- 1966 MY Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
- Current owner reports numbers matching vehicle
- Current owner reports recent oil change
- New Black upholstered front leather interior
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Power convertible top
- Black convertible top
- Original radio player included but needs repair
The muscle cars of the 60s dominated the airways and stole the show on every motor show; thunderous horsepower and performance with good looks was a hot seller, and every manufacturer wanted a piece of the pie. Chevrolet released the legendary Camaro to battle head-on with the Ford Mustang and several machines that can cater to the ever-growing muscle car market; however, among all the performance, the unique Chevrolet Corvair always stood out with it's open top variants. Present today is a great example of America's foray into the unknown and looks like this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa; it has a reported 120,000 miles on the clock. You can rest assured that you are behind the wheel of an American legend.
Exterior and Interior
The Corvair was iconic on so many fronts, and while its motor stole the show, the uber-cool 60s design is also one to admire. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa sports a red exterior that helps highlight the iconic design; the power convertible top is finished off in black and, when down, provides a driving experience like no other. In terms of shoes, this 60s American classic sits on its factory hubcaps and is wrapped with white wall tires. Like the exterior, the black interior of this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa is all factory styling. The current owner reports that the leather interior has been upholstered and is in great shape. Once you are in and comfy, you are treated to an authentic 60s drive feel with this car sporting all its factory interior components; you even get the original radio player that is reported to need some work to get running smooth and pumping out your tunes.
Engine
Sure, the good looks and comfort are something to admire, but what made the Corvair iconic was its powertrain layout. At the time, the recipe for power delivery was simple, a big American V8 motor sending its power to the rear wheels in dramatic fashion. However, the Corvair shook things up in a first for the American automotive scene. It featured a rear-mounted air-cooled motor that was America's response to the legendary Volkswagen Beetle. Make your way to the rear of this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa, and what you will find is a 2.3L inline six-cylinder air-cooled motor that is reported to be numbers matching. Power is sent to the car's rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
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Famous for all the wrong reasons, the Chevrolet Corvair has been relegated to being one of American automotive history’s pariahs. This was majorly due to its presence in Ralph Nader’s book titled “Unsafe At Any Speed”. Yes, the Corvair’s swing-axle rear suspension and unconventional tire pressure settings does mean that it can catch out its driver, but that also means you should drive it in a sensible, rather than silly fashion. On the same token, we shouldn’t be driving cars at all, or even walking for that matter if its unsafe to be in any form of speed. Plus, if the Corvair was really that dangerous, would you find examples like this 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible for sale today? Up for sale from Indianapolis, this 83,987-mile car is living proof that the Corvair isn’t the killer widow-maker that Nader made it out to be. This car comes with the original owner’s guide, a 164ci flat six, a manual gearbox, and a spare tire lock key too.
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.
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.
The K5 Blazer is one of the defining full-size American 4x4s of its era, combining the hardware of a traditional Chevrolet truck with a shorter two-door body and removable roof. This 1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer shows 52,293 miles and keeps that classic formula intact with V8 power, an automatic transmission, dual-range four-wheel drive, and solid axles. Its removable fiberglass hardtop adds the open-air element that helped distinguish the K5 from conventional SUVs, while the period-style Rally wheels, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, and burgundy cabin complete the unmistakably 1980s presentation.
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Sedan captures the long, low, unmistakable style that made Chevrolet’s full-size cars such icons of the 1960s. Showing approximately 28,076 miles, this example combines a 327ci V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor and 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, while power steering and power brakes make it considerably easier to enjoy from behind the wheel. Finished in Red over a Black interior, it also benefits from tasteful modern upgrades including aftermarket coilover suspension and a Bluetooth-capable sound system, adding usability without taking away from the car’s classic character.
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