The Chevy Corvair entered its second and final generation in 1965. The design was superior to the first generation that caught the safety eye of crusader Ralph Nader, as sales of the ‘65s and later versions would fall off… more»
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30k-Mile Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
When Chevrolet introduced their first compact car, it elected to go down the “path less traveled.” At least for U.S. automobile manufacturers. The Corvair arrived in 1960 and followed in the Volkswagen Beetle’s footsteps with a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine…. more»
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4-Speed Droptop: 1962 Corvair Convertible
If I were selling this very pretty 1962 Corvair convertible with a desirable manual transmission on Craigslist near Seattle, I would go into detail about the complete restoration it has undergone. But this seller is terse, just telling us… more»
BF Exclusive: A 1960s Chevrolet Corvair Project Lot
Listings like this don’t come along very often, especially when they involve multiple cars offered together as a single package. Located in Moriarty, this Barn Finds Classified features four 1960s Chevrolet Corvair coupes, all identified as 900/Monza two-door models… more»
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Vintage Van: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The very first car I can barely remember my parents owning was a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair, and my only recollections are that it was white and a sedan. Most buyers seemed to embrace the Corvair when it was introduced… more»
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Farm Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
While Ford entered the compact market in 1960 with a conventionally engineered small car (the Falcon), Chevrolet elected to go the route less traveled. Enter the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine that was a nod to the imported… more»
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Turbo/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder
Although introduced as a compact model, Chevrolet didn’t take long to add some performance credentials to its groundbreaking Corvair range. This 1963 example is a Monza Spyder, featuring a turbocharged engine under the hood. It presents extremely well for… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Chevy Corvair got a new lease on life in 1965 with a new layout, hoping to distance itself from safety concerns coming from crusader Ralph Nader. Gone were the handling problems that caught Ralph’s attention, and sales improved,… more»
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Drop-Top Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
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»
