I had a Forest Green version of this exact same model. The mods to the interior dash are really eye-catching. And that engine bay is great - the sound insulation, air cleaner assemblies, paint color scheme, really on the mark. If you have not owned one of these, please consider replacing the factory "wool" engine insulation. It is absolutely the worst dirt and oil magnet you can imagine. Thanks a lot for posting this! Great memories.
@melotone I'm glad this has brought back some great memories for you! The interior and engine compartment really attracted me too...this is not your standard restoration! It is a perfect updating of the car! That's a great tip about the insulation...it's nice to have something that's functional and stays clean too! Thanks!
Nice video Jack...always enjoy your car vids. Base Vair engine from 1964-69 was 95 hp. RPO L62 provided 110 hp (mine is a 110). L63 was 140, used 4 carbs. Turbo in 1965-66 Corsa was 180 hp forget the RPO number, that one had a single sidedraft carburator and vacuum retard to keep the engine from blowing up in turbo mode.
@gojoe283 Thanks for the particulars on the Corvair powerplants! It's amazing that Chevy developed such a new powerplant...so different from their usual production..to power this car so different from their usual! Thanks! :) Jack
@kolbpilot The regular engine had 110 hp while the turbocharged engine had 150 hp...according to the "Standard Catalog of American Cars". Thanks! :) Jack
@raconter1 Right.....providing it is all stock. The engine in the video here appears non turbo, yet sporting a nice, custom, free flowing intake system. And, what ever other goodies are hidden away in the engine here & there. Plus, probably an upgraded exhaust system. 140+ hp on this modified, very nice, Corvair engine, is my guess.
To me, the second generation Corvair is (was) some of the most innovative and fresh and creative designs to come out of GM. The original Corvair was brilliant enough in appearance, but the 1965 replacement is spot on. The one in this video is impressive, my kinda' car.
@kolbpilot Yes indeed...I'll agree! Chevrolet spent a lot of money designing this car..and this second generation had a really nice streamlined look to it. This owner did some nice modifications to the interior..making it even better. It's clear that this owner loves this car! Thanks! :) Jack
@knifipu Hey, Jack...I think the engine compartment on this one is about the best I've ever seen..and the gauge cluster and console are great additions! Thanks! :) Jack
That's a sweet Corvair!!! My parents bought 2 or 3 new ones as I recall. And it was my mother's favorite car. She said in some snow storms driving to work there were cars in both sides of the ditch's and she just walked right thru the snow with her Corvair with no problem!!! I always think of her when I see a Corvair!!!!!
@cavykahn That's cool that your family had Corvairs..and it surely demonstrates the link between cars and memories of the people that drove them. That is surely a testimonial to rear engine, rear drive cars..too bad General Motors deserted the Corvair concept...they could have had a longstanding winner just like VW had the Beetle...but then GM wasn't making good decisions, in my opinion! Thanks! :) Jack
Hey Jack. I'm way behind with viewing your videos but I saw the thumbnail for this one and had to look. I've noticed the email notifications of new videos uploaded by you are lacking these days. This Corvair is great. It's so nice to see something of unconventional design looking so good with tasteful mods. I love the engine compartment - makes such a change from the usual thumping V8! :o)
@rx6180 Hey, Mick! I don't know how to explain the lack of notification...but you can usually depend that there will be new ones each week. The Corvair was a gamble for GM...a real challenge for their engineering and design departments. I think they did well...it's just a shame that they did not stick with it...instead the nod went to the Chevy Nova and the Camaro. Thanks! :) Jack
My dad bought a brand new 1960 Corvair coupe when I was a teenager. My older brother proceeded to roll it over and flattened the roof right down to the seats. He was fine.
@bimjales Hey, Jim! ah...the Corvair experience! I think there were quiet a few incidents especially for those not used to rear wheel drive handling. And from what I hear they were very sensitive to tire pressure. Glad your brother wasn't hurt! Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Jack, this is a very nice car, the Corvair is another of those very rare & exclusive cars that you certainly don't see very much of anymore sadly, I like the tasteful modifications the owner has done here, in particular, he has kept the original stock gauges but added an entire cluster of after market gauges in the console, that's exactly how I would do it too, and those wheels look exactly like the Mustang Bullitt Alloys ... Very nice :)
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike! This is surely one of the nicest Corvairs I have seen..including those modifications. Too bad the experiment with rear engine cars never really got off the ground at GM. They had the talent to build upon the initial Corvair...just like Porshe refined the initial designs. But it was not in the nature of GM to continue...Mustang stole some of the thunder, and I figure they never thought the Corvair could compete. Thanks! :) Jack
you just reminded me of a project me and some friends had to put of we got his 65 corvair ready to put the new motor in we got it all cleaned up ready for the new motor and body work plus im about to help get a lowrider done as a troop tribute with a ww2 tank paint job and a camo 4 link.
@1DRock37167 Hey, Daryl! Yeah, this car was so much a victim of the time. No car is perfect, but it became the "poster boy" for engineering problems. Sorry to say it never go the credit for the imaginative product it was...and could have been a great car, coveted by buyers and collectors. Sad that GM lost interest, just as it was on the brink of being a great car! Thanks! :) Jack
The 2nd generation Corvair is one of the all time great car designs. The owner of this did some tasteful modifications and the engine compartment is a real mechanical work of art.
@cheddyrod Hey Chester! I completely agree. I'll put this engine compartment up against any I've ever seen. Absolutely immaculate. And the update of the gauges and console bring it right up to modern times! Thanks! :) Jack
I had a Forest Green version of this exact same model. The mods to the interior dash are really eye-catching. And that engine bay is great - the sound insulation, air cleaner assemblies, paint color scheme, really on the mark. If you have not owned one of these, please consider replacing the factory "wool" engine insulation. It is absolutely the worst dirt and oil magnet you can imagine. Thanks a lot for posting this! Great memories.
melotone 5 months ago
@melotone I'm glad this has brought back some great memories for you! The interior and engine compartment really attracted me too...this is not your standard restoration! It is a perfect updating of the car! That's a great tip about the insulation...it's nice to have something that's functional and stays clean too! Thanks!
:) Jack
raconter1 5 months ago
Nice video Jack...always enjoy your car vids. Base Vair engine from 1964-69 was 95 hp. RPO L62 provided 110 hp (mine is a 110). L63 was 140, used 4 carbs. Turbo in 1965-66 Corsa was 180 hp forget the RPO number, that one had a single sidedraft carburator and vacuum retard to keep the engine from blowing up in turbo mode.
gojoe283 7 months ago
@gojoe283 Thanks for the particulars on the Corvair powerplants! It's amazing that Chevy developed such a new powerplant...so different from their usual production..to power this car so different from their usual! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 7 months ago
110 horsepower @ 1:30 Probably off by 30 horsepower or so.
kolbpilot 9 months ago
@kolbpilot The regular engine had 110 hp while the turbocharged engine had 150 hp...according to the "Standard Catalog of American Cars". Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 9 months ago
@raconter1 Right.....providing it is all stock. The engine in the video here appears non turbo, yet sporting a nice, custom, free flowing intake system. And, what ever other goodies are hidden away in the engine here & there. Plus, probably an upgraded exhaust system. 140+ hp on this modified, very nice, Corvair engine, is my guess.
kolbpilot 9 months ago
@kolbpilot Thanks for taking that into account. No question that mods make big differences in performance!
:) Jack
raconter1 9 months ago
To me, the second generation Corvair is (was) some of the most innovative and fresh and creative designs to come out of GM. The original Corvair was brilliant enough in appearance, but the 1965 replacement is spot on. The one in this video is impressive, my kinda' car.
kolbpilot 9 months ago
@kolbpilot Yes indeed...I'll agree! Chevrolet spent a lot of money designing this car..and this second generation had a really nice streamlined look to it. This owner did some nice modifications to the interior..making it even better. It's clear that this owner loves this car! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 9 months ago
Looking very good.
knifipu 1 year ago
@knifipu Hey, Jack...I think the engine compartment on this one is about the best I've ever seen..and the gauge cluster and console are great additions! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
That's a sweet Corvair!!! My parents bought 2 or 3 new ones as I recall. And it was my mother's favorite car. She said in some snow storms driving to work there were cars in both sides of the ditch's and she just walked right thru the snow with her Corvair with no problem!!! I always think of her when I see a Corvair!!!!!
cavykahn 1 year ago
@cavykahn That's cool that your family had Corvairs..and it surely demonstrates the link between cars and memories of the people that drove them. That is surely a testimonial to rear engine, rear drive cars..too bad General Motors deserted the Corvair concept...they could have had a longstanding winner just like VW had the Beetle...but then GM wasn't making good decisions, in my opinion! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Just gorgeous!
nightmathzombieethan 1 year ago
@nightmathzombieethan Hey, Ethan! I agree! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Hey Jack. I'm way behind with viewing your videos but I saw the thumbnail for this one and had to look. I've noticed the email notifications of new videos uploaded by you are lacking these days. This Corvair is great. It's so nice to see something of unconventional design looking so good with tasteful mods. I love the engine compartment - makes such a change from the usual thumping V8! :o)
rx6180 1 year ago
@rx6180 Hey, Mick! I don't know how to explain the lack of notification...but you can usually depend that there will be new ones each week. The Corvair was a gamble for GM...a real challenge for their engineering and design departments. I think they did well...it's just a shame that they did not stick with it...instead the nod went to the Chevy Nova and the Camaro. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
My dad bought a brand new 1960 Corvair coupe when I was a teenager. My older brother proceeded to roll it over and flattened the roof right down to the seats. He was fine.
bimjales 1 year ago
@bimjales Hey, Jim! ah...the Corvair experience! I think there were quiet a few incidents especially for those not used to rear wheel drive handling. And from what I hear they were very sensitive to tire pressure. Glad your brother wasn't hurt! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Hey, Jack, this is a very nice car, the Corvair is another of those very rare & exclusive cars that you certainly don't see very much of anymore sadly, I like the tasteful modifications the owner has done here, in particular, he has kept the original stock gauges but added an entire cluster of after market gauges in the console, that's exactly how I would do it too, and those wheels look exactly like the Mustang Bullitt Alloys ... Very nice :)
drewerz01 1 year ago
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike! This is surely one of the nicest Corvairs I have seen..including those modifications. Too bad the experiment with rear engine cars never really got off the ground at GM. They had the talent to build upon the initial Corvair...just like Porshe refined the initial designs. But it was not in the nature of GM to continue...Mustang stole some of the thunder, and I figure they never thought the Corvair could compete. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
My "64" Corvair was that color. Sharp car!
luvscats69 1 year ago
@luvscats69 I think that is what immediately draws people to the car! I like it a lot!
:) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
you just reminded me of a project me and some friends had to put of we got his 65 corvair ready to put the new motor in we got it all cleaned up ready for the new motor and body work plus im about to help get a lowrider done as a troop tribute with a ww2 tank paint job and a camo 4 link.
thyringmaster 1 year ago
@thyringmaster Hey, Brad! I think these Corvairs are very worthy of restoration! Good luck with your restoration work and the troop tribute! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Oh what could have been. My Uncle let one slowly rot away in the sun, such a shame...
1DRock37167 1 year ago
@1DRock37167 Hey, Daryl! Yeah, this car was so much a victim of the time. No car is perfect, but it became the "poster boy" for engineering problems. Sorry to say it never go the credit for the imaginative product it was...and could have been a great car, coveted by buyers and collectors. Sad that GM lost interest, just as it was on the brink of being a great car! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
The 2nd generation Corvair is one of the all time great car designs. The owner of this did some tasteful modifications and the engine compartment is a real mechanical work of art.
cheddyrod 1 year ago
@cheddyrod Hey Chester! I completely agree. I'll put this engine compartment up against any I've ever seen. Absolutely immaculate. And the update of the gauges and console bring it right up to modern times! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago