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- 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup
- 145ci Air-Cooled H6
- Dual Single-Barrel Carburetors
- 4-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Brown Exterior
- Brown Interior
- Forward Control Cab
- Rampside Pickup Bed
- Passenger-Side Hinged Bed Loading Ramp
- Rear Tailgate
- Rear-Mounted Engine
- Cab Roof Clearance Lights
- Aftermarket Sound System
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is one of Chevrolet’s most unconventional utility vehicles, combining a forward-control cab with the Corvair’s rear-mounted, air-cooled powertrain and a genuinely clever side-loading pickup bed. Showing 23,258 miles, this example is powered by a 145ci air-cooled flat-six with dual single-barrel carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission. Its signature passenger-side loading ramp, rear-mounted engine, compact proportions, and distinctive cab-over styling give the Rampside an identity unlike virtually any other American pickup of the period.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of this 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is finished in Brown, emphasizing the unusual forward-control proportions that make the Corvair 95 instantly recognizable. Quad headlights flank the wide Chevrolet grille treatment, while Corvair 95 badging and cab-mounted clearance lights add period detail. The pickup bed incorporates the Rampside’s defining feature: a large passenger-side panel that folds downward to create a loading ramp, allowing cargo to be moved directly into the bed from curb level. A conventional rear tailgate provides additional access, while custom alloy wheels and radial tires complete the exterior. The interior of this 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is finished in Brown and features an especially distinctive striped bench-seat pattern in coordinating shades of brown, tan, and cream. The broad horizontal stripes give the cabin a strong period character and visually complement the brown dashboard, carpeting, and door panels. Its forward-control architecture places the driver directly over the front wheels, creating a uniquely upright driving position with the large steering wheel and simple instrument cluster immediately ahead. A floor-mounted 4-speed shifter adds to the hands-on vintage driving experience, while an aftermarket AM/FM stereo provides an updated audio option.
Engine
Power comes from a rear-mounted 145ci air-cooled flat-six fed by dual single-barrel carburetors and paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Unlike a conventional pickup with its engine ahead of the passenger compartment, the Corvair 95 carries its powerplant beneath the rear portion of the cargo area and sends power to the rear wheels. Independent front and rear suspension further separates its engineering from the traditional American pickups of its day. Together with the Rampside loading arrangement, the rear-engine layout is central to what makes the Corvair 95 such an unusual and enthusiast-worthy piece of Chevrolet truck history.
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