1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup Four-Speed

Description

A period advertisement touted the new Chevrolet Corvair 95 as “not merely a new tuck model… it's a new kind of truck.” Deriving its name from its 95-inch wheelbase, the Corvair 95 went on sale for the 1961 model year in Corvan, Loadside, and Rampside configurations, aimed directly at their Volkswagen Type 2 counterparts. Like the passenger Corviar models, the 95 was powered by a rear-mounted, air-cooled, 80 horsepower flat-six, albeit a beefed-up version with more durable exhaust valves, exhaust valve rotators, lowered compression, and carburetors with larger jets for cargo-transporting duties. Of the Pickup models, the Rampside proved most popular thanks to its clever side gate, which could be lowered to form a convenient ramp into the cargo area for “no-lift loading.” Despite GM’s best efforts to beat Volkswagen at its own rear-engined game, the Corvair 95 was discontinued after 1965, making them highly practical and uncommon sought-after collectibles today. 

Highlights

• Side loading ramp exclusive to Rampside models

• Rear-mounted, air-cooled 145 cu-in flat-six rated at 80 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque

• Floor-shifted four-speed manual transmission

• Refinished in blue with a matching blue bench seat

• Aftermarket Kenwood AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth stereo

• Steering column-mounted Super Pro tachometer

• 14-inch steel wheels with chrome “baby moon” covers

• This Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 75,500 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features

• Quadruple headlights

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors

• Bodyside vents

• Body-color dashboard, door panels, and steering wheel

• Manually operated windows

• Vent windows

• Locking glove compartment

• Ashtray

• Horizontal 80-mph speedometer

• Tailgate

• Midship deep-well cargo area

• 80 cubic feet of load space

• 1,900-pound payload capacity 

• Four-wheel independent suspension

Known Imperfections

This Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is presented as a finely refurbished example and is said to be free from all but the smallest of imperfections.

Ownership History

The consignor acquired this Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup in 2022 in the Northwest.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.