Affordable Classic or Junk? 1965 Chevrolet Corvair 4-Door
For those of us who are fans of classic cars, the Chevrolet Corvair needs no introduction. This quirky little sedan, produced from 1960 to 1969, was ahead of its time in many ways and continues to fascinate automotive enthusiasts to this day. One of the most notable things about the Corvair was its engine placement – instead of being located under the hood, the flat-six engine was located in the rear of the vehicle, giving it a unique and sporty handling characteristic. This design was inspired by the Porsche 356, and many consider the Corvair to be America’s answer to the little German sports car. Today’s Corvair is a simple 4-door with a 2-speed automatic, but the bidding is low and it could be a cheap way into a sweet old classic. Find this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair 4-Door bidding for $2,201 with a few hours to go, located in Orange, CA via ebay motors.
From the seller:
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
THIS VEHICLE STRUGGLES TO START
ENGINE RATTLES
SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST
ENGINE NEEDS WORK
BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED
NOT DRIVEABLE
NO A/C
THE BATTERY WAS JUMPED FOR TESTING PURPOSES BUT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
EQUIPPED WITH AN 6 CYLINDER ENGINE AND AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR WITH SOME WEAR (SEE PICTURES)
MINOR WEAR AND TEAR ON THE EXTERIOR (PLEASE OBSERVE EXTERIOR PHOTOS) ~ PAINT FADE IS VISIBLE
TIRES APPEAR TO BE IN FAIR CONDITION WITH 30% TREAD LEFT
VEHICLE COMES WITH A CLEAR APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE CALIFORNIA TITLE (FOR OUT-OF-STATE BUYERS PLEASE VERIFY WITH YOUR LOCAL DMV ON WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER THIS VEHICLE IN YOUR STATE. TITLE IS NOT ON-HAND)
REGISTRATION
(PLEASE CONTACT DMV FOR REGISTRATION FEES OWED): NOV 2010
LIC: NOD291
VIN: 105395L109152
The Corvair is a DT favorite, but it was not without its faults. Like any car of its era, it had its share of reliability issues, and some of the early models were prone to rollovers. However, these issues were addressed over the years, and by the time the 1965 model came around, the Corvair was a much more refined and reliable machine.
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Great car if you want to confuse most people who have no idea what it is, especially the four door.
Sounds like the engine is shot but they are pretty easy and cheap to rebuild or replace.
Are those Dayton wire wheels? They alone may be worth most of the cost.
A 4 door Corvair with a blown engine. There will be a line out the door!