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  • 1965 Monza for sale

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    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…

  • Do you know about the Corvair Preservation Foundation?

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    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…

  • Corvair Noir

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    SFBA member Jeffrey Ross has an eye for design and an appreciation for mid century style. He reached out to the club a few years ago looking for a Corvair to enjoy. Obviously, he has good taste and we were obliged to help. The club would send him leads on Corvairs and each time, he…

  • Did you know about the Corvair Super Spyder XP-785 Concept Car?

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    Citations from http://conceptcarz.com & Retro Cars on YouTube The GM Design Studio, under the direction of Bill Mitchell, would build four concept cars atop the Corvair platform, including this XP 785 Super Spyder. The Super Spyder was built on the 1962 Corvair convertible platform but with a wheelbase shortened by fifteen inches. It used the…

  • Work Party Update

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    We had a very productive work party yesterday at Don’s. Don’s neighbor, Johnnie, the retired upholsterer, was on hand to give us some tips on the front and back seats. He has been a great resource and even knocked out the headliner for us. Thanks Johnnie! Don, Clark, Ray and Josh were on hand to…

  • 47th Annual Great Western Fan Belt Toss Oct 24-26

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    We are pleased to announce the 47th annual Great Western Fan Belt Toss and Swap Meet, hosted by Vintage Corsa Corvair Club of Orange County, will be held October 24th – October 26th, 2025.   Let’s no longer call Corvairs the poor man’s car and put on a show that they deserve!   This year’s show will have an…

  • On this day…

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    On this day in 1960, Bill Mitchell received the Industrial Designers Institute Award for the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair. The Corvair design has inspired countless other car designs over the years both European and Domestic. HERE is a great read about Bill Mitchell’s Secret Styling Studio at GM from MotorTrend Magazine. Photos below are of Bill…