One-Owner 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa 4-Speed

Description

Released for the 1965 model year, the second-generation Chevrolet Corvair was redesigned with European‑influenced styling that featured a longer, lower silhouette, with a pillarless roofline for coupe and sedan versions. The Corsa variant was the top-of-the-line offering, featuring an air-cooled 164ci Turbo-Air flat-six engine that was factory rated at 140 horsepower along with distinctive nameplates, trim, and a silver-painted rear cove.

This ‘65 Corsa was purchased new by the seller in the summer of 1965 and used as regular transportation until 1975, when it was transitioned to seasonal hobby car use.

The car has been repainted in its factory Regal Red, and it has been fitted with polished American Racing Torq Thrust wheels wrapped in Hankook tires. Additional details include a four-speed manual transaxle, quadruple Rochester carburetors, drum brakes, lap belts, and an AM radio.

This one-owner 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa 140 4-speed is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, historical registrations, service records, its removed factory wheels and hubcaps, and a clean Indiana title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• One-owner example

• Regal Red over black upholstery

• 164ci Turbo-Air flat-six engine

• Quadruple carburetors

• Four-speed manual transaxle

• Polished American Racing wheels

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (107375W287629) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 07 – Corvair Corsa

  • 37 – Coupe

  • 5 – 1965 model year

  • W – Willow Run, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 287629 – Sequential production number

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Date: 06D – Fourth week of June build

  • Style: 65-10737 – 1965 Corvair Corsa two-door Sport Coupe

  • Body: WRN 14799 – Willow Run body sequence number

  • Trim: 713 – Black vinyl upholstery, front bucket seats

  • Paint: R-R – Regal Red paint

Modifications

• American Racing Torq Thrust wheels

• Clarks Corvair Parts electric fuel pump kit

Servicing & Documentation

• The seller notes the valve seals have been replaced, and a Clarks Corvair Parts electric fuel pump kit has been installed.

• Service records describing services performed are viewable in the gallery

Known Imperfections

• Dings in wheel arch trim

• Bubbling paint on left rear rocker panel

• Overspray in door jambs

• Peeling paint in right door jamb

• Miscellaneous paint scratches

Ownership History

The car was purchased new by the seller in summer 1965.

Included Items

• Manufacturer’s literature

• Historical registrations

• Service records

• Parts receipts

• Removed factory wheels and hubcaps

Additional Information

• From the seller: “I am the original owner purchased new in in the summer of 1965, and it has the 1966-style carburetor linkage. The car has been a hobby car since 1975, and has been well maintained . I start the car monthly, even during the winter storage season and drive it only in sunny summer weather. It is time to find a new owner that will care for the car as I have for over 60 years.”