[{"id": 13918530, "authorName": "sclin10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sclin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice '61!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710451744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919088, "authorName": "BuddyDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddydave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife asked, just after I played the video, \"What was that noise?\" I said, \"Mostly exhaust system issues, but something possibly with the engine, too.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1710453515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13920152, "authorName": "Msquare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msquare/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Msquare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710460300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13920598, "authorName": "CFred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The essence of an early model Corvair. First year for the Monza level trim. Minimal options, but including all around tinted glass, which is very desirable. \r\nGood luck with the auction, maybe this will go to a new owner who becomes a real Corvair fan.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710464840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13920693, "authorName": "PhilVair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philvair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MTXaudio PLEASE adjust the lifters (not vairy hard) and redo that video.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1710466045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13922672, "authorName": "BuffaloAlice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buffaloalice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance the missing trim pieces (pics 36, 81) are still with the car, or perhaps they were an option?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710514686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13925084, "authorName": "MTXaudio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtxaudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BuffaloAlice I know that trim isn\u2019t with it. I\u2019m not sure if it came with the vehicle originally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710526369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13934479, "authorName": "Paul_Dietzel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_dietzel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aw, C;mon CFred, absolutely everyone knows that the Monza was introduced partway through the '60 MY - I saw my first one in June '60. https://oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chevrolet/1960_Chevrolet/1960_Chevrolet_Corvair_Monza_Brochure/1960%20Chevrolet%20Corvair%20Monza-01.jpg But they didn't have '64 wheel covers like this one does.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710615600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13939248, "authorName": "Cctoad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cctoad/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Cctoad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710692070, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13955457, "authorName": "detroitdude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroitdude/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by detroitdude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710861939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13965229, "authorName": "limotrans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/limotrans/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by limotrans", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710949573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13965363, "authorName": "ralf-who", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralf-who/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BuddyDave \u00a0As a minimum, seriously maladjusted valves. \u00a0Not to say there might be other engine issues, it's just that the valves are terribly loud. \u00a0This, to me, points up an issue with the car, specifically the current ownership.\r\n\r\nWhile it is possible that the owner has driven it in this condition for a long time and might conceivably think that it is SUPPOSED to sound this way, I'm hard pressed to believe that anyone could be so persuaded. \u00a0Which leads to the next question: \u00a0how on earth can you offer-up a car for auction that sounds this bad?\r\n\r\nAnd finally, it's important to note that absurdly maladjusted valves just don't make a racket, they eventually will cause (predictable) engine damage, the cost to repair being well in excess of what a simple valve adjustment might cost.\r\n\r\nThis car, it seems to me, falls into the 'survivor'/driver category - making it drivable would require little, provided there are no engine issues past valve adjustment and thermostat adjustment or replacement. \u00a0While the engine is nowhere near stock '61, it has been the subject of a number of keep-it-running 'upgrades' (carbs, air cleaner,PCV). \u00a0This in itself is not necessarily a bad thing, but I have a low opinion of the engine based solely on the video.\r\nThe body and interior are quite good for a car that is over 60 years old, but viewers should note the fairly poor job in replacing the floorpans. \u00a0Additionally all of the suspension rubber is decades-old. \u00a0\r\n\r\nOverall, a decent car that might be in need of some TLC to make it a fun drive. \u00a0The keyword, however, is MIGHT. \u00a0I'd be hesitant to bid on this car without an in-person inspection. \u00a0Even then, I've seen what happens to Corvairs that have sounded like this one. \u00a0", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710950663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13967368, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710959004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13972549, "authorName": "CORVAIRTOM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvairtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine sounds like not all of the hydraulic lifters are pumping up. This Corvair may have been sitting up for an extended period. AFAIK, this is common on Corvairs.\n\nI have a 1969 with 43k original miles. After it's parked for several months, it takes about 20 minutes of idling for all the lifters to quiet down.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1710989974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13973524, "authorName": "sclin10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sclin10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The seller notes the engine requires a tune-up.\"\r\nBuyer beware. Why wouldn't the seller get a tune-up before posting it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711026783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13973921, "authorName": "porschedoctlh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porschedoctlh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That knocking noise is deeper than a valve adjustment in my opinion. Best to plan on a engine out rebuild on this relic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711030499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13974192, "authorName": "kaeferkaufer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaeferkaufer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder why there is a \"Thunder Valley Properties\" tag riveted to the body right above the factory serial number plate. That seems really odd.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711032812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13974393, "authorName": "MTXaudio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtxaudio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This vehicle has been in a climate-controlled building since around 2016. When purchased, we added the tag \"Thunder Valley Properties\" as it was in Missouri office, it helped keep track of vehicles. For the questions about a tune up, we got it running as it has been sitting. I\u2019m just recommend taking to someone to tune up, that may know about this type of vehicle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711034366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13974723, "authorName": "BuffaloAlice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buffaloalice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Monza seems like an honest presentation of an unmolested 60+ year-old car. Will it need additional work? Of course it will, but that shouldn't surprise anyone. I appreciate seeing this sort of listing on Bat.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711036652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13975223, "authorName": "GOZ1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goz1/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by GOZ1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711039964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975495, "authorName": "ralf-who", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralf-who/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BuffaloAlice Disagree. \u00a0From the description provided, there is absolutely no hint that this car has not been on the road for eight years. \u00a0So there needs to be a distinction made (by commenters) regarding the drivability of the car. \u00a0This whole thing would've been rendered moot had the seller stated something like, \"This car was just taken out of long term storage and has not been driven in a long time.\"\r\n\r\nThat said, I guarantee you that the first start-up after long storage did not take necessary care in pumping up the oil pressure first. \u00a0Cars that get stored for over a few months should have the distributor\u00a0yanked and the oil pump run-up via electric drill before subjecting the crank and rods to start-up with zero oiling.\r\n\r\n@CORVAIRTOM is likely right about these lifters. \u00a0But we had no way of knowing that the car had been sitting for an extended period of time, did we? \u00a0For all that we learned from the write-up, this is the way the car sounded normally.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711041078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13977618, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711046885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977634, "authorName": "Orlando44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlando44/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Orlando44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711046932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977741, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Long way to go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13977917, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047781, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977922, "authorName": "Orlando44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlando44/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Orlando44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977930, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977933, "authorName": "Orlando44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlando44/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Orlando44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977943, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977958, "authorName": "Orlando44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlando44/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by Orlando44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977963, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977965, "authorName": "Orlando44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlando44/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Orlando44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047901, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977975, "authorName": "carbuyer9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbuyer9/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by carbuyer9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047918, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13977979, "authorName": "Orlando44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlando44/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Orlando44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13978009, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I didnt already have 2 vairs I would be taking this home!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711048027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13978092, "authorName": "granpapatim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granpapatim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I purchased a car from MTX they are straight shooters. They help me when I needed help looking at car, put it on a lift everything.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711048303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13978218, "authorName": "Orlando44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orlando44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/21/24 for $7,100 to Orlando44", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711048680, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13978206, "authorName": "mainstreetmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mainstreetmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth much more! WOW!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711048703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13978231, "authorName": "66charger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66charger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Deal of the day, congrats", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1711048704, "type": "comment"}]