In fact only the first of its eight chapters focuses on that car, which provided the easiest way for nader to commence his wholesale attack on the us. Silver blue exterior, with nice black convertible top. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 11 corvair models nationwide. With its rearmounted, aircooled engine, the corvair was conceived as an american answer to the rearengined, aircooled volkswagen beetle. It claims that the key to this small miracle is americas first and only rearmounted aluminum engine a lightweight 6 thats so revolutionary it can be packaged with the transmission and drive. Total ratings 3, chevrolet 230 250 292 194 inline 6 engine manual book rebuild six cylinder chevy. Jul 03, 2004 however, in 1965 the corvair became mired in controversy, due to questions regarding its high speed handling and stability. As the first gm compact, with many innovations, ranging from a rearmounted, aircooled engine, and with many components including its 6cylinder engine made from. A 1966 corvair coupe clearly built for racing was also on display, with 84 emblazed on the doors in red, perfect blue racing stripes down the center of the standard, white base paint and a.
It is still the only americandesigned, massproduced passenger car with a rearmounted, aircooled engine, the corvair was manufactured and marketed in 4door sedan, 2door coupe, convertible, 4door station wagon, passenger van. Car cover500 crafted2fit car covers c10038gk fits 1965 chevrolet corvair fits. Sep 23, 2016 since then, the bestselling book has become synonymous with national crashprotection standards and gms uncommonly dangerous as nader saw it chevrolet corvair. The chevrolet corvair was named motor trends car of the year for 1960, due in part to its aircooled, ohv, 9. Since then, the bestselling book has become synonymous with national crashprotection standards and gms uncommonly dangerous as nader saw it chevrolet corvair. Chevrolet 1960 light blue corvair dealer promotional car for sale. Original owner manual book exterior paint job 2016 excellent mech.
Not list everything for 196064, it is much more complete than any parts book from later years and it is also better for 196569. It is still the only americandesigned, massproduced passenger car with a rearmounted, aircooled engine. Beige black blue bronze brown burgundy gold gray green orange pink purple red silver turquoise white yellow. Hagertys collector car indices, including affordable classics, blue chip and muscle cars and more. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Chevrolet corvair wikimili, the best wikipedia reader.
Route 66 in glenarm, illinois, just a few short miles south of springfield. Chevy fights the import car market and introduces the compact corvair in 1960. Jan 28, 2018 although id probably prefer the convertible version of the 1960 model, id keep the wonderful horizon blue hue, and follow the lead of a gentleman who has a perfectly preserved identical corvair in hermosa beach, ca complete with an original nixonlodge bumper sticker from that years famous election. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1960 chevrolet corvair 500 and assess the current state of the classic car market. Motorcar studio is pleased to offer this 1965 chevrolet corvair corsa convertible. Find new and used 1964 chevrolet corvair classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. The chevrolet corvair is a compact car manufactured by chevrolet for model years 1960 1969 in two generations. Mar 12, 2015 the 1960 corvair, in all its initial release glory. Original miles one family owned clear blue texas title original plate from 1964 fair accessory. The premier corvair club, corvair society of america corsa, can be reached at corsa, p. Introduced in 1960, chevrolets beetle fighter looked like a sure winner.
Corvair cruisein celebrates chevy models houston chronicle. The 1960 corvair, in all its initial release glory. Find 1960 chevrolet corvairs for sale on oodle classifieds. A great reference book with gm part numbers and diagrams. Weve added 14 pages at the end that list nearly all corvair part. Assumption because it was found in next years book. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time.
Corvairs sold well, although not as well as the more conventional ford falcon. This 1960 promotional movie for the 1960 corvair the first year of its production emphasizes its handling, durability and ability to maintain stability on any terrain. Thank you to those who assisted in compiling this information. Looking for a 1960 to 1969 chevrolet corvair van for sale. Naders complaint was about the 1960 63 rear suspension design that was already discontinued, but the damage to corvair s reputation was done. The ad has a picture of a blue 2door body floating against a red background and another picture of a blue 4door parked next to a couple that are raking leaves on a sunny day. Although id probably prefer the convertible version of the 1960 model, id keep the wonderful horizon blue hue, and follow the lead of a gentleman who has a perfectly preserved identical corvair in hermosa beach, ca complete with an original nixonlodge bumper sticker from that years famous election. In particular, thanks to the corvair society of america corsa and tony fiore, author of the excellent corvair resource book, the corvair decade i would also like to acknowledge the contributions of members of the virtual vairs free internet email discussion group.
I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of members of the virtual vairs free internet email discussion group. As best as i know all replacement fans were black, we have some controversy in the early 30s. Please note the following vehicle location is at our clients h. Sold new at pellini chevrolet in sebastopol, california window sticker and owners manual 164100 hp turboair engine powerglide automatic transmission frost green with. Isuzu amigo, pickups, rodeo and trooper, 19811996 by nicholschilton staff 1999, paperback 3. Sometimes, its a fine line that separates milestones from millstones, and theres no better example than the chevy corvair. Powered by the chevrolet turboair 6 engine with 80 hp 60 kw.
This exceptional 1964 corvair 95 greenbrier van was meticulously restored in 1993. The 1960 corvair was an allnew kind of vehicle for chevrolet, a rearengine, aircooled car aimed directly at the popular volkswagen beetle. We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The first year of chevrolets rearengine compact car, the pick of the day has been brought back to original condition. Soft cover book, 8 12 x 11, 88 pages, 98 illustrations. Corvair 700 4door sedan full color 9 14 x ad that is for body by fisher. Find 1960 to 1969 chevrolet corvairs for sale on oodle classifieds. Assumption assumption because it is a carryover from a previous year.
Why you should buy a 1960s chevy corvair right now bloomberg. Due to the fact that there is no official book that lists all the chevrolets engine colors, many of these colors are assumption. The corvair range included twodoor coupe and convertible, fourdoor sedan, and fourdoor station wagon configurations, included the more. In the vintage chevrolet club of america we do accept black and in my opinion black is what they should be. The new corvair met the compact car demands with european engineering and a volkswagonlike aircooled unit with horizontally opposed cylinders mounted at the rear, only with six cylinders instead of four. Chevrolet corvair classics for sale classics on autotrader.
We are delighted to offer, what is still to this day, the only american designed, mass produced passenger motor car. The museums location also has the benefit of being easily accessible from interstate 55 the main corridor between chicago, st. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. The ad says that heres the compact car that threw the book away. A popular car brought out to compete with the aircooled vw, it. Nov 15, 2017 in 1965, a young lawyer named ralph nader published a book, unsafe at any speed, which was a harsh critique of automotive safety. In his book unsafe at any speed, the famous and often outspoken political activist ralph nader claimed that the chevrolet corvair was the most dangerous automobile on the road in the 1960s. An interview with mark, the owner of this classic 1960 chevrolet corvair. In particular, thanks to the corvair society of america corsa and tony fiore, author of the excellent corvair resource book, the corvair decade. A restorers guide to authenticity authenticity series wayne and bruggen, bill machan on. But sales slipped after ralph naders book, unsafe at any speed, raised questions about the corvairs handling. This website provides two ways of providing financial support for the museum. A restorers guide to authenticity authenticity series. This is a beautiful example of the last year of the early model corvair.
In spite of this the corvair has become a highly desired collectible amongst many car enthusiasts. Naders complaint was about the 196063 rear suspension design that was already discontinued, but the damage to corvairs reputation was done. Since then, the bestselling book has become synonymous with national crash protection standards and gms uncommonly dangerous as. Gms mishandling of its response to nader only made things worse. This book covers all of the cars produced, as well as the rise and fall of the corvair. Select a chevrolet year and model below to get started. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1960 chevrolet corvair. Displaying 1 15 of 49 total results for classic chevrolet corvair. Some pictures show the fan was pained engine color at the time of production. There are 28 1965 chevrolet corvairs for sale today on. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access.
Corvair sales for 1966 were down by more than 50% and chevrolet decided to cease any further development. One owner, new top, 4 carb set up, black top and interior, 4 speed manual transmission. The corvair was manufactured and marketed in 4door sedan, 2door coupe, convertible, 4door station wagon, passenger van, commercial van, and pickup truck body styles in its. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 1960 chevy corvair to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs. Find new and used 1963 chevrolet corvair classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. For sale is a very nice 1964 chevrolet corvair monza convertible. Thanks to mark grady and john wedge, who contributed mint. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used chevrolet corvair classics for sale near you. Suzuki cappuccino ea11r 21r mechanism japanese car magazine from japan 084. It was the only americanmade, massproduced passenger car to feature a rearmounted aircooled engine. In front, the lock door emblem covering the lockset for the trunk lock was changed from red to blue and featured a shorter bar. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The chevrolet corvair is a compact car manufactured by chevrolet for model years 19601969. In 1965, a young lawyer named ralph nader published a book, unsafe at any speed, which was a harsh critique of automotive safety.
The corvair range included twodoor coupe and convertible, fourdoor sedan, and fourdoor station wagon configurations, included the more powerful monza model. The chevrolet corvair is a compact car manufactured by chevrolet for model years 19601969 in two generations. One chapter of the book was dedicated to the curious handling of. Are you trying to find 1960 chevrolet corvair 500 values. The new corvair met the compact car demands with european engineering and a volkswagonlike aircooled unit with horizontally opposed cylinders mounted at the. The corvair was a little costly for its initial economycar market and too foreign for many americans. It is an extensive and well run club and a must if you own or are looking to own a corvair. The chevrolet corvair was a compact automobile produced by the chevrolet division of general motors for the 19601969 model years. Jan 11, 2015 an interview with mark, the owner of this classic 1960 chevrolet corvair.
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