The second generation of the Chevy Corvair (1965-69) suffered in the sales arena, thanks largely to some negative safety PR via Ralph Nader. Which is a shame, as the nifty compact was a much-improved automobile by then. The seller’s… more»
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’60s Hauler: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside
Only 851 Corvair Rampsides were produced in 1964, making this unique pickup not just a curiosity, but a true rarity among vintage American trucks. The example shown here, finished in cheerful yellow with white accents and listed for sale… more»
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Garage-Stored: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe
This 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe has been sitting in storage for over 30 years, but with its rebuilt engine and clean Southern body, it could be an easy project to get back on the road. Listed for $4,500… more»
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Turbo Added: 1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s rear-engine rebel lives on in this sharp 1967 Corvair Monza, now offered here on craigslist out of Suncrest, Washington. Wearing a bright red finish over black leather buckets and fitted with a 4-speed manual, this clean, rust-free Monza… more»
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Rare Rampside: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Pickup
Whether you loved or hated the VW Beetle, there’s no question it kicked off a round of innovation at US automakers. AMC put its Rambler American “subcompact” on the ground in 1958; Ford introduced its Falcon in 1960; Studebaker… more»
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17k Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Corvair
As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I’ve long endured Ralph Nader jokes at gas stations, in parking lots, in my nightmares…but the reality is that Ralph Nader is most likely responsible for the car you see here,… more»
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The Side Door Hauler: 1964 Chevy Corvair Rampside
You don’t see these every day—especially not this clean. Up for grabs on Bainbridge Island, Washington is a rare 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside pickup, one of just 851 built that year. With 76,000 miles and long-term ownership, this air-cooled… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet fielded two compact cars, the Corvair (1960-69) and the Chevy II/Nova (1962-79). The Corvair was akin to the VW Beetle in that it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, a first for American automobiles. Chevy sold nearly 1.8 million… more»
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Mechanic’s Special: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first foray into the compact car space. They took an unorthodox path in emulating the VW Beetle by designing a vehicle with an air-cooled, rear-mounted engine. The auto was in production from 1960 to 1969,… more»
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Rust-Free 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
Two days. On the weekend, it goes by in an instant; on weekdays, not so much. But it’s an eternity for a craigslist ad to be posted when the subject matter seems like such an obvious bargain. Of course,… more»
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City Cruiser: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Club Coupe
The advent of the VW Beetle shook the US auto industry to its core – but not right away. The car was tiny, tinny, and its tail was full of motor. Sales were slow until in 1959, VW’s “Think… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95
The added jalousie windows on the two side doors are a nice touch for this otherwise mostly-windowless 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan. The base Corvair “95” vans (named for the 95-inch wheelbase) were cargo vans, and a step up… more»
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Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»
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4-Speed Fun: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s first compact car, the Corvair, was unlike anything else Detroit was building in the 1960s. It had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the lines of the German Volkswagen Beetle, though bigger and more comfortable. The seller’s car is… more»
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Owned 33 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Corvair was a radical departure for 1960s Chevrolet (and the U.S. auto industry, for that matter). It was a compact car, used an air-cooled engine, and said powerplant was located in the rear. It was successful at first,… more»
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Not a Runner: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The Corvair is an interesting study in car-collecting habits; those who own one tend to own several, and those who don’t own one probably never will. Since 2007, I’ve played the middle ground as a one-Corvair owner. Because of… more»
