1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa

IMPORTANT NOTES: If you see this AD, the car IS available! Be sure to click SHOW MORE below for a complete description (there are TWO videos)

BACKGROUND & OPERATIONALS: This car is owned by a Chevrolet expert with over four decades of experience. He is highly skilled at getting his classics to run and drive beautifully. The car was not originally built with the Turbo Corvair engine, but has been significantly upgraded by installing that high-performance option. The primary goal was to ensure that this Corvair would be a great driver, so upgrades such as an electric choke and fuel pump were installed. For comfort, the seats have new foam. A late model alternator with integral voltage regulator was added. A new harmonic balancer really adds to the engines smooth operation. All tires were replaced about 2 years ago. Manual steering, brakes, 4-speed , and Turbo all combine to make this car a delight for Corvair enthusiasts. We noted two items not working: 1) though the clock second hand moves, the hour hand cannot be set as it justs rides along with the minute hand, and 2) the windshield washer is not working. The top is manual and easy to raise and lower. There are well over 100 images to accurately convey the condition of the car. Our goal was to point the camera everywhere you would look if you were here in person. In addition to being a joy to drive, the car is sharp enough to get many admiring glances and should win awards at most local classic car shows. We would describe it as a fine driver that will also display well at local shows. Be sure to see the YouTube videos of this cool classic in action (search details below).

LOCATION: Fayetteville, GA (Approximately 25 miles south of Atlanta)

MODEL HISTORY: It would be hard to exaggerate the significance of the Corvair when it was introduced in 1959 for the 1960 model year. It was unconventional in ways that you never expected from the conservative management of the worlds largest automaker. A rear-engined air-cooled car might be expected from an imported brand, but not Chevrolet. Even more surprising, was that in its first six years, more than 200,000 Corvairs were sold annually! Being Motor Trends Car of the Year for 1960 got it off to a good start, but things got a bit rocky with Ralph Naders 1965 book: Unsafe at Any Speed. In it, Nader attacked known handling issues with the first generation Corvairs (1960-1963). By 1965, Chevrolet re-designed the rear suspension to successfully address the issues Nader identified, but sales began falling off and the car saw its last model year in 1969.

DRIVE REPORT & YouTube VIDEOS: The most impressive aspect of this Corvair Corsa convertible is how well it runs and drives with the turbo-charged engine. There are two videos on YouTube: the first is a curbside view of the car in action, and the second is a passengers view of a great ride through some countryside. Here are the links (copy and paste into your browser):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDqn-v6NIE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol-vcgsyUqU

SUMMARY: This car is a nice survivor that has been cared for as something special for over 50 years. The vast majority of 1966 automobiles no longer exist in ANY condition! The new owner should expect that most ALL classic cars of this vintage are works in progress. There will likely ALWAYS be something that needs attention, maintenance, and/or replacement/repair. There is no perfect exampleand how close to perfect it may be depends on the owners attitude, talent, time to invest, and monetary resources. The new owner is, in effect, the next caretaker because like a family pet this classic is entirely dependent upon its owner for survival!

107676W118626 VIN DECODING: 1 (Chevrolet) 07 (Corvair Corsa) 67 (Convertible) 6 (1966 Model Year) W (Willow Run, MI Assembly Plant) 118626 (Manufacturing Sequence Number)

DATA PLATE DECODING: 11A (November 1st Week 1965 Manufacture Date) 66-10767 (1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible) WRN (Willow Run, MI Assembly Plant) 758 (Black Trim) Y (Lemonwood Yellow) NOTE: This is a partial decoding of the data plate, some codes are unknown/unverified

IMPERFECTIONS: Most folks who see this car coming or going or even walking up to it will say that it is a nice preservation/restoration. But please keep in mind that this car was never stripped down to its last nut and bolt, with each part fussed over and re-assembled into something - though perfect to some peoples eyes - bears little resemblance to what Chevrolet actually shipped out the door. In truth, no classic car is truly perfectand this car is no exception. Therefore because we want you to know exactly what you are getting we actually look for flaws to point out. Please be sure to examine ALL images and read the captions/description thoroughly.

LOTS OF IMAGES: We have aimed the camera everywhere that a discerning buyer would look, so you can fully appreciate this 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible. The first set of images is intended to give a quick overall presentation of the car from a variety of vantage points. Then, there are specific sets of images (for serious buyers) that show greater detail of all areas of the car even the undercarriage. In all, there are 100 pictures.

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL: As we age, many of us get nostalgic about the cars of our youth. There is always that favorite car that got away, or was out of reach decades agobut that now cruises in the country roads of your mind. Then there are those cars that are not only our personal favorites, but that are also the favorite of millions of classic car admirers - these are the true Blue-Chip classics - and this 1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible is one of them. To own this famed car is to have not just a classic but a true American motoring icon. Its place is history has long been established, and it is one of the very best candidates of the 1960s for increased value appreciation in the years ahead.

ODOMETER NOTE: The indicated 15,793 mileage is not the actual mileage of the Vehicle since new. Due to the age of the Vehicle, the lack of continuous records since new, and the limitations of the odometers design; the actual mileage cannot be determined. Therefore, NO warranties expressed or implied are in effect as to actual mileage of this Vehicle.

PAYMENT DETAILS: Bank to Bank wire Transfer (or cash).

ABOUT ME: After retiring from 30 years of sales and marketing in a Global 100 company, I formed Murphy Endeavors, LLC and began buying and selling classic cars as a collector and for friends and clients. This classic belongs to a good friend and fellow classic car enthusiast.

IMPORTANT FINAL REMARKS & CONDITIONS OF SALE...the Buyer will receive a Bill of Sale and the clear/signed off Georgia Title document.

This Vehicle is sold strictly on a final and AS-IS basis without any warranties expressed or implied. Even the very best restored classics will require additional maintenance and service - often without warning. Therefore, please expect to continue - as the new owner and caretaker of this classic - to perform additional maintenance and repairs. We hope that you are able to enjoy the Corvair Corsa without the need for an immediate repair - but understand that this indeed could be found necessary. As seasoned collectors know, every time you start (or attempt to start) a collectible vehicle is a new experience...it could be a wonderful ride, or a new repair to undertake. That is the nature of the hobby, and this classic should not be purchased if you are not prepared for this reality. We have presented the car accurately to the best of our ability, but oversights are possibleso we invite pre-purchase examination for serious buyers. All sales are final.

Because this car is primarily driven only on short local trips - and is untested for long trips - we recommend that it be transported to its new locale.

We remind you to be sure to review ALL the images and ALL the captions for this classic - in addition to this description because they relate important information too!