1964 Chevrolet Corvair

Front Disc Brakes | 94mm Engine Bore | Oversized Pistons

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LOT #

240923473

Classic Truck

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All the information and photos on this listing are from when this vehicle was originally listed on ExoticCarTrader.com
Make:
Model:
VIN:
40627W151102
Lot Number:
240923473
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
62,109 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
6cyl Turbo
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Red
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Georgia
  • Red exterior
  • Black interior
  • Manual transmission
  • 6 Cyl Turbo - current owner reports 94mm bore
  • Current owner reports complete Monte Carlo front suspension
  • Front disc brakes
  • Rear axles drilled for 5 lugs
  • Oversized pistons
  • Current owner reports the turbo is customized

Overview of 1964 Chevrolet Corvair For Sale by Owner

When Chevrolet came up with the Corvair as a radical new car, not even the designers could’ve foreseen just how controversial it would go on to become. In a bid to compete with the rising popularity of compact European cars, Chevy released the Corvair in 1960. Like the Volkswagen Beetle (which was one of the main competitors it was aimed at), it came with a rear mounted, air-cooled, horizontally opposed engine and all-round independent suspension. It also featured monocoque construction. It had advantages in both power and space over the Beetle, and it had a technological advantage over its domestic competition (both Ford and Chrysler’s candidates for the compact segment were basically just downsized versions of their existing models). While theoretically impressive and well received by critics and consumers (named “Car of the Year” by Motor Trend and selling 26000 units in it’s first 2 days), it would initially face several teething problems, and then have its legacy clouded by concerns about its handling and safety (mainly by Ralph Nafer’s “Unsafe at Any Speed”). These claims have mostly been debunked since then.

Exterior and Interior

This 2-door coupe is finished in a glossy red color and has a black interior. At first glance, it appears to be completely stock, but a closer look reveals wider tires, cleverly disguised by the period-correct-esque wheels. Aside from this, there were virtually no signs on the exterior that would suggest that this car has been modified. The interior is also quite original and unassuming, except for a few switches and gauges that have been fitted onto or below the dashboard, and their associated wiring (some of which is visible from certain angles).

Engine

Mechanically, this car has some significant modifications and upgrades installed. Most importantly, it now has a 6-cylinder turbo with a 94mm bore and oversized pistons (as reported by the current owner) and a manual gearbox. The current owner also states that the turbo is customized. There are, unfortunately, no specifications regarding the capacity of the engine or number of gears. It also reportedly has complete Monte Carlo front suspension, front disc brakes and rear axles drilled for 5 lugs.

Walk-around Video of this Chevrolet Corvair

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