Bad press hurt sales for the 1966 Chevrolet Corviar Monza.

1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 Chevrolet Corvair

With 1965 came a design revolution. The sleek, second-generation Corvair looked good even from normally unflattering angles, a tribute to the work of GM Design under chief William L. Mitchell.

It was something an Italian coachbuilder might do — as Pininfarina did with a specially bodied ‘64 Corvair of generally similar lines. Not only was the 1965 Corvair nicely shaped, it had just the right amount of chrome trim. Closed models were now pillarless hardtops, and a four-door returned to the 500 series.

The ’65s were equally new under their handsome bodies. The turbo six was up to 180 bhp, but the best all-around engine was the new 140-bhp nonturbo version that was standard for the top-line Corsa coupe and convertible, replacing Monza Spyder. Its extra power came from new cylinder heads, redesigned manifolds, and four progressively linked carburetors. The “140” was an option for lesser Corvairs, which continued with 95 standard and 110 optional bhp.

1965 Chevrolet Corvair Commercial

The Corvair Song

Bring back the good old days cruising in this great 1965 Corvair convertible. I purchased the car in July of 2005 with 32,115 miles, all original. Today it has 55,895 miles. I use the car several times during the week and I have maintained the car to keep it at the highest mechanical level. I have listed a partial list of the work that I have done to maintain this level. I have complete paperwork on all work done since the beginning of my ownership.
The car has factory installed A/C that has been converted to accept modern day 134 freon. Of the 8,200 convertibles made in 1965 only a handful had air conditioning. The maintenance list includes a complete new exhaust system, new muffler, muffler straps and new cross over pipe. The car has a new starter, upper and lower ball joints, brake hoses, battery, spark plugs and spark plug wires. Also installed were new heater hoses and master brake cylinder. I just recently put on 4 new Nexus tires. All parts were supplied by Clarks Corvair Parts Inc.
I have a front end alignment done every year and the oil is changed every 3,000 miles and all fittings are greased. The car has a power convertible top that was replaced in 1989. I also have the boot cover for when the top is down. The two front bucket seats are covered with custom made sheep skin seat covers.
I have the shop manual on CD as well a printed version in a binder.

Location: Irvington NY
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