1950s–1960s

1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Spider

1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Spider — Numbers-matching 2,683cc air-cooled flat-six engine | Grand Rapids Classics Auto Museum

Numbers-matching 2,683cc air-cooled flat-six engine

About This Vehicle

' With a rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six engine and independent suspension at all four corners, over 250,000 were sold in the first year. For the 1965 model year, the Corvair was redesigned by the great stylist Chuck Jordan, inspired by a sleek Pininfarina-designed concept. The great David E.

Davis considered the 2nd generation Corvair to be the prettiest post-war American car of all time. A recipient of a complete restoration, this Corvair Corsa Spider (convertible) was finished in its original color of Aztec Bronze. 41 by Don Barber at the Chevrolet Pensacola Buggy Works dealership in Pensacola, Florida.

Original options include a tinted windshield, bronze vinyl trim, push button radio, Deluxe seat belts, Mag Wheels, and the highest-priced option — a four-speed manual transmission. Under the rear bonnet is a numbers-matching 2,683cc air-cooled flat-six engine producing 164 horsepower. Documentation includes a copy of the original sales document, owner's guide, and a large file of invoice records going all the way to 2024.

Specifications

2
683cc air-cooled flat-six engine
164 HP
four-speed manual transmission
19661950s–1960s
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