1960 U.S. Production-250,007
500 coupe, model 527-14,628
500 sedan, model 569-7,683
700 coupe, model 727-36,562
700 sedan, model 769-139,208
Monza coupe, model 927-11,926
1961 U.S. Production-282,075 Cars, 47,557 FCs
500 coupe, model 527-16,857
500 station wagon, model 535-5,591
500 sedan, model 569-18,752
700 coupe, model 727-24,786
700 station wagon, model 735-20,451
700 sedan, model 769-51,948
Monza coupe, model 927-109,945
Monza sedan, model 969-33,745
Greenbrier, model R1206-18,489
95 Corvan, model R1205-15,806
95 Rampside, model R1254-10,787
95 Loadside, model R1244-2,475
1962 U.S. Production-292,531 Cars, 35,969 FCs
500 coupe, model 527-16,245
700 coupe, model 727-18,474
700 station wagon, model 735-3,716
700 sedan, model 7695,368
Monza coupe, model 927-151,738
(includes 6,894 Spyder option)
Monza station wagon, model 935-2,362
Monza convertible, model 967-16,569
(includes 2,574 Spyder option)
Monza sedan, model 969-48,059
Greenbrier, model R1206-18,007
95 Corvan, model R1205-13,491
95 Rampside, model 1254-4,102
95 Loadside, model R1244-369
1963 U.S. Production-254,571 Cars, 26,968 FCs
500 coupe, model 527-6,680
700 coupe, model 727-12,378
700 sedan, model 769-20,684
Monza coupe, model 927-129,544
(includes 11,627 Spyder option)
Monza convertible, model 967-44,165
(includes 7,472 Spyder option)
Monza sedan, model 969-31,120
Greenbrier, model R1206-13,761
95 Corvan, model R1205-11,161
95 Rampside, model R1254-2,046
1964 U.S. Production-191,915 Cars, 15,199 FCs
500 coupe, model 527-22,968
Spyder coupe, model 627-6,480
Spyder convertible, model 667-4,761
700 sedan, model 769-16,295
Monza coupe, model 927-88,440
Monza convertible, model 967-31,045
Monza sedan, model 969-21,926
Greenbrier, model R1206-6,201
95 Corvan, model R1205-8,147
95 Rampside, model R1254-851
1965 U.S. Production-235,528 Cars, 1,528 FCs
500 coupe, model 10137-36,747
500 sedan, model 10139-17,560
Monza coupe, model 10537-88,954
Monza sedan, model 10539-37,157
Monza convertible, model 10567-26,466
Corsa coupe, model 10737-20,291
Corsa convertible, model 10767-8,353
Greenbrier, model R1206-1,528
1966 U.S. Production-103,743 Cars
500 coupe, model 10137-24,045
500 sedan, model 10139-8,779
Monza coupe, model 10537-37,605
Monza sedan, model 10539-12,497
Monza convertible, model 10567-10,345
Corsa coupe, model 10737-7,330
Corsa convertible, model 10767-3,142
1967 U.S. Production-27,253 Cars
500 coupe, model 10137-9,257
500 sedan, model 10139-2,959
Monza coupe, model 10537-9,771
Monza sedan, model 10539-3,157
Monza convertible, model 10567-2,109
1968 U.S. Production-15,399 Cars
500 coupe, model 10137-7,206
Monza coupe, model 10537-6,807
Monza convertible, model 10567-1,386
1969 U.S. Production-6,000 Cars
500 coupe, model 10137-2,762
Monza coupe, model 10537-2,717
Monza convertible, model 10567-521
Total U.S. Production-1,786,243
1,659,022 cars, 127,221 FCs
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1960 Canadian Production-3,261
500 coupe, model 527-362
500 sedan, model 569-1,172
700 coupe, model 727-562
700 sedan, model 769-1,165
1961 Canadian Production-7,739
500 coupe, model 527-590
500 station wagon, model 535-331
500 sedan, model 569-1,158
700 coupe, model 727-758
700 station wagon, model 735-547
700 sedan, model 769-2,213
Monza coupe, model 927-1,530
Monza sedan, model 969-612
1962 Canadian Production-7,505
500 coupe, model 527-903
700 coupe, model 727-881
700 station wagon, model 735-68
700 sedan, model 769-1,656
Monza coupe, model 927-2,772
Monza station wagon, model 935-205
Monza sedan, model 969-1,020
1963 Canadian Production-6,880
500 coupe, model 527-843
700 coupe, model 727-665
700 sedan, model 769-1,059
Monza coupe, model 927-2,821
Monza convertible, model 967-693
Monza sedan, model 969-799
1964 Canadian Production-7,369
500 coupe, model 527-1,050
Spyder coupe, model 627-502
Spyder convertible, model 667-154
700 sedan, model 769-1,022
Monza coupe, model 927-3,190
Monza convertible, model 967-559
Monza sedan, model 969-892
1965 Canadian Production-10,036*
500 coupe, model 10137-1,596
500 sedan, model 10139-142
Monza coupe, model 10537-3,382
Monza sedan, model 1053-1,826
Monza convertible, model 10567-679
Corsa coupe, model 10737-1,351
Corsa convertible, model 10767-360
1966 Canadian Production-6,137*
500 coupe, model 10137-1,289
500 sedan, model 10139-365
Monza coupe, model 10537-2,518
Monza sedan, model 10539-793
Monza convertible, model 10567-279
Corsa coupe, model 10737 682
Corsa convertible, model 10767-211
Total Canadian Production-48,927
all of which were cars
*In 1965, 696 CKD (Completely Knocked Down) cars were built for export; in 1966,
432 CKDs were built.
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Arizona
Charlie of Phoenix
2902 North 60th Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85033, 623/247-3272
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used
California
American Pi
19111 Chase Street, Northridge, California 91324, 818/349-9508
Part-Time, Mail Order Parts: New only (specialized) ; Repair Services: (specialized)
Website: http://www.American-Pi.com
California Corvair Parts, Inc.
19965-B Temescal Canyon Road, Corona, California 92881, 951/284-3555
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Catalog or List available; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic, (specialized)
Website: http://www.californiacorvairpart s.com
Lew Rishel's Instrument Repair
4751 Mount Saint Helens Dr., San Diego, California 92117, 858/565-1962
Part-Time, ; Repair Services: (specialized)
Larry's Corvair Parts & Rebuilding Services
14919 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena, California 90249, 310/970-9233
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Catalog or List available; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Website: http://www.larryscorvair.com
SC Performance
1363 Donlon St. #5, Ventura, California 93003, 805/644-0006
Part-Time, Mail Order Parts: New only (specialized) ; Catalog or List available; Repair Services: (specialized)
Silicone Wire Systems
3462 Kirkwood Drive, San Jose, California 95117, 408/247-2237
Part-Time, Mail Order Parts: New only (specialized) ; Catalog or List available
Website: http://www.siliconewire.com
The Source, Inc.
13975 Mira Montana, Del Mar, California 92014-3113, 858/259-1520
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New only ; Catalog or List available
Website: http://www.thesourceparts.com
Mel's Vairmart
1858 Almaden Road #6, San Jose, California 95125, 408/267-8164
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical
Wheelerizing
134 Viking Ave., Brea, California 92821, 714/990-9125
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used (specialized) ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Website: http://www.wheelerizing.com
Colorado
Rear-Engine Specialists
16010 W. 5th Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401, 303/278-4889
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical
Website: http://rearenginespecialists .objectis.net
Florida
Wolf Enterprises
32605 Rhode Island Ave., San Antonio, Florida 33576, 352/588-0645
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Catalog or List available; Repair Services: Mechanical
Website: http://hom etown.aol.com/gyoungwolf/myhomepage/business.html
Georgia
Ted's Auto Body
2288 Fourth Street, Tucker, Georgia 30084, 770/621-9999
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: Used only ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Illinois
The Vair Shop
21403 South 80th Avenue, Frankfort, Illinois 60423, 815/469-2936
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical
Website: http://www.vairshop.com
Indiana
Gray Automotive Services, Inc.
924 3rd Ave. SW, Carmel, Indiana 46032, 317/571-0944
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Kansas
Fred's Classic Auto Radios & Clocks
7908 Gillette, Lenexa, Kansas 66215, 913/599-2303
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used (specialized) ; Repair Services: (specialized)
Website: http://www.fredsclassicradios.com
Maine
Maplewood Motors
130 Ogunquit Road, Cape Neddick, Maine 03902, 207/361-1340
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Massachusetts
Clark's Corvair Parts, Inc.
Route 2 400 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts 01370-9748, 413/625-9776
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Catalog or List available.
Website: http://www.corvair.com
Michigan
Handy Car Care
97 Peach, Pontiac, Michigan 48342, 800/473-1832
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical
Website: http://www.corvairmechanic.com
Norm King Garage, Inc.
G-5167 North Dort Highway, Flint, Michigan 48505, 810/238-4121 or 621-3241
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Missouri
Jim's Used Corvair Parts
2613 Brookridge Lane, Saint Charles, Missouri 63301-0764, 636/724-9305
Part-Time, Mail Order Parts: Used only
New York
Mike Callahan
P.O. Box 325, Three Mile Bay, New York 13693-0325, 315/649-2521
Part-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical
Dahlquist Automotive Inc.
6850 Akron Road, Lockport, New York 14094, 716/434-5286
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used (specialized) ; Repair Services: Mechanical
North Carolina
Shepard Corvair Repair
7437 Quail Hill Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210, 704/554-6769
Full-Time, ; Repair Services: Mechanical
Website: http://www.shepardauto.com
Ohio
Vintage Motorsports Services
3578 S. Kettering Blvd., Ste 600, Dayton, Ohio 45439, 937/299-1378
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic, (specialized)
Website: http://www.vintmoinc.com
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Corvair
10000 Willow Springs Dr., Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044, 405/401-5756
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic, (specialized)
Rafee Corvair Specialist
212 Plum St., Wister Oklahoma 74966, 918/753-2486
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic, (specialized)
Website: http://www.rafeecorvair.com
Oregon
Corvair Underground
P.O. Box 339, Dundee, Oregon 97115, 503/434-1648 or 800/825-VAIR
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Catalog or List available
Website: http://www.corvairunderground.com
Dale Manufacturing
3425 Fairhaven Street, NE, Salem, Oregon 97303, 503/364-8685
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used (specialized) ; Catalog or List available; Repair Services: Mechanical, (specialized)
Website: http://www.dalemfg.com
Pennsylvania
Corvair Ranch, Inc.
1079 Bon-Ox Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325, 717/624-2805
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Website: http://www.corvairranch.com
John's Corvair Parts
1264 Walnut St., Stoneboro, Pennsylvania 16153-2516, 814/336-9033
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical
R.P. Corvairs
147 N. 7th Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania 17512, 717/681-9331
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical
South Carolina
Vair Cosmetic & Mechanical
226 Trotter Drive, Piedmont, South Carolina 29673, 864/269-9604
Part-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Vermont
Bill Cotrofeld Automotive
3630 Route 7A, PO Box 235, East Arlington, Vermont 05252, 802/375-6782
Full-Time, ; Catalog or List available; Repair Services: Mechanical, Cosmetic
Virginia
Corvair Motorsports
1535 Farm View Road, Glade Hill, Virginia 24092, 540/420-6898
Full-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Catalog or List available; Repair Services: Mechanical
Website: http://www.corvairmotorsports.com
SWITZERLAND
House of Corvairs
Weiascherstrasse 26, 8427 Rorbas-Zurich, , SWITZERLAND, 01-8760537
Part-Time, Mail Order Parts: New and Used ; Repair Services: Mechanical
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Corsa 50th anniversary of the Corvair today! Posted at 7:11 PM Oct 2 view more
CORSA is a world-wide organization with 5,200 members and 125 local chapters worldwide. Founded in 1969, it is a large and enthusiastic group of automobile enthusiasts and one of the best single marque clubs in the world. CORSA, a non-profit organization, was incorporated to satisfy the common needs of individuals interested in the preservation, restoration, and operation of the Corvair. CORSA's long range goal is to promote reproduction of parts and render technical assistance to increase your enjoyment of the Corvair, and to further the general public's appreciation of the car.
We have one of the highest quality publications issued by any single marque automobile club. The CORSA Communique is a professionally edited, high quality magazine published monthly. Click here for a sample issue in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
CORSA is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors with selected committees in charge of such varied activities as Parts and Repair, CORSA Chapters, Concours, Competition, Museum, and a host of other activities. A full time business office and staff serves as a clearinghouse for world-wide CORSA and Corvair information.
If you share our enthusiasm for these superbly engineered and styled cars, why not join our Society today? Domestic dues are only $38 for 1 year/ $76 for 26 months (two months free!) We are sure you will find it a worthy and rewarding investment!
History of the Corviar
Until the 1950s, most American auto manufacturers made one size of car: large. Imports from Europe such as Volkswagen, Renault, and Fiat showed that there was a market in the U.S. for smaller cars, mostly as a second car or an alternative for the budget-minded. In 1959-1960, all the major makers planned to introduce a "compact" brand.
Most of these designs were scaled-down versions of the conventional American car, using four- or six-cylinder engines instead of V-8s with bodies about 20% smaller than standard cars. An exception to this was the Chevrolet Corvair. Led by General Manager Edward N. Cole, Chevrolet designed a revolutionary new car. It was powered by an air-cooled horizontal six-cylinder engine made almost entirely out of aluminum. The engine was mounted in the rear of the car, driving the rear wheels through a compact automatic transaxle. Suspension was independent at all four wheels. There was no conventional frame, it was the first Unibody built by Fisher Body. The tires were an entirely new wide low-profile design. The styling was unconventional for Detroit, subtle and elegant, with no tailfins or chrome grille. Its engineering earned a flurry of patents, its styling was copied by many European makers, Time magazine put it on the cover, and Motor Trend named it the Car of the Year for 1960.
Despite its critical acclaim, the Corvair did not dominate the marketplace. It was expensive to produce because of its unusual design, and it was not as economical to operate as its competitors. These were major weaknesses for an economy car. It was designed first as a sedan and a coupe, with modest engine power and a Spartan level of trim. But its destiny was discovered when the Monza show car, a sporty Corvair with bucket seats and a floor shifter, was so popular that it was immediately put into production.
For 1961 the Corvair product line expanded, with the addition of a Monza sedan, station wagons, more engine horsepower, and a four-speed manual transmission. Also new was the Forward Control series, Corvair-based family vans and commercial panel vans and pickup trucks. These offered an inexpensive choice in the truck market. But the Ford Falcon and the other conventional compacts continued to outsell the Corvair due to their economical simplicity.
For 1962, Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II as a conventional compact car and directed the Corvair line toward sport and versatility. The exciting new Corvairs were the Monza convertible and the sporty Spyder with a turbocharged engine. This was the peak of Corvair development and sales, with a dozen different models of cars and trucks, and almost one-third of a million units sold. But General Motors could see that the market was moving in a new direction, with bigger, faster cars using powerful V-8 engines.
For 1963 Corvair held its course although the station wagons were discontinued. Corvair owners were loyal and enthusiastic, and Chevrolet promoted the sporty theme with clubs and driving events.
In 1964 the Corvair rear suspension was improved, and the engine was made slightly larger and more powerful. But in 1964 Ford introduced its own sporty compact, the Mustang, and sold one and a half million cars in the first two years. Chevrolet responded by introducing the 1965 Corvair, a second generation design. The new body style was again outstanding, and the rear suspension was completely redesigned to make the car more sure-footed. Corvair sales improved, but not nearly enough to compete with Mustang.
Also in 1965, Ralph Nader published Unsafe at Any Speed, a criticism of the U.S. auto industry's safety record. Only the first chapter was about the Corvair, but that is all that the reviewers and critics read. Nader's complaint was about the 1960-63 rear suspension design that was already discontinued, but the damage to Corvair's reputation was done. GM's mishandling of its response to Nader only made things worse.
Corvair sales for 1966 were down by more than 50% and Chevrolet decided to cease any further development. Production and sales continued for three more years, perhaps to display corporate confidence in the Corvair. By 1967, Chevrolet was selling the Camaro (its own Mustang-fighter), as well as the compact Nova and mid-size Chevelle.
Corvair sales fell dramatically in the last years, as advertising ceased and the model line was reduced to just two coupes and a convertible. After ten years of production throughout the decade of the 1960s, the last Corvair was built on May 14, 1969.
There were independent Corvair clubs while the car was still being sold, and the Corvair Society of America was organized immediately afterward. A network of independent parts suppliers and repair shops took over as Chevrolet phased out its support. Corvair owners have been a dedicated and enthusiastic group from the time of its introduction to the present day. Many Corvairs have been preserved, parts and services remain available, and there is a busy calendar of shows, races, and convention events celebrating this unique automobile. The Corvair Preservation Foundation and its Corvair Museum keep the history alive.
Corvair Preservation Foundation (CPF)
The Corvair Preservation Foundation (CPF) is a non-profit foundation which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Corvair. Established to preserve Corvair automotive history, the Corvair Preservation Foundation is a non-profit affiliate of the Corvair Society of America. The Mission of the Corvair Preservation FoundationCorporation is to document all aspects of Corvair history and to preserve significant Corvair artifacts for the enjoyment and education of the public. Donations to the CPF are tax-deductible.
The Foundation operates the Corvair Museum as well as archives and exhibits. The Corvair Museum was formed in 1994 to house and display Corvair historical and educational material. Property and income for the museum are solely from donations, primarily from CORSA members. Other individuals and organizations have contributed or provided items on loan to the museum. Exhibits at the museum include vehicles, mechanical displays, literature and artwork.
Until 1999, the Corvair Museum was located in Richmond, Virginia. From 1999 until 2002, the museum was closed. As of August 25, 2002, the Corvair Museum is now officially located in the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection (YAHC) of Ypsilanti, Michigan! The Corvair Museum is operated and maintained by the volunteers from the Corvair Preservation Foundation.
The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection, as its name implies, features automobiles and related items with ties to Ypsilanti. It has many first-rate exhibits and the feel of the place is very authentic--not antiseptic or dark like so many museums. Instead, there is a genuine nostalgic feel and there is a lot of natural light, especially in the gallery containing Corvair materials.
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PRESIDENT: Tim Mahler
VICE PRESIDENT: Scott Morehead
SECRETARY: Sarah Beltrami
TREASURER: Anthony S. Vizyak
Eastern Division Directors
Sarah Beltrami (2009)
12 Pine Trl, Ormond Beach FL 32174
Dexter Minick (2010)
4 Harvestview S. Apt. O, Mount Joy PA 17552
Jerry Brown (2009)
4049 Liberty Church Rd., Manning SC 29102
Scott Morehead (2011)
1746 Houghton Dr., Charleston SC 29412
Central Division Directors
Bob Dunahugh (2010)
4441 Deer View Rd., Cedar Rapids IA 52411
Ned Madsen (2010)
1212 Patrick Henry St., Derby KS 67037
Tim Mahler (2011)
688 S. Bradfordton Rd, Springfield IL 62707
Anthony "Tony" Vizyak (2009)
P.O. Box 397, Monroeville OH 44847-0397
Western Division Directors
Tim Chew (2009)
5078 San Lorenzo Dr., Santa Barbara CA 93111
James Hogarth (2010)
11719 Cottonwood Dr., Maple Ridge BC
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Tom Lugar (2011)
2278 El Capitan Dr., Riverside CA 92506
Jackson Dell Weaver (2011)
26114 SE 39th Ct., Issaquah WA 98029
Committee Chairs
Chapter Plan: Dexter Minick
4 Harvestview S Apt O, Mount Joy PA 17552
CORSA Conventions: Larry Claypool
21403 S. 80th Ave., Frankfort IL 60423
Concours: Duane Luckow
12004 SE Foster Rd., Portland OR 97266
Competition: Warren LeVeque
4657 N. State Road 9, Anderson IN 46012
Economy Run: Clay Wispell
2410 Catalo Ln., Arlington TX 76010
Rally: Dale Dewald
49595 Blessent Rd, Hancock, MI 49930
Car Display: Dan Giannotti
108 N Young St., Friendsville TN 37737
Model Car Concours: Ryan Verthein
103 4th Ave Box 481, Bovey MN 55709
CORSA Historian: Rick Norris
1508 Thistlewood Cir., Hurricane WV 25526
Edward N. Cole Award: Larry Schmuhl
4563 Deep Grove Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32224
External Affairs: John Sweet
1264 Walnut St., Stoneboro PA 16153-2516
Membership: Tom Connolly
326 Rumford Rd, Lititz PA 17543-9012
Regional Events: Dave Palmer
1364 Cottonwood Ln., Fillmore CA 93015
Virtual Vairs: Mike Iones
1656 Lanbury Dr., Dayton OH 45439-2431
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For anyone interested I have a '63 Corvair 700 with a 4 spd for sale. It is a running driving car wih around 63k on the odometer. I was asking $4k but have reduced my price to $2500. Thanks I have pictures in my profile.
Hey everyone, I had a question for restoration. I do not have the materials or equipment to do it myself I was wondering if anyone knew of a good mechanic in the New Jersey area to get rid of any rust and get my 1966 corvair in perfect mechanical working condition, and to get rid of any rust I have. Thanks -Dan
