Fibreglass kit car circa 1970 by Voegele Industries

Donor vehicle: 1966 Corvair Monza

Wheelbase: 94 1/2″

Weight: 2420lbs street ready

Engine: 164ci/110hp (1966)

Transmission: 1966 Corvair 4spd

Differential: 1966 Corvair 3.27:1

Front suspension/steering: 1966 Corvair

Rear suspension: 1966 Corvair

Frame/Chassis: handmade by original owner (Keith Furry)

 

Since 1984 (when I purchased the car) I have driven it to Houston/Kansas City/Minnepolis (twice)

plus Kit Car Nationals in Columbus, Ohio (awarded long distance driving award) and many shorter trips

 

One of 6,807 Monza coupes out of 15,399 total production for 1968

 

Engine: 164ci/110hp

Ttansmission: 4spd

Differential: 3.27:1 open

 

1968 models enjoy collapsible steering columns, heavily padded interiors, dual braking systems and shoulder harness

 

This car has 170,000 miles on original engine.  Gets 24mpg at 75+mph and passes Colorado emissions easily

 

Crown mid-engine conversion: built by Dean Schmidt

Subsequent caretakers: Jim Richards, Garrie Fox and Steve Goodman

 

Engine: 327ci/300hp Small Block Chevy

Transmission: 1966 Corvair 4spd w/Crown conversion parts

Differential:  1966 Corvair 3.08:1 w/Crown HD parts

Weight:  3025lbs

 

This car (while with Garrie Fox) was driven to numerous Tri-State Corvair meets in Colorado and New Mexico

as well as local events.

 

This V8 powered Corvair  is a subtle example of car a with great performance and handling without showing its cards to everyone on the street.