Despite its practicality, the wagon was never a big hit with Corvair buyers; although Chevrolet had aimed its economical, air-cooled compact squarely at the Volkswagen market, buyers preferred to think of it as a sporty car. The Chevrolet Corvair is a compact car manufactured by Chevrolet for model years 1960-1969 in two generations. A response to the Volkswagen Beetle, [1] it remains the only American-designed, mass-produced passenger car with a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine.
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The vehicle, a 1961 Corvair Lakewood Wagon, has been restored and modified heavily throughout 2020 and 2021, with the project finally crossing the finish line a few days ago. It's been heavily. The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza station wagon started at $2,569 and was trimmed like the other models in the series (though bucket seats, which gave other Monzas a sporty identity were an option). The 145-cubic-inch engine made 80 horsepower with the standard three-speed manual transmission; 84 horsepower with the extra-cost Powerglide automatic. Category Station Wagons BaT Essentials Seller: Stinger17 Location: Hollywood, Florida 33020 Listing Details Chassis: 20935W218559 3k Miles Shown, TMU 145ci Flat-Six Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Red Paint Red Cloth Upholstery 13" Steel Wheels Chrome Bumpers w/Overriders Roof Rack Heater Floor-Mounted Shifter Push-Button AM Radio All told, 33,271 Corvair station wagons were built; 26,920 for the 1961 model year, and just 6,351 for 1962's production run. The rarest version of these is the 1962 Monza station wagon, of which 2,567 were made. Besides their affordability, for the do-it-yourself mechanic these cars are an absolute dream.
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station wagon Ralph Nader chevy corvair The Corvair was available in a variety of body styles, including a station wagon. The Monza 900 was at the top of the Corvair pecking order, yet its 4-door wagon saw relatively few produced in 1962. Out of 328,500 Corvairs built that year (it's second-best in terms of sales), just 2,362 were the Monza 900 wagon. Specifications: Manufacturer: Chevrolet Country of Origin: USA Drivetrain Configuration: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive Engine: Air-cooled, flat-six, 84bhp Transmission: 2-speed automatic Top Speed: 90mph Years of Production: 1961-1962 (wagon only) Number Produced: 3,716 Original Cost: $2,400 The Corvair, whose name is derived from a combination of the Corvette and Bel Air names, was offered in a variety of body styles over its production, including sedan, coupe, convertible, and station wagon.
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Bid for the chance to own a 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Wagon at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #2,134. Given that GM had already given up on the Corvair as a serious competitor in late 1959 by greenlighting the Chevy II, which appeared in 1962 with a wagon, the answer to the question in the headline can only be: well, let's see if we can figure it out.
If you're in the market for a fun, iconic collectible, Chevrolet's first-generation Corvair checks all of the boxes: unusual, affordable, driveable, and supported by an enthusiastic base. Engine options included the base 80-hp Turbo-Air and the Super Turbo-Air. Parts to rebuild or upgrade the flat-six are widely available. Maybe Chevy decided to yield to the Chevy II/Nova for it's compact wagon market, they were after all huge sellers in the first 2 years of production with over 135,000 Chevy II/Nova wagons sold! Whatever the case, the short production run of Corvair wagons makes these little beauties fairly rare and definitely a desirable addition for any wagon enthusiast.
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This 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood station wagon has been completely restored and is nearly perfect throughout. Originally a entry level 500 wagon, many Monza Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: V8-Powered 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood 4-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #52,447.
