1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan

Description

During the 1950s, General Motors found itself grappling with stiff competition from foreign auto manufacturers. In response, Chevrolet's General Manager, Ed Cole, advocated for the creation of a compact car that could compete with the popular Volkswagen Beetle and later the Volkswagen Type 2 Vans. Thus, the Corvair was born. Its design was based on the Beetle's rear-mounted air-cooled engine but with a larger and more powerful six-cylinder engine. The Corvair boasted a sleek and modern look and was available in various body styles, including coupes, convertibles, sedans, station wagons, vans, and trucks, making it a versatile option for the consumer. What's more, the Corvair was one of the first American turbocharged production vehicles offering forced induction for both cars and vans. Today, the Corvair remains an enduring favorite among automotive enthusiasts, thanks to its continued availability of parts and its suitability for families.

Highlights

• Powered by a 110-horsepower 2.7-liter rear-mounted air-cooled six-cylinder engine mated to a two-speed Corvair Powerglide automatic transmission

• Finished in matte aqua blue with a white center stripe

• The interior seating is covered with black vinyl, with the interior body painted gold with black floors

• The seller reports that this is an excellent camper van candidate built to the exact specifications desired

• Reported to be a well-running example

• Please note that while the five-digit odometer displays just over 41,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Ivory two-spoke steering wheel

• Front bench seat

• Heater

• Driver’s sun visor

• Locking glove box

• Cigarette lighter

• Electric windshield wipers

• Dual brightly finished exterior mirrors

• Red steel wheels with hubcaps and beauty rings

• Door-mounted map pockets

• Manually operated windows

• Pivoting vent windows

• Side-opening barn doors on the right side

• Four-wheel independent suspension

Known Imperfections

• While the owner went to great lengths to have the rust professionally repaired on this 60-year-old van, a few minor spots of surface rust are still present 

• There are no seat belts in the van and were likely never installed when new

Included

• Extra tune-up parts

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan purchased the vehicle from Aloha, Oregon, in July 2022.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,450. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.