The Corvair is suddenly cool, and collectors are taking notice.
Corvairs Are Cool Now? You Bet Your Flat-Six They Are.
You’ve heard the whispers in the parking lot. You’ve seen that one guy roll in with a rear-engine rig that sounds like a VW, looks like a mini Camaro, and still has a Chevy badge. That’s no fever dream… that’s a Corvair, and it’s having a serious comeback.
The Second-Gen Stunner (65–69)
Forget the frumpy first-gen. The second-generation Corvair is sleek, independent (suspension-wise), and just plain different. It’s the classic car for people who like the unique, innovative vehicles.
- Rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Designed to compete with imports
- Looks like a Camaro that studied abroad
The Corsa: A Little Turbocharged Attitude
Looking for the sweet spot in Corvair culture? Go Corsa.
Offered in 1965–66 with a 180-hp turbocharged engine and sporty gauges galore, the Corsa was GM’s attempt at building a lightweight, corner-carving thrill ride.
- Turbo option available
- Quad-carb 140-hp version standard
- Driver-focused dash straight out of a fighter jet
Want Bragging Rights? Find a Yenko.
Don Yenko didn’t just build Camaros. In 1966, he took the Corvair Corsa and turned it into a certified track weapon: the Yenko Stinger.
- Fiberglass body mods
- Upgraded suspension
- Only around 185 built
Today, a verified Yenko Stinger is one of the rarest and most coveted Corvairs out there.
Got a Corvair Story or Photo?
We’re collecting photos and vintage ads for our FaceBook Page…. Got something cool? Please post it on our FaceBook Page. (and a good story is always appreciated!)
