For those who don’t think the VW Beetle inspired the Chevy Corvair, consider the Corvan. It was a smaller van and pickup that used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine just like the VW Transporter (or VW Bus). Snappier versions of… more»
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Turbo Terrific: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder
The Corvair represented adventurous engineering by Chevrolet because it had rarely commenced engineering a new model from a blank sheet of paper. It suffered some reputational issues, but a well-maintained example can offer a rewarding driving experience. Our feature… more»
Corvan Camper! 1962 Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevy Corvair was perhaps the most diversified of the 1960s compacts, available in all sorts of body styles. Not only sedans and convertibles but also pickups and vans, like this 1962 Corvan with an optional camping package. With… more»
First Gen Convertible: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair
In the 1950s, the major American automakers produced the largest cars we’ll ever see, with huge wheelbases and bodies dripping with chrome. But gaining speed in the marketplace was the Economy Car. Volkswagens were selling like hotcakes. American Motors… more»
Unique Kit Car: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro/Corvair
It’s hard to decide exactly what this automobile is. It was built by a kit car builder out of Massachusetts. It has a 1965 Chevy Corvair chassis and drivetrain. And it looks like a 1970 Chevy Camaro with T-Tops…. more»
Estate Auction: Bill O’Meara Collection
Estate auctions are a wonderful thing for a car collector, as you not only get the chance to potentially sniff out a deal that only the locals know about, but if the collection is big enough, you get multiple… more»
Great Miami Collection of 28 Chevrolet Corvairs!
Unlike Ford and Chrysler, Chevrolet’s entry into the compact market field in 1960 was unconventional. With its new Corvair, the engine was air-cooled rather than water-cooled and was mounted in the back. Imagine being a gas station attendant in… more»