Jay Leno and his 66 Corvair Corsa Turbo

[Wh33lhop]

Never knew they were 2500lbs... that's light as hell! 180hp 2500lbs is actually not too slow by today's standards either.

[JasonC]

Might as well show the John Player Corvairs too,

http://v8racecar.wordpress.com/2010/01/09/frank-gardners-john-player-racing-corvair/

[pureaudio]

Never knew these were so cool, thanks for the link.

[Ryann]

They are a different kind of car. But simple to work on!

Haha! One of the painters at work was just bitching today about what a pita it is to remove side mirrors from Corvair doors.

[JasonC]

Haha! One of the painters at work was just bitching today about what a pita it is to remove side mirrors from Corvair doors.

lol does he not know how to use a screwdriver and remove three screws!!!

[Ryann]

He was talking about the mirror remote and how it wouldn't pull through the door with the wing window assy. in place.

[85e325]

I have always loved Corvairs. My first car was a 1962 lakewood wagon. My dad had a total of 14 corvairs over the last 20 years. right now he has my old lakewood wagon and a 62 greenbrier. I've been looking for another one for the last couple years, just cant find the right one. I could never stand the disrespect the "other" Chevy guys gave the Corvair. I'd take a Yenko Stinger over a Camaro any day, bt thats just me...

[CabrioPunk]

I wanted this Corvair as my first car so bad. An old timer with a farm back in rural PA had well over a hundred cars, nothing newer than 70s. Wasn't a junkyard. These were complete, albeit in need of work. I should go visit him now that I have more disposable income....

Blk on Blk Corvair. Trans selector on the dash. No center console.. it was open which I thought was really cool. Dont remember 2 or 4 door.

Cool cars.

[dna1943]

Jason,
I had a few Corvairs (15) back in the day and I loved them. One of my favorites was a 1966 4 door hardtop,4-speed, 140 engine with air conditioning. What a cool car (no pun intended). I had almost one of each model except for a Rampside. Both my girls learned to drive in a 1960 2 door. They both said that no one ever confused them with anyone else. Although my youngest said the AM radio would only pickup "Oldies" stations. I move up from '60s Corvairs to 80's (E30) BMWs. Thanks for bringing back some good memories.
DaveA

[Nsquared97]

Might as well show the John Player Corvairs too,

http://v8racecar.wordpress.com/2010/01/09/frank-gardners-john-player-racing-corvair/

That thing is freakin' sweet. Seriously, thanks for passing this down to us young guys who have never seen/heard of these before. I kinda want one now lol.

[chappys4life]

First motor I ever tore apart was a 110hp out of a 66. I was helping a friend and was 15 or 16. Such awesome cars I have always wanted to buy one they just keep evading me.

I know a guy who has a original pickup and he is the original owner.