The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair enjoyed strong sales, so in 1962, GM decided to make no significant changes. The changes that were made were few, such as to the front, side, and rear trim. They wore re-designed hubcaps and the inside was given nicer interiors. Model nameplates could still be seen on the sides of the front fenders.
Series 500 Club CoupeStandard equipment included front foam seat cushions, directional signals, sun visor, rubber floor mats, electric windshield wipers, a heater, and a defroster.The base engine was a horizontally opposed six-cylinder aluminum unit that offered 80 horsepower. The Corvair 500 series consisted of a 2-door Club Coupe which sold for nearly $2,000. Chevrolet produced 16,245 examples in 1962.
Station Wagon
Chassis #: 20735W185986
View info and historyThe Chevrolet Corvair Series 700 had a sedan, a 2-door club coupe, and a station wagon. The 700 Series added extra chrome exterior moldings, dual horns, and upgraded upholstery. The station wagons had a folding rear seat. The model nameplate could be found on the front wheel housing. Chevrolet produced a total of 35,368 examples of the 700 Series sedan. Just 3,716 examples of the station wagon were produced. The Corvair Monza Series 900 added all-vinyl interior trim, backup lights, a Deluxe steering wheel, glove box light, wheel covers, a folding rear seat, and rear armrests. The model nameplates could be found behind the front wheelwell. Bright ribbed metal rocker panel moldings were used along the lower body sills. Body styles consisted of a sedan, convertible, club coupe, and station wagon. The Club Coupe was very popular with 151,738 produced. The sedan was also a popular choice, with 48,059 examples produced.
Greenbrier Camper Van
Chassis #: 2R126S109746
Auction entries : 1The Monza Spyder Series 900 was technically an option package for the Monza convertible and coupe. Most people thought of it as a new model. The package added a special 150 horsepower turbocharged version of the Corvair engine, plus identification badges on the rear deck and a round 'turbocharged' emblem with opposing arrows and 'bow tie' on the rear deck.
by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
Series 500 Club Coupe
Station Wagon
Chassis #: 20735W185986
View info and history
Greenbrier Camper Van
Chassis #: 2R126S109746
Auction entries : 1
by Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
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magazine named it one of The 50 Worst Cars of All Time. Ralph Nader highlighted its design flaws in his influential book Unsafe at Any Speed. Yet the Chevrolet Corvair, which faced more negative press during its lifespan than any other car of the era, continues to have a loyal following of true enthusiasts. Different from any American cars before or since, the unique Corvair has become most....
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The Corvair came on the scene in 1959 and featured a flat-six engine mounted in mid-ship. Even with putting the engine in the middle of the vehicle, the weight distribution was not evenly distributed. The engine sat behind the rear axle and this actually caused handling problems. The vehicles main competition was the VW Bug and the Porsche 911. It was originally built to compete with the Bug, but....
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Chevrolet
Similarly Sized Vehicles
from 1962
Similarly Priced Vehicles
Chevrolet Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
398,141
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Series Vehicle Profiles
Recent Vehicle Additions
Performance and Specification Comparison
Price Comparison
$2,000 - $2,580
$2,325 - $2,835
$2,450 - $3,000
$2,700 - $3,100
Corvair Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
284,075
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 139.60 CID., 80.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 98.00hp
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 135.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 98.00hp
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 135.00hp
$1,915 - $2,325
301,999
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 80.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 84.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 150.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 84.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 150.00hp
$1,990 - $2,780
254,571
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 80.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 80.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 80.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
$1,990 - $2,800
2,046
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 80.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 80.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 144.99 CID., 80.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
199,387
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 163.60 CID., 95.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 150.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 150.00hp
$2,020 - $2,800
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 155.00hp
152,577
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 95.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 180.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 180.00hp
$2,295 - $2,440
235,528
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
$2,025 - $2,600
103,743
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 95.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 140.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 140.00hp
$2,100 - $2,700
8,173
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 95.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 140.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 164.00 CID., 140.00hp
$2,500 - $2,630
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