Introduced for the 1961 model year, the Corvair Station Wagon (named the Lakewood) touted that it was “the only wagon in the world with plenty of rear and front cargo space…making it the most ideal family wagon in the field.” But a funny thing happened. The buying public began seeing the Corvair more as a specialty car than as an economy car, and the nicer-appointed Monza trim line saw increased sales – especially in the two-door coupe body style. This led Chevrolet to think of a younger, more sporty-minded future buyer, so after the first quarter of 1962, the Corvair Station Wagon was discontinued in order to start production of the Monza Convertible. As a result, only 2,362 of the Monza 900 Wagon (the Lakewood name was dropped in ’62) rolled off the assembly line. This is one of those that has survived and appears to be in very good condition. It is located in snowy Akron, Ohio, and is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for $10,000. Thanks to Ted for spotting this rare red long roof and sending it our way.

Finished in a rather sporty Roman Red, this 1962 Corvair Monza Station Wagon appears to be in solid shape. I’m not seeing rust or accident damage and the paint is very presentable and shiny as is the chrome, trim, glass, and lenses. And in case the rear – and front – cargo space isn’t enough, there’s a big red luggage rack on top to carry Aunt Edna from Arizona to Walley World.

The Monza Series 900’s had better interior appointments than the base level Deluxe Series 700’s. Bucket seats were available and the 700’s rubber floor covering was replaced with carpeting. The pleated and buttoned vinyl seats and door panels do not give you an “econobox” feel, that’s for sure. Except for a lumpy driver’s seat bottom, the interior looks fresh and in very good condition. The front and rear cargo areas are clean and roomy – 58 cubic feet in the rear with the back seat folded down, plus 10 more cubic feet in the upfront trunk. A floor-mounted shifter can be seen for the manual transmission (which were offered in both 3-speed and 4-speed).

The seller shows a video of a clean engine bay with the air cooled, flat-six engine running. The ’62 Corvairs offered a base 80 horsepower Turbo Air 145 engine as well as a 102 horsepower option. The seller doesn’t give specifics on the engine other than saying it “runs good” and has 110,000 miles showing on the odometer. The seller also states that the Corvair “has incredible heat, all heating cables move like they should, and lights and wipers work as well.” The seller doesn’t say how long he’s had this Corvair Wagon or its history, but shares that he has two many vehicles and one of two vehicles has to go…a 2014 Honda Accord or this ’62 Corvair Station Wagon (that he’d prefer to keep). I just checked and a “Pending” status has been added to the post, so this one may be gone, though sales fall through all the time for one reason or another. What do you think of this rare, rear-engine long roof? Ever seen one?