Corvair Vans: Pair of 1963 Chevrolet Corvan 95s

Chevrolet expanded the Corvair lineup in its second year to include a van and pickup. These were sold under the heading of the Corvan 95, with the number representing the wheelbase. The van version was more popular, and the seller has two of them from 1963 for sale (one running, one not). Located in a yard with other vintage vehicles, this duo is in Corydon, Indiana, and is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000 for the pair. Thanks, “Pnuts”, for the tip!

The Corvair was a staple in the first generation of the Corvair (1961-64). Declining sales led Chevy to drop the 95 when the auto variants were redesigned in 1965. The Corvan panel van was available with or without side windows, and in 1963, sales approached 18,500 units. Neither of this duo has side windows, so they were made to haul stuff, not people. The vans used the same powertrain as the Corvair cars, a 145 cubic inch “flat six” that produced 80 hp. We assume both of the seller’s projects have a 3-speed manual transmission.

A video shows that one of the Corvan’s engines runs, while we’re told the other one is dead. Since one of the vans looks somewhat okay, the other is covered with surface rust and maybe more. So, we’re going to say the runner is the better-looking of the pair. One has a blue interior with torn upholstery, so we’re going to say that’s the runner, too. Perhaps you could use the rustier one as a donor for the runner.

While cash is always king, the seller is willing to consider a trade. He’s in the market for a “slide-in camper” but would also consider other vans. Considering the condition of the vehicles we see here, would you ante up $2,500 a piece for the former workhorses? Make a “hippie van” out of these Chevies?