Tag: automotive
-
Corvairs in the wild
To borrow from the famous line from Field of Dreams, “If you build it, he will come.”… When you drive your Corvair, they will come. From far distances…. to look at and talk about YOUR car! New member Scott Lyon took his 67 Monza out to Goodguys this past weekend. No sooner did he get…
-
Bringing a ’65 Corvair Corsa Back to Life: A Body and Paint Restoration Journey. Part 4 of 4
After a second priming stage, we painted the smaller areas. The trunk was refinished in the original grey with white specks, and the underside and engine bay received a coat of satin black (60% gloss). Then came the payoff for countless hours of block sanding and prep: the final application of the Madeira Maroon. The…
-
Sterling Restorations Open House
Have you attended an open house at Sterling Restorations in Fairfield? No?! Well here’s your chance to change that answer and enjoy a fun day surrounded by some beautiful cars hosted by our friends Gabe, Jess & Beetle! Sept 20 from 10-3. Explore the facility, marvel at the stunning restorations, and chat with skilled craftsman.…
-
Uh-Oh… The Bolt
By Pete Tachis A couple of weeks ago, I had new rims and tires installed on my Corvair. Eager to test the improved handling, I rolled out of the shop, hit second gear and bang, the clutch pedal goes to the floor. Probably should have installed that clutch cable I bought last month. Ben Franklin said, “Never leave that till tomorrow…
-
1965 Monza for sale
This one came to us from our friends in the San Diego club. A really nice looking Monza… Here’s some info on my 1965 Corvair Monza. – 110 hp engine and 4 speed trans both rebuilt, new clutch and shocks. – Body on restoration about 2010, log book available, I’ve owned since 2015, about 19,000…
-
California License Plates and our Corvairs
A new Corvair owner recently reached out to us to ask about the steps to obtain a period correct plate for her 1962 Monza. When she purchased the car, it came with the modern “lipstick plate”. As we shared information with her on this, it dawned on us that you may have this same question.…
-
Do you know about the Corvair Preservation Foundation?
Do you know about the Corvair Preservation Foundation? The Corvair Preservation Foundation (CPF) – an affiliate of the Corvair Society of America – is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Chevy Corvair. The mission of the Corvair Preservation Foundation is to document all aspects of Corvair history…
-
A Perfectly Imperfect Yenko Stinger
Story by Bruce Mooers with Photos by Michael Alan Ross. This story first appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. Join the club to receive their award-winning magazine and enjoy insider access to automotive events, discounts, roadside assistance, and more. Here is the link to the article on Hagerty’s website. ~ If you are a…
SFBA CORSA 