye]

😍

[@russlong5114]

"Back in the day. . ." as so many people say, I, too, was a "Corvair Nut." Learned to drive in a '63 Monza 4-spd coupe; bought a '61 Monza 4-spd with a dented rear fender for $50 off a fellow on my paper route; my dad (R.I.P.) had a white '63 Monza 4-spd convertible; I traded my '61 for a '65 Corsa 180 Turbo 4-spd convertible just before I graduated from High School; found a beautiful '66 Monza 140/4-spd coupe for my sister when she got her driver's license (which, incidentally, had the same rare white/black interior as the Monza featured in this video); ended up buying a '66 Corsa 140/4-spd convertible with factory A/C after a lady ran a stop sign and I T-boned her with the '65 Corsa, totaling the car (I had two bruises from my seat belt!); bought a '64 Corvan 110/4-spd with a VW-like camper kit off a starving college student when the clutch went out and he couldn't afford to fix it; bought a '67 Monza automatic with factory A/C with a blown engine from my insurance broker - rebuilt the engine and gave it to my mom (R.I.P) - she drove that car for just over 25 years and it never failed her - we never even had to charge the A/C system! They're all gone now, for various reasons, but I still have about $5K worth of NOS parts in my storage locker! Of all the Corvairs I've owned, I miss the '66 Corsa convertible w/ factory A/C the most. But the van was a lot of fun, too!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

WOW! Awesome comment Russ! I'm sure you could find a home for all those parts through the various clubs around. Maybe even the owner of this car (what do you think Garrett)? Love your history with these great cars/vans. Thanks for your support of our channel and glad you enjoyed this story!

[@jakespeed63]

Fantastic story and car. Actually the perfect combination of options and color, for me. Unsure about the factory air performance. We just finished installing Clark's A/C in my friend's Corsa convertible and it works great. In Florida air is a must in the summer , probably like AZ. Thanks for sharing.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks for the comment and so glad you enjoyed the story! It's a beauty and the owner/car story is so great! Maybe Garrett will answer you about the factory air performance. Hope you subscribe and thanks for your support of our channel!

[@garrettzimmer5878]

I don’t have the AC operational yet. All the parts are there. I have been focusing on drivability for now - clutch cable, pushrod tube seals, carburetor rebuilds, etc. AC is on my list - as is fixing the radio or swapping to a modern one that looks vintage. I have ridden in one other Corvair with factory AC. It was cooler but not what we are used to with air conditioning systems in modern cars. Is your friend running R134 in his Corsa? R12 is still available from some dealers in Arizona.

[@jakespeed63]

@@garrettzimmer5878 A/c kit from Clark's, with custom condenser installation in trunk. Twin 8" electric fans mounted underneath. Yes R134

[@haroldreyes7549]

Pass. side A/C vent is installed backwards.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

I'll pass this on to the owner. Thanks.

[@wendellbrownbrown5968]

It looks like all it need is cleaning, that's what I would do just have it professionally detailed, and enjoy the hell out of it!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Right on! Thanks for watching Wendell and for the great comment. Garrett does "enjoy the hell out of it"!

[@charlesross8449]

Nice story, I wish I could find a 69 and decorate it with the Detroit Lions package colors!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Thanks! Have not heard about this package. Can you share a little info or a pic? Thanks for the comment and your support of this channel!

[@charlesross8449]

@@IfThisCarCouldTalk the package would be aftermarket, like Honolulu blue paint and silver and maybe some Detroit Lions emblem embroidered seat covers, other than that, I don't know! There is no actual package, just imagination, with it being a 69 that I want is because I was born in 69, and a life long a Detroit Lions fan being from Detroit originally!

[@steffyhobmann5037]

Love Corvairs! I had a boyfriend who had one. Some memories of the back seat! LOL! If you ever want to give yours away, let me know!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

That's hilarious! Hopefully they are good memories (wink wink). Thanks for the comment and your support of our channel!

[@steffyhobmann5037]

Subscribed!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Welcome to the ITCCT family!

[@stevebrown2965]

what IS that??... lol

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

LOL!

[@gvet47]

You should be ashamed of yourself for taking advantage of an elderly lady! I bet her relative are so upset you did this. She could probably have used the income from selling it. I'm 74 and do not want to be taken advantage of like that.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

You should watch and actually listen to the audio. We met the lady and she didn't have any relatives who were interested in the car. She and Garrett had become good friends after he helped her on many occasions to get that sweet Corvair running and she REALLY wanted him to have it and preserve it. Garrett is one of THE nicest men we've ever met and he would never take advantage of anyone, much less an elderly lady! Your comment is way out of line and we also hope you are never taken advantage of in any way! We believe this story is one of the best ever! We would never post a feature if we believed there were any improprieties in the story.

[@garrettzimmer5878]

Actually Ellen asked her 28 year old grandson if it was okay. He serves in the military and was going to get her 1958 MGA convertible. She had told him of the time spent working on the car. He was in favor of her giving me the Corvair. I offered the car back to Ellen for free after I replaced the pushrod tube seals, tires, and clutch cable. She said “Oh no, it’s all yours!” I’ve helped so many people in my life for no charge. How many people have you helped fix their cars for free or given them parts that cost you money? Keep caring about people and helping them. Expect nothing in return. You reap what you sow, later than you sow, more abundantly than you sow.

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

and....YA! Thanks Garrett!

[@waynemiracle8928]

Great story!

[@IfThisCarCouldTalk]

Glad you enjoyed it!