Vehicle Description
It's hard not to get excited about this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
Corsa. After all, you can take this vintage convertible home for
less than the price of a new econobox; you can maintain it with a
basic tool set; and there has been extra care to keep this quite
vintage. But take some real time to dig deeper, because you're
going to find everything from the factory correct colors to the
sought-after turbo motor that makes this one desirable well beyond
its affordability.
Corvairs have a style all their own, and these second-generation
convertibles look downright great. They were ahead of their time,
which means you see the future lines for icons like the Camaro in
this handsome convertible. It has a well-respected body with good
lines and doors that close with confidence. Glacier Grey is the
factory-correct color, but you can really tell there have been some
investments along the way to keep this correct color looking great
in the sunshine...and really that's the point because you'll love
taking this convertible out every sunny day. Like any good 1960s
American, there's nice brightwork on the chrome bumpers, trim,
rockers, and that sporty rear panel. Plus, the upgraded 15-inch
wheels fit in with the brightwork theme, too. They are one of the
few updates you'll notice on this very vintage car, and it's
absolutely worth it, because it also means you get to fit better
modern tires.
The black convertible roof looks quite handsome against the gray,
but for true distinction, this one loves open-top motoring. The
blue-gray of the interior has a positively European sense of style
against the lighter gray exterior, and that really fits with the
kind attitude the Corvair was putting forward. The interior has a
clean and correct look everywhere from the smooth dash to the Delco
AM/FM radio that's still there for display. The top-of-the-line
Corsas were built to be driver's machines. That means standard
bucket seats up front. Plus, the three-spoke sports steering wheel
is mounted on a rare and handy telescopic steering column. Beyond
that is a full gauge package with large tach. That goes
particularly well with the floor shifter.
Pop the rear lid to discover one of the cleanest and correct
Corvair engine bays around. There are great details everywhere,
including the correct spare with jack instructions. Even the trunk
up front has the correct washer refill bottle still mounted! Of
course, what you'll really like is that the Corsa has the 164
cubic-inch flat-six motor with the ultra-desirable turbocharged
form. It was the most powerful version, and like a Porsche, the
power is better utilized because the rear-mounted motor doesn't
turn a long driveshaft. Plus, by keeping the most weight over the
rear wheels (engine, battery, and spare tire) it has a true
traction advantage. So, maximized for utility and only weighing
2,700 pounds makes this Corvair Corsa plenty zippy. Second-gen cars
like this 1965 model are extra desirable because they came upgraded
with a modern alternator. Plus, the '65 models take advantage of
Chevrolet's updates to make Corvairs safer and handle much better.
This included revised spring rates, a fully independent rear
suspension modeled after the Corvette, larger brakes, and a front
anti sway bar.
Complete with owner's manual, this is a classic American drop-top
with touch of European flair... all at an obtainable price. That
unbeatable combo doesn't come around often. Call today!!!