1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza SS

This is the open roadster version of the experimental Monza. It was dubbed the Monza SS and appeared along with its GT sibling in 1962, over 40 years ago! The lines of both these cars were so aerodynamic that even today, they would rival many modern cars in wind tunnel tests.

I’ve often wondered how these cars would have sold, had they been pressed into production. No doubt, they would have put a dent in Corvette sales, and although this is pure speculation on my part, I suspect that to be one of the reasons they weren’t mass produced.

The design characteristics of the SS and its companion GT were once described by designer Bill Mitchell as being unusual in its day, but with lines that were classic and timeless.