Todd Coutny of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, came to the party in a stunning '66 Monza sport coupe equipped with what many consider to be the most reliable engine on the roster—the optional dual carbureted 110 hp version—and a left-foot-liberating Powerglide transmission. Those new to the Corvair might note the R-N-D-L pattern on the shifter at right. There is no 'Park' position. The owner of a Powerglide-equipped Corvair quickly learns the intended purpose of the 'Park Brake.'

Stepping up to this car to take the picture below brought back pleasant memories of the summer of '66, when on a typical Saturday, I'd polish up our '65 Corsa coupe for a night on the town. I rarely left the driveway without the rear seat folded down. It was a subtle message to my pals, indicating the back seat was out of service. It was easier to attract a girl that way, and if you happened to get into a stoplight dig, you didn't have a couple of heavyweights in the back seat to slow you down.

As can be seen above, the Monza's interior is all original including an optional AM/FM pushbutton radio and a tissue dispenser, a popular '60s era accessory. Below, catch the full impact of this super clean cruiser and the sheer beauty of those American Racing Torque Thrust wheels. Yow! Hit me again!