1960 corvair blue book

With its rearmounted, aircooled engine, the corvair was conceived as an american answer to the rearengined, aircooled volkswagen beetle. In fact only the first of its eight chapters focuses on that car, which provided the easiest way for nader to commence his wholesale attack on the us. A restorers guide to authenticity authenticity series wayne and bruggen, bill machan on. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1960 chevrolet corvair 500 and assess the current state of the classic car market. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Powered by the chevrolet turboair 6 engine with 80 hp 60 kw. An interview with mark, the owner of this classic 1960 chevrolet corvair. There are 42 1964 chevrolet corvairs for sale today on. Thank you to those who assisted in compiling this information. But sales slipped after ralph naders book, unsafe at any speed, raised questions about the corvairs handling. The chevrolet corvair was a compact automobile produced by the chevrolet division of general motors for the 19601969 model years. The chevrolet corvair is a compact car manufactured by chevrolet for model years 19601969 in two generations.

In front, the lock door emblem covering the lockset for the trunk lock was changed from red to blue and featured a shorter bar. It is still the only americandesigned, massproduced passenger car with a rearmounted, aircooled engine, the corvair was manufactured and marketed in 4door sedan, 2door coupe, convertible, 4door station wagon, passenger van. A restorers guide to authenticity authenticity series. A great reference book with gm part numbers and diagrams. Find 1960 chevrolet corvairs for sale on oodle classifieds. Corvair 700 4door sedan full color 9 14 x ad that is for body by fisher. Find 1960 to 1969 chevrolet corvairs for sale on oodle classifieds. This is a very nice early model 4 door with an automatic transmission and excellent running engi. Sep 23, 2016 since then, the bestselling book has become synonymous with national crashprotection standards and gms uncommonly dangerous as nader saw it chevrolet corvair. The first year of chevrolets rearengine compact car, the pick of the day has been brought back to original condition. The corvair was manufactured and marketed in 4door sedan, 2door coupe, converti. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used chevrolet corvair classics for sale near you. Displaying 1 15 of 49 total results for classic chevrolet corvair. Hagertys collector car indices, including affordable classics, blue chip and muscle cars and more.

Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Not list everything for 196064, it is much more complete than any parts book from later years and it is also better for 196569. The chevrolet corvair is a compact car manufactured by chevrolet for model years 19601969. Looking for a 1960 to 1969 chevrolet corvair van for sale. Beige black blue bronze brown burgundy gold gray green orange pink purple red silver turquoise white yellow. The premier corvair club, corvair society of america corsa, can be reached at corsa, p. The 1960 corvair was an allnew kind of vehicle for chevrolet, a rearengine, aircooled car aimed directly at the popular volkswagen beetle. In 1965, a young lawyer named ralph nader published a book, unsafe at any speed, which was a harsh critique of automotive safety. Jan 28, 2018 although id probably prefer the convertible version of the 1960 model, id keep the wonderful horizon blue hue, and follow the lead of a gentleman who has a perfectly preserved identical corvair in hermosa beach, ca complete with an original nixonlodge bumper sticker from that years famous election. A popular car brought out to compete with the aircooled vw, it.

Since then, the bestselling book has become synonymous with national crash protection standards and gms uncommonly dangerous as. Route 66 in glenarm, illinois, just a few short miles south of springfield. Multilayer waterproof car cover for auto all weather protection secure lock l fits. Sold new at pellini chevrolet in sebastopol, california window sticker and owners manual 164100 hp turboair engine powerglide automatic transmission frost green with. It claims that the key to this small miracle is americas first and only rearmounted aluminum engine a lightweight 6 thats so revolutionary it can be packaged with the transmission and drive. Although id probably prefer the convertible version of the 1960 model, id keep the wonderful horizon blue hue, and follow the lead of a gentleman who has a perfectly preserved identical corvair in hermosa beach, ca complete with an original nixonlodge bumper sticker from that years famous election. Chevrolet corvair classics for sale classics on autotrader.

We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. Corvair cruisein celebrates chevy models houston chronicle. It was the only americanmade, massproduced passenger car to feature a rearmounted aircooled engine. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.

Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 11 corvair models nationwide. Corvairs sold well, although not as well as the more conventional ford falcon. There are 28 1965 chevrolet corvairs for sale today on. In the vintage chevrolet club of america we do accept black and in my opinion black is what they should be. Motorcar studio is pleased to offer this 1965 chevrolet corvair corsa convertible. Original owner manual book exterior paint job 2016 excellent mech. This 1960 promotional movie for the 1960 corvair the first year of its production emphasizes its handling, durability and ability to maintain stability on any terrain. This website provides two ways of providing financial support for the museum.

Since then, the bestselling book has become synonymous with national crashprotection standards and gms uncommonly dangerous as nader saw it chevrolet corvair. I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of members of the virtual vairs free internet email discussion group. Jan 11, 2015 an interview with mark, the owner of this classic 1960 chevrolet corvair. The chevrolet corvair was named motor trends car of the year for 1960, due in part to its aircooled, ohv, 9. Please note the following vehicle location is at our clients h. Jul 03, 2004 however, in 1965 the corvair became mired in controversy, due to questions regarding its high speed handling and stability. Mar 12, 2015 the 1960 corvair, in all its initial release glory. One owner, new top, 4 carb set up, black top and interior, 4 speed manual transmission. The corvair range included twodoor coupe and convertible, fourdoor sedan, and fourdoor station wagon configurations, included the more. The new corvair met the compact car demands with european engineering and a volkswagonlike aircooled unit with horizontally opposed cylinders mounted at the.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Why you should buy a 1960s chevy corvair right now bloomberg. Suzuki cappuccino ea11r 21r mechanism japanese car magazine from japan 084. The ad says that heres the compact car that threw the book away. Naders complaint was about the 1960 63 rear suspension design that was already discontinued, but the damage to corvair s reputation was done. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time. Nov 15, 2017 in 1965, a young lawyer named ralph nader published a book, unsafe at any speed, which was a harsh critique of automotive safety. Naders complaint was about the 196063 rear suspension design that was already discontinued, but the damage to corvairs reputation was done. Isuzu amigo, pickups, rodeo and trooper, 19811996 by nicholschilton staff 1999, paperback 3. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Due to the fact that there is no official book that lists all the chevrolets engine colors, many of these colors are assumption. Select a chevrolet year and model below to get started. The 1960 corvair, in all its initial release glory.

Introduced in 1960, chevrolets beetle fighter looked like a sure winner. In spite of this the corvair has become a highly desired collectible amongst many car enthusiasts. In particular, thanks to the corvair society of america corsa and tony fiore, author of the excellent corvair resource book, the corvair decade. One chapter of the book was dedicated to the curious handling of. The new corvair met the compact car demands with european engineering and a volkswagonlike aircooled unit with horizontally opposed cylinders mounted at the rear, only with six cylinders instead of four. The chevrolet corvair is a compact car manufactured by chevrolet for model years 1960 1969 in two generations. As the first gm compact, with many innovations, ranging from a rearmounted, aircooled engine, and with many components including its 6cylinder engine made from. It is an extensive and well run club and a must if you own or are looking to own a corvair. The corvair was manufactured and marketed in 4door sedan, 2door coupe, convertible, 4door station wagon, passenger van, commercial van, and pickup truck body styles in its. This is a beautiful example of the last year of the early model corvair. As best as i know all replacement fans were black, we have some controversy in the early 30s. Sometimes, its a fine line that separates milestones from millstones, and theres no better example than the chevy corvair. It is still the only americandesigned, massproduced passenger car with a rearmounted, aircooled engine. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 1960 chevy corvair to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs.

Silver blue exterior, with nice black convertible top. Soft cover book, 8 12 x 11, 88 pages, 98 illustrations. The 1960 69 chevrolet corvair has been the last radical massproduced car from troubled general motors, although 1,710,018 units of the rearengine auto were sold. The ad has a picture of a blue 2door body floating against a red background and another picture of a blue 4door parked next to a couple that are raking leaves on a sunny day. For sale is a very nice 1964 chevrolet corvair monza convertible. Assumption assumption because it is a carryover from a previous year. Find new and used 1964 chevrolet corvair classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you.

Chevy fights the import car market and introduces the compact corvair in 1960. Total ratings 3, chevrolet 230 250 292 194 inline 6 engine manual book rebuild six cylinder chevy. Corvair sales for 1966 were down by more than 50% and chevrolet decided to cease any further development. Car cover500 crafted2fit car covers c10038gk fits 1965 chevrolet corvair fits. The color of the fan is another sometimes sticky problem. In his book unsafe at any speed, the famous and often outspoken political activist ralph nader claimed that the chevrolet corvair was the most dangerous automobile on the road in the 1960s. Thanks to mark grady and john wedge, who contributed mint. While ralph nader certainly made some valid points in his most popular book, the corvair may not have been as bad as he claimed. It is frequently asserted, for example, that ralph naders 1965 book unsafe at any speed is all about the corvair. Weve added 14 pages at the end that list nearly all corvair part.

Assumption because it was found in next years book. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1960 chevrolet corvair. This exceptional 1964 corvair 95 greenbrier van was meticulously restored in 1993. In particular, thanks to the corvair society of america corsa and tony fiore, author of the excellent corvair resource book, the corvair decade i would also like to acknowledge the contributions of members of the virtual vairs free internet email discussion group. Find new and used chevrolet corvair classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Original miles one family owned clear blue texas title original plate from 1964 fair accessory. Chevrolet 1960 light blue corvair dealer promotional car for sale. Find new and used 1963 chevrolet corvair classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Are you trying to find 1960 chevrolet corvair 500 values. Gms mishandling of its response to nader only made things worse. This book covers all of the cars produced, as well as the rise and fall of the corvair. We are delighted to offer, what is still to this day, the only american designed, mass produced passenger motor car.

Chevrolet corvair wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Some pictures show the fan was pained engine color at the time of production. The corvair range included twodoor coupe and convertible, fourdoor sedan, and fourdoor station wagon configurations, included the more powerful monza model. The museums location also has the benefit of being easily accessible from interstate 55 the main corridor between chicago, st. The corvair was a little costly for its initial economycar market and too foreign for many americans. A 1966 corvair coupe clearly built for racing was also on display, with 84 emblazed on the doors in red, perfect blue racing stripes down the center of the standard, white base paint and a. However, in 1965 the corvair became mired in controversy, due to questions regarding its high speed handling and stability.