This is one of the famous “Lambrecht Auction” cars, purchased by Pete Borchet and shown at the 2015 CORSA convention.
Click on any link below to view media for this car
- Lambrecht Auction Story – read about the Lambrecht 2013 auction. Includes a photo of this car as sold at the auction
- Lambrecht Auction Preview Video – Includes some shots of this car in the dealer showroom
- Cleaning and Restoration – Pete details the process of bringing this “NOS” car back to life. Be sure to read comments.
- CORSA Convention Photo album – 2015 CORSA convention in Knoxville, TN
- Corsa Convention Video – 2015 CORSA convention in Knoxville, TN
ASCE Inspection Summary
Dates Inspected: 6/23-24/2015
Odometer 305.5 ORIGINAL
Year: 1963
Model: Monza
Body Style: 2 door Coupe
Exterior Color: Ermine White
Interior Color: Red
Engine: 102HP
Transmission: 4-speed
Rear Axle: 3.27
Positraction: No
VIN: 30927W269957
Build Date: 05D
Style: 63-0927
Body Number: 80116
Trim: 781
Paint: 936-5
ACC:
Inspected by: Bill Hubbell
Engine Code: YN
Transmission Code: KA
Differential Code: HA 05 23
Generator Code: 102226 3E20
Voltage Regulator Code:
Coil Code: 087 12-V
Delco Battery Code: non-original
Distributor Codes: 1110296 3D25
Plug Wire Date Codes: Packard Radio 2-Q-63
Carburetor Code: BJ
Tire Code: BH
RR Spring Code: CB
Factory Options:
*4 speed transmission
*Manual Radio
*Whitewall tires
Inspector Comments:
Factory Stock Original Car
*All original parts that were removed were saved and brought to display
*This is an NOS Corvair
Minor deviations for safety purposes
*In-line fuel filter left wheel well area
*Replacement non-delco shocks
*Replacement tires
*Replacement battery
Pete Borchert introduced us to his Lambrecht Chevrolet “new car deal” in these pages on Corvair Forum:
http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=7811&p=52452&hilit=Lambrecht+monza&sid=f141b5835225fd010c299898fdd68aaa#p52452
Many excellent photos and explanations of his process of “Delayed Dealer Prep”
Get comfortable and make some time – you are going to enjoy this!
Bill, the photos of this car are absolutely amazing. That said I have a few questions for you.
Was the back of the brake backing plate sprayed black?
They look black in the photos. I know the inside face of the backing plate was left natural. I just assumed they were natural inside and out.
Were the spindles / steering knuckle painted or natural cast? I also assumed that these were left as natural cast. (figured they were machined, put in a parts bin and then installed…I can to this conclusion only after I taped mine off for paint…said no way this was done at the factory….)
With regards to the steering, it looks like the tie rods were left all natural and the drag link was painted black.
Was the idler arm, pitman arm and steering arms, natural or painted?
Thanks, Ryan.