Tag: mid century
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Vairs at the Vault update
We have been receiving messages from chapter members and Corvair owners asking about a date for Vairs at the Vault. We are sad to report that we will not be having the Vault event this year. This event is put together by a very small group. With the CORSA convention, big life events, intense work…
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A few Corvairs from recent events
Here are a few snapshots from our September gatherings. Have any photos or stories you want to share? Have a recommendation of an upcoming event? Send us a message and we will share in a future dispatch!
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Do you know about the “Electrovair”?
In 2025, we have become used to seeing electric vehicles everywhere we go. In the last 15 years, with the advance of battery capacity and charging technology, we have made significant advances with EV’s. As revolutionary as the Corvair was in so many ways, did you know that engineers and designers at GM made TWO…
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Corvair – An Exciting Automobile
Excerpt from The Classic Corvair by Bob Helt Excitement was at a fever pitch that Friday, October 2, 1959 when the Corvair was first unveiled to the anxious American public. The waiting had finally ended. For nearly two long years we had heard about this new American wonder, the revolutionary Corvair. And here it was,…
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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…
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SFBA/Valley Picnic Recap
We wanted to share a few photos and thank everyone who attended our annual SFBA/Valley picnic at Quarry Lakes Park this last Saturday. We had 9 Corvairs (3 earlies and 6 lates) over 20 attendees and 4 dogs! The weather was fantastic & the food was delicious. Lots of laughs and great Corvair stories. Many…
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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…
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Corvair Society of America ad from the 1970’s
Let’s hop into the wayback machine and enjoy these clips from the Corvair Society of America ad campaign from the late 70’s. Above is a clip that we converted when the club tried our hand at TikTok during Covid. We realized that we are more interested in driving than influencing and no-one had any interest…
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Tech Tip ~ Black shroud paint
By Josh Deitcher I got elbows deep in a project yesterday and didn’t have a post scheduled this morning! So, I’ll do a little “tech tip” while I’m waiting for the paint to dry. Finding the “right” black paint for our engine shrouds can be tricky. You find the right finish but it isn’t rated…
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Corvair Cockpit Day Sept 7 Oakland Aviation Museum
From SFBA member Lane Davidson A friend of mine at the Aviation Museum just inquired me about having the club bring their Corvairs to a cockpit day at the museum on Sunday, Sept 7th. We will be parking the Corvairs around the aircraft they have outside. They ask that we be at the museum between…